5th Line Safety System Setup
Connect one side of the leash on the fifth line spinable red
ball.(photo 1)
Connect the other side of the leash on the harness.
Handle pass leash set up
Handle Pass Leash : Use the leash to connect to the metal
O-ring on the chicken loop on the Harness (photo 2)
Quick Release Sheeting Loop
Reassembly
1. Position the sheeting line coming through the so that the
pin sleeve is facing up and push the spectra loop through the
D-ring on the Sheeting Loop (FIG 5.1).
2. Pull back the pin by the red grab handle; slide the pin
through the spectra loop, over the D-ring and into the nylon
sleeve (FIG 5.2).
3. Push the pin all the way into the nylon sleeve and secure
the red grab handle in place with the Velcro (FIG 5.3).
4. Pull the neoprene cover back over the assembly (FIG 5.4).
kite before
making any adjustments. After launching you should always check the level
of depowerability by pushing the bar all the way to the Adjustable Power Ball.
NOTE: Riding with the Adjustable Power Ball less than 20cm from the bar does not
allow the 5th line safety system to function via the sheeting loop. Although you may
prefer to ride with the Adjustable Power Ball set shorter than 20cm, proper safety proto-
col would require using a leash to the grab ball on the 5th line!
CAUTION: Many factors including, but not limited to, wind conditions, rider weight, line
stretch, Adjustable Power Ball position and kite size affect the performance and the
amount of depower in the kite. Therefore RRD's recommendations can only be used as
guidelines.
Beginner Safety Leash
RRD recognizes that some beginner and intermediate riders may want to use the bar in
flat water and have included a simple safety leash that connects to the 5th line with a
slipknot over the Quick Grab Depower Ball. The leash comes with an O-ring webbing
loop that can be easily attached to your harness. When the safety leash is connected to
the Quick Grab Depower Ball, simply unhook from the sheeting loop and let go of the
bar to depower the kite. If you need to disconnect from the leash, grab the RED Velcro
pull tab where it is connected to your harness and pull firmly to release the leash .
NOTES: Before letting go of the bar, always check that the leash is not caught on any-
thing and will function as designed.
-If attempting to recover the bar after activating the safety system, it is important to
hold onto the Quick Grab Depower Ball until you have sorted out the lines and checked
to make sure that they are coming off the bar cleanly.
-When using the safety leash you should not be connected to the sheeting loop with the
Removable Sheeting Loop Shackle!
Quick Grab Depower Ball
The Quick Grab 5th line Safety Ball activates the 5th Line and depowers the kite. This
feature is perfect for use in situations where the pilot needs to self-land the kite, as an
option for quickly de-powering the kite when not connected by a leash to the bar, as
well as a leash connection point for a beginner safety system only for use in flat water.
Assemble total depower bar on Type 7
(optional)
Connect the bar as standard bar (follow section 7).
Connect the fifth line on the second knots in the bridle
(fig.5.8).
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5.1
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5.2
5.3
5.4
5.8
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