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INFLATION BASICS
See the section on Kite Care before inflating your kite.
• Unroll your kite with the struts facing up.
• Make sure your back is to the wind and that the leading edge of the kite is closest to your body. Secure the kite with sand
or sand bags to keep it from flapping in the wind.
• Use the supplied pump leash to connect the pump to the kite. This will free your hands to pump the kite.
• Open the inflation cap by turning it counter-clockwise.
• Make sure that the release valve is seated firmly by turning clockwise. Do not over tighten the release valve when the kite is
not inflated. Doing so may twist and damage the bladder. The valve base is held in place by a Velcro disc
• Attach the pump using the supplied Cabrinha adapter (or use a standard nozzle). To attach the adapter, remove the adapter
from retaining strap. Thread the adapter on to the upper section of the Airlock™. Attach the hose and pump the kite. Be
sure to secure the adapter before launching the kite.
• Open all of the Air Clips to allow air to flow from the LE into the struts.
• When inflating, hold the pump with both hands and provide even pressure to the handle. This will help maintain the life of
the Pump.
• Confirm that the corners of each strut under the leading edge are able to fully inflate. Lightly push air around 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 tube is not pinched or damaged.
• When the leading edge is fully inflated, remove pump hose and screw the inflation cap back on. Lightly turn/tighten until
inflation cap is firmly secured.
• Tighten the lower release valve.
• Do not under-inflate or over-inflate the kite. Proper inflation will make it difficult but not impossible to bend the ends of the
kite in. If it is very easy to bend the wing tips in, the leading edge is under-inflated. Your kite should be firm enough that
while on its back, the wing tips should extend into the air and the kite should retain its bowed shape. If the leading edge is
under-inflated, it may cause poor performance and re-launching problems. NOTE: The pumps are rated to 1bar of pressure,
however due to wear and tear; pumps can fail at a much lower pressure.
• It is recommended that you isolate the air in your struts. After the kite is inflated, close the clips on the air distribution
tubes.
• Once the kite is properly inflated, turn the kite over and secure with sand. (see SETUP TIPS ON SECURING YOUR KITE)
S E T U P
INFLATING THE KITE
Properly-Inflated Kite
Under-Inflated Kite
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