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USER MANUAL

INDEX

2

Introduction

3

Important Information

4

Wind, Water, & Weather Conditions / Wind Range Chart

5

Know Your Ability Level / Kiteboarding Location

6

Inportant Information

7

Beach Etiquette

KITE OVERVIEW & CONTROL SYSTEM

8

POWERLOCK CS3

SETUP

10 Check Your Line Lengths

11 Line Length Corrections

12 Downwind Launch Setup

13 Upwind Launch Setup

CONTROL SYSTEM

14 Quick Release

15 Security Pin

16 Centerline Adjustment Strap

17 BYPASS™ Leash

18 OVERRIDE™ 2

REPAIR

21 Replacing Your Flying Lines

22 Glossary

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Summary of Contents for Powerlock CS3

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Page 3: ... and or unreasonable use of this kite may result in death or serious injury to any part of your body and to others Do not use your kite near power lines airports or streets and keep your kite ﬂy lines away from people and obstacles Al ways ﬂy in an open area and observe wind and weather conditions particularly in circumstances where you may encounter offshore onshore winds or strong winds Do not a...

Page 4: ...pliers Take time to study the conditions including sea state tides currents weather conditions and forecasts before you decide to go sailing Beware of sailing in offshore or onshore winds Familiarize yourself with any new location before venturing onto the water Ask the locals to tell you about any hazards Watch out for other beach users especially swimmers and small children Make sure you keep yo...

Page 5: ...tiquette KITE OVERVIEW CONTROL SYSTEM 8 POWERLOCK CS3 SETUP 10 Check Your Line Lengths 11 Line Length Corrections 12 Downwind Launch Setup 13 Upwind Launch Setup CONTROL SYSTEM 14 Quick Release 15 Security Pin 16 Centerline Adjustment Strap 17 BYPASS Leash 18 OVERRIDE 2 REPAIR 21 Replacing Your Flying Lines 22 Glossary 1 POWERLOCK CS3 CK07Control_System_Manual indd 1 4 18 06 4 20 51 PM ...

Page 6: ...tains information regarding the setup care and maintainance of your control system Please note that only compatible Cabrinha bow kites will beneﬁt from all of the security and perfor mance functions associated with this control system Consult www cabrinhakites com for a list of compatible kites for use with this control system Please read this user s manual carefully and entirely before using this...

Page 7: ...se lines When inﬂated but not in use secure your kite with sand or with something heavy and non abrasive the more weight the better see Kite Care for more information An inﬂatable power kite will still ﬂy even without a rider so be mindful of those around you and secure your kite Your kite may cause serious injury or death if it launches unexpectedly Do not lend your gear to someone who has not be...

Page 8: ...Range Chart for the correct recommended size Use your common sense If in doubt about what kite size to use choose smaller rather than bigger Make certain that you are physically capable of operating the security Quick Release QR and Override 2 devices provided with this kite This kite and control system has been designed around a typical rider weight of 75kg Riders with a weight greater than 75kg ...

Page 9: ... 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 regarding this product and the usage area Talk to the local riders about the weather conditions and beach rules Check your area thoroughly before launching your kite Make sure you have considerable space in which to laun...

Page 10: ... time Winds may shift or change and the kite may become unsecured and ﬂy off Do not leave an inﬂated kite secured or not directly exposed to the wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge to ﬂutter excessively which can damage the kite or tangle the bridles control lines If you must leave the kite exposed to the wind on the beach place sufﬁcient amounts of sand between each strut an...

Page 11: ... ritual they have Always secure your kite with sand or sand bags An unmanned kite is dangerous Never leave an inﬂated kite unattended Winds may shift and cause the kite to become unsecured and ﬂy off SETTING UP Set up only the gear that you plan on using immediately Deﬂate and put away your kites when not in use Set up in an area where you have plenty of space Set up in a manner conducive to havin...

Page 12: ...8 image not to scale OVERVIEW POWERLOCK CS3 2 1 3 5 6 7 8 14 9 10 11 12 13 4 4 11 12 13 15 16 17 CK07Control_System_Manual indd 8 4 18 06 4 21 00 PM ...

Page 13: ...ride Sleeve KS6ORT2 8 Tension Ring KS6ORTRING 9 Depower Main Line KS6SQCLDL 10 Powerlock Loop 11 Rear Leaders KA6CCBL 12 2 1 Depower Pulleys KS6CBEP 13 Bar Floats KS6CBBF 14 Line Managers 15 Multi Function Bar Ends KS6CBEF 16 Harness Loop Quick Release 17 Harness Loop w Security Pin KS6HL OVERVIEW POWERLOCK CS3 8 8 CK07Control_System_Manual indd 9 4 18 06 4 21 05 PM ...

Page 14: ...eering 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 adjus...

Page 15: ...s in the ﬂying lines compromise the life of the line Put knots only in your LEADER LINES It is unlikely that your center de power lines are uneven If they are you make the correction by adjusting the knot on the center leader assembly If the yellow sheathed line is too long you will need to move the knot on the black line towards the kite If the same de power line is too short move the knot on the...

Page 16: ...larks head knot attach them to the middle knots on the trailing edge or back bridles remember yellow to yellow black to black Walk out the white de power center lines and slip each knot into the larks head loops on the corresponding leading edge or front bridles remember yellow to yellow black to black Make sure that the de power lines do not cross the steering lines IMG The lines should not cross...

Page 17: ...Place the kite on top of the de power lines so the wing tips of the kite are pointing downwind and are near the ends of your steering lines Make sure the kite is still secured with sand or sand bags From outside of the kite attach the steering lines to the corresponding back bridles on the wing tips remember yellow to yellow black to black Using larks head knots attach the steering lines to the up...

Page 18: ...up until the pin is free Under tension the pin will release the harness loop Fig 1 QRS SETTING RESETTING Slide the QR Pin through the stainless steel Trapezoid Fig 2 Fold the pin back over itself Fig 3 Lift the QR Body up the Depower line Fig 4 Lower the QR Body over the QR Pin Fig 5 Your QR system is now ready for use CONTROL SYSTEM QUICK RELEASE 2 3 4 5 1 CK07Control_System_Manual indd 14 4 18 0...

Page 19: ...sed that when the Security Pin is engaged you have a semi permanent connection to the kite As a precaution know where your Quick Release Handle is and be educated on how to activate it before engag ing the Security Pin SECURITY PIN ENGAGING Double check that your QR and control system are set up properly Hook into your harness loop Once hooked into the harness loop only engage the Security Pin onc...

Page 20: ...ORS To minimize wear increase the longevity of your ﬂying lines and to have a distinctive FRONT REAR line connection Cabrinha In cludes Line connectors at the kite end of your ﬂy lines The rear lines attach by larks head to the middle knot on the rear pig tail The front line connector has a knot to con nect to the larks head loop on the front pig tail CONTROL SYSTEM CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP Dep...

Page 21: ... hooked into the harness loop when using the BYPASS Leash you must ﬁrst either unhook to utilize the BYPASS Leash System as a means of shutting the kite down CAUTION If using a BYPASS Leash on the Powerlock CS3 releasing the QRS will separate you from the kite The Powerlock CS3 is equipped with an alternate leash attachment point above the CAS which will allow the rider to remain attached to the l...

Page 22: ...ystem can be operational when the rider is either hooked in to the harness loop or unhooked with an attached leash If a rider chooses the unhooked in option they must use a Cabrinha Bypass leash attached to the Harness loop The Override Stopper Unit is a convenience item that allows the rider to un spin the bar after rotations without fully depowering the kite It it set up at the factory with a re...

Page 23: ... from spin ning the control bar Make sure your Override Stopper Unit is seated onto its sleeve Let the bar out to the Override Stopper Un spin the bar until the lines are free of twists Grab the bar and sheet back in MOVING THE OVERRIDE BALL SLEEVE The Override length can be adjusted to suit individual rider needs Loosen the screws on the Override sleeve Slide the sleeve to the desired position Ti...

Page 24: ...CABRINHAKITES COM IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH KITES ARE COMPAT IBLE WITH THIS CONTROL SYSTEMS PLEASE REFER TO THE KITE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CHART AND CON TROL SYSTEM USER MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW CABRINHAKITES COM FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CONTROL SYSTEM TO A COMPATIBLE KITE REFER TO THE KITE USER MANUAL PAUSE CK07Control_System_Manual indd 20 4 18 06 4 23 09 PM ...

Page 25: ... will connect the steering lines to the rear leader with a larks head to larks head connection Push the loop at the end of the rear leader through the loop of the ﬂying line Push the kite end of the ﬂying line through the loop of the rear leader Pull the entire ﬂying line through the rear leader loop and pull to secure the connection Replacing De power front ﬂying lines LEFT yellow You will connec...

Page 26: ... in an emergency QRS Harness Leash Patent that is attached to the rider and kite designed to disconnect you in an emergency 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 CONTROL BAR The steering device the rider uses to steer the kite BRIDLES The lines t...

Page 27: ...his is the area in front and to the sides of the rider but excluding the neutral position and zones It is the area in which the kite has the most power and pull When ﬂown in this area the kite can be powerful and dangerous so avoid ﬂying your kite in this zone when learning Use extreme caution when ﬂying the kite in this zone LAUNCHING The motion in which the rider steers the kite from their partn...

Page 28: ...eft 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 GUSTY WIND Wind is inconsistent and varies considerably from one wind strength to another DOWNWIND The direction in which the wind is traveling UPWIND The direction from which the wind is blowing LEEWARD The downwind side of the ...

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