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Control System User Manual
Control System User Manual
CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS
The Cabrinha control bars come set up with the flying lines at-
tached; however, it is wise to check your line lengths before
going on the water, and after use To check the 1X line lengths
use the method described below.
• 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 lines.
• Roll out the flying lines from the post and set the control bar
on the ground, facing up, with the Orange side of the control
system on the left and the black side of the control system on
the right. 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. 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 kite bag. See FIG 1.
• Take the rope attached to the post and feed it through the
eyelets on all four lines, with the red on the left and the black
on the right. See FIG 2.
• Tie a bowline knot, with all four lines inside the loop.
• Walk back to the control bar.
• Make sure that the centerline adjustment strap/cleat line 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. (I.e.
no slack in the de-power lines, steering lines).
• If your control bar is even, your control system is ready to
attach to your inflated kite.
SETUP
If your control bar is even, proceed to: SETUP - INFLATING YOUR KITE
If your control bar is NOT even, follow the instructions in:
SETUP - LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS
FIG 1
FIG 2
OVERDRIVE 1X WITH
QUICKLOOP
1) Rear (Steering) Lines
2) Color Coded PU Line Sleeve
3) EVA Floating 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
13) Front Control Line
14) Bypass Leash
15) Bypass Leash Quick Release
*image not to scale
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