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Looking after your kite
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Do not leave your kite out in the sun or flapping in the wind if you are not using it, the cloth
will prematurely age.
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Never store a wet kite for a long time. Make sure it is completely dry.
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Never use any sort of chemical cleaner on your kite. Only use clean fresh water.
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Store your kite in a dark and dry place leaving the bag open.
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Do not walk on the lines or on the kite. Check carefully all potential problems for example
from skis or snowboard edges.
Control bar set-up and safety system
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Check your control bar set-up and safety system before each use to make sure that it works
correctly.
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Check for wear and tear on each part, also check all knots and lines, making sure that the
neoprene protectors are in place where appropriate.
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Take care to clean your control bar set-up, your safety system, bridles, pulleys and lines of
all sand, mud and dust, snow and ice.
Warning
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Your safety and the safety of others depend upon the correct use of this equipment. You are
solely responsible for ensuring that you only use this equipment in situations and conditions
suitable for your level of competence and in a way that will not endanger third parties.
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Safety does not only depend on the safety systems of the kite, it is also the result of
training and of the correct evaluation of the situation and all conditions; the location,
potential hazards, other people, the weather, etc
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It is extremely important to receive proper training before using this product and to fully
familiarise yourself with all emergency procedures in safe conditions, before having to resort
to them in an emergency. The safest place to obtain the necessary skills is from a suitably
qualified and competent kite instructor or school. Do not attempt to fly this kite without the
necessary skills.
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Your kite and safety systems must be regularly checked and properly maintained.
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ESKIMO IV is a kite adapted for snowkiting and landkiting Unlike a paraglider or a speedflying
wing, the ESKIMO IV is NOT designed for free flight and does NOT meet the specific safety
requirements of free flight.