Kite Connection
To connect your bar to your kite, read the following important notes and then follow
steps 1-7 carefully and refer to Diagram 6.1.
IMPORTANT
: If you are unfamiliar with setting-up a 4 line kite, you should not be using
the Type HiR Type 7 5-Line System. RRD recommends that you take a lesson from a
certified instructor!
The easiest way to connect your kite to your bar is with the bar positioned UPWIND of
the kite. This minimizes the chance for error when connecting the 5th line to the leading
edge of the kite.
NOTE:
The RIGHT wingtip side of the kite has GREY Spectra connection points.1. Unroll
your kite lines from the bar and lay your bar down parallel to the wind direction with the
RED Quick Grab Depower Loop on the LEFT. Beginning at the bar, walk down the lines
and remove any twists starting with your outside lines.
TIP: Lay the lines out wide enough with so that you can fit your other lines between the
2 outside lines.
2. Now, walk and remove any twists between the 5th line and the spectra line that con-
nects to the front lines. Remove all twists in the lines and lay the front lines down with
the 5th line over top of the V of the front lines
3. Position and secure the inflated kite over top of the ends of the flying lines furthest
from your control bar Secure the kite by weighting it down with sand or something soft
and heavy. Make sure the leading edge is down and facing into the wind
TIP: Make sure that the 5th Line leader line coming off the Leading Edge of the kite is
untangled and passed under the leading edge of the kite towards the control bar.
4. Connect the RED knot on the RED outside line to the Fool Proof Connection RED lar-
k's head loop on the trailing edge of the kite. Do the same to the other side and attach
the GREEN knot on the outside line to the Fool Proof Connection GREEN lark's head loop
on the trailing edge of the kite.
5. Pass the front line BLACK lark's head loop UNDERNEATH the RED outside line to the
leading edge Fool Proof Connection knot on the leading edge wingtip of the kite. Repeat
with the other line on the other wingtip of the kite.
Note: Make sure that the leading edge lines are connected UNDERNEATH the outside
lines. (Refer to DIAGAM 6.1)
6. From the bar, walk the 5th line coming from the Front Line Sheeting Strap and make
sure that you pass it OVER TOP of the V split of the center lines. Make sure that the
sheeting line and the 5th line are not twisted before connecting!
7. Connect the WHITE 5th line knot end to the KNOT on the 5th line coming from the
leading edge. Make sure that all connections are secure by pulling firmly on each of them
to double check.
IMPORTANT: Before you launch your kite, have someone hold the kite as you put tension
on the lines to make sure that everything is correct and corresponds with Diagram 6.1
NOTE: Always use the Type Hir and Type 7 Bar system with the RED sheeting loop relea-
se handle facing you in case that you need to release from the Sheeting Loop and activa-
te your safety system. Your kite is now ready to fly!
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Type hir & Type 7 Bar and Kite Components Diagram
6.1
Red
line
Black
Black
Green
Red
Blue
Knots
Green
line
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