“Flying a trainer kite is a step in learning to kiteboard that is unfortunately, often skimmed over. The stress-free time spent learning about wind direction, the wind window and building muscle memory makes the advanced steps much easier. Leading Edge Productions now offers a popular 2-meter two-line kite and includes a companion DVD. The video shows how to set up the kite prior to launch, describes the wind window and talks about kite control to get you started.”
James Brown, The Kiteboarder Magazine

“The Leading Edge trainer is the smoothest foil trainer I have ever flown, and I have been flying kites for over 30 years.”
Mark Vincent

"What I really liked about LEP trainer was how similar it felt to modern bridle or hybrid kite. I think that is really important for people learning, so that they make the connection between 2m kite skills and 10m kite skills, instead of thinking of a trainer kite as only a mandatory step to get to the big kites."
Chris Hunter

“I flew the kite on a light wind day and when it became kiteable, I almost didn’t want to land it I was having so much fun!”
Shawn Rosta

"This kite is truly the "Leading Edge" of all the trainers I’ve used for instructing. Very powerfull, the Leading Edge trainer is both fun and easy to fly."
Dean Walton, IKO certified instructor

“We use these kites in our school to help prepare our beginner students for their lessons.  They are super easy to set up, and are really fun to fly. Everyone should put many hours on a trainer kite before their lessons, it will save you time and money”
Marie Leclerc, IKO certified instructor

“The Leading Edge trainer  kite is great for learning kite control, but the best times I’ve  had on it were on my skateboard, cruising the parking lot without having to put my foot down to push."
Mark Bavis

"Kiteboarding safely and consciously are the most important skills any new kiter can learn…period.  This video gives future kiters a solid understanding of not only the basic concepts of how to control a kite, but also offers a beginning into understanding the wind.  The better the foundation of control and the better you can understand and evaluate the wind… the better your experience will be.  Watching Trainer Kite Bootcamp and mastering the trainer kite are definitely steps in the right direction!"
Dale Moffatt

Please read this user guide before using the LEADING EDGE Kiteboarding trainer kite.
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• kite flying can be dangerous
• never touch flying lines when the kite is in use
• misuse of this product can cause serious injury or death
• when using this product, you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of other people around you

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Before using this product, the purchaser has carefully reviewed, understood and agrees to comply with the term of the user guide. Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards, which can result in serious injury or death. The purchaser/user of this product understands that the seller is not responsible for any damage to property or injury caused bynegligent operation of this product by the purchaser/user, and the purchaser/user releases the seller from all such liability.

To help you get started flying the LEADING EDGE Kiteboarding trainer kite:

 STEP 1  watch "TRAINER KITE BOOTCAMP " DVD

 STEP 2  find an open area with extra space downwind and determine wind speed and direction

STEP 3  with the wind at your back remove the kite from it’s bag and put some weight along the trailing edge

STEP 4  make sure the bridle isn’t twisted, then walk straight upwind as you unwind the lines from the bar

STEP 5  untwist the lines by spinning the bar and when you are ready, pull the bar towards you to launch the kite
DO NOT tension the lines until you are ready as the kite may launch!

STEP 6  steer the kite to the right by gently pulling on the right side of the bar, and to the left by gently pulling on the left side of the bar

STEP 7  practice flying the kite in the different areas of the wind window

STEP 8  land the kite to your partner at the edge of the wind window and make sure it is dry before packing it up

 STEP 9  book Kiteboarding lessons with a certified instructor

STEP 10  buy "MY SESSION – VOLUME 1" and watch it before and after your lessons

WARRANTY

Leading Edge Productions warrants this product to be free of major defects in material or workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of 30 days from the original date of purchase. If a product is found defective by Leading Edge, it’s only responsibility shall be limited to credit, repair or replacement of the defective product. The warranty does not cover products used in rental or teaching operations.  Leading Edge Productions will make the final warranty determination, which may require inspection and/or photos of the item, which clearly show the defect(s).