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2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL
K
KITEBOARDING
The term used to describe the sport of power kiting on water
or snow.
KITESURFING
Another term used to describe the sport of power kiting on
water.
KNOTS
A measure of speed based on nautical miles.
1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour.
1 knot = 1.15 miles per hour.
1 knot = 1.85 kilometers per hour.
L
LANDING
The action which places the kite on the water or on land.
LAUNCHING
The motion in which the rider steers the kite from their part-
ner’s hands into the sky.
LEADER LINES
The lines that attach directly to the control bar. You will at-
tach these lines to the flying lines in order to connect them
to your bar.
LEADING EDGE (LE)
The front inflated tube of your kite.
LEEWARD
The downwind side of the kiteboarder.
LOFTING
Lofting occurs when the kite is above the riders head in the
neutral position. Instability in the wind can cause sudden verti-
cal force and lift a rider off of their feet.
LUFF
A term used to describe what happens to the kite in a lull.
A term also used to describe the complete de-powering of
a kite.
LULL
A term used to describe wind when it lessens in strength, for
any amount of time.
M
MPH
Miles Per Hour. A measure of speed.
1 mph = 1.6 kilometers per hour.
N
NEUTRAL POSITION
This is the position just above the rider’s head in the sky. If
the rider levels out the bar, the kite will gravitate to the neutral
position. However, it is difficult and dangerous to keep the
kite in this position. Although in this 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 neutral position can
be utilized to rest while you reel in your board, but on land, we
strongly suggest you do not utilize the neutral position. After
launching, it is best to make your way to the water without
delay. Do NOT linger on land with the kite in neutral position.
It is VERY dangerous.
NEUTRAL ZONE
This is the area that includes the neutral position and the area
to the left and right of the rider. It encompasses the most
upwind or windward positions in which to fly the kite. When
flown here, the kite has less power or pull than when it is in
the power zone. However, use caution when the kite is in
this zone, especially when on land, and especially in gusty
wind conditions.
O
OFFSHORE
Wind is blowing from the shore directly or to a great extent
out to the water. Do not operate your kite in or near water in
this wind direction.
ONSHORE
Wind is blowing directly or to a great extent directly from the
water toward the land. Do not operate your kite in or near
water in this wind direction.
OVER-POWERED
A situation in which the rider has a kite too powerful for his/
her ability level, weight, strength, and/or wind conditions.
OVERSLIDE™ IDS
OverSlide™ IDS is a convenience item which allows riders a
spot to rest the bar while unspinning it from rotational tricks. It
also serves as a sliding unit to keep bungee tension constant
while keeping them at arms reach.
P
PLANING
The point in time in which the rider gets the board skimming
on the water.
POWER ZONE
This is the area in front and to the sides of the rider, but ex-
cluding the neutral position and zones. It is the area in which
the kite has the most power and pull. When flown in this area,
the kite can be powerful and dangerous, so avoid flying your
kite in this zone when learning. Use extreme caution when
flying the kite in this zone.
PUMP – Device used to inflate the kite.
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