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S E T U P
CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS
CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS
The Cabrinha control bars come set up with the fl ying lines attached; however, it is wise to check your line lengths before going
on the water. To do so, follow the directions below:
CAUTION:
The Powerlock CS3 can be adjusted in the same manner as outlined below.
• Loop a piece of line (any rope or cord) around a tree or fence post.
• Tie the line in a knot around the tree, leaving a piece long enough to attach all lines.
• Roll out the fl ying lines from the post and set the control bar on the ground, facing
up, with the yellow control lines on the left and the black control lines on the right
(looking from your bar to the post). Make sure there are no obstructions in between
your bar and the post.
• Make sure your fl ying lines are not twisted or crossed.
• At the ends of the fl ying lines nearest the post you will notice that there are eyelets
on the rear steering lines and front de-power lines. The overhand knots on the front
(de-power) lines are there to eliminate incorrect connection to the kite.
• Take the rope attached to the post and feed it through the eyelets on all four lines,
with the yellow on the left and the black on the right.
• Tie a bowline knot, with all four lines inside the loop.
• Walk back to the control bar.
• Make sure that the centerline adjustment strap is fully extended, so that the kite is
set up at full power.
• Standing directly in line with the post, pull back hard and steady on the control bar
by pulling straight back toward yourself.
• Your control bar should be in line with your shoulders and should be straight and not
at an angle.
• All of the lines should have even tension under pressure. (I.e. no slack in the de-
power lines, steering lines).
• If your control bar is even, your control
system is ready to attach to your
infl ated kite.
If your control bar is even, proceed to
SETUP - INFLATING YOUR KITE
If your control bar is NOT even, follow
the instructions in SETUP - LINE LENGTH
CORRECTIONS
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