I have just bought a 4.2 m2 closed cell training kite, which I have difficulties in flying . The manufacturer's documentation claims it can fly in 4 knt winds. Mine won't fly even in 12 knts. The orientation to the wind is correct, but the kite either remains lifeless on the ground or it lifts off 10-15 ft , but it drops almost immediately veering to one side, even though I keep the tension on the lines. Somebody nearby was flying a similar, even smaller kite in 8 knts. He tried to fly mine, he got it up beautifully right away, but then he was unable to control it and the kite fell to the ground, even though he has been flying kites for years. He does not understand why.
I am waiting for feedback from the manufacturer. I discount my inexperience, but I wonder if there may not be a problem elsewhere. Today I had a closer look at the bridles and I think there might be a problem there. The lines were already badly tangled up when I received the kite. I had to painstakingly unravel them and I thought the kite would fly OK after this. On a closer look, I discovered that some strands on each side of the kite are intertwined , as per attached diagram. Can this be the problem?
Thanks for the feedback
Ittiandro