SET UP 1 - CONTROL SYSTEM
1.1 CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS / 1.2 LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS
1.1 CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS
The 2005 Powerlock control bars come set up with the flying lines attached;
however, it is wise to check your line lengths before going on the water. To do so,
follow the directions below:
1.2 LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS
Adjustments are made by moving one or both of the knots on the ends of the
leader lines. Your goal is to have all four of your flying lines the same length.
• Loop a piece of line (any rope or cord) around a
tree or fence post.
• Tie the line in a knot around the tree, leaving a
piece long enough to attach all four lines.
• Roll out the flying lines from the post and set the
control bar on the ground, facing up, with the
yellow control lines on the left and the black control
lines on the right (looking from your bar to the
post). Make sure there are no obstructions in
between your bar and the post.
• Make sure your flying lines are not twisted or crossed.
• At the ends of the flying lines nearest the post you
will notice that there are eyelets on the rear
steering lines and front de-power lines. The
overhand knots on the front (de-power) lines are
there to eliminate incorrect connection to the kite.
• Take the rope attached to the post and feed it
through the eyelets on all four lines, with the yellow
on the left and the black on the right.
• Tie a bowline knot, with all four lines inside the loop.
• Walk back to the control bar.
• Make sure that the centerline adjustment strap is fully
extended, so that the kite is set up at full power.
• Standing directly in line with the post, pull back
hard and steady on the control bar by pulling straight back toward
yourself.
• Your control bar should be in line with your shoulders and should be
straight and not at an angle.
• All of the lines should have even tension under pressure.
(ie. no slack in the de-power lines or steering lines).
• If your control bar is even, your Powerlock Control System is ready to
attach to your inflated kite.
If your control bar is even, proceed to SET UP 2 - INFLATING YOUR KITE
If your control bar is NOT even, follow the instructions in
SET UP 1.2 - LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS
• If one of the steering lines is too long, loosen the knot (located inside
of the Re-launch Ball on the long side) and move it toward the
control bar.
• If one of the steering lines is too short, loosen the knot (located
inside of the Re-launch Ball on the short side) and move it toward
the kite.
• Re-tighten the knot and check your line length again. (Fig.1) Adjust
again if necessary until the control bar is balanced.
• DO NOT put knots in your FLYING LINES. Knots in the flying lines
compromise the life of the line. Put knots only in your LEADER LINES.
• It is highly unlikely that your center (de-power) lines are uneven. If
they are, you may make the correction by adjusting the knots on the
Recon Center Leader Assembly. If the yellow-sheathed de-power line
is too long, move the knot on the left center leader line toward the
control bar. If this same de-power line is too short, move the knot
away from the control bar. If the black-sheathed de-power line is too
long, move the knot on the right center leader line toward the control
bar. If this same de-power line is too short, move the knot away from
the control bar.
• Once you've made the proper adjustment, check the bar again. All
four lines should be the same length and the bar should be
balanced. (Fig.1)
CORRECT
Control bar is even and parallel with
your shoulders.
1
INCORRECT
If your bar is at an
angle, your leader line
needs adjustment.
2
