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Packing up your kite 

 

 Deflate all the bladders. Clamp the two front lines con-
nectors to the deflation valve on the leading edge using 
the scratch to prevent from any line tangling. 
To deflate the little struts with non return valve press on 
the valve. Starting from one wingtip roll up your kite all 
the way to the middle of the leading edge, then do the 
same from the other wingtip. Close up the deflation val-
ve to ensure no dirt gets inside the inner tube.

 

 

 

 

 Kite 

care 

 

 

Rinse your kite from time to time, but do not store it in a humid place. We  recom-
mend that you rinse it and let it dry out while inflated. If you must rinse it while de-
flated, make sure the valves are shut. 

 

Do not store your kite for long periods of time inflated, difference in temperature and 
air pressure might damage the inner tubes.  

 

Do not store your kite under the sun for long periods of time, this may damage the 
inner tubes or fabric. 

 

If you are not using the kite do not let it sit on the beach, it will work as a flag and this 
will increase the wear and tear on the fabric. When taking a break be sure to cover 
each panel with sand so they don’t flap around. 

 

Regularly rinse off your bar and lines, let them soak in a tub. 

 

Regularly check the wear on the connectors, kite, leader lines and lines side. At the 
first sign of wear, replace them. Particularly pay attention to the rubbing points espe-
cially on the larks head knots. Watch for knots on your lines, this weakens them.  

 

KITE CARE 

 
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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 

 

My kite flies too far over head: 

  Your front lines (black sleeving) are too short. 

 

Loosen up the power line and reengage in the cleat. If not enough move the front line 

 

one knot up on the front leader line.

 

  Make sure your spot doesn’t loose wind du to high cliffs or buildings. 
 

  My kite doesn’t fly over head: 

  Your front lines (black sleeving) are too long. 

 

Pull down the power and reengage in the cleat. If not enough move the front line one 

 

knot down on the front leader line. 

 

  My kite turns better to one side: 

  Your  back or front flying lines are not the same length. 
  Pull hard on the shorter line by given quick and strong pulls until it extands to the 
  correct  lenght.  
  For the back lines you can also use the adjustment straps on the leader lines. 

Summary of Contents for Bandit Dos

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Page 2: ...Y P 3 WIND RANGE P 6 SETTING UP YOUR KITE P 7 SETTING UP YOUR BAR P 11 TUNING UP YOUR KITE P 12 LAUNCHING P 13 LANDING LIFE LINE P 14 RELAUNCHING P 15 REPAIRING P 16 KITE CARE P 17 PROBLEMS and SOLUTI...

Page 3: ...edge 5 Front lines 6 Back lines 7 The bridle Your bar We spend a lot of time making sure the entire set up could be personalized the chicken loop release is mounted on the UPS and can be place on eit...

Page 4: ...ite attached to you This leash should also be releasable in case of an emergency Every F one bar is equipped with the Life Line security system which allows you to cancel the power of your kite quickl...

Page 5: ...uns and go up wind and you will end up on the sand very quickly This will also be more risky the slightest gust could send you onto the sand and your kite may fall violently onto the sand Therefore al...

Page 6: ...rfer Respect the priority on the water When two kitesurfers are passing each other the one closer to the wind origin should raise his kite and the kite surfer under the wind should lower his kite to a...

Page 7: ...you need to control that the wind is steady free of gusts Check out the other kites their sizes that will give you some indications on the conditions If you hesitate between two kite sizes always tak...

Page 8: ...ation until the bladder is firm and full Struts are equipped with ball stoppers thus no need to pinch the valves Careful do not try to push the valve inside as you would do with an inflatable toy Infl...

Page 9: ...www f onekites com 8 SETTING UP YOUR KITE WIND 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 10: ...ter the red back line on the left and the green back line on the right 3 Check the bridle is free of knots 4 5 Connect the front lines to the gray front connectors of the kite You need to do a lark he...

Page 11: ...www f onekites com SETTING UP YOUR KITE 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 WIND...

Page 12: ...g connected to the Life line by the leash You need to connect your kite leash to the loop under the red ball Connect the other end of the leash to your harness at the provided area usually using a bui...

Page 13: ...t a knot on the front leader line closer to your bar knot 2 or 3 To increase the power generated by your kite you should shortening the back lines You can Release with the power adjuster some line for...

Page 14: ...tant to let go of the kite only when instructed by you for instance raise your hand Your assistant should hold the kite by the middle of the leading edge near the valves Under no cir cumstance should...

Page 15: ...walk towards it while holding the Life line the kite may relaunch inverted It is necessary to tie the Life line to a solid object then go get the kite safely Do not leave the kite in this position the...

Page 16: ...ff the bar The kite will pivot on its own and sit on its tip Once the kite sits still on its tip grab the bar and slowly pull on the side opposite to the tip on the water The kite will slide onto its...

Page 17: ...er Using the sandpaper enclosed in the repair kit sand down the surrounding of the hole peel the backing off the repair patch and apply it on top of the repair area Wait two hours before usage Close t...

Page 18: ...is will increase the wear and tear on the fabric When taking a break be sure to cover each panel with sand so they don t flap around Regularly rinse off your bar and lines let them soak in a tub Regul...

Page 19: ...NE dis tributor in advance The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible If a product is deemed to be defecti...

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