RRD 2006 kite, User Manual

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5. Inflating the Kite
Step 1. Unroll the kite.
Step 2. Lay the kite out with the leading edge parallel to the direction of the wind. Make sure
that the area that you choose is
free of hard or sharp objects that may damage the kite. The kite should be lying with the
body struts facing upward.
Step 3. Secure the upwind wingtip of the kite with something soft and
heavy-sand, gear bag, etc.
Step 4. Inflate the body struts first starting with the strut furthest upwind
and finishing with the strut farthest downwind.
Inflation Involves These Steps:
• Insert the pump nozzle at a perpendicular angle to the kite valve.
• Using both hands on the pump handle, pump air into the bladder until
firm and free of wrinkles.
• Do not over inflate. If the strut is fairly solid to the touch, then the strut is fully inflated.
• Do not under inflate. This will cause poor performance and re-launching problems.
Pump up to 6 PSI the leading edge;10 PSI for the bladders
Remove the pump and insert the cap completely into the valve.
• Secure Velcro strap.
Note: All struts have one-way valves and do not let air
out easily, simply close the valve with the plug and secure the Velcro
Step 5. Inflate the leading edge bladder last. Connect the pump leash to the kite with a larks
head knot by making a loop in the pump leash and pushing the loop back over itself. Inflate
the bladder to where it begins to take its U-shape. At this point remove the weight from the
wingtip and rotate the leading edge of the kite into the wind and continue pumping the lea-
ding edge bladder until it's firm and there are no wrinkles in it.
Inflation Tips and Troubleshooting
• Before inflating, make sure that the strut valve is properly seated in the strut
body. If it isn't, the valve will have a tendency to retract into the strut body
when the tube is inflated. If this occurs, the bladder is likely twisted inside the strut body and
will need to be removed and reinstalled.
• Should the leading edge twist, you may be able to correct the problem by deflating the
bladder and reaching your arm into the bladder access zipper and attempting to untwist the
bladder. If this is unsucccessful,
you will have to remove the bladder entirely and reinstall it.
• It is essential that the valve cap be inserted all the way before securing the Velcro strap.
Failure to do this can cause the bladdder
to deflate unintentionally and can inhibit relaunchability.
inflate the leading edge of the kite.
Turning and Securing the Kite on the Beach
When you are done inflating your kite completely, you must
turn the kite over and secure it. To do this, follow these steps:
• Control the kite by the center of the leading edge.
• Rotate the kite and place it leading edge down and facing directly into the wind
• Place something soft and heavy on the kite to anchor it.
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9. Type HiR Kite
The Type HiR Kites are designed specifically for jumping and free-riding. This new gene-
ration of Type HiR kites offers performance advantages never before offered in a high-
aspect ratio kite that makes it the perfect choice for the intermediate to advanced rider
looking to experience the most user-friendly and highest performance kite on the mar-
ket.
Type HiR Features:
1. 7 Struts for Total Stability
2. Higher Aspect Ratios for Maximum Performance and Hang-time
3. Reduced Diameter Leading Edge for Maximum Upwind Penetration
4. Pefect leading edge Seam
5. Self-Rescue Wingtip Handles
6. Pump Leash Connection
7. 5th Line Reinforced LE Attachment Point
8. 5th line Storage Pocket for Easy 5th line Management
9. Zipping Power Zip System for Maximum Tuning Ability
10.Multiple Speed and Power Settings
Type HIR Kite Specifications
KITE SIZE ASPECT RATIO # of ZIPS # of STRUTS BAR TYPE LINE LENGTH WIND RANGE
08M 5.5 1 7 Type Hir S bar 25M 20-40 knots*
10M 5.6 1 7 Type Hir S bar 25M 18-35 knots
13M 5.8 3 7 Type Hir S bar 25M 14-28 knots*
16M 5.9 3 7 Type Hir M bar 25M 12-22 knots*
20M 6.0 3 7 Type Hir M bar 25M 09-18 knots*
24M 6.0 3 7 Type Hir M bar 25M 06-15 knots*
Type HiR POWER ZIP System
RRD's patented Zipping Power Control System is integrated into all of the Type HiR HiR
Kites. By adding more or less tension to the leech of the kite through the use of tough
marine grade zippers, the simple system allows you to change the power and handling
characteristics of the kite.
-Close The Zip for More Power. Pull the zip carriage from the neoprene sleeve all the
way down to the leach of the kite. With the zip closed all the way, the kite has more
low-end power. Use this setting when the wind is light for the selected kite size or when
you are underpowered.
10. Type 7 Kite
The Type 7 Kites are designed specifically for New school riding.
The kite is equipped with standard Type 7 Bar - Total DePower Bar IS Optional
Type 7 Features:
1. 5 Struts for Total Stability
2. Mid Aspect Ratios for Maximum Performance and Hang-time
3. Perfect Leading edge seam
4. Self-Rescue Wingtip Handles
5. Pump Leash Connection
6. 5th Line Reinforced LE Attachment Point
7. 5th line Storage Pocket for Easy 5th line Management
8. Multiple Speed and Power Settings