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2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL
KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL
• Do not attempt kiteboarding without appro-
priate instruction.
• Do not kite alone.
• Launch, land, and ride together with a partner
or have someone 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 flying this kite.
• The more time spent on the “trainer kite”,
the faster you will learn.
• Make sure you are a proficient swimmer be-
fore using this product in or near the water.
• Make sure the wind and water conditions
are within your ability level and that you
have made the correct equipment choices.
• Never kiteboard further from shore than you
are reasonably able to swim back.
• Always save a reserve of energy; end your
kiteboarding session before you are ex-
hausted.
• Make sure you’ve done your homework and
that you know the security precautions of
all aspects of the sport: rigging, Launching,
landing, flying, riding, kiting among other wa-
ter users, self rescuing, etc.
• Understand and practice operating your se-
curity systems before ever launching your
kite.
• Understand the technique of self-rescue be-
fore using this product in or near the water.
• Never let someone who is not familiar 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 kite.
• Make sure you have considerable space in
which to launch, land, and use this product.
• You should have at least 100 meters of
space from all objects on both sides and
downwind of you. Be especially aware of
your downwind area.
• Be mindful and aware of the wind direction
in relation to your launch area.
• Avoid areas with rocks and/or shallow or
exposed reefs.
• Be mindful of tide changes. As water levels
change, you may be exposed to new ob-
structions.
• Avoid launching, landing or using this prod-
uct near power lines, telephone poles,
trees, people, pets, buildings, automobiles,
streets, sharp objects and airports.
• Avoid crowded beaches and waterways.
• Make sure your lines do not cross a walk-
way or passage.
• Do not let others walk between you and
your kite.
• Be careful and mindful of other water us-
ers, including windsurfers, boaters, jet ski-
ers, swimmers, floating objects, etc.
• Before launching, make sure you have
scouted a backup landing area, in case you
do not make it back to your launch spot.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
