North Kiteboarding 2020 SONAR FOIL SYSTEM User Manual Download Page 9

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Foiling comes with a unique set of risks and dangers above those inherent to the sport of 
kiteboarding. In order to keep yourselves and others safe in the water, we recommend you use 
extra caution and implement these basic safety precautions:

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North kiteboarding strongly recommends kite foil lessons for first-time hydrofoil users. 
Kite foiling is a dangerous activity and should be treated with caution. 

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Check foil screws and components before each use to ensure all connections are tight and 
in proper working order. 

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Do not foil in shallow water, and use extreme caution when foiling near other people and objects. 

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We recommend wearing a helmet with ear protection at all times and a wetsuit (especially 
when learning), to help protect yourself from impacts with your board and foil. 

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Be aware that your foil will drift on its own faster and further than a regular board. 

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Use care when transporting your foil, to ensure the safety of yourself and others, and to 
protect the longevity of your equipment. 

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Use extreme caution when placing your foil and foil board on the beach, as there can be a 
danger to other kiters, general beach users and your own equipment. 

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We recommend using a North Kiteboarding wing, stabilizer and mast cover for your Foil-
set, to provide maximum protection and longevity of the products.

1.FOIL SAFETY

Summary of Contents for 2020 SONAR FOIL SYSTEM

Page 1: ...2 0 2 0 S O N A R F O I L S Y S T E M U S E R M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...RELEASE DATE AUGUST 2019 VERSION FS01...

Page 3: ...s quicken It promises us fire within We chase it Every day we are inspired and humbled by nature s engineering genius and her beautiful intuitive simplicity To that we add cutting edge technology from...

Page 4: ...and by using common sense WARNING Use this product at your own risk Kiteboarding is a HAZARDOUS activity which involves RISKS and DANGERS that are unavoidable and can result in serious bodily injury o...

Page 5: ...ing Do not kite in offshore winds or strong onshore winds Choose the appropriate kite for your body size ability and the conditions Do not use a kite size that is beyond your control for the given con...

Page 6: ...nse if other risks arise WARRANTY POLICY 180 WARRANTY We believe in our products stand behind our quality and value our customers That s why we re giving you an extra 180 days beyond the legal warrant...

Page 7: ...t limited to punctures rigging with other than North Kiteboarding components damage due to excessive sun exposure or hot temperatures such as inside an unventilated car damage due to the product being...

Page 8: ...onar foil system to the Sense and Chase using the 4 point mounting system 4 4 Attaching your Sonar Foil System to a Non North Board 5 Foil and Board Disassembly 5 1 Detaching your Sonar Foil System fr...

Page 9: ...shallow water and use extreme caution when foiling near other people and objects We recommend wearing a helmet with ear protection at all times and a wetsuit especially when learning to help protect...

Page 10: ...1 0 2 FOIL OVERVIEW 1 Board Adaptor 2 Mast 3 Stabilizer 4 GeoLock 5 Fuselage 6 Front Wing 7 Foil Tool Kit Marine grade grease Torx T40 Tool to tighten screws 1 2 4 5 3 6 7...

Page 11: ...ING SCREW PACK B SONAR FUSELAGE SCREW PACK C SONAR STABILIZER SCREW PACK D SONAR 850 WING 2 x M8x35 THCS T40 Screws 2 x M8 Flat Washers 4 x M8x16 TH CSK T40 Screws 2 x M8x40 TH CSK T40 Screws 3 x M8x2...

Page 12: ...void 3 1 BOARD ADAPTOR TO MAST ASSEMBLY 1 Ensure all surfaces are free from dirt or sand prior to assembly 2 Before proceeding apply a small amount of marine grade grease provided in the Tool Kit ont...

Page 13: ...x T40 tool provided in the Tool Kit until the Geolock Connection is level and even with the Fuselage top surface and the screws are firmly tight 3 3 STABILIZER ASSEMBLY 1 Ensure all surfaces are free...

Page 14: ...ACK MOUNTING SYSTEM There are two different methods for attaching your Sonar Foil System to your North Scoop Board based on personal preference Please read both assembly methods before proceeding with...

Page 15: ...fitted onto the foil system 1 Ensure all surfaces are free from dirt or sand prior to assembly Pay close attention to the Board Adaptor on the foil system and the board tracks 2 Away from the board p...

Page 16: ...OUR SONAR FOIL SYSTEM TO A NON NORTH BOARD Please refer to the other manufacturer s user manual for installation WARNING Use of a non North board with a North Foil System is at the user s own risk Nor...

Page 17: ...roperly fastened to the screws on the foil Disassembly Method B T Nuts and Screws attached to Sonar Board Adaptor 1 Whilst supporting the foil system use the Torx T40 tool provided in the Tool Kit to...

Page 18: ...only your hands in an area 2 3cm in front of the mast and 2 3cm behind the mast It is very important that you alternate the tapping between these two points to ensure that the GeoLock disconnects as e...

Page 19: ...Foil System and wash each component in freshwater before reassembling using re greased screws as per the assembly instructions If you are not using your Sonar Foil System for a prolonged period of tim...

Page 20: ...N O R T H K B C O M...

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