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2018 KITE USER MANUAL

TUNING

FX TUNING

The 2018 FX Kite has three tuning  

options for riding styles.

Freestyle 

 

This setting provides the maximum slack  

in the kite for unhooked tricks. 

Kiteloop

This is the stock setting for powered 

kiteloops.

Freeride

This  provides maximum power delivery.

CHAOS TUNING

The 2018 Chaos Kite offers 3 different s 

ettings for riding styles.

Setting X

Provides the Maximum Slack for  

unhooked tricks.

Setting Y

Factory Setting with an all round balance.

Setting Z

Provides Maximum Depower

FREERIDE

KITELOOP

FREESTYLE

X

Y

Z

Содержание Chaos 2018

Страница 1: ...2018 KITE USER MANUAL ENGLISH...

Страница 2: ...stages of your use you seek the guidance of professional instructors and experienced kiteboarders Improper and or unreasonable use of this kite may result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to ANY part of yo...

Страница 3: ...ure you use properly designed and manufactured parts from reputable suppliers Take time to study the conditions including sea state tides currents weather conditions and forecasts before you decide to...

Страница 4: ...be able to stop or avoid other people or objects SNOWKITE People downwind or down slope have right of way It is your responsibility to avoid them SNOWBOARD People down slope have right of way It is yo...

Страница 5: ...r Ability Level Kiteboarding Location 7 Kite Care 8 Beach Etiquette 9 Area of Operation 10 Kite Positions Zone Power KITE OVERVIEW CONTROL SYSTEM 11 2018 1X Control System Overview SETUP 12 Sprint Inf...

Страница 6: ...without appropriate instruction It will make this sport more enjoyable not only for yourself but for those around you INTRODUCTION CAUTION Kiteboarding can be overwhelming if not approached in an edu...

Страница 7: ...stem Always use your Cabrinha kite with a bypass leash NEVER permanently attach yourself to this kite the control bar or lines NEVER use this kite as a flying device NEVER touch the kite lines while t...

Страница 8: ...s to determine wind speeds if necessary Do NOT use an oversized kite Consult your Wind Range Chart for the correct recom mended size Use your common sense If in doubt about what kite size to use choos...

Страница 9: ...o be used as a point of reference It is based upon a rider who is approximately 75kg 165 lbs Actual use may vary based on your body weight ability level wa ter conditions board size and riding style W...

Страница 10: ...NEVER let someone who is not familiar with inflatable kites launch catch or use your kite You will endanger them as well as your self and those around you You are responsible for the proper operation...

Страница 11: ...ds may shift or change and the kite may become unsecured and fly off Do NOT leave an inflated kite secured or not directly exposed to the wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge to f...

Страница 12: ...ir 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 may shift and cause th...

Страница 13: ...yourself and those around 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 eith...

Страница 14: ...as the least amount of power or pull it is also the position in which on land the pilot is most susceptible to lofting On the water the neutral position can be utilized to rest while you reel in your...

Страница 15: ...achment point 11 Front center Lines 12 Steering rear Lines 2018 CABRINHA KITE 1X 1 Kite Body 2 Leading Edge 3 Airlock High Volume Valve 4 Sprint Valves 5 Sprint Air Distribution Tube 6 Sprint Air Clip...

Страница 16: ...under control even when pumping up directly in the wind Once the kite is pumped you can choose to clip off the air to the struts This way if you damage a strut while in use the rest of the kite will m...

Страница 17: ...in the bladders until the corners are free and correctly lined up It is common that the LE will inflate before the struts If a strut is not inflating make sure that the air clip is open and the air t...

Страница 18: ...n have an effect on the final inflation pres sure of your kite We highly recommend you still use the test referenced in our user manual for checking the final amount of pressure Over inflation will sh...

Страница 19: ...nto the bar when you are not kiting This will keep the beach free of lines and will prevent other beach users from becoming tangled in your equipment DEFLATING THE KITE The kite may be deflated comple...

Страница 20: ...NHA CONTROL SYSTEM REFER TO YOUR SUPPLIED CONTROL SYSTEM MANUAL IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH CONTROL SYSTEMS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THIS KITE PLEASE REFER TO THE KITE CON TROL SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CHART...

Страница 21: ...g uses the B towpoints on the wingtip APOLLO TUNING The Apollo Kite offers 3 settings for bar pressure and turning impulse This is dependent on the at tachment position of the rear line bridle Setting...

Страница 22: ...kite will sit further back in the window allowing for maximum slack line drift The Rear V bridle is attached to both of the lower connections on the LE In the Sideshore Offshore setting the kite has t...

Страница 23: ...oked tricks Kiteloop This is the stock setting for powered kiteloops Freeride This provides maximum power delivery CHAOS TUNING The 2018 Chaos Kite offers 3 different s ettings for riding styles Setti...

Страница 24: ...ur kite pump valves and bladders free of sand water and other things that will dirty them Make sure the bladders are deflated Avoid repairing your kite on the beach or in dirty dusty windy or abrasive...

Страница 25: ...in the bladder coat the entire bladder in talcum powder to assist insertion back into the sleeve OPTIONAL 19 Deflate once again 20 Tie the flying line from the end of the strut opening onto the valve...

Страница 26: ...e and set all parts aside for later use Fig 8 7 Keep track of the valve parts for later use 8 For the next step you will need two flying lines Starting with one end of the leading edge tie one line on...

Страница 27: ...pull on the flying line while holding the end of the sleeve Slowly feed the bladder back into this side of the sleeve FIG 10 The bladder should protrude past the end of the sleeve enough so that the...

Страница 28: ...SYSTEM A security leash feature that is recommended for all users This system incorporates QR2 which will separate the User from the Kite if QR1 has been activated C CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP CAS Us...

Страница 29: ...is position the kite may feel steady and may feel like it has the least amount of power or pull it is also the position in which on land the rider is most susceptible to lofting On the water the neutr...

Страница 30: ...d direction for kiteboarding SIDE ONSHORE Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the water toward the land This is a combination of on shore and sideshore wind Utilize caution when...

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