FAQ
  1. Does the Gaastra Jekyll come as a 5th line bow Kite?
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  2. How do I change from classic 4 line into 5th line safety mode?
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  3. With how much pressure (psi) should i pump the Jekyll?
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  4. Do I need to close the one Pump clips at all times?
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  5. How do I change the lines from the outside to the inside on the Jekyll bar?
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  6. Sometimes I have problems to get enough way of depower / power on my adjuster. Can that be changed?
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  7. What does it make for a difference to change the attachment points at the rear wingtip?
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  8. Why are valve caps provided with the Manual?
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  9. The Gaastra Jekyll shows sometimes a flapping when I depower the kite a lot. Is that due to a wrong setting?
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  1. Does the Gaastra Jekyll come as a 5th line bow Kite?
    No. The starting line (5th briddle at the kite) is included. But you need to order additionally the 5th Line accessory and change the bar from a 4 to a 5 line setup.
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  2. How do I change from classic 4 line into 5th line safety mode?
    Check out the     download area for an instruction video.
  3. With how much pressure (psi) should i pump the Jekyll?
    The Jekyll should be pumped with about 6 psi. Not more than 7 psi! Watch out for high temperatures/sun and do not trust your Pump to be always a 100 % correct.
    Over inflation is a problem that leads to enormous stress on the seams especially if the kite hits the water.
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  4. Do I need to close the one Pump clips at all times?
    Freestylers and surfschools use the kite mostly with open connections, it seams that the Impact gets less violent due to the spreaded load.
    Make sure that you use this option only in a safe environment, because the kite will deflate with open clips completely in case of emergency.
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  5. How do I change the lines from the outside to the inside on the Jekyll bar?
    Check out the     download area for an instruction video.
  6. Sometimes I have problems to get enough way of depower / power on my adjuster. Can that be changed?
    Just grab into the webbing instead of the handle to realize maximum way with one pull.     see picture
  7. What does it make for a difference to change the attachment points at the rear wingtip?
    It makes a big difference!
    Connected at the front attachment point the kite turns faster and increases you bar pressure a bit, on the other hand the kite does not feel so predictable as it was. So we would not recommend to use the kite like this, until you are into learning tricks or waveriding. In this case you will love the faster turning speed.
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  8. Why are valve caps provided with the Manual?
    In case you are on holiday - or in other difficulties to get supplies - and one connection of the one Pump system fails you can still use the kite and enjoy your watertime. In this situation you can just pump the kite the old fashioned way.
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  9. The Gaastra Jekyll shows sometimes a flapping when I depower the kite a lot. Is that due to a wrong setting?
    With the huge change in the angle of attack this is normal. Especially in the higher windrange of the kite, try not to brake a hundred percent and than give full speed again. You would not do that to your car either. But its good to know that it is possible ...
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