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2005

KITE MANUAL

CONTRA • NITRO • CO2 • ELEMENT

Summary of Contents for CO2 2005

Page 1: ...2005 KITE MANUAL CONTRA NITRO CO2 ELEMENT...

Page 2: ...nd and weather conditions particularly in circumstances where you may encounter offshore winds or strong winds Do not attempt to use your kite on water until you are confident and comfortable with the...

Page 3: ...2 Powerlock Control System Set Up the Powerlock Classic Control System 1 1 Check Your Line Lengths Before Going on The Water 1 2 Line Length Corrections SET UP STEP 2 2 1 Inflating the Struts 2 2 Infl...

Page 4: ...s manual It will help to educate you about your new kite and about the safe ways in which to use it It also contains information regarding the set up care and maintenance of your new kite so that you...

Page 5: ...se If in doubt about what kite size to use choose smaller rather than bigger WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE GEAR Be familiar with the set up and use of the supplied security...

Page 6: ...kite size please use your personal experience common sense and always check what other riders are using on the water for a size reference SAFETY WIND RANGE CHART How to read Dark best suited for Gray...

Page 7: ...or use your kite You will endanger them as well as yourself and those around you You are responsible for the safe operation of your kite SAFETY KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL KITEBOARDING LOCATIONS Observe l...

Page 8: ...ONTROL LINES 15 CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP 16 LINE STOPPERS 17 LEADER LINES 18 RE LAUNCH ASSISTANCE BALL GRIPS 19 EVA QUICK RELEASE BEAD 20 QUICK CONNECT RING 21 RELEASE PIN 22 LOCK SLIDE 23 RELEASE...

Page 9: ...ER LINES FRONT CONTROL LINES RECON CENTER LEADER LINE CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP W RECON QR SYSTEM LEADER LINES RE LAUNCH ASSISTANCE BALL GRIPS LINE STOPPER RECON RELEASE HANDLE BAR FLOATS MULTI FUNC...

Page 10: ...older kite but activating the Recon Release will actually power up the kite not de power it on a kite not equipped with the integrated Recon System Using an older control bar system with the 2004 200...

Page 11: ...nching or engaging the Security Pin on your Harness Loop We suggest that you engage the Security Pin only when on the water not while on land RECON GENERATION 2 SECURITY PIN SECURITY PIN SECURITY PIN...

Page 12: ...Mode The Tap out function is only operable while in the Launch mode Prior to the launching of your kite select LAUNCH on the mode selector by pulling down on the lock barrel to align the arrow with t...

Page 13: ...in the de power front fly lines 5 The Recon Bullet will then disengage from the Recon Tension Fitting RTF on the wing tip of the kite Fig 3 6 When the Bullet is disengaged from the RTF the Recon Activ...

Page 14: ...t your Recon System When stowing your kite on the beach between sessions make sure to weigh your kite down with sand in order to keep your kite from flapping in the wind This not only prevents unneces...

Page 15: ...ines onto your control bar Instructions to reset your Recon on water While remaining hooked into your QR Harness Loop swim or pull yourself along the side leader lines toward the Centerline Adjustment...

Page 16: ...Reach up on one of the back leader lines and pull the ball and leader line toward your body Pull sharply to disengage the Recon Bullet from the Recon Tension Fitting RTF Maintain constant tension on...

Page 17: ...ity pin to make sure you have a positive connection to your kite NOTE It is intended that when riding with the BYPASS Leash the rider should not be hooked into the harness loop Make sure you set up yo...

Page 18: ...g the same direction In the case of an emergency you will know where it is You should be familiar with the operation of the QRS in the event of a situation where you wish to activate the QRS feature 1...

Page 19: ...m the Powerlock fitting TO LOCK Pull the bar toward you and engage the PowerLock Hook into Powerlock Fitting CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION Your kite should be tuned so that when the rider is unhooked from...

Page 20: ...Powerlock fitting TO LOCK Pull the bar toward you and engage the PowerLock Hook into Powerlock Fitting CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION Your kite should be tuned so that when the rider is unhooked from the h...

Page 21: ...k toward yourself Your control bar should be in line with your shoulders and should be straight and not at an angle All of the lines should have even tension under pressure ie no slack in the de power...

Page 22: ...dder When all struts are partially inflated go back to each strut making sure the internal bladders are lined up correctly Confirm that the corners of each strut under the leading edge are able to ful...

Page 23: ...and inflate the leading edge When the leading edge is fully inflated remove pump valve and screw the inflation cap back on Lightly turn tighten until inflation cap is firmly secure Check that the rele...

Page 24: ...r not directly exposed to the wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge to flutter excessively which can damage the kite or tangle the Recon System If you must leave the kite exposed t...

Page 25: ...the lower portion of the AIRLOCK After deflating clear the valve of any sand or debris then seal the valve before stowing kite to prevent debris from getting inside internal bladder Important Note Wh...

Page 26: ...loop on each front bridle Utilize the middle knot on the rear bridle the other knots are there for tuning purposes 4 Slip the knot on your yellow sheathed de power center line into the larks head loo...

Page 27: ...ard the kite from behind the yellow sheathed lines will be on the right while the black sheathed lines will be on the left 2 Walk out the steering outside lines and using a larks head knot attach them...

Page 28: ...e de power center lines and place them in between the steering lines parallel to each other so that all four lines are lined up as follows left to right yellow sheathed yellow line yellow sheathed whi...

Page 29: ...int of diminishing returns Too much back line tension will cause the kite to fly slowly across the sky and not allow it to fly to the edge of the power window 3 With the kite directly overhead hook in...

Page 30: ...This is the 100 meters of area to each side and downwind of the rider Do not launch your kite if you do not have this safe distance between yourself and other people or obstructions WIND DIRECTION 10...

Page 31: ...powerful and dangerous so avoid flying your kite in this zone when learning Use extreme caution when flying the kite in this zone Generating Power One way to generate power from your kite is by steer...

Page 32: ...the control bar with your left hand pulling it toward your body 3 This will allow your left arm to bend and your right arm to extend Keeping one arm extended is important do not pull both arms toward...

Page 33: ...ound you if you launch in this manner Basically if the wind is at your back and straight downwind is at a 180 then you will want to set your kite at about a 100 off the wind either to the left or to t...

Page 34: ...kite It is important that your partner lets you steer the kite out of his or her hands 13 Your partner SHOULD NOT throw the kite into the air Instruct him her against doing this BEFORE you launch Whe...

Page 35: ...ok into your de power loop but be ready to activate the Recon Release System with TAP OUT 16 With the control bar in both hands and at chest height take a few steps back to take the slack out of the f...

Page 36: ...steer your kite into the wind and to your partner 8 Your partner should be on the windward side of your kite as he she approaches it 9 Once the kite is nearly touching the ground your partner should g...

Page 37: ...dge of the kite will then contract and the kite will soon roll onto its side 6 Once on its side the kite will begin to move toward the edge of the wind window You may have to finesse the kite to the e...

Page 38: ...head connection Fig 1 Slide the leader through the loop on the end of the control line Then thread the end of the control line trough the loop on the leader By pulling the control line all the way th...

Page 39: ...r with a piece of the repair tape Gently rub the tape smoothly onto the surface of the kite 5 Next cover the opposite side of the tear with the second piece of repair tape in the same manner as before...

Page 40: ...flate the bladder 8 Submerge the bladder in water to locate the hole A bathtub or large sink full of water is best 9 Look for bubbles to locate the hole 10 Once you have located the leak dry the area...

Page 41: ...dure with the other end of the leading edge bladder Fig 6 6 Next gently push the valves down into the strut sleeve 7 Now access the leading edge bladder through the zippered access pocket near the lea...

Page 42: ...pull on the flying line while holding the end of the sleeve Slowly feed the bladder back into this side of the sleeve 24 Next follow the same instructions with the other side of the bladder until the...

Page 43: ...e an inflated kite secured or not directly exposed to the wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge to flutter excessively which can damage the kite or tangle the Recon System If you m...

Page 44: ...owner Picking up their bars kites etc may disrupt a setup ritual they have Always secure your kite with sand or sand bags An unmanned kite is dangerous Never leave an inflated kite unattended Winds m...

Page 45: ...on the kite to the leader lines on the control bar and are typically 20 30 meters in length STEERING LINES the two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing edge bridles on the kite one to the...

Page 46: ...nt of time A term also used to describe the complete de powering of a kite LUFF a term used to describe what happens to the kite in a lull SIDESHORE wind is blowing from the left or from the right par...

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