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DUOTONE
TRUST BAR MANUAL
FUNCTIONS
4.3.2. SAFETY LEASH
IMPORTANT: THE SAFETY LEASH MUST BE TIED TO THE SUICIDE RING BEFORE YOU LAUNCH
THE KITE. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOUR SAFETY LEASH IS THE LAST CONNECTION BETWEEN
YOU AND YOUR KITE. ONLY RELEASE IT IN A CASE OF EXTREME EMERGENCY AND REMEMBER
THAT AN UNCONTROLLED KITE IS A GREAT DANGER FOR OTHER INDIVIDUALS ON LAND AND ON
THE WATER.
4.3.2.1. ATTACHING THE SAFETY LEASH TO THE HARNESS
DUOTONE RECOMMENDS ONLY ATTACHING THE SAFETY LEASH TO THE HARDNESS AT YOUR
SIDE: DUOTONE RECOMMENDS NEVER ATTACHING THE SAFETY LEASH BEHIND YOUR BACK AS
IN SOME SITUATIONS THIS CAN PREVENT EASY RELEASE. THE SAFETY LEASH SHOULD ONLY BE
HOOKED IN BEHIND YOUR BACK IF YOU ARE A VERY EXPERIENCED RIDER AND IF NECESSARY.
RIDERS WHO ATTACH THE LEASH BEHIND THEIR BACKS MUST BE AWARE OF THE CONSEQUEN-
CES AND BEAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL RESULTIN DAMAGES!
Attachment position behind the back: Picture page 71
Recommended attachment position at the side: Picture page 71
DUOTONE RECOMMENDS FOR RIGHT-HANDED KITERS TO ATTACH THE SAFETY LEASH ON THE
RIGHT SIDE. FOR LEFT-HANDED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HARNESS. THE CHICKEN STICK
SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE CHICKEN LOOP.
1. Thread the red line at the release grip through the metal ring of your harness.
2. Pull the loop of the red line over the release pin.
3. Pull the release grip down while you push the release pin down.
4. Let go of the release grip so that the release pin disappears inside the grip.
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4.3.2.2. ATTACHING THE SAFETY LEASH TO THE IRON HEART
1. Pull back the neoprene cover and open the carabiner.
2. Hook the carabiner into the small eye of the Suicide Ring at your Iron Heart.
3. Push the neoprene sheath back up in order to safely cover the carabiner.
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4.3.2.3 RELEASING THE SAFETY LEASH
1. Grab the release grip with your whole hand and push it away from your body.
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