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SINGLE FRONT LINE RE-RIDE 

When activated, the bar’s safety system depowers your kite by 
releasing tension on 3 of the 4 flying lines. This allows the kite to 
depower and remain safely tethered to you by your leash.

It is important that you inspect you front leader line often for any 
damage or wear. This is easily done by grabbing the leash attach-
ment ring and pulling the line out from the trim loop system. (This 
can not be done while lines are wrapped around the bar.) 

For information on replacing a damaged front leader line contact 
your ocean rodeo dealer or visit oceanrodeo.com/support

Summary of Contents for Stick-Shift Gen 2

Page 1: ...KITE CONTROL BAR FEATURING SIDEWINDER BACK LINETRIM Gen 2...

Page 2: ...GUIDE TUNING THE LINES USING THE LOCK IN TUBE TRIM LOOP RELEASE CUFF ACTIVATION TRIM LOOP RESET BELOW BAR SWIVEL USING THE R3 G STOP BAR STOPPER THE R3 FORCE TENSIONER SYSTEM KITE LEASH ATTACHMENT KI...

Page 3: ...age caused by normal wear and tear misuse or negligence and does not extend to any other equipment possibly damaged in the event of a product failure This warranty is invalid and void if unauthorized...

Page 4: ...kite control bar This is not a kiteboarding instruction manual nor does it eliminate the need for professional instruction in the sport of traction kiting The user is therefore advised to obtain such...

Page 5: ...gusty conditions Do not kite in offshore wind conditions Before launching your kite at an unfamiliar location scout for safety hazards and consult other kiters in the area for possible concerns rocks...

Page 6: ...4 A E F N M J Q I H O P C D K L G B...

Page 7: ...ORCE TENSIONER SYSTEM R3 G STOP BAR STOPPER LOCKING TUBE BAR FLOATS GROOVE BAR R3 SIDEWINDER BACK LINE TRIM TUNER R3 G STOP BAR STOPPER PUSH AWAY RELEASE CUFF LEASH ATTACHMENT RING TRIM LOOP LOCK IN T...

Page 8: ...ool the wound up trim line in a controlled manner 2 Your hand does not need to leave the bar grip during this process Adjusting trim while riding If the tuning knob feels too difficult to turn sheet t...

Page 9: ...will appear as shown in image 2 Warning Over tightening the back line trim winding mechanism can result in damage to your bar floats spring tensioning system and the winder itself Always ensure bar i...

Page 10: ...riding with your new Ocean Rodeo Pilot bar please ensure you are using the appropriate pigtails and that your kite is properly rigged Included with this bar you have received 4 x 20cm pigtails A 2 x...

Page 11: ...offset it by replacing the backline pigtails with one of the longer alternative sets provided For Ocean Rodeo Kites from 2017 and older Use 35cm C pigtails to offset frontline stretch For all other ki...

Page 12: ...ould sit perpendicular to the Polyurethane locking tube 1 and both tensioning springs should be equally compressed 2 If the bar is not perpendicular to the locking tube one of the back lines has stret...

Page 13: ...that must be shifted from one side of the winder to the other Completely depower the bar by unwinding the Sidewinder to the minimum power setting Using a small flathead screwdriver loosen the knot at...

Page 14: ...NTUBE The lock in tube helps keep your trim loop hooked in if you have slack or minimal tension on your lines while riding To use the lock in tube simply flex the tubing into the head of the harness u...

Page 15: ...the trim loop in an emergency situation push the orange release cuff away from you As long as your kite leash is attached to the center line leash attachment the control bar will ride up a single fro...

Page 16: ...ition and push up on the cuff Hold the quick release by the swivel head and insert the ring end of the trim loop back into the quick release Push the loop up into the quick release while holding the s...

Page 17: ...o correct twisted front lines Grasp the swivel head and turn it in the opposite direction of the line twists WARNING Multiple twists in your front lines can create dangerous amounts of friction and pr...

Page 18: ...ock the stopper in place tap it with your control bar This will offset the two stopper components and engage the friction pad locking mechanism Warning Do not move stopper below safe line marked on lo...

Page 19: ...sion Storing the bar with the tension ing system fully depowered will increase the life of the springs and prepare you for your next launch To increase the life of your lines and bar floats flush the...

Page 20: ...8 KITE LEASH ATTACHMENT Note Always attach your leash with the rider end release cuff closest to your harness Follow the images below to attach your leash to the D ring connection point on your harnes...

Page 21: ...19 KITE LEASH RELEASE Note Always test your leash release before each session To eject your leash push the release cuff away from you as shown in the images below...

Page 22: ...o you by your leash It is important that you inspect you front leader line often for any damage or wear This is easily done by grabbing the leash attach ment ring and pulling the line out from the tri...

Page 23: ...n your lines and allow you to smoothly run them out again for your next session Thoroughly rinse with fresh water after each session and store out of direct sunlight WARNING Knots can easily form in y...

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