PLKB SWELL V5, User Manual

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P LK B MA N UA L
• Stay away from power lines, roads, airfields, railway lines, trees and
buildings.
• Never launch your kite in crowded areas. Do not fly your kite over by -
standers.
• Make sure there is a ‘clear’ downwind area at least three times the dis-
tance of your flying line length.
• Never fly kites or use this product in thunderstorms, lightning or gusty/
stormy winds.
• Never fly a kite or use this product with wind forces so strong that you
are unable to maintain full control of your kite and its power at all times.
• Do not fly a kite or use this product when wind conditions are likely to
change dramatically.
• Stop kiting immediately when a (thunder)storm is approaching.
• Make sure you are familiar with the location and local customs and laws
before attempting any kind of kite sports.
• Do not go kiteboarding in offshore winds.
• Be careful when kiting in onshore winds.
• We strongly recommend the use of helmet and life jacket/impact vest.
A safety
knife to cut flying 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.
• We strongly recommend taking lessons from a certified kiteboarding
school
before using this kite on your own.
CAUTION: Kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product should understand that
participating in kite powered sports may involve serious injury or death and agrees to observe the safety precautions listed below.
S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
SAFE LOCATION AND WEATHER CONDITIONS SAFE KITEBOARDING