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Control System User Manual
Control System User Manual
BEACH ETIQUETTE
Here are some basic things to consider when sharing beaches and water accesses with
other users:
SAFETY
• Follow ALL of the instructions outlined in this manual, other manuals and installation
guides.
• Follow the instructions and rules and regulations posted at the beaches you use.
• Check with local kiteboarding associations and shops prior to launching in a new area.
There may be local rules and regulations to follow which are not posted.
• Utilize common sense.
• Do NOT touch other people’s gear, unless instructed to do so by the owner. Picking up
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 cause the kite to become
unsecured and fly off.
SETTING UP
• Set up only the gear that you plan on using immediately. Deflate and put away your kites
when not in use.
• Set up in an area where you have plenty of space.
• Set up in a manner conducive to having multiple users in the area.
• Roll up your lines when not in use.
• ALWAYS keep other beach and water access users in mind when launching, landing,
and kiteboarding.
• Yield to other beach users. Be courteous and cooperative.
• ALWAYS be ready to lend assistance to other kiteboarders. The favor may be returned
sooner than you think.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
KITE CARE
Due to the often extreme nature of kiteboarding, a thorough approach should be taken when
caring for your kite and all its associated rigging, as well as your protective gear.
PREPARING FOR YOUR SESSION
• Thoroughly check your protective
equipment (helmet, etc.) to make sure it
is in working order and in good condition.
• A frequent inspection of the kite and the
control system should be made in order
to identify punctures, tears, or abrasions
in the canopy, struts, or security systems.
It is also necessary to check the fly lines
for wear and for unwanted knots, which
may reduce the strength of the fly lines.
Check bridle lines and pulleys for wear
and replace when necessary.
• Do NOT rig on asphalt, cement, gravel,
or other abrasive surfaces; doing so
may damage your equipment. It is best
to rig on sand or grass. Damage done
to your equipment by rigging on abrasive
surfaces will not be covered under
warranty.
• Do NOT rig among sharp objects that
could tear the canopy or puncture the
struts and leading edge bladder.
• Take care NOT to expose your flying lines
to sharp objects that may wear through
them.
• While setting up, secure your kite with
sand or sand bags. Do NOT secure your
kite with rocks or other sharp or abrasive
objects that may damage your kite.
BETWEEN SESSIONS
• NEVER leave an inflated kite unattended
on the beach for a long period of time.
Winds may shift or change and the kite
may become unsecured and fly 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 down the finish
properties of the material and reduce it’s
longevity. If you must leave the kite exposed
to the wind on the beach, place sand or
sand bags onto the areas of the kite, near
the trailing edge until the flutter is stabilized.
Do not use rocks or other sharp objects.
• Do NOT leave your kite exposed to sunlight
for long periods of time. Between sessions,
choose a shaded area to secure your kite.
When not in use, stow away.
PROPER STORAGE
• ALWAYS dry your kite prior to rolling or
folding. Folding or rolling a kite when wet
may affect the color clarity and longevity.
• It is recommended to wash the kite
components with fresh water and dry before
storing.
• Clear the kite of sand or other foreign objects
before stowing.
• Once it is clean and dry, stow your kite in the
supplied bag in a clean, dry, cool place.
• Do NOT place heavy objects on the bag
containing the kite.
• Do NOT leave your kite inflated in your car
or car rack box; exposing the kite to extreme
temperatures while inflated may damage the
internal bladders.
• Wash your control system with fresh water
from time to time by placing the entire control
system (with lines wound onto the bar) into
a bucket of fresh water and let it sit for 5
minutes. Allow to dry thoroughly before
storing in a dry location.
• Once it is clean and dry, stow your control
system in a clean, dry cool place.
