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2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL
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QRS-QUICK RELEASE SECURITY SYSTEM
A quick release point on the control system which, when ac-
tivated, detaches the control system from the harness loop.
Also referred to as the Main QR.
QR2
A secondary quick release on the Quicklink Body which when
activated separates the landing line from the IDS Tower.
Thus separating the kite from the rider.
QUICKLINK
Quicklink refers to the molded harness loop body and QR2
pin. This combined system gives the user a quick and ef-
fective way to reconnect the IDS connector to the IDS tower
after full deployment. The Quicklink body also offers the user
the chance to interchange harness line lengths.
R
REACH
A direction of travel relative to the wind direction. Generally
90-160 degrees off the wind.
RECOIL
Recoil is a convenience item, which allows riders a spot to
rest the bar while unspinning it from rotational tricks. It also
serves as a unit to keep tension on the bungee adjusters
while keeping them at arms reach.
RE-LAUNCHING
The motion in which the rider steers the kite off of the water
and back into the sky.
S
SELF LAUNCHING
A technique in which the rider launches the kite without as-
sistance, usually by weighting down a wing tip with sand until
he/she is ready to launch.
SIDE OFFSHORE
Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the
shore out to the water. This is a combination of offshore and
sideshore wind. Do not operate your kite in or near water in
this wind direction.
SIDESHORE
Wind is blowing from the left or from the right, parallel to the
shore. Ideal wind direction for kiteboarding.
SIDE ONSHORE
Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the
water toward the land. This is a combination of onshore and
sideshore wind. Utilize caution when operating your kite in or
near water in this wind direction.
SPRINT™
Single Point Rapid Inflation Technology.
STEERING LINES
The two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing edge
bridles on the kite-one to the left wing tip and the other to
the right wing tip.
STRUTS
The outer fabric tubes found on your kite. They house the
inner inflatable bladders, which are filled with air to give struc-
ture to the kite.
T
TRAINER KITE
A kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions used
in kiteboarding. It is an excellent instructional and learning
tool. Despite its small size, this kite still has power, so be
alert.
U
UNDER-POWERED
A situation in which the rider has a kite not powerful enough
for his/her weight, strength, and/or wind conditions.
UPWIND
The direction from which the wind is blowing.
W
WATER STARTING
The motion of the rider in which he/she goes from sitting or
lying in the water to standing on the board.
WINDWARD
The upwind side of the kiteboarder.
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