5.2 Strike 2 Setup
IMPORTANT NOTE ON INFLATION PRESSURE
The heavy duty pump that comes with your Strike 2 kite can produce a
maximum pressure of about 13 psi. Do not inflate to this pressure, only
inflate the tubes until all are firm to the touch. You should stop pumping
well short of the maximum pressure. This may take some practice but it will
soon be easy to gauge the correct inflation pressure as you become familiar
with your kite and its performance.
WARNING: Never leave an inflated kite unattended. Wind conditions can
change and cause your kite to blow away causing damage and injury to
others.
IMPORTANT: Before fully inflating your Strike, it is strongly recommended
that you partially inflate all ribs and the leading edge bladder to ensure all
internal bladders reach all corners of the tubes. Failure to check this can
cause damage to your kite.
Inflating the Strike
1. If Battens are not already inserted, 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. Ensure the LE tip dump valve is closed.
8. Connect the pump leash to the kite,
turn the kite so it is downwind and inflate
the LE tube.
9. As you remove the pump tip, quickly
place your thumb over the valve to stop air
from escaping. Quickly insert the valve cap to
seal valve and prevent air escaping. Do not
push valves into kite after inflating bladders.
5.1 The Larks-Head Knot
Larks-head knots can pull very tight during use. However, pulling on the tags should undo them easily
All line to kite connections are made using the larks-head knot. The diagrams above show you how to make one in the loops at the end of the flying
lines. Connect the lines to your control gear before attaching the lines to your kite.
