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When the kite is trimmed correctly, you should be comfortable enough to steer the kite and still have enough reach left to
depower the kite by pushing the bar away from you. As an additional passive depower adjustment, the trim strap allows
further depowering on the fly.
If you intend on riding unhooked for performing tricks it is important that you trim your kite so it does not backstall when
unhooked. To check this, once you think you have found your preferred rear knot setting, unhook the chicken loop from
your spreader bar and fly the kite overhead. If the kite sits directly above you without backing down into the window, then
you have the perfect trim. If you find the kite wants to back down towards the beach, you have too much rear line tension
and the kite is over-sheeted. To fix this, simply pull down on the depower strap in small increments until the kite flies
happily overhead with the bar unhooked. If the kite continues to backstall then loosen the back lines at the kite by moving
one knot towards the end of the rear bridle.
Please note that flying unhooked is not recommended unless you are already comfortable with the increased level of kite control required.
Never try to assess the correct trim for unhooking in high winds and never unhook without using a rated handlepass leash designed for this
purpose.
HOW DO I ADJUST THE TURNING SPEED AND DEPOWER CHARACTERISTICS OF MY V3 KITE?
The wingtips of your v3 kites have two rear flying
line attachment locations that can be used to tune
the turning speed and bar travel/depower ratio of
your kite. The two attachment locations A and B
each have a short pigtail line attached to them
followed by a short V-line that can be positioned
in either AA, AB or BB settings.
For the fastest/easiest turning we recommend the
AA setting; this is most suitable for wave-riding,
particularly with the larger bar sizes. For general
Freeriding we recommend the AB setting; this
gives a blend of easy depower along with a more
moderated turning speed that will allow you to
develop your flow. For unhooked riding, BB gives
the slowest turning speed- particularly in
combination with the 45cm bar- and also more
back line pressure, which is favored by many
wakestyle riders.
HOW DO I PERFORM A SELF-RESCUE WITH MY KITE?
Opinions on the best method to self rescue vary. If you believe that you stand a good chance of being seen with your kite
and retrieved either by another kiter or by boat, then you may feel happier keeping your kite fully inflated. An inflated kite
is highly visible on the water and will act as a visual marker for any potential rescue.
If the wind has switched to an offshore direction having your kite inflated at this point will only drag you further out to sea,
so it is not recommended in this instance that you leave your kite inflated. If you intend to swim back to shore under your
own power, then you need to pack down your kite as follows.
If possible, release the OSR handle to flag the kite and wind the lines onto the end posts. If the OSR handle cannot be
used then you can still wind a full kite-spans worth of one flying line around the bar to ensure the kite remains depowered.
With the lines wound in and any flying lines secure, release the LE deflate bladder and taking the kite by the wingtips, roll
it to the center, expelling air from the LE as you progress. Be careful that you do not allow water to seep into the LE.
Once the LE is deflated, re-secure the LE valve, secure the kite to your board with your bar leash, and paddle back in.
HOW DO I PACK MY KAHOONA AND NEMESIS HP V3 ?
When packing your kite away for any period of time please ensure that it is completely dry and free from contaminants.
Wherever possible rinse your kite down with clean water immediately after use and leave it to dry thoroughly before
packing it away. Brightly colored Ripstop materials can be prone to color leaching if stored when wet, particular when
new.
Best Kiteboarding will not replace a kite on the basis that it has suffered from color leaching in the fabric.
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