U S E R M A N U A L N A V I G A T O R C O N T R O L S Y S T E M
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2.1. CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS
Flying lines can change over time, so it is recommended to check the line lengths before each use.
Your North Navigator Control System comes standard with 22m lines. Split in sections; 12m for
lower control lines and 10m for upper control lines.
1.
Lay out lines from the control system and separate them. Fasten the line ends to a rope (or
strong line), and attach to a stable object such as a tree.
2.
Take the bar and pull the lines until tight. The top of the quick release handle should be
approximately 1cm away from touching the bottom of the bar.
3.
Check the length of the lines. All lines should be exactly the same length.
4.
Line lengths can be adjusted by removing the bar width adjustment cassette and moving
the control line position along the leader line. (See 3.7. in this user manual)
2.2 ATTACHING CONTROL LINES TO THE KITE
1.
With the kite positioned securely with the leading edge facing upwind on the ground,
unwind lines from the control system walking downwind.
2.
Place control system on the ground with the red end of the bar on the right hand side.
Begin to untangle the steering lines starting at the bar and walking upwind back
towards the kite, keeping the lines parallel to each other. The lines should not be twisted
or cross over each other.
3.
Once lines are clear and tangle free, attach the four lines from the control system to the
corresponding pigtails on the kite using a larks head connection. Use the colour code
system to connect the correct control system line connectors to the pigtails. Double check
the connections are tight and secure.
4.
The line connectors are designed to be exactly the same length so you can easily change the
front (knotted end) and rear (larks head loop) connectors to match most other manufacturers
kite configurations. Please familiarise yourself with the safety procedures and trimming
instructions outlined in your Kite User Manual to ensure your kite is compatible.
WARNING:
Before launching, ensure your lines are free of tangles and attached correctly. Wrongly attached
lines will result in a danger to the rider and others.
WARNING:
Whilst the Navigator Control System is compatible with most other kites, it features a low V which
can impact the steering behavior of a kite. When using a non North Kite, ensure your kite is suited
to a low V setup.
2. SET UP