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•  Stay  away  from  power  lines,  roads,  airfields,  railway  lines,  trees  and 

buildings.

• Never launch your kite in crowded areas. Do not fly your kite over by

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standers.
• Make sure there is a ‘clear’ downwind area at least three times the dis-

tance of your flying line length.
• Never fly kites or use this product in thunderstorms, lightning or gusty/

stormy winds.

• Never fly a kite or use this product with wind forces so strong that you 

are unable to maintain full control of your kite and its power at all times.

• Do not fly a kite or use this product when wind conditions are likely to 

change dramatically.
• Stop kiting immediately when a (thunder)storm is approaching.
• Make sure you are familiar with the location and local customs and laws 
before attempting any kind of kite sports. 

• Do not go kiteboarding in offshore winds. 

• Be careful when kiting in onshore winds.

• We strongly recommend the use of helmet and life jacket/impact vest. 

A safety

knife to cut flying lines in case of emergency is recommended.

• Do not kiteboard in spots already in use by swimmers or surfers.
• Beware of strong currents and sharks.
• Stay safely away from other watercrafts and shipping lanes.
• Never go further out to sea than you can safely swim back.
• Always make sure there is a capable person on shore that is keeping 
watch and is
ready to provide (or call for) help in case of an emergency.

• We strongly recommend taking lessons from a certified kiteboarding 

school
before using this kite on your own.

 

CAUTION: 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 agrees to observe the safety precautions listed below.

S A F E T Y   I N S T R U C T I O N S

SAFE LOCATION AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

SAFE KITEBOARDING

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Страница 1: ...FOR LEADING EDGE INFLATABLE KITES...

Страница 2: ...etter products improve performance and quality in all aspects of those products We have the right kites dor all kite disciplines for any terrain and for all conditions All this is realized by a passio...

Страница 3: ...RACTION KITING SAFETY ISSUES WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT T H E W I N D W I N D OW 6 WIND CHART T E R M I N O LO GY 7 S TA RT I N G O F F 8 STEP 1 PUMPING UP YOUR KITE STEP 2 SETTING UP YOUR BAR AND LINES...

Страница 4: ...shore winds Be careful when kiting in onshore winds We strongly recommend the use of helmet and life jacket impact vest A safety knife to cut flying lines in case of emergency is recommended Do not ki...

Страница 5: ...ipment for any signs of wear and tear Replace parts immediately where needed Prior to every use of this product check if your safety releases are still working properly and you are aware how to use it...

Страница 6: ...F W I N D W I N D OW P OW E R ZO N E 3h 2h 1h 11h 10h 9h 6h 12h BFT KNOTS KM H M S MPH DISCRIPTION 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 Calm 1 1 3 1 5 0 3 1 5 1 3 Light Air 2 4 6 6 11 1 6 3 3 4 7 Light Breeze 3 7 10 12 1...

Страница 7: ...ENT 3 LEADING EDGE 4 SINGLE INFLATION AIR DUCTS 5 CANOPY 6 TRAILING EDGE 7 LEFT TOP LINE ATTACHEMENT POINT 8 STRUTS 9 RIGHT TOP LINE ATTACHEMENT POINT 10 BAR PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT 11 LEFT REAR LINE ATTA...

Страница 8: ...e kite s pump leash attachment Attach the pump hose to the valve Make sure the clips on the air ducts leading to the struts are all open Start pumping until the leading edge feels firm Pump until your...

Страница 9: ...ing the top lines to the kite Bar pressure The rear line can be attached to 3 different positions to set the bar To make the rear lines shorter move the attachment loop of the black bridle line to a k...

Страница 10: ...e always check if your primary and secondary safety releases function properly The Compass control bar has a primary release on the depower loop After activitating the release the kite only supported...

Страница 11: ...the release system in between the metal parts You should here a click Check if the loop is fixed inside the release system by pulling on it Re connect the secondary safety release by folding the stain...

Страница 12: ...ng parts to reduce wear Before connecting your pump to the in ate valve pump it a few times to remove any sand from the hose Always make sure your kite is dry before packing and free of sand or sharp...

Страница 13: ...is deemed to be defective by PLKB the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only PLKB will not be responsible for any costs losses or damages incurred as a result of loss...

Страница 14: ...es from using this PLKB product To reduce these risks we strongly recommend you to stick to the safety precautions listed in this PLKB user manual Disclaimer and Release of Liability Concerning the pu...

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