CONGRaTULaTIONS ON PURCHaSING THIS PRODUCT!
Please read these instructions carefully. The instructions are an integral component of
the product. Therefore, please store them and the packaging carefully in case questions
arise in the future. Please always include these instructions when handing on the product
to a third party. This product must be assembled by an adult. This product is not designed
for industrial use. The use of the product requires certain capabilities and skills. Always
adjust according to the age of the user and use for the purpose it has been designed for.
TECHNICaL SPECIfICaTIONS
Item:
Diabolo
Item number: 76071
If you have assembly problems or would like further information on the product, we have
all you need and more at http://www.hudora.de/.
CONTENTS
1 x Diablo double role
2 x Wooden rods with string
1 x Instruction leaflet
Other parts which may be included with the delivery in some circumstances are not re-
quired.
SafETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Beginners should practise in a large room or outdoors!
• WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months old due to long cords! Strangu-
lation hazard.
GaME INSTRUCTIONS
Diabolo is a game of skill and dexterity. Handling requires and promotes dexterity and a
good feeling for balance. However, there are some prerequisites to play successfully so
that you get lots of pleasure from your new HUDORA Diabolo.
aDJUSTMENT Of THE LaCE LENGTH
Before starting to train, you need to find the right length of the cord for you. Stand upright,
let your shoulders hang, place upper arms along your body and hold out lower arms
horizontally in front of you. Hold out the sticks horizontally in your hands. In this position,
the string of the Diabolo should be about 15 cm above the floor. Before knotting, the string
can be cut to the right length. If the original HUDORA string is too short you can buy other
special Diabolo strings or use kite string. If the string is too long, you can simply wind up
some of it onto one of the sticks.
BaSIC EXERCISES
Place the Diabolo in front of your right foot, hold the sticks in your hands and place the
string in the middle under the Diabolo. Slowly start to lift the right stick so that the Diabolo
rolls on the floor in the direction of your left arm. Lift the left stick and the Diabolo will
move in the direction of your right arm. Start from the beginning and repeat this exercise
a few times.
To get the Diabolo into the air, you have to place it over the string in front of your right foot
again. Let it roll backwards and forwards and then pull it up when it has arrived on one
side. Then you have to raise and lower the sticks alternately so that the Diabolo starts to
turn faster and faster. Try to keep the Diabolo in balance, but if you are not yet successful
with doing this, try and correct your stance. If the Diabolo doesn’t quite get the right
momentum it can be due to a damp string. Or the Diabolo gets mixed up with the string.
Pay attention that the string is not pulled too taut. If the axis of the Diabolo turns away
from the body’s centre, then all you can do is turn with it.
TRICKS
When you have practised enough so that you want to try some tricks, try the following
exercises:
Throwing in the air
The Diabolo has to turn fast. Try to open both arms as far as possible to the side so that
the string is taut. Your HUDORA Diabolo should sit taut in front of your nose. From this
position you can easily sight the Diabolo over the right stick tip and let it land on the string.
Relax your right arm somewhat and then alternately pull the sticks up and down again.
The Lift
The Diabolo has to turn very fast and you need plenty of practise! To be able to do this
trick, you need to move your left arm up, with the right stick you wind the string once
around your HUDORA Diabolo. Then gently tighten the string with the right stick so that
it runs vertically away from the ground and the Diabolo will run upwards. Shortly before
reaches your left stick, relax the string again and undo the winding. And now have lots of
fun practising with your new HUDORA Diabolo!
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INSTRUCTIONS ON aSSEMBLY aND USE
These are only some basic comments, tips and tricks of how to play with the Diabolo. You
can get more information on the subject of Diabolo in corresponding books, which you
can buy in the appropriate shops.
MaINTENaNCE aND STORaGE
Use a dry or damp cloth only to clean the product; do not use special cleaning agents!
Check the product for damage or traces of wear and tear before and after each use. Do
not make any structural changes. For your own safety, please use original spare parts
only. These can be sourced from HUDORA. If parts become damaged or if sharp edges
or corners should develop, the product may not be used any more. If in any doubt, please
contact our service team (http://www.hudora.de/). Store the product in a safe place
where it is protected from the elements, cannot be damaged, and cannot injure anyone.
DISPOSaL aDvICE
At the end of the product’s life, please dispose of it at an appropriate collection point
provided in your area. Local waste management companies will be able to answer your
questions on this.
SERvICE
We make every effort to deliver faultless products. If faults do arise however, we put just
as much effort into rectifying them. Therefore, you can find numerous information on the
product, replacement parts, solutions to problems and lost assembly manuals at http://
hudora.de/service/.
All images are examples of the design.
