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Alasca-2

 Sky-Country team is grateful that you have chosen this Alasca-2 

kite! 

 We used the innovative technology in Alasca-2 to give you maxi-

mum joy of kiting. 

Alasca-2 is the entry level kite, designed specifically for train-

ing and freeriding. Alasca-2-5 will suit an experienced kiter as a 

storm kite.

This manual contains all the necessary information about how to 

use, keep and serve your kite. Study it attentively and if you have 

any questions, you can write us on our e-mail: 

[email protected] or ask a dealer of Sky-Country products.

Attention:

 Kiting is a potentially dangerous activity. That is why while purchasing this equipment 

you should understand all possible risks connected with kiting. While incorrect using of the 

equipment, these risks increase significantly. Neither the producer nor a dealer of Sky-Country 

products bear responsibility for injuries or damages occurred as a result of incorrect usage of 

this equipment. Before using this equipment the rider should adequately estimate the weather 

and meteorological conditions, kiting areas as well as choose all the necessary equipment to 

ensure a high level of safety. Do not raise the kite near serious obstacles, especially if they are 

situated downwind from you (trees, electricity transmission lines, highway, motor transport, 

people, animals, open water areas or thin ice, etc.).

 It is strictly forbidden to fix the kite firm to the rider without a possible fast release. Do not trust 

your kite to those, who did not obtain a qualified study. You should ride only in good known 

places (water openings, holes, other obstacles hidden under the snow represent serious danger. 

While kiting in the mountains ask the local emergency service about possible dangers at your rid-

ing area. Keep your equipment in a good condition. You should not ride alone. During the start 

pay attention that the stretched extenders do not injure other people, because a stretched line 

is a source of danger.

 Before using the Alasca you should get a riding course from an experienced instructor!

Summary of Contents for Alasca-2

Page 1: ... usage of this equipment Before using this equipment the rider should adequately estimate the weather and meteorological conditions kiting areas as well as choose all the necessary equipment to ensure a high level of safety Do not raise the kite near serious obstacles especially if they are situated downwind from you trees electricity transmission lines highway motor transport people animals open ...

Page 2: ... Manual 1 Reparation set 1 size 5 7 10 13 wing area sq m 4 5 7 10 10 a r 4 0 4 5 4 5 4 5 cells 22 27 27 27 wind force m s min opt max 10 12 18 7 10 15 5 7 12 3 5 9 Canopy fabric NCV SkyTex 9017 E25A Lines Liros DSL 70 Extenders Liros DC 300 DC 200 Materials ...

Page 3: ...Kite system The kite consists of a wing with wing lines power lines and con trol lines a control bar and release system ...

Page 4: ...the bottom surface there are loops where the wing lines are mounted Wing lines The wing lines are usually adapted by the producer They define the wing form While correct usage of the wing the wing lines never get tangled One end of each extender power lines and control lines is mounted to the wing while another one to the bar The ex tenders are produced from the dyneema line and have 25 me ters le...

Page 5: ...immer you increase the traction power of the wing while pulling the trim mer you lessen it With the help of the trimmer you can change the traction power of the kite during the ride Remember that when the trimmer is tightened your kite is more likely to collapse Apart from the trimmer there is another system that can in stantly change the traction power of your kite this is a depower system While ...

Page 6: ...nd is the lager the space should be fix the wing on the surface pour with snow or press with a rucksack or any other object on the ice unreel untangle and place the extenders along the direction of the wind fix the bar on the surface either to an ice axe or to a ski put into the snow with its heel While using the ice axe mark it with a piece of a bright material to be able to see it from a distanc...

Page 7: ...nd leaves the kite When the kite is filled it flies up excellently and is ready to use Your assistant should not throw up the kite It flies up independently even by a minimal wind Independent start Pull the front lines so that the front edge of your kite is up The kite is filled with air though the air inlets and with the help of its lift force it throws down the snow At the beginning of the start...

Page 8: ...most loses its traction A neutral position is a zone situated almost above the head of the rider where the kite does not have any traction and needs minimum attention A work zone is the inner zone of the wind window where the kite creates the traction power A border of the wind window is the left and the right borders of the wind window zone Control of the kite ...

Page 9: ...te To raise the kite into the air you should pull the power lines entering the middle of the bar while maximally loosing the bar from you To land the kite you should evenly and simultaneously tighten the control lines at the packing arch In order to ensure a com fortable start of your kite next time you should land it in the center of the wind window with its leading edge upwards Control of the ki...

Page 10: ...ide of the bar towards yourself and simultaneously loose the right side of the bar The kite goes to the right if you pull the right side of the bar towards yourself and loose the left side of the bar If your kite has fallen on the border of the wind window to raise it you should move in the direction of the place where the kite fell keeping the lines stretched so you can get in the position of the...

Page 11: ... rider and his kite is to the left of him Left tack is if the wind is blowing to the left side of the rider and his kite is to the right of him Turn change of tack Traverse move towards the wind while changing the tacks By the wind traverse course Half wind move perpendicularly the wind half wind Backstay course while moving along the wind Pass rules While moving in different tacks the rider who g...

Page 12: ...to your rucksack If the wind is strong you can just roll the kite from ears towards the center to put it into the rucksack asap Then at home or in the camp you should unroll it and carefully fold it at the first op portunity If needed dry it Care and storage After every riding you should dry the kite and the lines unrolled and delete the rests of snow if needed Do not keep your kite at sunshine be...

Page 13: ...anty does not cover the cases of destruction and damages of the product due to careless or incorrect usage including the strikes with air inlets towards the ground We recommend to perform regular control examinations of the product including the examination of lines strength lines sys tem geometry examination of air permeability of the textile of the wing The producer does not bear responsibility ...

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