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2018 CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL
• Do NOT attempt kiteboarding without
appropriate instruction.
• Do NOT kite alone.
• Launch, land, and ride together with a partner
or have someone on shore who can keep an
eye on you.
• Make sure you are in good physical condition
before using this product.
• Practice flying a small, traction kite or a
“trainer kite” before flying this kite.
• The more time spent on the “trainer kite”, the
faster you will learn.
• Make sure you are a proficient swimmer
before using this product in or near the water.
• Make sure the wind and water conditions
are within your ability level and that you have
made the correct equipment choices.
• NEVER kiteboard further from shore than you
are reasonably able to swim back.
• ALWAYS save a reserve of energy; end
your kiteboarding session before you are
exhausted.
• Make sure you’ve done your homework and
that you know the security precautions of
all aspects of the sport: rigging, Launching,
landing, flying, riding, kiting among other
water users, self rescuing, etc.
• Understand and practice operating your
security systems before ever launching your
kite.
• Understand the technique of self-rescue
before using this product in or near the water.
• 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 operation
of your kite.
KITEBOARDING LOCATION
• Observe ALL local laws and regulations
regarding this product and the usage
area.
• Talk to the local riders about the
weather conditions and beach rules.
• Check your area thoroughly before
launching your kite.
• Make sure you have considerable
space in which to launch, land, and use
this product.
• You should have at least 100 meters
of space from all objects on both sides
and downwind of you. Be especially
aware of your downwind area.
• Be mindful and aware of the wind
direction in relation to your launch area.
• Avoid areas with rocks and/or shallow
or exposed reefs.
• Be mindful of tide changes. As water
levels change, you may be exposed to
new obstructions.
• Avoid launching, landing or using this
product near power lines, telephone
poles, trees, people, pets, buildings,
automobiles, streets, sharp objects
and airports.
•
Avoid crowded beaches and
waterways.
• Make sure your lines do not cross a
walkway or passage.
• Do NOT let others walk between you
and your kite.
• Be careful and mindful of other water
users, including windsurfers, boaters,
jet skiers, swimmers, floating objects,
etc.
• Before launching, make sure you have
scouted a backup landing area, in case
you do not make it back to your launch
spot.
