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Summary of Contents for Rebel Kite

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Page 2: ...the North Kiteboarding kites on or above the water Never act in a careless manner when using this product You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others when using this product 1 rel...

Page 3: ...sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in this owner manual and by using common sense RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS In consideration of the sale of the North Kiteboar...

Page 4: ...icensed Kiteboarding school to learn the basics of this fantastic sport Get familiar with the safety precautions which are indispensable for safe Kiteboarding Kiteboarding creates a heavy strain on yo...

Page 5: ...e extending 100 meters downwind and to each side of your flying position is clear of people and obstructions Use a kite leash that allows you to keep the kite under control Avoid flying the kite in th...

Page 6: ...ines around your arms or other body parts Weather related Dangers Avoid offshore wind Be careful with onshore wind Get information on tidal and sea current conditions at your kiting spot Get informati...

Page 7: ...be damaged by rocks thorns wood and other hard objects 2 Turn the kite with its leading edge front tube facing into the wind and the underside of the canopy facing upwards 3 Place a weight e g sand g...

Page 8: ...valve to the correct position d Quickly close the cap on the air valve and fasten the Velcro over the top Do not push the valves into the bladder after inflating e Finally inflate the leading edge bl...

Page 9: ...e lines The Rebel is designed to be flown with the 5th Element Bar All sizes of the Rebel have two attachment points at each wing tip The forward position makes for a better de power power range and s...

Page 10: ...larks head loop on the kite s wingtips Connect the flying front line with larks head loop to the wingtip attachment with the knot Repeat for the opposite wingtip Your kite lines are also color coordin...

Page 11: ...lines slide the bungee up the pigtail attach your back line then slide the re launch bungee back down into place resting firmly against the knot When changing back pigtail positions the bungies must b...

Page 12: ...rder For example a kite used by a lightweight boarder in light wind will have low line tension and will respond relatively slowly while the same kite used by a heavy weight boarder in strong wind will...

Page 13: ...kles as possible avoiding creases that may damage the cloth material To carry a kite turn it so that the leading edge is upwind and the underside faces upward Grab the center of the leading edge tube...

Page 14: ...l the bladder back into the LE after the repair is complete Tie a sepa rate line to the bladder at both wingtips Each line should extend one meter more than the distance from kite tip to center 3 Push...

Page 15: ...han the strut itself 2 Open the zipper near the front of the strut push in the air valve and pull the bladder out through the zipper TIP It s best if someone helps you by holding one end of the strut...

Page 16: ...be and let both sides begin to dry The first pressure exerted is the deciding factor for successful repairing For small damages Peel the backing off the repair patch and carefully press it on the blad...

Page 17: ...al If you detect any irregularities in the air tube or if the valve is not positioned correctly deflate and start over again to ensure that the bladder is inserted properly Warning If you fail to corr...

Page 18: ...alve openings 2 Re tie your re insertion string to the bladder and have your assistant pull the line to insert the bladder into the leading edge During this procedure you should keep the strut taut an...

Page 19: ...wrinkles in the material If you detect any irregularities in the air tube or if the valve is not positioned correctly deflate and start over again to ensure that the bladder is inserted properly Warn...

Page 20: ...rding An advanced rider can jump consistently and safely without injury An expert rider can perform aerial spins and flips while maintaining a safe level of kite control These wind strength numbers do...

Page 21: ...h can be identified in four basic re launch positions wing down nose down belly up and belly down Re launch from the wing down position When the kite is on the water with one wing down and one up simp...

Page 22: ...belly up position Swim toward the kite just a little while pulling on one back line This allows the trailing edge to catch in the water which causes the wind to flip the kite up off the water and then...

Page 23: ...a rotation that will ultimately cause it to turn 180 degrees to the nose down position Once you start the rotation by pulling on a back line you need to swim slowly toward the kite to allow it to con...

Page 24: ...er deflate the bladder while you are in the water since it can provi de flotation and is clearly visible from the air Packing The Rebel Open the dump valve on the wingtip of the leading edge and empty...

Page 25: ...e with the leading edge deflated Simply open the Velcro closure and remove the broken batten Insert the new Cam Batten completely and close the Velcro Four extra cam battens are pro vided in your kite...

Page 26: ...sses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to rigging with...

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