LEAVE YOUR WING ON THE GROUND
YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR WING ON THE GROUND IN TWO DIFFERENT MANNERS:
REACTOR VALVE
SAFETY
Check the local weather forecast, (radio, web,
harbor crew). How strong are the winds and
from which direction? You must know how the
speed of the wind and the direction are going to
evolve during the day.
You should not ride during stormy weather, the
wing may attract lightning! Also check the tide
charts and the areas for rip currents.
RESPECT THE RIGHT OF WAY ON THE
WATER
When two riders are facing each other, the
wingsurfer riding with the wind coming from
starboard (right hand forward) according to
the path followed has the right of way over the
wingsurfer who’s wind comes from port side
(left hand forward).
The wingsurfer riding starboard should main-
tain their trajectory and the one riding port side
should move further downwind in order not to
cross their paths.
Before any jumps or direction changes, make
sure there is enough room and that you are not
going to cross anyone’s path.
RESPECT THE PUBLIC
Do not lend your equipment to a non-wingsurfer
RULE N° 4: CHECK THE WEATHER CONDITIONS
RULE N°5 RESPECT AND HELP OUT OTHERS
INFLATE YOUR WING
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To open or close the valve, start with opening the cap
by turning it over 1/4 of a turn.
The valve works simply by pressing on the red central
push button. If the button is pushed in, the valve is
open. If the button sticks out, the valve is closed.
Always take care to close the cap back on and lock it
by turning it over 1/4 of a turn.
TO ENSURE THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE
VALVE IN THE LONG TERM
• Avoid letting sand getting into the valve
• Make sure the inflation connector does not contain
sand when plugging it into the valve
• When not in use, make sure the protective cover is
fitted back on.
• Make regular checks, unscrew the valve to remove
it and rince it with clear water.
WARNING !
To avoid serious risk of injury, never use the key from
the repair kit to remove the reactor valve while your
wing is inflated.
—1—
Attached to something with the wrist leash
(a tree, a barrier, a board, etc.)
—2—
On the backside with sand on the profile.
—1—
Find out the wind direction.
—2—
Unfold your wing by laying it on the ground,
struts facing up with the wind blowing from
your back.
—3—
Tie the pump leash to the small pigtail located
in the middle of the leading edge using the
small hook.
—4—
Start by inflating the leading edge of the
wing. Make sure the valve is closed before
inflating the leading edge. Plug the pipe using
the required connector onto the valve by
applying a 1/4 turn to lock it. Inflate the kite
until reaching the recommended pressure.
Unplug the pipe and close the cap back on
(important). Repeat this step with the strut.
—5—
Grab your wing by the leading edge handle
letting it flag out. Walk with the leading edge
facing the wind.
—6—
When you deflate your wing, start by deflating
the strut and then the leading edge.
RECOMMENDED INFLATING PRESSURE
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Follow the recommended inflating pressure indicated on your wing.
For more comfort, inflate the wing 0.5 PSI less than recommended.
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