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3.2.3. REPLACEMENT OF NORTH CONNECT QUICK RELEASE
Spare parts for your North Control Systems are available at your local North Kiteboarding retailer
or online at northkb.com
1.
Unwind lines from Control System.
2.
Pull landing line attached to the landing line leash ring in the middle of the Modular
Harness Loop until you get to the connection to the front lines.
3.
Disconnect the landing line from the front line by undoing the loop-to-loop connection. Put
the landing line aside.
4.
Using an 3mm Allen key, undo the fastener from the spinning handle. Wiggle to separate
the top from the bottom of the spinning handle. Use a flat head screwdriver to pry them
apart if needed.
5.
Insert the bottom of the spinning handle of the new North Quick Release to the top of the
spinning handle. Using an 3mm Allen key to fasten the M4 x 25mm screw that locks the
handles together.
6.
Reattach the landing line a loop-to-loop connection and pull the landing line
back through.
3.3. SECURITY FINGER
The security finger is active only when the riders harness hook is hooked into the harness loop.
It is important that there is a secure connection between the harness hook and the Modular
Harness Loop.
1.
How to engage security finger:
2.
Hook your Modular Harness Loop into your harness hook.
3.
Only once hooked into the harness hook, engage your security finger when ready to launch
your kite.
4.
Engage, the security finger by inserting it into the centre of the harness hook. When done
correctly the end of your security finger should be between the harness hook and the
Modular Harness Loop.
5.
Confirm that the security finger is secure. This will stop your Modular Harness Loop from
accidentally dropping out of your harness hook.
WARNING:
When the security finger is engaged, you have a semi-permanent connection to the kite. Ensure
you know where your quick release handle is located and how to activate it before securing the
security finger.
