north kiteboarding
rebel 08 manual
6. kite care
Avoid bringing the kite into contact with sharp-edged rocks, thorns, wood and
other objects that may damage, puncture or tear the cloth.
The canopy is often damaged in a way that is not obvious until the kite fails
while flying. Careless handling on the ground usually causes such damages; for
example, when a rock is placed on the canopy to secure the kite.
The sun is one of the kite’s worst enemies. Keep your kite out of intensive sun-
rays as much as possible and avoid leaving your kite inside a hot car.
Deflate the bladders if the kite is to be left unattended for any length of time.
Avoid leaving your kite on the beach for extended lengths of time as small wind
movements may quickly cause wear and tear to the cloth.
Try to pack the kite into the kite bag with as few wrinkles as possible avoiding
creases that may damage the cloth material.
To carry a kite, turn it so that the leading edge is upwind and the underside
faces upward. Grab the center of the leading edge tube. If the wind is blowing,
it will hold the kite clear off the ground. Be sure not to drag the tips of the kite
across the ground.
A coating that results from using the kite in salt water will not damage the kite.
However, rinsing in fresh water and drying doesn’t hurt.
Let the kite dry away from sun and wind.
Failure to dry the kite after use or rinsing in fresh water can cause mildew,
which is unsightly but will not affect the performance of the canopy.
Be sure to prevent water, dirt and sand from entering the bladders when using
or rinsing the kite.
Failure to dry the kite after use or rinsing can cause bleeding of dye from one
panel of cloth to another. Such bleeding is not covered under the North
warranty.
Keep sand and water out of the air pump.
Make sure to remove the deflators from the rib valves after use!
6. kite care
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