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8. KITE MAINTENANCE & CARE
Notes on Caring for Your Kite
Folding the kite:
After landing and securing your kite, detach your lines and wind them up. Leaving lines on the ground can be hazardous.
Note:
The Octopus valves are not designed to hold air overnight or for long periods of time.
• Never store kite wet.
• Let it dry and remove excess sand from the kite before rolling it up. Use a hand broom to help remove sand from your inflated kite.
Carefully folding the kite is very important to prolong the life of the kite and to prevent twisting the leading edge bladder. Before
folding your kite, dry it out completely.
To fold the kite:
1.
Deflate all of the struts.
2.
Open both valves on the leading edge – deflate valve and inflate valve – to fully deflate air from the main bladder.
3.
Lay the kite flat on the ground and flatten the leading edge.
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. Start folding the kite at the wingtip towards the center making sure that the leading edge stays flat.
5.
Fold both sides together.
6.
Fold the kite into three sections.
Pulleys-
Make sure that all the pulleys are in good working order before each session. Rinse them with fresh water after each session to keep
them sand and debris free.
Sun-
Ultraviolet radiation is the enemy of all fabrics. Your kite will last a long time in even the most extreme sun, but care should be given not to sub-
ject the kite to unnecessary exposure. For instance; If you have more than one kite rigged on the beach, put the one you are not using in the shade.
Heat-
Bladder pressure increases when the air inside gets hot. Be careful of kites left on dark surfaces (black sand, asphalt) as the pressure in the
bladders may cause damage to the kite. Don’t leave struts fully inflated inside a hot car.
Sand-
Try to keep sand from sitting in the crease between the inflated frame and the canopy. Sand left here will act as a constant source of abra-
sion.
Rocks-
Rocks, coral, sticks and other beach debris are potential puncture hazards for any kite.
Bladders-
Keep sand and water out of the internal bladders. If deflating the kite on the water, close valve afterwards.
Storing-
The combination of a kite stored while still wet, and or heat can cause colors to transfer. Only pack your kite away after it is completely dry.
Never store your kite in hot temperatures (over 40C or 104F) for example in a hot car. Doing so will damage your bladders.
Pump-
Apply even pressure on both sides of the pump handle to decrease the possibility of handle failure.
Self-launch-
Use caution when self-launching in windy conditions as this puts a lot of strain on the leading edge.
Leading edge-
Do not allow the leading edge to bend backwards. Use care when handling on the beach during launching or landing to keep the
leading edge in its proper “C” shape. The kite is not designed to be bent backwards. Straightening or bending the leading edge backwards puts
tremendous strain on the fabric.
Shore Break-
Even a small shore break can be brutal on a kite. Not only does the shorebreak carry sand into every crevice on the kite, but moving
water can rip the kite skin.
Miscellaneous-
Impact zones, shore breaks, power lines and trees are even the most durable kite’s worst nightmare. Use only properly designed
and manufactured parts from a reputable supplier (helmets, harnesses, etc).
Line checks-
Check all of your lines, including bridle lines, before and after each use. Check lines for fraying, change in diameter and color loss.
Compress line together and look closely at braid for evidence of wear. Replace any lines that have any signs of wear. Change out bridle lines every 3
to 6 months based upon use and condition.
9. NAISH WARRANTY POLICY
Naish warrants this product to be free from major defects in material or workmanship to the origi-
nal purchaser for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. This warranty is subject
to the following limitations:
The warranty is valid only when the product is registered in the warranty section of www.naishkites.com within seven (7) days from the date of
purchase.
The warranty is valid only when this product is used for normal recreational activties, and does not cover products used in rental or teaching
operations.
Naish will make the final warranty determination, which may require inspection and/or photos of the equipment, which clearly show the defect(s).
If necessary, this information must be sent to the Naish distributor in your country, postage prepaid. Product can be returned only if a return
authorization number (RAN) is given in advance by the Naish distributor. The RAN number must be clearly labeled on the outside of the package, or it
will be refused.
If a product is deemed to be defective by Naish, the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only. Naish will not be
responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear and tear including, but not limited to, punctures, rigging
with other than Naish components, damage due to excessive sun exposure, or damage due to over inflation of the bladders, damage caused by
improper handling and storage, damage caused by use in waves or shore break, and damage caused by crashing the kite at high speed or dam-
age caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty is void if any unauthorized repair, change or modification has been made to any part of the equipment.
The warranty for any repaired or replacement equipment is good from the date of the original purchase only.
The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims. The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible.
There are no warranties, which extend beyond the warranty specified herein.
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