Cabrinha CO2 Manual Download Page 6

• Check your area thoroughly

before launching your kite.

• Observe local laws and regula-

tions regarding this product
and the usage area.

• Avoid launching, landing or

using this product near power
lines, telephone poles, trees,
people, pets, buildings, automo-
biles, streets, and airports.

• Avoid crowded beaches and

waterways.

• Make sure you have consider-

able space in which to launch,
land, and use this product.

• You should have at least 100

meters of space on both sides
and downwind of you. Be espe-
cially alert of your downwind
area.

• Avoid areas with rocks and/or

reef.

• Be careful and mindful of other

water users, including wind-

surfers, boaters, jetskiers,
swimmers, etc.

• Be mindful and aware of the

wind direction in relation to your
launch area.

• Before launching, make sure

you have scouted a safe landing
area, in case you do not make
it back to your launch spot.

• Make sure your lines do not

cross a walkway or passage. 

• Do not let others walk between

you and your kite.

SAFETY

• Do not attempt kiteboarding

without appropriate instruction.

• Do not kite alone.

• Launch, land, and ride together

with a partner or have some-
one on shore who can keep an
eye on you.

• Make sure you are in good

physical condition before using
this product.

• Practice flying a small, traction

kite or a "trainer kite" before fly-
ing this kite. The more time

spent on the "trainer kite" the
safer and the better.

• Make sure you are a proficient

swimmer before using this
product near the water.

• Make sure the wind and water

conditions are within your ability
level and that you have made
the correct gear choices.

• Never kiteboard further from

shore than you are able to
swim back.

• Always save a reserve of ener-

gy. End your kiteboarding ses-
sion before you are exhausted.

• Make sure you’ve done your

homework and that you know
the safety precautions of all
aspects of the sport; launching,
landing, flying, riding, kiting
among other water users, self-
rescuing, etc.

• Understand the technique of

self-rescue before using this
product near the water.

• Never let someone who is not

familiar with inflatable kites
launch or catch your kite. You
will endanger them, as well as
yourself and those around you.
You are responsible for the safe
operation of your kite.

KNOW

YOUR

ABILITY LEVEL

CONT’

KITEBOARDING
LOCATIONS

Summary of Contents for CO2

Page 1: ...SOLID KITEBOARDING EQUIPMENT 2002 KITE MANUAL SOLID KITEBOARDING EQUIPMENT...

Page 2: ...s fly in an open area observe wind and weather conditions particularly in circumstances where you may encounter offshore winds or strong winds Do not attempt to use your kite on water until you are co...

Page 3: ...EBOARDING BASICS PG 22 23 KITE CONTROL AND STEERING PG 24 STARTING PG 25 SECURING THE KITE PG 26 LAUNCHING WITH A PARTNER PG 27 28 SELF LAUNCHING PG 29 30 LANDING PG 31 RE LAUNCHING PG 32 KITE REPAIR...

Page 4: ...manner That s why we have supplied this extensive user s manual It will help to educate you about your new kite and about the safe ways in which to use it It also contains information regarding the s...

Page 5: ...e your kite Your kite may cause serious injury or death if it launches unexpect edly Do not lend your gear to someone who has not been fully instructed on the use of inflatable kites Other users shoul...

Page 6: ...Do not kite alone Launch land and ride together with a partner or have some one on shore who can keep an eye on you Make sure you are in good physical condition before using this product Practice flyi...

Page 7: ...NES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 CO2 KITE 4 LINE CAPABILITY MULTIPLE HANG POINTS DACRON STRUTS DACRON LEADING EDGE L E AIRLOCK HIGH VOLUME VALVE 2 LINE PULLEYS CARBON LOAD TRANSFER TIP BR...

Page 8: ...e line on that side of the bar A good rule of thumb attach the wrist leash to one wrist and the board leash to the opposite ankle For example if you have the wrist leash attached to the left wrist you...

Page 9: ...tions in between your bar and the post Unwind and lay out the color coded STEERING LINES between the CONTROL BAR and the post RED LINE W RED END COVERINGS LEFT BLACK LINE W GREEN END COVERINGS RIGHT A...

Page 10: ...e knots you have just made Now pull back hard and steady on the control bar several times Your control bar should be in line with your shoulders and should be straight and not at an angle If your cont...

Page 11: ...roperly If the LEADER LINE is too long loosen the knot and move it toward the bar If the LEADER LINE is too short loosen the knot and move it away from the bar Re tighten the knot and check your line...

Page 12: ...to the back of the batten pocket then slide front of batten into forward batten pocket Place the Allen key in the notch located at the trailing edge of the batten pocket Tension the batten with the Al...

Page 13: ...er When all struts are partially inflated go back to each strut making sure the internal bladders are lined up correctly Confirm that the corners under the leading edge are able to fully inflate Light...

Page 14: ...clockwise Insert pump use the adapter tubing if using a hand pump and inflate the lead ing edge L E When the L E is fully inflated remove pump nozzle and screw the inflation cap back on Check that th...

Page 15: ...IRLOCK After deflating clear valve of any sand or debris then seal the valve before stowing kite to prevent debris from getting inside internal bladder NOTE when closing valve on deflated kite hold bl...

Page 16: ...the RED larks head on your STEERING LINE over the RED knot on the BRIDLE Attach the GREEN larks head on your STEERING LINE over the BLUE knot on the BRIDLE Make sure that the bridle knots are secure b...

Page 17: ...cks or sharp objects they will compromise the life of the kite Keep in mind other beach users and make sure your kite and lines will not be a danger to others As much as possible wind your line onto t...

Page 18: ...de REMOVING THE BRIDLE 1 Remove each rear line from attachment points 2 Loosen the larks head where the front cross bridle line attaches to the rear line Slide the cross bridle off of the rear line on...

Page 19: ...ou are attaching it the kite will be upside down leading edge on the ground Therefore the red bridle will be on your right the kite s left 3 Lay out the lines so that the main line is on the outside t...

Page 20: ...t onto the red rear line until you reach the 3 knots in the middle of the red line 10 Tighten the larks head behind knot 2 from the cluster end 11 Do this on the other side 12 Utilizing the larks head...

Page 21: ...eering back lines sheeting in the kite There is however a point of diminishing returns To much back line tension will cause the kite to fly slowly across the sky and not allow it to fly to the edge of...

Page 22: ...o each side and downwind of the pilot Do not launch your kite if you do not have this safe distance between yourself and other people pets or obstructions KITEBOARDING BASICS POWER ZONES AREA OF OPERA...

Page 23: ...area to the left and right of the pilot It encom passes the most upwind or windward posi tions in which to fly the kite When flown here the kite has the least amount of power or pull This is one of th...

Page 24: ...s will allow your left arm to bend and your right arm to extend 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 w...

Page 25: ...und you if you launch in this manner Basically if the wind is at your back and straight downwind is at a 180 degree angle then you will want to set your kite at about a 100 degree angle off the wind e...

Page 26: ...em from blowing in the wind while you wind your lines out Set your bar down Walk down your lines freeing them of twists and knots If you have the four line Black Tip kite first walk down the red lines...

Page 27: ...d NOT touch the bridle or flying lines With the control bar in your hands take a few steps back to take the slack out of the flying lines Signal your partner to let go of your kite It is important tha...

Page 28: ...with the bar even while the kite is in the neutral position Walk slowly to the water s edge keeping in constant check with the kite You should know what it is doing at all times DO NOT HOOK INTO THE H...

Page 29: ...checked your lines your gear and your launching and land ing sites you are ready to set your kite up for self launch Turn the kite on its side with the leading edge facing into the wind Fold the botto...

Page 30: ...with the bar even while the kite is in the neutral position With your back to the wind walk slowly to the water s edge keeping in constant check with the kite You should know what it is doing at all...

Page 31: ...d and to your partner Your partner should be on the windward side of your kite as he she approaches it Once the kite is nearly touching the ground your partner should grab the kite at the middle of th...

Page 32: ...he other Basically you will be pulling on the bottom line of the kite and creating slack in the top line Be patient Your kite will respond to your instructions but sometimes you must be patient especi...

Page 33: ...Clean and dry your kite Lay the kite flat and on a clean dry smooth surface Cut two pieces of repair tape the same size making sure they are each big enough to cover the entire tear Carefully cover o...

Page 34: ...will allow you access to the blad der Next separate the valve plug from the Velcro closure so that the noz zle is free from the strut s sleeve This will essentially disconnect the bladder from the sl...

Page 35: ...e again Remove the valve plug and replace it in the Velcro fitting on the cor responding strut Tie the flying line from the end of the strut opening onto the valve noz zle Lay the bladder flat at the...

Page 36: ...ess the leading edge bladder through the Velcro access pocket near the leading edge nozzle Gently pull one side of the bladder out of the sleeve at a time leav ing the flying line through both sides o...

Page 37: ...that you may feed each end back into the sleeve Starting with one end feed the bladder into the access pocket Walk to one end of the leading edge and gently pull on the flying line while holding the...

Page 38: ...ically drag in the water practic ing flying re launching and self res cue techniques WATER STARTING the motion of the pilot in which he she goes from sitting or lying in the water to stand ing on the...

Page 39: ...nation of onshore and sideshore wind Utilize caution when operating your kite near water in this wind direction GUSTY WIND wind is inconsis tent and varies considerably from one strength to another DO...

Page 40: ...in mind when launching Yield to other beach users Be courteous and cooperative Deflate and put away kites you will not be using immediately Always be ready to lend assistance to other kiters The favor...

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