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2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL
INFLATION BASICS
See the section on Kite Care before inflating your kite.
• Unroll your kite with the struts facing up.
• 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.
• Open the inflation cap by turning it counter-clockwise. (FIG. 1)
• 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
• Attach the pump using the supplied Cabrinha adapter (or use a standard nozzle). To attach the
adapter, remove the adapter from the end of the pump hose. Thread the adapter on to the
upper section of the Airlock™. Reattach the hose and pump the kite. (FIG. 2)
• Open all of the Air Clips to allow air to flow from the LE into the struts. (FIG. 3)
• When inflating, hold the pump with both hands and provide even pressure to the handle. This
will help maintain the life of the Pump.
• 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
PROPERLY-INFLATED KITE
UNDER-INFLATED KITE
FIG. A
• 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.
• Tighten the lower release valve.
• 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. 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. A) 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.
• It is recommended that you isolate the air in your struts. After
the kite is inflated, close the clips on the air distribution tubes.
• Once the kite is properly inflated, turn the kite over and secure
with sand. (see SETUP TIPS ON SECURING YOUR KITE)
