KITE MANUAL
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USE THE CORRECT KITE CONTROL BAR
SAFETY WARNING!
All 2018 Kites use a single front line flag out system. Its is crucial that the bar you
are using utilizes this system in order to achieve maximum de-power if the trim loop
release is activated. Using control bars that do not offer single front line flag out (some
older Ocean Rodeo bars or other brands) will not allow the user to access maximum
de-power when the trim loop release is activated and could result in serious injury or
death.
Line Lengths And Tuning :
All lines must be of equal length when measured from bar to end of lines with the
center line un-cleated and fully extended. (If using the a back line trim system the bar
should be set to full power.) With all lines equal the kite will perform well.
Note:
• When wingtips are parallel you kite will fly well.
Wingtips parallel.
• If the wingtips angle inwards towards rear of kite, the rear lines are shorter than the
front lines the kite will be prone to stalling! This will look like the 2nd kite pictured
bellow.
Line length can affect turning and power of kite. Optimum line lengths are 15m to 25m.
Shorter lines increase kite turn response but reduce the power window of the kite.
Conversely, longer lines decrease turn response but increase the power window of
the kite.
Back corners pull inward.
4.
Make sure top cap is free of sand and
screw it closed “snug”, yet not so tight
you wont be able to unscrew later.
5.
We recommended that you isolate the
air in your struts. After the kite is inflated
Pinch clamps to seal off the struts.
6.
Holding kite at center of leading edge
rotate so that kite sits leading edge down
and into the wind. Use a weight to hold
down the leading edge of the kite.
Helpful Tip:
We recommend using a
bag that contains sand, fine gravel, etc
for weighting the kite. This reduces your
kite’s exposure to abrasion.
7.
To deflate use the deflate dump valve.
First unscrew the top cap, as this will
make setup faster next time. Unscrew
lower cap to release air. Store with
both caps screwed in place, otherwise
damage to the valves can occur.
