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2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL
FREQUENTLY USED KITEBOARDING
& WIND TERMINOLOGY
A
ABSOLUTE DEPOWER
Absolute Depower is a built in function of IDS which allows
the rider to self land a kite on the water or land.
AIR DISTRIBUTION TUBES
Tubes that connect the LE bladder to the strut bladders.AIR-
LOCK - a 2 part valve that allows a single point for inflation
and deflation of the kite.
AIR CLIPS
Clips that prevent air transfer between the LE and the
struts.
B
BAR (unit) – A unit of pressure
•
1 bar = 14 PSI
•
1 mbar = 0.015 PSI
PSI – A unit of pressure. Pounds per square inch
•
1 PSI = 68.9mbar
BEAUFORT SCALE
A system for estimating wind strength based on the effects
wind has on the physical environment (e.g. the behavior of
waves, smoke, etc.). Instruments are not used to determine
wind strengths in this point scale (O = calm to 12 = hur-
ricane).
BODY DRAGGING
This is an instructional tactic / step in which the rider flies
the kite while in the water, but without the board. The rider
will launch, then walk to the water, and basically drag in the
water while practicing flying, re-launching and self-rescue
techniques.
BLADDER
The inner inflatable tube found within the leading edge and
the struts of the kite. (Imagine a bike-it has both a tire on the
outside and an inner tube which holds air).
BRIDLES
The lines that hang from the wing tips and leading edge of
the kite. The flying lines will be attached from the control bar
to these bridle lines in order to connect control bar to kite.
Tow Points – The attachment points for the bridle.
BYPASS™ LEASH SYSTEM
An optional 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 steer the kite.
D
DE-POWER LINES
The two center flying lines that attach to the leading edge
bridles on the kite-one to the left wing tip, the other to the
right wing tip. These lines assist in de-powering the kite.
DOWNWIND
The direction in which the wind is traveling.
F
FLYING LINES
A term used to describe all four of the lines included with your
kite package. These lines connect the bridle lines on the kite
to the leader lines on the control bar and are typically 20-30
meters in length.
G
GUSTY WIND
Wind is inconsistent and varies considerably from one wind
strength to another.
GYBING
The motion in which the rider changes the direction of the
board he/she is riding. The rider switches from a starboard
tack to a port tack or vice versa.
H
HARNESS
A piece of equipment used to temporarily attach the rider to
the control bar harness line. This enables the rider to save
energy by utilizing their body weight and all of their muscles
to hang on to the kite. Most common are the waist harness
(attaches around the torso) and the seat harness (attaches to
the waist and around the legs).
I
IDS
IDS is a simplified bridle and control system that seamlessly
provides 2 stages of depower.
INFLATABLE KITE
A kite with inflatable tubes designed to float the kite and to
facilitate water re-launchability.
GlOSSARy
