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Control System User Manual
Control System User Manual
GLOSSARY
Another term used to describe the sport of power kiting
on water.
KNOTS
A measure of speed based on nautical miles.
1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour.
1 knot = 1.15 miles per hour.
1 knot = 1.85 kilometers per hour.
L
LANDING
The action which places the kite on the water or on land.
LAUNCHING
The motion in which the rider steers the kite from their
partner’s hands into the sky.
LEADER LINES
The lines that attach directly to the control bar. You will
attach these lines to the flying lines in order to connect
them to your bar.
LEADING EDGE (LE)
The front inflated tube of your kite.
LEEWARD
The downwind side of the kiteboarder.
LOFTING
Lofting occurs when the kite is above the riders head
in the neutral position. Instability in the wind can cause
sudden vertical force and lift a rider off of their feet.
LUFF
A term used to describe what happens to the kite in a lull.
A term also used to describe the complete de-powering
of a kite.
LULL
A term used to describe wind when it lessens in strength,
for any amount of time.
M
MPH
Miles Per Hour. A measure of speed.
1 mph = 1.6 kilometers per hour.
N
NEUTRAL POSITION
This is the position just above the rider’s head in the sky.
If the rider levels out the bar, the kite will gravitate to the
neutral position. However, it is difficult and dangerous
to keep the kite in this position. Although 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 neutral position can be utilized to rest while
you reel in your board, but on land, we strongly suggest
you do not utilize the neutral position. After launching, it
is best to make your way to the water without delay. Do
NOT linger on land with the kite in neutral position. It is
VERY dangerous.
NEUTRAL ZONE
This is the area that includes the neutral position and the
area to the left and right of the rider. It encompasses the
most upwind or windward positions in which to fly the
kite. When flown here, the kite has less power or pull
than when it is in the power zone. However, use caution
when the kite is in this zone, especially when on land, and
especially in gusty wind conditions.
O
OFFSHORE
Wind is blowing from the shore directly or to a great extent
out to the water. Do not operate your kite in or near water
in this wind direction.
ONSHORE
Wind is blowing directly or to a great extent directly from
the water toward the land. Do not operate your kite in or
near water in this wind direction.
OVER-POWERED
A situation in which the rider has a kite too powerful for his/
her ability level, weight, strength, and/or wind conditions.
P
PLANING
The point in time in which the rider gets the board
skimming on the water.
POWER ZONE
This is the area in front and to the sides of the rider, but
excluding the neutral position and zones. It is the area in
which the kite has the most power and pull. When flown
in this area, the kite can be powerful and dangerous,
so avoid flying your kite in this zone when learning. Use
extreme caution when flying the kite in this zone.
PUMP – Device used to inflate the kite.
Q
QRS-QUICK RELEASE SECURITY SYSTEM
A quick release point on the control system which, when
activated, detaches the control system from the harness
loop. Also referred to as the Main QR.
QR2
A secondary quick release located on the Bypass
Leash. When activated separates the security line
from the user. Thus separating the kite from the user.
QUICKLOOP
Quickloop refers to the molded harness loop body.
This system gives the user a quick and effective way
to reconnect the harness loop after QR1 Deployment.
GLOSSARY
R
REACH
A direction of travel relative to the wind direction. Generally
90-160 degrees off the wind.
RECOIL
Recoil is a convenience item, which allows riders a spot to
rest the bar while unspinning it from rotational tricks. It also
serves as a unit to keep tension on the bungee adjusters
while keeping them at arms reach.
RE-LAUNCHING
The motion in which the rider steers the kite off of the
water and back into the sky.
S
SIDE OFFSHORE
Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and
from the shore out to the water. This is a combination of
offshore and sideshore wind. Do not operate your kite in
or near water in this wind direction.
SIDESHORE
Wind is blowing from the left or from the right, parallel to
the shore. Ideal 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 onshore
and sideshore wind. Utilize caution when operating your
kite in or near water in this wind direction.
SINGLE LINE FLAG
SLF is a simplified bridle and control system that
seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower.
SPRINT™
Single Point Rapid Inflation Technology.
STAGE 2 DEPOWER
Stage 2 Depower is a built in function of 1X which allows
the rider to self land a kite on the water or land.
STEERING LINES
The two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing edge
bridles on the kite-one to the left wing tip and the other to
the right wing tip.
STRUTS
The outer fabric tubes found on your kite. They house the
inner inflatable bladders, which are filled with air to give
structure to the kite.
T
TRAINER KITE
A kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions
used in kiteboarding. It is an excellent instructional and
learning tool. Despite its small size, this kite still has power,
so be alert.
U
UNDER-POWERED
A situation in which the rider has a kite not powerful enough
for his/her weight, strength, and/or wind conditions.
UPWIND
The direction from which the wind is blowing.
W
WATER STARTING
The motion of the rider in which he/she goes from sitting or
lying in the water to standing on the board.
WINDWARD
The upwind side of the kiteboarder.
