Ocean Rodeo Sle Kite, Manual

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LauNchINg YouR SLE KITE
assisted Launch
Never let a person unfamiliar with handling a power
kite launch your kite! The ideal launching assistant is
another kiter!
Find a wide open area with steady wind and easy access
to the water. Make sure there are no power lines, trees,
logs, boulders, cars, people or other obstructions down
wind or within your wind window before launching your
kite.
In preparing to launch the kite the lines should be 90
degrees to the wind direction with the leading edge
facing the wind. The trim line on the bar should be set to
reduce the power during launching. (Sheeted in) [
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Give your launching partner slack in the lines to allow
easy positioning of the kite at the edge of the wind
window. Once he is in position take a few steps back to
put some tension on the lines.
At this time do a visual check to ensure your bridles and
lines are tangle free and attached to your kite correctly.
Ensure your bar is in “free ride mode” giving you the
ability to achieve maximum de-power by sliding the bar
stopper up the trimline.
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