2018 CONTROL SYSTEM
USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
Page 1: ...2018 CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL ENGLISH...
Page 2: ...stages of your use you seek the guidance of professional instructors and experienced kiteboarders Improper and or unreasonable use of this kite may result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to ANY part of yo...
Page 3: ...sure you use properly designed and manufactured parts from reputable suppliers Take time to study the conditions including sea state tides currents weather conditions and forecasts before you decide t...
Page 4: ...l and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects SNOWKITE People downwind or down slope have right of way It is your responsibility to avoid them SNOWBOARD People down slope have right of way It...
Page 5: ...VERDRIVE 9 Fixed Chaos Bar W Trimlite 10 OVERDRIVE 1X W Recoil SETUP 11 Check Your Line Lengths 12 Line Length Corrections 13 Downwind Launch Setup 14 Upwind Launch Setup OPERATION 15 Quick Release Sy...
Page 6: ...kiteboard without appropriate instruction It will make this sport more enjoyable not only for yourself but for those around you INTRODUCTION CAUTION Kiteboarding can be overwhelming if not approached...
Page 7: ...sion do not catch the kite using these lines When inflated but not in use secure your kite with sand or with something heavy and non abrasive the more weight the better see Kite Care for more informat...
Page 8: ...her stations to determine wind speeds if necessary Do NOT use an oversized kite Consult your Wind Range Chart for the correct recommended size Use your common sense If in doubt about what kite size to...
Page 9: ...ater NEVER let someone who is not familiar with inflatable kites launch catch or use your kite You will endanger them as well as yourself and those around you You are responsible for the proper operat...
Page 10: ...off Do NOT leave an inflated kite secured or not directly exposed to the wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge to flutter excessively Any excessive fluttering may quickly break do...
Page 11: ...p their bars kites etc may disrupt a setup ritual they have ALWAYS secure your kite with sand or sand bags An unmanned kite is dangerous NEVER leave an inflated kite unattended Winds may shift and cau...
Page 12: ...es of yourself and those around you if you launch in this manner Basically if the wind is at your back and straight downwind is at a 180 then you will want to set your kite at about a 100 off the wind...
Page 13: ...oating Bar Ends 4 Line Winders 5 Quickloop Harness Loop 6 Removable Security Pin 7 Bypass Leash Connector 8 Quick Release QRS 9 Depower Mainline 10 Trim Lite Handle 11 Trim Lite Cleat 12 Security Line...
Page 14: ...ating Bar Ends 4 Line Winders 5 QuickLoop Harness Loop 6 Removable Security Pin 7 Bypass Leash Connector 8 Quick Release QRS 9 Depower Mainline 10 Centreline Trim System 11 Trim Line 12 Security Line...
Page 15: ...te incorrect connection to the kite The eyelet on the front lines is just below the overhand knot You may need to gently pry the eyelet open on the front line pigtails using the screwdriver in your ki...
Page 16: ...r Line adjustment on the fixed bar is made as follows Fold the bar end in and grasp the webbing loop Fig 1 Pull out the loop until the knots are shown Adjustment can be made by loosening the larkshead...
Page 17: ...This setting assumes you ve already checked and properly tuned your control system to ensure all 4 flying lines are completely even when the bar is sheeted in to full power Walk out the Center De Pow...
Page 18: ...s of our steering lines Make sure the kite is still secured with sand or sand bags From outside of the kite attach the steering lines to the corresponding back bridles on the wing tips Using larks hea...
Page 19: ...ration from your kite you will need to activate Quick Release Handle on your bypass leash This is covered in detail in the Bypass Leash Operation Page 18 QRS SETTING RESETTING Lift the QR1 body up the...
Page 20: ...nd re launch your kite easily all while still being con nected to your kite We suggest that you engage the Security Pin only when ready to launch and or the Bypass Leash is connected SECURITY PIN ENGA...
Page 21: ...ment This will remove the Security Pin from the Quickloop Body FIG 5 Reinsert the Security Pin Screw and tighten into the Quickloop Body to avoid loosing it FIG 6 SECURITY PIN CONNECTION Using a 2mm A...
Page 22: ...ivating this primary quick release QR1 will still leave you attached to your kite via the 1X Security line For complete separation from your kite you will need to activate Quick Release Handle on your...
Page 23: ...trol system are set up correctly Pull the Autolock outwards so that it sits on the Socket Bar fig 1 Hook the Fireball into the Fireball Spreader Socket fig 2 Once sitting in the Socket push the Autolo...
Page 24: ...f from the Bypass leash you must activate the QR at the end of the leash by pushing the QR away from your body FIG 3 5 Disconnecting from your kite may cause your kite to blow downwind unaccompanied A...
Page 25: ...OWER NOTE The CAS is meant to provide a limited amount of trim and is not to be confused with or used in place of the 1X depowering function see next section TRIM SYSTEMS To Depower Pull the webbing h...
Page 26: ...as stated on Page 15 of this manual SLF is a simplified bridle and control system that seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower Inter active Depower on Demand Stage1 while rid ing and a Stage 2 Depowe...
Page 27: ...23 2018 CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL FIG 3 FIG 4 FIG 1 FIG 2 OPERATION...
Page 28: ...Bar end inwards until you hear the Catch connect As a visual guide you will also see the catch has now moved upwards into the bar end FIG 4 Repeat this process for the other end of the bar before fli...
Page 29: ...es on the kite slightly pull on the control bar with your left hand pulling it toward your body This will allow your left arm to bend and your right arm to ex tend Keeping one arm extended is importan...
Page 30: ...ETUP OF YOUR CABRINHA KITE REFER TO YOUR SUPPLIED KITE USER MANUAL IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH KITES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THIS CONTROL SYSTEM PLEASE REFER TO THE KITE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CHA...
Page 31: ...acktotaketheslack out of the flying lines 11 Signalyourpartnertoletgoofyourkite Itisimportantthatyourpartnerletsyousteerthekite out of his or her hands 12 CAUTION Your partner SHOULD NOT throw the kit...
Page 32: ...nto the wind and to your partner 8 Your partner should be on the windward side of your kite as he she approaches it 9 Once the kite is nearly touching the ground your partner should grab the kite at t...
Page 33: ...to hold onto the same leader line until the kite wants to re launch Sometimes especially in light wind you must be patient as the kite works its way to the edge of the wind window Do not get impatient...
Page 34: ...the kite The first objective is to set the kite s maximum power while allowing it to fly efficiently across the sky More power and quicker turning is achieved by tensioning the steering back lines Thi...
Page 35: ...EASH SYSTEM A security leash feature that is recommended for all users This system incorporates QR2 which will separate the User from the Kite if QR1 has been activated C CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP C...
Page 36: ...in this position the kite may feel steady and may feel like it has the least amount of power or pull it is also the position in which on land the rider is most susceptible to lofting On the water the...
Page 37: ...l wind direction for kiteboarding SIDE ONSHORE Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the water toward the land This is a combination of on shore and sideshore wind Utilize caution...
