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2018 KITE USER MANUAL
GLOSSARY
Q
QRS-QUICK RELEASE SECURITY SYSTEM
A quick release point on the control system which, when
activated, detaches the control system from the harness
loop. Also referred to as the Main QR.
QR2
A secondary quick release located on the Bypass
Leash. When activated separates the security line
from the user. Thus separating the kite from the user.
QUICKLOOP
Quickloop refers to the molded harness loop body.
This system gives the user a quick and effective way
to reconnect the harness loop after QR1 Deployment.
R
REACH
A direction of travel relative to the wind direction. Gener-
ally 90-160 degrees off the wind.
RECOIL
Recoil is a convenience item, which allows riders a spot to
rest the bar while unspinning it from rotational tricks. It also
serves as a unit to keep tension on the bungee adjusters
while keeping them at arms reach.
RE-LAUNCHING
The motion in which the rider steers the kite off of the wa-
ter and back into the sky.
S
SIDE OFFSHORE
Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from
the shore out to the water. This is a combination of off-
shore and sideshore wind.
SIDESHORE
Wind is blowing from the left or from the right, parallel to
the shore. Ideal wind 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 operating
your kite in or near water in this wind direction.
SINGLE LINE FLAG
SLF is a simplified bridle and control system that seam-
lessly provides 2 stages of depower.
SPRINT™
Single Point Rapid Inflation Technology.
STAGE 2 DEPOWER
Stage 2 Depower is a built in function of 1X which allows
the rider to self land a kite on the water or land.
STEERING LINES
The two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing edge
bridles on the kite-one to the left wing tip and the other to
the right wing tip.
STRUTS
The outer fabric tubes found on your kite. They house the
inner inflatable bladders, which are filled with air to give
structure to the kite.
T
TRAINER KITE
A kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions
used in kiteboarding. It is an excellent instructional and
learning tool. Despite its small size, this kite still has power,
so be alert.
U
UNDER-POWERED
A situation in which the rider has a kite not powerful
enough for his/her weight, strength, and/or wind condi-
tions.
UPWIND
The direction from which the wind is blowing.
W
WATER STARTING
The motion of the rider in which he/she goes from sitting or
lying in the water to standing on the board.
WINDWARD
The upwind side of the kiteboarder.