SET UP 2 - INFLATING YOUR KITE
STEP 2.2 - INFLATING THE LEADING EDGE
INFLATING THE LEADING EDGE
All Cabrinha kites feature the 2-part, high-volume Airlock Valve
as well as a standard valve on the leading edge bladder. The
Airlock Valve is for inflating and deflating your kite. The
standard valve's primary purpose is to keep the Airlock Valve
from twisting.
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Make sure that the release valve is seated firmly by turning clockwise. Do not over tighten
the release valve when the kite is not inflated. Doing so may twist and damage the
bladder.
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Check that the standard valve plug and Velcro covering are secure before inflating the bladder.
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Open the inflation cap by turning it counter-clockwise. Insert pump (use the adapter
tubing if using a hand pump) and inflate the leading edge.
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When the leading edge is fully inflated, remove pump valve and screw the inflation cap
back on. Lightly turn/tighten until inflation cap is firmly secure. Check that the release
valve is also still secure.
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Do not under-inflate or over-inflate the leading edge. Proper inflation will make it difficult
but not impossible to bend the ends of the kite in. If it is very easy to bend the wing tips
in, the leading edge is under-inflated. Your kite should be firm enough that while on its
back, the wing tips should extend into the air and the kite should retain its bowed shape.
If the leading edge is under-inflated, it may cause poor performance and re-launching
problems.
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Once the leading edge is properly inflated, turn the kite over and secure with sand.
(see SET UP|STEP 2.3 TIPS ON SECURING YOUR KITE)
The Upper Section
is The Inflation Cap
The Lower Section
is the Release Valve
Under-Inflated Kite
Properly-Inflated Kite
