Removable Sheeting Loop Shackle
The Removable Sheeting Loop Shackle is designed to be easily attached or removed from
the harness hook depending on the preference of the rider. If you prefer to use it, simply
attach it securely to the middle of the spreader bar hook so that the red ball and RRD logo
are facing up (FIG 5.5). To
attach to the sheeting loop,
hook into the sheeting loop and
position the end of the plastic
tube underneath the sheeting
loop, but on top of the spreader
bar hook (FIG 5.6). To release
the shackle, pull the red ball all
the way back towards your body
so that the plastic tube is clear of the spreader bar and you can unhook from the bar (FIG
5.7).
Quick Grab Depower Loop
The Quick Grab Depower Loop is intended for use in situations
where the pilot needs to self-land the kite. It can be used as an
option to quickly de-power the kite when not connected by a
leash to the bar, as well as a leash connection point for a begin-
ner safety system.
NOTE:
To self-land the kite, simply hold on to the Quick Grab Depower Loop as you release
the bar until the kite depowers. Make sure that you have a firm grasp on the loop!
IMPORTANT:
In order for the Quick Grab De-power Loop to function, the rider must not be
connected to the kite in any way!
7. Connecting the Bar to the Kite
The Type HiR/Seven Bar comes in 2 sizes, Small, and Medium. Your bar will come with all of
the lines already connected. Follow the instructions on connecting the bar to the kite and
you are ready to fly!
Fool Proof Connection System
RRD has integrated a Fool Proof Connection System into the Type HiR Bars and kites to
minimize the risk of mixing up the front and the back lines when connecting the bar to the
kite. The system uses knots on the front line connection points of the kite and lark's head
loops on the trailing edge connection points of the kite. Follow the color-coded loop to knot
and knot to loop connections of this system and it is virtually impossible to connect your
lines wrong. If you aren't using RRD lines or are using the Type HiR Bar on another kite you
may need to turn around the trailing edge connection pigtails on the kite. By doing this,
you will disable the Fool Proof Connection System and increase the possibility of error.
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8. RRD total depower bar
The "total depower bar" has been developed in order to allow maximum De-powerability of the kite
by progressively pulling the 5th line. As soon as the 5th line is activated, the kite will completely
depower.
Through the use of a simple pulley system mounted on the Sheeting loop, the same sheeting
action as that of a 4-line bar activates the 5th line connected to the leading edge of the kite to
release all of the power in the kite.
·To use the system, you must be hooked into the sheeting loop. When you pull the bar down, you
will have full power .
·When you push the bar away, the pulley system acts to engage the system.Ratio progressively
tensions the 5th line to completely depower the kite off the leading edge .
·The kite with the bar sheeted in for full power looks full and the rear lines have tension.
·When the kite is depowered and the 5th line is engaged, the kite hangs off the 5th line.
The full depower capability open a new standard in wind range and safety.
The rrd total depower bar comes as standard bar for type wave 2 kite.
It's optional on Type 7.
Bar Component
Reduced diameter 5-line bar
Quick release sheeting loop
Removable sheeting loop shackle
Depower clam-cleat
Harness line
Adjustable power ball
Harness line
Quick grab depower loop
Eva bar-end floats
25 m. Flying set
System Operation
RRD Total depower bar set up
The bar works as standard bar use the clam cleat as depower trimm.
The system comes with an Adjustable Power Ball that allows you to fine-tune your desired level of
depowerability. The Ball will come set at 20 cm from the bar and will be clearly marked on the
sheeting line. The ball set at this position should give sufficient enough depower under normal
flying conditions and for riding waves in various wind directions.
Changing the Position of the Adjustable Power Ball is simple. Simply unscrew the Power Ball thum-
bscrew and slide the ball up or down depending on the desired level of depowerability. Tighten the
thumbscrew and check to make sure that the ball is firmly anchored to the sheeting line.
IMPORTANT: Never try to adjust the Adjustable Power Ball while flying the kite. Always land the
5.5
5.6
5.7
Summary of Contents for 2006 kite
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