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2018 KITE USER MANUAL
INFLATION BASICS
See the section on Kite Care before inflating your kite.
• Unroll your kite with the struts facing up.
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Make sure your back is to the wind and that the leading edge of the kite is closest to your
body. Secure the kite with sand to keep it from flapping in the wind.
• Use the supplied pump leash to connect the pump to the kite. This will free your hands to
pump the kite.
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Open the inflation cap by turning it counter-clockwise. (FIG 1)
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Make sure that the release valve is seated firmly by turning clockwise. Do not over tighten
the release valve when the kite is not inflated. Doing so may twist and damage the bladder.
The valve base is held in place by a Velcro disc
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Attach the pump end directly to the Airlock Valve on the kite. No connectors are necessary
for this operation. (FIG 2)
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Open all of the Air Clips to allow air to flow from the LE into the struts. (FIG 3)
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When inflating, hold the pump with both hands and provide even pressure to the handle.
This will help maintain the life of the Pump.
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Confirm that the corners of each strut under the leading edge are able to fully inflate.
Lightly push air around in the bladders until the corners are free and correctly lined up.
• It is common that the LE will inflate before the struts. If a strut is not inflating, make sure
that the air clip is open and the air tube is not pinched or damaged.
SETUP
FIG A
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When the kite is fully inflated, remove pump hose and
screw the inflation cap back on. Lightly turn/tighten until
inflation cap is firmly secured.
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Tighten the lower release valve.
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Do not under-inflate or over-inflate the kite. Proper
inflation will make it difficult but not impossible to bend
the ends of the kite in. If it is very easy to bend the wing
tips in, the leading edge is under-inflated. (FIG A) Your
kite should be firm enough that while on its back, the
wing tips should extend into the air and the kite should
retain its bowed shape. (FIG B) If the leading edge is
under-inflated, it may cause poor performance and re-
launching problems. All kites have been tested using
450mB pressure. NOTE: The pumps are rated to 1bar
of pressure, however due to wear and tear; pumps can
fail at a much lower pressure.
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It is recommended that you isolate the air in your struts.
After the kite is inflated, close the clips on the air
distribution tubes.
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Once the kite is properly inflated, turn the kite over and
secure with sand. (see SETUP TIPS ON SECURING
YOUR KITE)
PROPERLY-INFLATED KITE
UNDER-INFLATED KITE
FIG B
