PLKB SWELL V5, User Manual

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P LK B MA N UA L
PLKB products are designed to be strong and durable. The extreme
nature of the kite sport puts a high strain on the equipment involved.
By taking good care of your equipment, you can minimize the wear on
your equipment.
Kite Care:
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Inspect your equipment before launch. Check for tears, abrasions,
undone stitching, and all other forms of damage.
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Test all moving parts of your equipment such as pulleys before
every launch.
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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.
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Secure your kite using soft items like sand or sand bags. Do not use
items with sharp edges like rocks.
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Do not unnecessarily leave a kite unused for a longer period of time
to prevent UV damage. Weigh down fluttering parts to reduce wear.
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Before connecting your pump to the inflate valve, pump it a few
times to remove any sand from the hose.
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Always make sure your kite is dry before packing and free of sand
or sharp items.
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Regularly rinse your kite when used in salt water.
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When storing for a long time, it is advised to leave part of the bag
open, to allow fresh air to get in the bag, and any remaining traces
of moist to dry up
Bar Care:
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Make sure you regularly check your bar for wear and tear. Replace
parts when needed
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Make sure your flying lines are free of knots.
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Before launching, always check that your quick releases are in
working order and free of sand or other debris.
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When reaching the water, before starting your kiteboarding session,
splash some water on your bar to rinse off sand that has stuck to it.
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After every session, rinse your bar with tap water to remove the salt
from the bar.
If there are problems with your kite or your bar, please contact your PLKB
Dealer
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