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2010 POWERDRIVE IDS CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL

QRS-QUICK RELEASE SECURITY SYSTEM

A quick release point on the control system which, when ac-

tivated, detaches the control system from the harness loop.

Also referred to as the Main QR.

QR2

A secondary quick release on the harness loop, which, when

activated, separates the landing line from the harness loop.

Thus separating the kite from the rider.

REACH

A direction of travel relative to the wind direction. Generally

90-160 degrees off the wind.

RE-LAUNCHING

The motion in which the rider steers the kite off of the water

and back into the sky.

SELF LAUNCHING

A technique in which the rider launches the kite without as-

sistance, usually by weighting down a wing tip with sand until

he/she is ready to launch.

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.

SPRINT™

Single Point Rapid Inflation Technology.

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 struc-

ture to the kite.

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.

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.

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.

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Page 2: ...n the early 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 your body and to others Do not use your kite near power lines airports buildings automobiles trees streets etc and keep your kite fly lines away from people and all obstacles Always fly in an...

Page 3: ... and manufactured parts from reputable suppliers Take time to study the conditions including sea state tides currents weather conditions and forecasts before you decide to go sailing Beware of sailing in offshore onshore or strong winds Familiarize yourself with any new location before venturing onto the water Ask the locals to tell you about any hazards Watch out for other beach users especially ...

Page 4: ...t such as a stake snowmobile or car while flying this kite Always stay in control 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 is your responsibility to avoid them You must not stop where you obstruct others or are not visible Whenever starting o...

Page 5: ...Positions Zone Power CONTROL SYSTEM OVERVIEW 10 2010 POWERDRIVE IDS SETUP 11 Line Length Corrections 13 Downwind Launch Setup 14 Upwind Launch Setup OPERATION 15 Quick Release System 16 Security Pin 17 BYPASS Leash 18 OverSlide 19 Centerline Adjustment Strap 19 Swivel Maintenance 20 IDS Landing Line 22 Steering 23 PAUSE 24 Launching 25 Landing 26 Relaunching 27 Tuning 28 Glossary 1 CONTENTS Powerd...

Page 6: ...out appropriate instruction It will make this sport more enjoy able not only for yourself but for those around you INTRODUCTION CAUTION Kiteboarding can be overwhelming if not approached in an educated man ner That s why we have supplied this extensive user s manual It will help to educate you about your new kite and about the ways in which to use it It contains information regarding the setup car...

Page 7: ...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 information An inflatable power kite will still fly even without a rider so be mindful of those around you and secure your kite Your kite may cause serious injury or death if it launches unexpectedly Do not lend your gea...

Page 8: ...ary 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 use choose smaller rather than bigger Make certain that you are physically capable of operating the security Quick Release QR and IDS devices provided with this kite This kite and control system has been designed around a typical rider weight of ...

Page 9: ...iliar 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 local laws and regulations regard ing this product and the usage area Talk to the local riders about the weather conditions and beach rules Check your area thoroughly before launch ing your ...

Page 10: ...he wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge to flutter excessively which can dam age the kite or tangle the bridles control lines If you must leave the kite exposed to the wind on the beach place sufficient amounts of sand between each strut and IMPORTANT INFORMATION near the trailing edge to minimize or stop the fluttering Do not leave your kite exposed to sunlight for long perio...

Page 11: ...ual 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 unse cured 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 havin...

Page 12: ...ght downwind is at a 180 then you will want to set your kite at about a 100 off the wind either to the left or to the right of you The more the kite is positioned into the wind when you launch the less power it will have when it goes up and the easier your launch will be Your partner will stand with the kite while you will stand 30 meters away at your control bar Make sure you launch slowly and la...

Page 13: ...y feel like it has the least amount of power or pull it is also the posi tion in which on land the pilot is most suscep tible to lofting On the water the neutral position IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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 ling...

Page 14: ...oint 10 Secondary Quick Release QR2 11 Harness Loop 12 Security Pin 13 Bypass Leash Attachment Point 14 Rear steering Lines 15 Front center Lines 16 Bypass Leash 17 Bypass Leash Quick Release 18 Centerline 19 Landing Line Tensioner Bungee 20 OverSlide 21 Tension Clip 22 CAS Shackle 23 Centerline Adjuster image not to scale BLACK repower RED depower OVERVIEW 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16...

Page 15: ...e 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 yellow on the left and the black on the right See Fig 2 Tie a bowline k...

Page 16: ...hen the line Front flying lines can be adjusted with the center leader line located immediately above the Centerline Adjustment Strap CAS Length adjustments here are performed us ing the same technique as described above for the outside steering lines Re tighten the knot and check your line length again Ad just again if necessary until the control bar is balanced DO NOT put knots in your FLYING LI...

Page 17: ... larks head knot attach them to the middle knots on the rear line attachment points FIG 1 3 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 power center lines and slip each knot into the larks head loops on the corresponding leading edge or front bridl...

Page 18: ...sted Place the kite leading edge down so the wing tips of the kite are pointing downwind and are near the ends 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 head knots attach the steering lines to the middle knot on the back bridles Give each knot a t...

Page 19: ...imary quick release QR1 will still leave you attached to your kite via the IDS land ing line For complete separation from your kite you will need to activate QR2 This is covered in detail in the IDS Landing Line Operation section on page 20 21 QRS SETTING RESETTING Slide the QR Pin through the stainless steel Trapezoid Fig 2 Fold the pin back over itself Fig 3 Lift the QR Body up the Depower line ...

Page 20: ...Hook into your harness loop Once hooked into the harness loop only engage the Security Pin once you are ready to launch Insert the Security Pin into the center of the harness hook making sure it is below the harness loop Your harness loop must be between the harness hook and the Security Pin in order for this feature to work properly Fig 1 2 Make sure that the Security Pin is secure This will keep...

Page 21: ...t yourself 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 Avoid at all costs disconnecting in a situation where your loose kite may endanger others Discon necting from your kite at sea may also mean the possibility of not being able to retrieve your ...

Page 22: ...b ahold of the bar and resume steering Take note that you are holding the bar in the correct orientation The red grip pat tern should be on the left and the gray grip pattern should be on the right 4 To achieve Depower on Demand Stage 1 depower push the control bar into the Over Slide IDS unit pushing the unit towards the kite until the desired depower is achieved Fig 3 The resistance to move the ...

Page 23: ... to its original trim Pull on the red ball to depower Pull on the black ball to re power Swivel Maintenance Periodically check the Inline Swivel Make sure the swivel is spinning freely and does not feel sticky when rotating Flush the unit with fresh running water or with a spray bottle Once the swivel has been flushed it should spin freely and easily operation Note The CAS is meant to provide a li...

Page 24: ...ecure the QR2 ball with the velcro tabs fig 7 operation IDS Landing line Operation IDS is a simplified bridle and control system that seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower In teractive Depower on Demand stage 1 while riding and an Absolute Depower stage 2 method to land your kite Absolute depower functions similar to a 5th line system but without the complexity of the unnecessary 5th line Our ID...

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Page 26: ...ull 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 extend Keeping one arm extended is important do not pull both arms toward your body at the same time Pull slowly The quicker your movements the faster the kite will turn and the more power it will create Once the kite starts to turn it will continue to turn left unless...

Page 27: ...ITE 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 CHART AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW CABRINHAKITES COM PAUSE important Powerdrive_IDSX_ENG_final indd 23 28 3 09 5 49 49 PM ...

Page 28: ...ying lines 11 Signal your partner to let go of your kite It is important that your partner lets you steer the kite out of his or her hands 12 CAUTION Your partner SHOULD NOT throw the kite into the air Instruct him her against doing this BEFORE you launch When the kite is thrown into the air it hinders the ability of the kite to launch properly When thrown the kite may either launch too abruptly a...

Page 29: ...ur kite into 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 the middle of the leading edge strut He she should grab the kite in the same location on the kite as when it was launched 10 Your partner SHOULD NOT grab the kite bridles or flying lines 11 Yo...

Page 30: ...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 and start pulling on both sides of the bar Continue to work the kite to the original side you chose When the kite is ready to re launch release the leader line and steer the kite up into the sky Slowly steer your kite into the s...

Page 31: ...ve is to set the kite s maximum power while allow ing it to fly efficiently across the sky More power and quicker turning is achieved by tensioning the steering back lines This is called sheeting in the kite There is however a point of diminishing returns Too much back line tension will cause the kite to fly slowly across the sky and not allow it to fly to the edge of the power window With the kit...

Page 32: ...l security leash feature that is recommended for first time users and kiteboarding schools and for riders who kiteboard without being hooked into the harness loop C CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP CAS Used to depower the kite by changing the relationship between the front and back line lengths It is also used to position the bar closer to the rider CONTROL BAR The steering device the rider uses to ste...

Page 33: ...sition 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 enco...

Page 34: ... 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 SPRINT Single Point Rapid Inflation Technology STEERING LINES The two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing e...

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