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SWITCHBLADE 2

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8/10/06   3:40:08 AM

Summary of Contents for Switchblade 2

Page 1: ...SWITCHBLADE 2 CK07SwitchbladeUserManual indd 1 8 10 06 3 40 08 AM...

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Page 3: ...at at least in the early stages of your use you seek the guidance of professional instructors and experienced kiteboarders Improper and or unreasonable use of this kite may result in death or serious...

Page 4: ...n about on the beach or in the water Always use appropriate protective gear and otation devices Wear the correct protective clothing for the conditions such as a wetsuit or a UV top It is recommended...

Page 5: ...view SETUP 10 Sprint Inflation System 11 Inflating the Kite 12 Tips for Securing Your Kite Deflating the Kite 16 Attaching Control Lines HOW TO 17 Area of Operation Kite Positions Zones Power 19 Steer...

Page 6: ...on about operation of the kite including how to power up and de power your kite you must refer to the manual supplied with your Cabrinha control system Please note that only a Switchblade compatible c...

Page 7: ...ing these lines When in ated 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 in atable power kite wi...

Page 8: ...kite This kite and control system has been designed around a typical rider weight of 75kg Riders with a weight greater than 75kg may need to use more force to operate the QR than lighter riders Increa...

Page 9: ...ou 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...

Page 10: ...time Winds may shift or change and the kite may become unsecured and y off Do not leave an in ated kite secured or not directly exposed to the wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge...

Page 11: ...itual they have Always secure your kite with sand or sand bags An unmanned kite is dangerous Never leave an in ated kite unattended Winds may shift and cause the kite to become unsecured and y off SET...

Page 12: ...8 KITE OVERVIEW Switchblade 2 image not to scale 12 13 14 19 20 21 22 26 29 25 24 1 8 6 7 2 3 4 15 23 28 30 12 13 14 16 17 18 27 5 CK07SwitchbladeUserManual indd 8 8 10 06 3 40 29 AM...

Page 13: ...ine KS6RFL 13 Rear Flying Lines KS6RFL 14 Line Connectors FRONT REAR KS6RECOST 15 Front Leader Lines 16 Flagging Ring 17 Centerline Adjustment Strap KS6OVUPKT 18 Power Depower Extensions 19 Override U...

Page 14: ...e under control even when pumping up directly in the wind Once the kite is pumped you can choose to clip off the air to the struts This way if you damage a strut while in use the rest of the kite will...

Page 15: ...rut under the leading edge are able to fully in ate Lightly push air around in the bladders until the corners are free and correctly lined up It is common that the LE will in ate before the struts If...

Page 16: ...Keep in mind other beach users and make sure your kite and lines will not be a danger to others Wind your lines onto the bar when you are not kiting This will keep the beach free of lines and will pre...

Page 17: ...SYSTEMS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THIS KITE PLEASE REFER TO THE KITE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CHART AND CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW CABRINHAKITES COM WHEN YOU ARE READY TO CONNE...

Page 18: ...ts are there for tuning purposes Fig 1 Slip the knot on your yellow de power center line into the larks head loop on the yellow bridle on the left wing tip of the kite Give the knot a tug to secure Us...

Page 19: ...tral position However wind uctuates it gusts and lulls and in neutral position something known as lofting can occur when wind uctuates When a kite luffs or receives less wind in its foil the kite will...

Page 20: ...encompasses the most upwind or windward positions in which to y the kite When own here the kite has less power or pull than when it is in the power zone However use caution when the kite is in this zo...

Page 21: ...our left hand pulling it toward your body This will allow your left arm to bend and your right arm to extend Keeping one arm extended is important do not pull both arms toward your body at the same ti...

Page 22: ...nd those around you if you launch in this manner Basically if the wind is at your back and straight downwind is at a 180 then you will want to set your kite at about a 100 off the wind either to the l...

Page 23: ...s or her hands 12 CAUTION Your partner SHOULD NOT throw the kite into the air Instruct him her against doing this BEFORE you launch When the kite is thrown into the air it hinders the ability of the k...

Page 24: ...indward side of your kite as he she approaches it 9 Once the kite is nearly touching the ground your partner should grab the kite at the middle of the leading edge strut He she should grab the kite in...

Page 25: ...in order to lift the wingtip of the kite HINT Keep your board on your feet and in front of you This will slow your forward momentum and increase the speed of relaunch Once the wingtip begins to lift...

Page 26: ...et the kite s maximum power while allowing it to y ef ciently across the sky More power and quicker turning is achieved by tensioning the steering back lines This is called sheeting in the kite There...

Page 27: ...beach or in dirty dusty windy or abrasive areas It is best to nd a clean dry spot out of the wind A grassy spot is ideal You will need a set of ying lines and a bladder repair kit supplied with kite...

Page 28: ...proximately 20 minutes to dry 19 Again in ate the bladder and check to make sure it is now holding air 20 If you have repaired the holes in the bladder coat the entire bladder in talcum powder to assi...

Page 29: ...Next gently push the valves down into the strut sleeve 10 Now access the leading edge bladder through the zippered access pocket near the leading edge valve Fig 2 11 Gently pull one side of the bladde...

Page 30: ...follow the same instructions with the other side of the bladder until the valves are near the holes and the bladder is fully inserted 28 Tuck the ends of the bladder into the corresponding tips 29 Onc...

Page 31: ...power main line that provides the xed point onto which the Override Unit snaps OVERRIDE UNIT the plastic tting that keeps the bar from entering into Override Mode It can be pushed out of the way to e...

Page 32: ...est you do not utilize the neutral posi tion After launching it is best to make your way to the water without delay Do NOT linger on land with the kite in neutral position It is VERY dangerous NEUTRAL...

Page 33: ...when operating your kite in or near water in this wind direction OFFSHORE Wind is blowing from the shore directly or to a great extent out to the water Do not operate your kite in or near water in thi...

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