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ARGENTINA
Hard Wind / Tsunami S.A.
Tel ++54-11-4733-3796
Fax ++54-11-4792-1133
[email protected]

AUSTRALIA
Windgenuity
Tel ++61-2-99396877
Fax ++61-2-9939 2788
[email protected]

AUSTRIA
Boards & More GmbH
Tel ++43-7584-403-405
Fax ++43-7584-403-605
[email protected]

BAHRAIN
Skate Shack
Tel ++973-581142
Fax ++973-717058
[email protected]

BENELUX
Kubus Sports B.V.
Tel ++31-35-6954695
Fax ++31-35-6954690
[email protected]

BULGARIA
Siroko Group Ltd.
Tel ++35-9-888-301230
Fax ++359-2-9741828
[email protected]

BRAZIL
Aton Sports Brazil
Tel ++55-21-3982-2797
Fax ++55-21-3982-2798

CABARETE
Kitecamp Cabarete
[email protected]

CHILE
Wetfly S. A.
Tel ++56-2-2178278
Fax ++56-2-2173810
[email protected]

CHINA
SBC Snowball Business  
Cons. Co.Ltd
Tel +86-898-6722215
Fax +86-898-6799408
[email protected]

CROATIA
Big Blue Sport D.O.O.
Tel ++385-21678030
Fax ++385-21678031
[email protected]

CYPRUS
Windsurfing Connections
Tel ++357-5-579919
Fax ++357-5-564426
[email protected]

CZECH REPUBLIC
Aloha C.W.C. s.r.o.
Tel ++420-2-33325621
Fax ++420-2-33321605
[email protected]

DENMARK
Intersurf A/S
Tel ++45-7522-0211
Fax ++45-7522-5137
[email protected]

EGYPT 
Penta Investment Coop.
Tel ++20663329646
Fax ++2066329646

ESTONIA
Hawaii Express Ltd.
Tel ++372-6-398592
Fax ++372-6-398566
[email protected]

FINLAND
Jupu Ltd.
Tel ++358-40-544-3235
Fax ++358-3-3399-1350
[email protected]

FRANCE
Boards & More France
Tel ++33-450-669920
Fax ++33-450-669490
[email protected]

GERMANY
Boards & More GmbH
Tel ++49-89-613009-0
Fax ++49-89-613009-100
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GREAT BRITAIN
604 Distr. Ltd / Surf Centre
Tel ++44-183-4845111
fax ++44-183-4845225
[email protected] 

HONGKONG
The Pro Shop LTD.
Tel ++852-27236816
Fax ++852-27243682
[email protected]

HUNGARY
FREE Time 200 Ltd.
Tel ++36-1-2123866
Fax ++36-1-2123867
[email protected]

ISRAEL
Yamity.S.B. Ltd.
Tel ++972-3-5271779
Fax ++972-3-5271031
[email protected]

ITALY
Tomasoni Topsail S.P.A.
Tel ++39-0185-2001
Fax ++39-0185-263160
[email protected]

JAPAN
Winkler Sports and Leisure 
Co. Ltd.
Tel ++81-78-9763312
Fax ++81-78-9763315
[email protected]

KOREA
Sun Marine
Tel ++82-2-21258222
Fax ++82-2-4576078
[email protected]

LATVIA
Borts Ltd.
Tel +371-7367-242
Fax +371-7367-242
[email protected]

LITHUANIA
UAB Nidosteksara
Tel ++3707370678
Fax ++3707370614
[email protected]

MALEDIVES
Watersports World Pvt. Ltd
Tel ++960-778666
[email protected]

 

MALTA
Zammit & Cachia Ltd.
Tel ++356-484572
Fax ++356-493660
[email protected]

MAURITIUS
The Kite Company Ltd
Tel ++230-450-5304
Fax ++230-450-5304
[email protected]

NEW ZEALAND
Ultra Sport NZ Ltd
Tel ++64-3-3845086
Fax ++64-3-3842604
[email protected]

NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA
North Sports Inc.
Tel ++1-509-493-4938
Fax ++1-509-493-4966
[email protected]

NORWAY
Seasport Import AS
Tel ++47-2283-7928
Fax ++47-2283-9295
[email protected]

PHILIPPINES
Hanging Kiteboarding 
Center
Tel ++6336-2883663
Tel ++6336-2883766
kiteboardingboracay@
hotmail.com

POLAND
Vento CO.
Tel ++48-71-3449373
Fax ++48-71-3449377
[email protected]

PORTUGAL
L.P.L. Artigos Desportivos 
l.d.a.
Tel ++351-214-836879
Fax ++351-214-835362
[email protected]

RUSSIA
Rist Ltd.
Tel ++7-812-356-9754
Fax ++7-812-352-8548
[email protected]

ROMANIA
Surmont Sports S.R.L.
Tel ++4021-3136981
Fax ++4021-3136981
[email protected]

SLOVAKIA
Rosi Funsports
Tel ++421-755410256
Fax ++421-755410256
[email protected]

SLOVENJA
Amodor D.O.O
Tel ++386-1-5683829
Fax ++386-1-5683829
[email protected]

SOUTH AFRICA / NAMIBIA
Kite Windsurfing Africa cc 
Tel. ++2-272-554-3214
[email protected]

SPAIN
SG Diffusion S.A.
Tel ++34-9322-19412
Fax ++34-9322-19546
[email protected]

SWEDEN
Hans Wallen Active Sports
Tel ++46-31-181888
Fax ++46-703-841110
[email protected]

SWITZERLAND
North Sails Surf Division
Tel ++41-62-7721474
Fax ++41-62-7721570
[email protected]

TAIWAN
Chianseng Enterprise Co., 
Ltd.
Tel ++886-227087780
Fax ++886-227029090
[email protected]

THAILAND
No Limit Sports Co Ltd
Tel ++66-38255250
Tel ++66-38255227
[email protected]

TURKEY
myga
Tel ++90-212-343 38 80
Fax ++90-212-343 38 83
[email protected]

UAE - Dubai
Al Boom Marine
Tel ++97-142-894858
Fax ++97-142-894858
bradmanser@
alboommarine.com

UKRAINE
Extrem LTD
Tel ++380-44-2391510
Fax ++380-44-4637943
[email protected]

VENEZUELA
Coche Paradise
Tel ++58-295-2639418
[email protected]

VIETNAM
Windchimes
Tel ++84-989701668
Fax ++84-62847307
[email protected]

RIDER: jaime herraiz

PIC: CHRIStophmaderer.com

For further information please visit:

www.north-kites.cOM

Summary of Contents for Rebel Kite

Page 1: ..._English...

Page 2: ...the North Kiteboarding kites on or above the water Never act in a careless manner when using this product You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others when using this product 1 rel...

Page 3: ...sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in this owner manual and by using common sense RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS In consideration of the sale of the North Kiteboar...

Page 4: ...icensed Kiteboarding school to learn the basics of this fantastic sport Get familiar with the safety precautions which are indispensable for safe Kiteboarding Kiteboarding creates a heavy strain on yo...

Page 5: ...e extending 100 meters downwind and to each side of your flying position is clear of people and obstructions Use a kite leash that allows you to keep the kite under control Avoid flying the kite in th...

Page 6: ...ines around your arms or other body parts Weather related Dangers Avoid offshore wind Be careful with onshore wind Get information on tidal and sea current conditions at your kiting spot Get informati...

Page 7: ...be damaged by rocks thorns wood and other hard objects 2 Turn the kite with its leading edge front tube facing into the wind and the underside of the canopy facing upwards 3 Place a weight e g sand g...

Page 8: ...valve to the correct position d Quickly close the cap on the air valve and fasten the Velcro over the top Do not push the valves into the bladder after inflating e Finally inflate the leading edge bl...

Page 9: ...e lines The Rebel is designed to be flown with the 5th Element Bar All sizes of the Rebel have two attachment points at each wing tip The forward position makes for a better de power power range and s...

Page 10: ...larks head loop on the kite s wingtips Connect the flying front line with larks head loop to the wingtip attachment with the knot Repeat for the opposite wingtip Your kite lines are also color coordin...

Page 11: ...lines slide the bungee up the pigtail attach your back line then slide the re launch bungee back down into place resting firmly against the knot When changing back pigtail positions the bungies must b...

Page 12: ...rder For example a kite used by a lightweight boarder in light wind will have low line tension and will respond relatively slowly while the same kite used by a heavy weight boarder in strong wind will...

Page 13: ...kles 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...

Page 14: ...l the bladder back into the LE after the repair is complete Tie a sepa rate line to the bladder at both wingtips Each line should extend one meter more than the distance from kite tip to center 3 Push...

Page 15: ...han the strut itself 2 Open the zipper near the front of the strut push in the air valve and pull the bladder out through the zipper TIP It s best if someone helps you by holding one end of the strut...

Page 16: ...be and let both sides begin to dry The first pressure exerted is the deciding factor for successful repairing For small damages Peel the backing off the repair patch and carefully press it on the blad...

Page 17: ...al If you detect any irregularities in the air tube or if the valve is not positioned correctly deflate and start over again to ensure that the bladder is inserted properly Warning If you fail to corr...

Page 18: ...alve openings 2 Re tie your re insertion string to the bladder and have your assistant pull the line to insert the bladder into the leading edge During this procedure you should keep the strut taut an...

Page 19: ...wrinkles in the material If you detect any irregularities in the air tube or if the valve is not positioned correctly deflate and start over again to ensure that the bladder is inserted properly Warn...

Page 20: ...rding An advanced rider can jump consistently and safely without injury An expert rider can perform aerial spins and flips while maintaining a safe level of kite control These wind strength numbers do...

Page 21: ...h can be identified in four basic re launch positions wing down nose down belly up and belly down Re launch from the wing down position When the kite is on the water with one wing down and one up simp...

Page 22: ...belly up position Swim toward the kite just a little while pulling on one back line This allows the trailing edge to catch in the water which causes the wind to flip the kite up off the water and then...

Page 23: ...a rotation that will ultimately cause it to turn 180 degrees to the nose down position Once you start the rotation by pulling on a back line you need to swim slowly toward the kite to allow it to con...

Page 24: ...er deflate the bladder while you are in the water since it can provi de flotation and is clearly visible from the air Packing The Rebel Open the dump valve on the wingtip of the leading edge and empty...

Page 25: ...e with the leading edge deflated Simply open the Velcro closure and remove the broken batten Insert the new Cam Batten completely and close the Velcro Four extra cam battens are pro vided in your kite...

Page 26: ...sses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to rigging with...

Page 27: ...2 4576078 minho joysurf co kr LATVIA Borts Ltd Tel 371 7367 242 Fax 371 7367 242 burusports burusports lv LITHUANIA UAB Nidosteksara Tel 3707370678 Fax 3707370614 mistralita surf lt MALEDIVES Waterspo...

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