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KITE CONTROL BAR - FEATURING      SIDEWINDER BACK LINE TRIM.

Summary of Contents for Stick-Shift

Page 1: ...1 KITE CONTROL BAR FEATURING SIDEWINDER BACK LINETRIM...

Page 2: ...ction as well as familiarizing him or herself with the information in this manual prior to the use of the accompanying kite control bar and line set For more information and a listing of certified sch...

Page 3: ...RING TRIM LOOP PUSH AWAY RELEASE CUFF BELOW BAR SWIVEL GROOVE BAR LOCKING TUBE R3 G STOP BAR STOPPER BAR FLOATS BACK FLYING LINES R3 SIDEWINDER BACK LINE TRIM TUNER R3 FORCE TENSIONER SYSTEM FORCE TEN...

Page 4: ...to leave the bar grip during this process 1 2 2 Adjusting trim while riding If the tuning knob feels too difficult to turn sheet the bar out to decrease backline tension Slightly bearing off down wind...

Page 5: ...difference between line lengths is large 2cm you should adjust line lengths using your pigtails See the Pigtail Guide on Page 9 and 10 When the winder is set for maximum power the front and back lines...

Page 6: ...ed 4 x 20cm pigtails A 2 x 30cm pigtails B 2 x 35cm pigtails C Note For Ocean Rodeo kites from 2017 and older if there is noticeable front line stretch Use 35cm pigtails C to lengthen the backlines to...

Page 7: ...tubing into the head of the harness under the trim loop 1 3 2 TRIM LOOP RELEASE CUFF ACTIVATION To separate yourself from the trim loop in an emergency situation push the orange release cuff located o...

Page 8: ...cuff 3 Holding pin in place slide release cuff up 4 Slide retaining pin under release cuff and let cuff snap back into place 5 NOTE To increase the life of yourTrim Loop and lines ensure the Front Lin...

Page 9: ...ease cuff up and slide the Rider End loop through the harness D ring 1 Push the retaining pin through the loop 2 1 2 Fold the retaining pin and loop back tucking them under the release cuff 3 Allow re...

Page 10: ...cuff away from you USINGTHE R3 G STOP BAR STOPPER To adjust the stopper position on the locking tube align the top edges of both stopper compo nents 1 To lock the stopper in place tap it with your con...

Page 11: ...is can be achieved by simply dunking the bar in the water as you start your session Storing the bar with the tensioning system fully depowered will increase the life of the springs and prepare you for...

Page 12: ...front lines Grasp the swivel head and turn it in the opposite direction of the line twists WARNING Multiple twists in your front lines can create dangerous amounts of fric tion and prevent proper dep...

Page 13: ...ur kite by releasing tension on 3 of the 4 flying lines This allows the kite to depower and remain safely teth ered to you by your leash SINGLE FRONT LINE RE RIDE 24 LINE STORAGE BUNGEES Use bar end l...

Page 14: ...rts can be very dangerous and physically demanding The user of this product should understand that participating in kite powered sports may involve serious injury or death and agree to observe the fol...

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