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5. Care & Maintenance Gear

5.1 Bar

To open the quick release follow steps 1 through 8. To reassemble, follow the steps in
reverse and make sure to inspect all parts for damage and rinse the parts in fresh
clean water before reassembly.

Line management.

With the ends attached to a solid safe object and your de-power loop all the way
against the bar and sheeting system all the way out (powered up position), grab your
bar and pull back with a good amount of pressure. As you apply and release pressure,
all lines should rise and lower evenly and the bar should be perpendicular to the center
lines. If this is not correct you will need to do small adjustments to all lines to compen-
sate for this difference. It is important to weight each line individually and then do
adjustments. As you pull, each line will begin to lock the fibers into place and minimize
the elastic feel in the line. The more time you spend locking down the lines, the less
work and adjustments you will need to do later.

The goal for all the adjustments is to end up with all lines with the de-power loop and
sheeting system positioned all the way out (powered up position).
The first few times that you use your bar system, the lines and knots will settle in and
change length slightly. It is important to always check your lines after the first few ses-
sions, especially if your kite feels as if it is pulling to one side.

Now that you have your bar set up and ready, take your time and wrap your lines back
onto the bar. You will learn that taking your time wrapping your lines will result in less
twists in your lines when you lay them out the next time.

5.2 Kite

Dry your kite after use away from the sun and direct heat. Never Leave a wet kite in its
bag.
Store your kite in a dry place out of the sun.

Pre and post use check list.
• Bridle Lines: check no lines are damaged. If so, contact your dealer and change them.
• Sail: check there are no holes or tears in the sail. If your sail is torn, you can repair it
with the sticky cloth, provided in repair kit.
To repair the sail, make sure it is dry. Prepare two pieces of sticky cloth, one for each
side of the damaged area. The patch should cover the hole by at least 2cm all round.
Lay flat and stick on both sides. For bigger holes, please contact your sail repair.

4. KITE PRESENTATION

4.5 Pack

1. Secure your kite on the land with sand on top. The leading edge must face the wind.
Then wrap your lines back onto the bar in a figure 8

2. Open the one pump clip from each strut. Open the velcro dump valve : either the centre
or the wing tip one.

3. Fold your kite by rolling the wing tip to the center of the canopy. Repeat with the other
wingtip. If you used the wingtip deflation valve then you can roll the kite from right to left
wingtip. Put the strap around the kite and put it in the bag.