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Unhooking the kite and dropping the bar when attached to the bypass leash ring will result in the same
maximum depower state being achieved.
Both back flying lines on the ‘08 and ‘07 bars are equipped with OSR handles. These can be used in
conjunction with depowering the kite to completely flag the kite out to a powerless position.
A leash can
also be clipped to the webbing handles for use on the water. Note: clip only to the webbing
handle; never clip directly into the stainless rings. Always ensure that the retaining Velcro is
unfastened before clipping into webbing handles. Failure to do so may compromise the function
of the safety system.
How do I rig my ’08 Waroo, and what attachment knots
should I use?
All ’08 Waroo kites come with 6 knots already tied on the
bottom of the rear flying-line attachment ‘V’ bridle. The Waroo
is designed to work best for riders of average weight when the
flying lines are attached to the 2
nd
or 3
rd
knots from the bottom
on the rear bridle.
Heavier riders, and riders looking to gain more power from their kite, may choose to use a knot closer to
the kite. We recommend that you experiment to find your preferred setting.
When attaching for the first time, please use the bottom knot on the bridle. If the kite’s handling
and turning is sluggish then reattach to the next knot up. Repeat this procedure until you have
found the perfect knot position for your arm reach and your preferred riding style.
When the kite is trimmed correctly, you should be comfortable enough to steer the kite and still have
enough reach left to depower the kite by pushing the bar away from you. As an additional passive
depower adjustment, the trim strap allows further depowering on the fly.
If you intend on riding unhooked (for performing tricks), it is important that you trim your kite so it does not
back stall when unhooked. To check this, once you think you have found your preferred rear knot setting,
unhook the chicken loop from your spreader bar and fly the kite overhead. If the kite sits directly above
you without backing down into the window, then you have the perfect trim.
If you find the kites wants to back down towards the beach, you have too much rear line tension and the
kite is oversheeted. To fix this, simply pull down on the depower strap in small increments until the kite
flies happily overhead with the bar unhooked.
Please note that flying unhooked is not recommended unless you are already comfortable with the
increased level of kite control required. Never try to asses the correct trim for unhooking in high winds and
never unhook without using a rated safety leash designed for this purpose.
How do I perform a self-rescue with my ’08 Waroo?
Opinions on the best method to self rescue vary, if you believe that you stand a good chance of being
seen with your kite and retrieved either by another kiter or by boat, then you may feel happier keeping
your kite fully inflated. An inflated kite is highly visible on the water and will act as a visual marker for any
potential rescue.
If the wind has switched to an offshore direction, having your kite inflated at this point will only drag you
further out to sea, so is not recommended in this instance. If you intend to swim back to shore under your
own power, then you need to pack down your kite as follows.
If possible, release the OSR handle to flag the kite and wind the lines onto the end posts. With the lines
wound in and any flying lines secure, detach the lines from the LE, deflate bladder and take the kite by
the wingtips. Roll it to the center, expelling air from the LE as you progress. Once the LE is deflated, re-
secure the LE valve, secure the kite to your board with your bar leash, and paddle back in.
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