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Aquaglide, Inc.    #1 North Shore Dr, SE    White Salmon, WA  98672      TEL: (509) 493-4938      FAX: (509) 493-4966

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www.Aquaglide.net

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Multisport

 270 Owner’s Manual

Warranty

By opening and assembling this product, you are agreeing (1) to be bound to the terms set forth below and (2) to require anyone using this

product to be bound by such terms.  If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms, return this product (before use) for a full refund.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

:  Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks, dangers, and hazards which can result in serious personal injury and 

death.  In using the product, you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury while using this equipment.  The risks inherent in the sport 

can be greatly reduced by abiding by the Warning Guidelines listed in this Owner’s Manual and by using common sense.  

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT:

  In consideration of the sale of the product to you, you hereby agree to the fullest extent permitted by law as follows:

TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS

 that you have or may in the future have against  North Sports Inc., and Aquaglide Inc.,its distributors and dealers, resulting from use of 

this product and any of its components.

TO RELEASE

 North Sports, Inc. and Aquaglide, Inc. from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury, or expense that you or any users of this product may suffer, or that 

your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of this product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of North Sports Inc. and 

Aquaglide Inc. in the design or manufacture of this product and any of its components.

ARBITRATION:

  In further consideration of the sale to you of this product and any of its components, you hereby agree to submit to binding arbitration any and all claims which 

you believe you may have against North Sports Inc. and Aquaglide Inc. arising from the use of any North Sports Inc. and Aquaglide Inc. equipment or products.  The arbitration 

shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall be commenced within (1) year from the date on which any alleged claim first arose.  

Further, the arbitration shall be held in White Salmon, Washington unless otherwise mutually agreed to by all parties.  The submission to the American Arbitration Association 

shall be unlimited and the arbitration award may be enforced by any Court of competent jurisdiction.

BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT

:  In the event of your death or incapacity, this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, adminis-

trators, assigns, and representatives.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

:  In entering into this Agreement, you are not relying upon any oral or written representations other than what is set forth in this agreement and the 

North Sports Inc. and Aquaglide Inc. Owner’s Manual.

NOTICE! - Release of Liability, Claim Waiver, and Assumption of Risk Agreement

Returns and Service Policy

Product can be returned only if a return autho

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rization number (RA) is given by Aquaglide in 

advance. The RA number must be on the outside 

of the package or it will not be accepted at our 

warehouse.  Freight on the returned product must 

be prepaid or it will not be accepted. Upon receipt, 

Aquaglide will make a determination within (30) 

days. If the product is covered under warranty it 

will be returned to the customer at the expense of 

Aquaglide, Inc. after repairs can be made. If not, 

the customer will receive a quote for repair and/ 

or replacement as well as any necessary cleaning 

and shipping charges. The customer will have 

30 days to accept the quotation. At the end of 30 

days, or upon refusal of the quote, Aquaglide will 

return the product in the condition in which it was 

received at the customer’s expense. The customer 

agrees to authorize Aquaglide, Inc. to charge the 

customer’s credit card for any costs not covered 

under the terms and conditions of the Aquaglide 

Warranty.

Aquaglide, Inc. warrants products to be free 

of defects in material or workmanship to the 

original purchaser for a period of one  (1) 

year from date of purchase.  This warranty is 

subject to the following limitations:

  

1.

 Warranty is valid only with dated proof of pur-

chase in the form of the original invoice.   

2.

 Warranty is valid only when the product is used 

for normal recreational activities, and does not 

cover use in schools or rental operations.

3.

 Aquaglide will make the final warranty determi

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nation which may require inspection and/or photos 

of the product which clearly show defect(s).  We 

require the above be sent to another location of our 

choice, freight prepaid, or by email to warranty@

northsports.com.   

4.

 If a product is deemed to be defective by Aqua-

glide, the warranty covers the repair or replacement 

of the defective product only.  Aquaglide will not 

be responsible for any costs, losses, or damages 

incurred as a result of loss of use of product. 

5.

 This warranty does not cover damage caused 

by misuse, abuse, neglect, or normal wear and 

tear, including, but not limited to, punctures, 

dragging the product over the ground, damage 

due to excessive sun exposure or seam failure 

due to overinflation in the sun, damage caused by 

improper handling and storage, damage caused by 

use in waves or shore break, and damage caused 

by anything other than defects in materials and 

workmanship.

6.

 This warranty is voided if any unauthorized 

repair, change, or modification has been made to 

any part of the equipment.  Authorization for such 

must come in writing from Aquaglide.

7.

 The warranty for any repaired or replacement 

equipment is good from the date of the original 

purchase only.

8.

 Any warranty claims must be accompanied by 

the original purchase receipt. The name of the re-

tailer and date of purchase must be clear & legible.

9.

 There are no warranties which extend beyond 

the warranty specified here.

Summary of Contents for Multisport 270

Page 1: ...nual en espa ol vaya a www Aquaglide net By opening and assembling this product you are agreeing 1 to be bound by the terms set forth on page 27 and 2 to require anyone using this product to be bound...

Page 2: ...e conditions can put you in a life threatening situation Condi tions change rapidly so be aware Wear protective water shoes and or a wetsuit when necessary Use the buddy system Sailing with others is...

Page 3: ...TEL 509 493 4938 FAX 509 493 4966 www Aquaglide net 3 Multisport 270 Owner s Manual Roller Travel Bag Sailing Harness Mastbase Multisport Hull Sail and Sail bag Mast Boom Foot Pump Main Sheet Uphaul...

Page 4: ...isted as 1 0 psi 069 bar Do not use without proper inflation Caution Users must read and understand the Owner s Manual All users must be capable swimmers Keep at least 3 m 10 ft away from other boats...

Page 5: ...watercraft B Salt Water Warning After using this product in salt water rinse thoroughly with fresh water and dry completely before storage Prolonged exposure to salt water can damage and or shorten th...

Page 6: ...e that the bladder and cover are well aligned There should be very few wrinkles in the cover The rudder hole and valve holes should align well with the cover It may be necessary to adjust the cover fi...

Page 7: ...eeping these two mast sections together slide the mast into the sail luff sleeve 4 The mast should seat firmly into the very top of the sleeve and the stainless padeye on the mast should be in the luf...

Page 8: ...utward on the tail of the boom until the pins snap into the USE position 8 Next Slide the boom upward from the bottom of the sail threading the sail through the space between the boom arms The boom co...

Page 9: ...e clamp will not close 12 Next connect the back corner of the sail known as the clew Feed the boom clew line through the gromet in the clew of the sail as shown in photo B12 13 Thread the line around...

Page 10: ...ailing harness The first step is to install the bridle straps Photo C1 shows one bridle strap completed on the left port side of the hull Steps C2 through C11 are taken during initial setup however fo...

Page 11: ...following the steps to photos C4 C10 The left port side of the hull is shown 4 Push the rope loop of the bridle strap through the front shroud con nection as shown in photo C4 5 Take the buckle end of...

Page 12: ...Tuck the webbing end through the elastic retainer to secure it 11 Repeat steps C4 C10 to install the second bridle strap on the opposite side of the hull Once completed the hull should look like the...

Page 13: ...13 Multisport 270 Owner s Manual 13 Remove the webbing from the ladder lock buckle on the forestay 14 Take the webbing loop through the tow fitting at the front of the hull 15 16 Take the plain end o...

Page 14: ...restay locate the stainless mast clip Identify the mast clip by the three lines coming from it The center line should be the forestay The lines on each side are called the shrouds 19 Choose one shroud...

Page 15: ...the hull 2 While holding the rig upright and angled back slightly connect the mast clip to the stainless padeye on the front of the mast You may need to stand on the inflated hull to reach the padeye...

Page 16: ...lock buckle at the foot of the sail Connect the webbing to the buckle and pull firmly down on the foot of the sail while cinching the strap tight 6 Next move to the back of the hull and locate the bl...

Page 17: ...slot located closest to the the back of the hull DO NOT use the more forward keel slot or the keel retainer both of which are for windsurfing only 4 Twist the rudder slightly pushing it inward until i...

Page 18: ...ed below with the following exceptions 1 Same as sailboat assembly beginning on page 6 1 Same as sailboat assembly begining on page 6 except 2 Do not follow steps B16 through B19 for attaching the mai...

Page 19: ...r similar secure non permanent knot as shown in photos B4 B5 1 DO NOT attach the sailing harness for windsurfing 2 Remove the bridle straps from each side of the hull 3 Remove the forestay webbing str...

Page 20: ...ide the mast over the upper part of the mast base until it is completely seated 4 Secure the rig to the mast base using the strap at the foot of the sail Lead the strap around the catchment on the upp...

Page 21: ...y pushing it inward until it touches the hull 5 Secure the keel to the hull with the elastic keel retainer Make sure the elastic is fully captured in the keel hook as shown in photo E5 1 This complete...

Page 22: ...f the hull 2 Remove the forestay webbing strap from the tow fitting 3 Remove the mast step from its zipper pocket on the top of the hull This is done to protect users from being hurt by contact with t...

Page 23: ...ollowing steps outline the steps to be taken and the points to note 1 Same as the steps for preparing the hull in sailboat mode located on page 6 1 Remove the bridle straps from each side of the hull...

Page 24: ...aboard the inverted hull as it provides floatation even upside down It is possi ble to self right the craft by standing at one side of the hull while quickly squatting and pulling on the sailing bridl...

Page 25: ...15 mph when towing children The intended position for towing is with all users lying prone and holding handles with both hands as shown in the towing photo below 11 When kayaking on the Multisport 1 o...

Page 26: ...unlight and protected from the envi ronment in a clean dry location Do not store in a damp location Do not store at temperatures below freezing as damage to the product may occur 5 Once disassembled f...

Page 27: ...the North Sports Inc andAquaglide Inc Owner s Manual NOTICE Release of Liability Claim Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement Returns and Service Policy Product can be returned only if a return autho...

Page 28: ...er fabric and the sails are constructed using a combination of Dacron sailcloths These materials are easily repaired at your local sailmaker or sail repair facility Damage or wear to the sailing harne...

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