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W E L C O M E

Thank you for buying this PLKB product, and welcome to the World of PLKB, a wind driven 
excitement, where people passionately pursue their dreams. Whether that’s freeriding flat 
waters, foiling with only a summer breeze, freestyle in the storm or charging rolling sets on 
your wave board. PLKB is here to help you pursue your dream, making you achieve your 
ultimate challenge and Never stop having fun! Are you ready?

PLKB has been there taking challenges from the early days of the sport. Challenges to develop 
breakthrough ideas, make better products, improve performance and quality in all aspects of 
those products. We have the right kites dor all kite disciplines, for any terrain and for all 
conditions. All this is realized by a passionate crew of kite sports enthusiasts and we invite 
you to join us. It’s that passion that makes us fly. 

Before any attempt to use this product, please ensure you pay full and careful attention tot 
he contents of this manual. While traction kiting is an exciting and fun sport, it can be highly 
dangerous, especially if not all the necessary safety precautions are taken. So please make 
sure you learn this great sport in a safe way. Only then will you progress quickly and enjoy 
this beautiful and enjoy this beautiful sport to the max. 

Enjoy!

Summary of Contents for ESCAPE V8 10

Page 1: ...PLKB PLKB PLKB FOR LEADING EDGE INFLATABLE KITES U S E R M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...ke better products improve performance and quality in all aspects of those products We have the right kites dor all kite disciplines for any terrain and for all conditions All this is realized by a passionate crew of kite sports enthusiasts and we invite you to join us It s that passion that makes us fly Before any attempt to use this product please ensure you pay full and careful attention tot he...

Page 3: ... lines in case of emergency is recommended Do not kiteboard in spots already in use by swimmers or surfers Beware of strong currents and sharks Stay safely away from other watercrafts and shipping lanes Never go further out to sea than you can safely swim back Always make sure there is a capable person on shore that is keeping watch and is ready to provide or call for help in case of an emergency ...

Page 4: ...ying your kite it is very important to understand the wind window also known as the power zone and where the kite will create the least power edge of the window and zenith MAXIMUM POWER MINIMUM POWER EDGE OF WIND WINDOW POWER ZONE 1 2 3 ...

Page 5: ... ducts 5 Canopy 6 Trailing edge 7 Left top line attachment point with low friction ring 8 Struts 9 Right top line attachment point with low friction ring 10 Bar pressure adjustment 11 Rear line adjustment 12 Left rear line attachment point 13 Right rear line attachment point 3 7 11 12 9 13 5 6 11 8 10 1 2 4 ...

Page 6: ...e into the wind the bottom of the kite facing upwards Attach the pump leash to the kite s pump leash attachment Attach the pump hose to the valve Make sure the clips on the air ducts leading to the struts are all open Start pumping until the leading edge feels firm If you prefer to use a pressure gauge pump until it reaches about 6 psi Detach the pump and close the inflate valve will prevent the w...

Page 7: ...ghten the larkshead as shown BRIDLE BRIDLE FLYING LINE FLYING LINE FLYING LINE FLYING LINE FLYING LINE FLYING LINE BRIDLE BRIDLE BRIDLE BRIDLE 1 Minimum bar pressure 2 Medium bar pressure 3 Maximum bar pressure Undo the bridle line from the webbing loops on the kite and re attach the line to the correct webbing loop Bar pressure 1 2 3 To make the rear lines longer attach the flying line attachment...

Page 8: ...ty release Activating the primary quick release Activating the secondary quick release Re connecting the secondary quick release Re connect the primary safety release by placing stainless steel ring on the end of the depower loop tube into the Centrix push away center piece and behind Always make sure all parts are free of sand and or snow before re connecting your safety system kite To activate y...

Page 9: ...launch Check for tears abrasions undone stitching and all other forms of damage Test all moving parts of your equipment such as pulleys before every launch Do not rig on rough terrain Stay far away from sharp items that could damage your kite such as seashells trees washed up wood or fences Secure your kite using soft items like sand or sand bags Do not use items with sharp edges like rocks Do not...

Page 10: ...act the PLKB distributor in or nearest to your country If a product is deemed to be defective by PLKB the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only PLKB will not be responsible for any including but not limited to damage due to excessive sun exposure use in combination with other than PLKB control gear damage caused by improper handling and storage damage caused by us...

Page 11: ...uct To reduce these risks we strongly recommend you to stick to the safety precautions listed in this PLKB user manual Disclaimer and Release of Liability Concerning the purchase of this PLKB product by you you hereby agree to the greatest extent allowed by law to waive any claims you have or may have in the future against PLKB and all related entities resulting from using this PLKB product and or...

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