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14.7. CleanInG
Clean the kite only with fresh water. All uses of chemical products can weaken the cloth
and invalidate the warranty.
14.8. Wear anD Tear parTs
Generally speaking, all moving parts are wear and tear parts! Flysurfer only chooses mate-
rial with the highest quality standards. We are constantly developing our materials further
to provide our customers with maximum safety and product quality. This aside, all kites
should be regularly checked for signs of wear and tear. After the kite has been exposed to
heavy loads, you should thoroughly check all effected parts to make sure that none of them
have been weakened and/or show excessive signs of wear and tear. When jumping, weake-
ned parts can be hazardous especially on land or in shallow waters.Flysurfer recommends
you to additionally check the kite thoroughly after each 50 flying hours as well as to imple-
ment the above mentioned mixer test.
IMpOrTanT:
A kite should be viewed as a flying machine and like all flying machines needs
regular, thorough checks to ensure its safe usage. We recommend that a specialist also
perform a thorough safety check on your kite at least once a year.
especially important wear parts
:
Every kite suffers wear and tear which must be checked regularly and replaced, if necessary.
Here you will find the typical spots of wear and tear. Of course there can be other spots where
wear and tear occurs, according to how you treat and use your kite.
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Depower line:
The Bar is constantly moved when riding on the depower line. Over time, this
motion creates a certain degree of abrasion. As soon as your depower is worn, it should
be replaced. There is a replacement depower included with every kite in the enclosed
repair bag.
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pulleys:
The lines which run over the pulleys, or the pulleys themselves can suffer from
wear and tear, especially if you kite in sandy areas. Both can be replaced. Replacement
parts are included in the repair bag, or you can order them from Flysurfer.
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Chickenloop:
The chickenloop gets moves around a lot in the harness hook when riding,
and it is subject to high forces. Over time, it can suffer from wear and tear, on the contact
spots, especially if effected by sand and dirt. The transparent tube allows you to check at
any time if the inside if the load bearing line is still in good condition.
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Flying lines:
If the flying lines have been carelessly dragged over sharp stones, mussels,
etc. while starting or landing, cuts in the flying lines can result which extensively lessen the
breaking load. Therefore, on one hand we recommend handling the flying lines with care,
and on the other hand, checking them regularly for damage.
14.9. repaIr (WITH InCluDeD repaIr KIT)
Make sure that the damaged area is clean, dry and free of grease. Quick repairs are pos-
sible by using self-adhesive spinnaker repair tape. Stick the correct size piece of self-adhe-
sive tape to the inside of the kite. This type of quick fix won’t last indefinitely and should in
time be replaced with a proper repair. At least your day out on the water is saved.
14.10. lITTle COnneCTIOn lInes (lCl)
Each connecting point on the kite is attached by the 1 cm long, so-called Little Connection
Line with a knot at the end. These are helpful during repairs, so you can simply open the li-
nes on the kite. They are very tear proof, white (ca. 45 kg) / black (ca. 30 kg), so they most-
ly prevent a destruction of the canopy. Replacements for the Little Connection Lines are
enclosed with every kite.
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