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USING THE R3 SIDEWINDER
NOTE: While riding, the R3 Sidewinder should be located on your right side.
To add power: Twist the tuning knob clockwise (1). The winder will add ½ cm
of trim for every quarter turn of the knob.
To depower: Bump or nudge the tuning knob outwards to allow the winder
to unspool 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 the bar out to decrease backline tension. Slightly bearing off
down-wind can also provide the same effect.
To rapidly depower: Nudge the winder and induce rotation in a counter-
clockwise motion. This will allow the Sidewinder to skip multiple teeth on
the gear and depower the kite quicker.
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