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Caution
Safety Warning: kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The
user of this product should understand that participating in kite powered sports may involve serious
injury or death and agree to observe the following safety precautions:
� Get instruction specific to your kite and its
safety systems
� Be first aid certified and carry first aid and
rescue devices
� Consult your doctor prior to taking kite
lessons
� Always wear a nationally approved personal
floatation device when on the water
� Dress appropriately for the weather and water
temperatures
� Check your equipment’s condition before
every session looking for signs of use and
potential failure
� Never kite alone
� Do not kite in overpowered or gusty
conditions
� Do not kite in offshore wind conditions
� Before launching your kite at an unfamiliar
location, scout for safety hazards and consult
other kiters in the area for possible concerns
(rocks, reefs, currents, changeable weather,
local ‘best practices’, etc).
� Never launch with obstacles or people closer
than two full line lengths downwind
� Never kite near power lines!
� Never ask a non-kiter to launch or land your
kite!
� Always wear a kite leash! Never wear a boar
leash!
� Always weigh your kites with rocks or sand
when on the beach to prevent inadverten
launch
� Always announce your launch so people around
you can be prepared to move or assist in the
event of a problem
� Do not exceed your ability. Be honest with
yourself
� Never use alcohol or other mind altering drugs
prior to kiteboarding
� Never modify or otherwise alter any safety or
release system
� Never kite if your release system is not fully
functional
TUNING THE LINES
Your kite’s performance relies on properly
tuned lines! Make a habit of checking your
line lengths regularly. Attach all four lines to an
immovable object (nail or screwdriver pushed
into the ground etc.) Pick up the kite bar and
make sure the trim strap is fully extended
[un-cleat the rope and let it pull through the
cleat so the stopper knot is touching the
cleat.] (1)
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Now pull on the bar to check your rear outside
lines. If the bar is not square (perpendicular)
to the center lines then adjust the length using
the knots on the leader line. (2)