Flexifoil Strike 2 Instruction And Safety Manual Download

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3.1 Bag Contents

3.2 Strike 2 Overview

Left to Right: Strike Bag, Strike 2 Kite, Kite Instructions, Heavy Duty Pump, 2 x Sail Repair Sheets, Bladder Repair Kit, Registration Card, Flexifoil Stickers

Inflatable ribs

Dacron leading edge strip

Leading edge tube

Leading edge valve

Rib valve

Front toggle point

Multiple rear toggle points

Wingtip deflation valve

Summary of Contents for Strike 2

Page 1: ...ank you for purchasing your new Flexifoil Strike 2 Before flying your kite you should take time to read and understand these instructions and safety warnings You can download this manual and any updates from www flexifoil com downloads ...

Page 2: ...ces and are not to be used as such A kiteboarder must be fit healthy be able to swim and be over 18 years of age under 18 s should have parental permission and adult supervision A kiteboarder should know and abide by the rules of the sea navigation laws Coast Guard requirements and local rules and regulations Do not fly under the influence of alcohol or mind altering drugs LEARNING Always learn to...

Page 3: ...ite Kite Instructions Heavy Duty Pump 2 x Sail Repair Sheets Bladder Repair Kit Registration Card Flexifoil Stickers Inflatable ribs Dacron leading edge strip Leading edge tube Leading edge valve Rib valve Front toggle point Multiple rear toggle points Wingtip deflation valve ...

Page 4: ...t on the water it is important that you have a basic understanding of the wind as well as the terminology used in describing the different conditions You will find that these terms are frequently referred to in warnings and instructions so please take some time to familiarise yourself with them 4 3 Kite Size Information Which size of kite should you use for which wind conditions Generally speaking...

Page 5: ...nserted push them into the batten pocket and close the velcro end 2 Note Large kite sizes have battens that can be broken into two for smaller pack down 3 Place Sand on the wingtip to secure kite 4 Inflate the struts All struts are equiped with a one way valve for easy inflation 5 Once the Strut is pumped up insert the valve cap 6 Fasten the velcro over the valve This secures the valve in place 7 ...

Page 6: ...re attached to the flying lines 4 Attach the front lines to the front tow point 5 Connect the rear lines to the rear toggle The left and right are colour coded red for left and blue for right 6 The kite is now ready for launch Check again that the lines are connected to the correct locations and the lines are not crossed Attaching your flying lines to the Kite Toggle extender Front ﬂying line The ...

Page 7: ...e of attack of the kite between the power up and de power mode and therefore the amount of power that you will have on the water Note You can also tune your kite by adjusting the rear line lengths by connecting to different points of the leader lines on the control bar or by making small adjustments to all line lengths at the toggles on the kite 1 Ensure you are launching from the minimum power ar...

Page 8: ...nhook from the chicken loop Let go of the bar The kite will spin to the ground with minium power The kite can be landed solo before attempting to land the kite in this mannor ensure there is plenty of space downwind of you at least 50m The technique works by letting 3 of the 4 lines go free and holding onto just one outside line This means the kite cant hold its requried shape so does not generate...

Page 9: ...ance of a partner When repairing the leading edge bladder you will need to attach two lengths of flying line at least 2m longer than half the length of the leading edge tube one to each end of the leading edge bladder When repairing a rib bladder you will need a length of flying line approx 1m longer than the rib tube Important note You will use this line to pull the bladder back into the tube aft...

Page 10: ...r Repair Continued Bladder Repair Inflate the bladder and submerge into water Small air bubbles will indicate holes This method is the same as repairing a bicycle inner tube Small holes may be hard to locate Ensure the bladder is dry and clean use a marker pen to mark the hole to be repaired Deflate the bladder Use the sandpaper enclosed within the repair kit and lightly rough the area to be repai...

Page 11: ...alf full with air Push air around the tube to ensure the bladder has been inserted correctly and that there are no folds or twists in the bladder material Important note If you notice a twist in the bladder or the air valve appears misaligned remove the bladder and repeat insertion process Failure to correct any problems at this point can cause severe damage to the bladder when it is fully inflate...

Page 12: ...assistance Please visit www flexifoil com repairs for the latest information 12 3 Warranty At Flexifoil we believe in designing and manufacturing our products to the highest possible standards We pride ourselves on our outstanding quality control but if any of our products fail as a result of defective workmanship or faulty materials we will replace it free of charge This is in addition to your st...

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