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ASSEMBLY OF KITE
Your kite has a single point, speed inflate / deflate system to allow for quick and easy
inflation.
Important!
• Before you inflate your kite make sure you have a suitable “anchor” to
weigh down your kite (sand, fine gravel, weight bag, etc).
• Before connecting the hose to the valve, make several pumps to clear any
debris (sand, stones, etc) Debris in the bladder can cause small punctures.
• When pumping up a kite for its first time inflate slowly, making sure the inner
bladder is filling up all corners of the strut.
• Under inflated kites can cause kite distortion in some conditions.
• Over inflating a kite can damage your struts & leading edge tube.
3.
Make sure lower (dump) valve is fully
closed and the upper (inflate) valve is
open. Connect pump and inflate until
leading edge is firm and maintains it’s
shape.
Note:
If it is very easy to bend
the wing tips in, the leading edge is
under-inflated.
Do not over inflate!
1.
Select an area free of obstruction, the
same or larger than the span of your kite.
Avoid areas with sharp objects (thorns,
sharp stick, etc).
2.
Unroll the kite completely and attach
the pump leash to the kite.
SELECTING A LOCATION
Safe site criteria:
The site for your kiteboarding must meet the following criteria to ensure your safety
and that of others:
• No power lines within 3 line lengths (100 meters) of beach
• No trees 1 line length (30 meters) from beach
• Free from beach obstructions: logs, boulders, slippery seaweed, etc.
Ideal site conditions:
• Side shore wind
• Smooth, steady moderate strength wind (8-15 knots)
• Wide sandy beach
• Shallow water close to shore
• Large area of beach downwind free from obstructions
• A clear bottom free of rocks, corals, excessive seaweeds, etc
Organize a kitesurfing area:
• A take off area
• A water entry area
• A landing area
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