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6. TUNING YOUR KITE
6. TUNING YOUR KITE
Advanced Tuning
Advanced Tuning-Shift System
Tuning your kite to match your riding style is the key to maximizing
your fun. Small adjustments can greatly effect the kite’s perfor-
mance. We recommend using the standard setup until you become
familiar with the behavior of your kite. You can then adjust the
settings in a variety of ways (Please see diagram at right):
1.
Dynamically change the power of the kite by moving the control
bar up/down the gray center line (trim line). Sheeting in and out will
change the Angle of Attack.
2.
Statically change the Angle of Attack by adjusting the trim line at
the smart loop.
3.
Tune where full power is on your trim line to suit your riding style
by adjusting the Power Tuning Knots. There are three knots on the
leader lines and 2 knots on your front lines (only available on some
models). See Advanced Tuning on page 13 for more information.
4.
Modify the turning speed of the kite by attaching the flying lines to
one of the two attachment points.
Helix Bar Pressure:
If you want to increase the bar pressure there is an additional rear
line attachment point on the Helix (Toward the middle of the kite).
A
B
C
D
C)
Forward Turning Speed
Adjuster
• For high wind conditions
• For beginners
• For smaller kites in your
quiver
• Decreased turning speed
• Kite is less sensitive to bar
movements
D)
Rear Turning Speed Adjuster
• Fastest turning speed
• Underpowered conditions
• Can use a smaller bar
• Less hand pressure to turn
• Great for wave riding
The following is a general guide for what your kite will do at certain knot
positions. Do not hesitate to try several different combinations to find
what suits your style best.
Attach the outside flying lines to one of the three knots on the control
bar’s extension lines labeled A, B, or C.
Knot A:
The kite will be somewhat depowered when your arms are
outstretched. Push the bar away from your body for even less power.
The kite will fly at optimum trim while the control bar is close to the
quick release trim loop. You will be ready to unhook at any moment for
power moves.
Knot B:
The kite will be fully powered when the bar is a few inches
from the quick release trim loop. This position will allow you to be fully
powered when your arms are in a more extended and comfortable
position. This setup retains a good amount of depower room above the
bar, and puts you in a more ergonomic body posture.
Knot C:
This position allows you to ride with the kite fully powered when
your arms are outstretched. This setup is great for one-handed jumps.
Pulling the bar down to the center loop will oversheet the kite.
Caution:
This setting does not allow the rider much room to depower
the kite, compromising the ability to sheet out completely. Only ad-
vanced kiteboarders should use this setup.
A)
Forward Centerline Attachment
Point
• Choice of pros
• Most wind range
• Increased sheetability
• Best for overpowered
conditions
B)
Rear Centerline Attachment
Point
• More hang time
• More power goes to harness
• Choice of heavier riders
• Kite is less sensitive to bar
movements
A
B
C
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2
3
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Over sheeting diagram for Shift System kites
View of kite from riders perspective. Kite in the neutral position directly
above the rider. Over sheeted wingtip (too much back line tension). Front
lines too long.
Oversheeted
Correct trim
Bar End Flip:
Your bar has a plastic piece that can be removed and flipped 180
degrees to change the effective pull point of the steering lines. Pull
down on the tab to pull the plastic piece out. Because the piece has the
flying knot going through it, you will only get it to come part way out.
When you have enough slack, turn the piece 180 degrees and reinsert
into the slot. Carefully align the piece back into the slot to get it to fully
reseat. Repeat on the other bar end so that the knots are either both to
the inside or outside. The bar ends will flex under load and give you an
effectively new bar length.
Front Line Attachment:
Your new Naish SLE Kite (Cult/Helix) will come with the Standard Leash
attached to one of the grey front lines, and the other line will be at-
tached to the stainless Front Line Organizer. In the case that you want
to use the trim line as your leash you will need to remove the Standard
Leash and re-attach the grey front line to the stainless Front Line Orga-
nizer. Pull the present Standard Leash back through the bar so that the
grey front line comes down all the way through the bar and retainer
ring on the chicken loop. Un-attach the leash and pull the grey line back
up to the stainless Front Line Organize and attach identically as the non
leashed grey front line
(See Pic 3 & 4).
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