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BEST KITEBOARDING  

USER MANUAL 

 
Thank  you

 for purchasing a Best kite. Please read this manual carefully and in its entirety before using 

your new Best kite.  
 

WARNING 

 

Kiteboarding/kitesurfing/snowkiting are extreme sports. They have numerous inherent risks and dangers, 
and pose substantial risk of cuts, scrapes, bruises, broken bones, loss of limbs, loss of vision, paralysis, 
and  other  serious,  permanent  and  disabling  injuries  and  death  to  the  rider  and  others.  Some  of  the 
sources of these risks include but are not limited to: 
 

 

Being lifted by the kite and then dropped or slammed into the ground, snow, trees, rocks, 
buildings, piers, jetties and/or other structures or surfaces. 

 

Being dropped or slammed into other people and/or property. 

 

Contact with kite lines under tension, and/or watercraft. 

 

Drowning. 

 

Underwater conditions and/or objects such as sharp shells, broken glass, sand bars, shoals, 
reefs, oyster beds, and/or concrete. 

 

Contact with sea life such as sting rays, sharks, sea turtles, jelly fish, etc. 

 

Weather conditions and/or changes in weather conditions such as increasing or decreasing wind, 
waves, updrafts, lightning and/or water spouts. 

 

Equipment performance. Kiteboarding is a new sport. Kiteboarding equipment and safety gear 
are NOT 100% reliable. Safety designs and features are often new and unproven. Kites may 
behave unfavorably and unpredictably. Lines can twist, tangle, or break, resulting in serious injury 
and/or loss of control of the kite. 

 
When using this product, you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you. 
Never use this product as a flying device. Never touch flying lines when the kite is in use. 
 

RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK 

 

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU AGREE WITH THE  

FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 

 
Before  using  this  product, the purchaser/user has carefully reviewed, understood and agrees to comply 
with  the  terms  of  this  User  Manual.  Use  of  this  product  and  any  of  its  components  involves  certain 
inherent  risks,  dangers  and  hazards,  which  can  result  in  serious  personal  injury  or  death.  The 
purchaser/user of this product understands that the seller is not responsible for any damage to property 
or  injury  caused  by  negligent  operation  of  this  product  by  the  purchaser/user,  and  the  purchaser/user 
releases the seller from all such liability. In the event of your death or incapacity, this Agreement shall be 
effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives. 
 
The purchaser/user of this product expressly assumes the risk of any  and all bodily injury, death and/or 
liability  which  may  result  from  the  purchaser  or  user’s  participation  in  kiteboarding.  The  purchaser/user 
agrees  to  hold  Ride  Best,  LLC  harmless  from  any  and  all  liability,  and  waive  and  release  any  and  all 
claims or potential claims against Ride Best, LLC and any of its respective agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, 
employees, instructors, officers, directors, shareholders, suppliers and manufacturers in the event of any 
such bodily injury or death which may result from the purchase and/or use of Ride Best LLC (d/b/a Best 
Kiteboarding, LLC) products. 
 
 
© 

2008 RIDE BEST, LLC, d/b/a BEST KITEBOARDING, LLC 

 
 
 
 

Содержание 2009 WAROO

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Страница 2: ...le for your own safety and the safety of others around you Never use this product as a flying device Never touch flying lines when the kite is in use RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS Before using this product the purchaser user has carefully reviewed understood and agrees to comply with the terms of this Us...

Страница 3: ...judged the 09 Waroo doesn t just blur the lines between new school and old school wakestyle and freestyle it erases them The Waroo s huge depower fast turning and easy handling help riders of all skill levels to progress faster further and simply have more fun kiteboarding The 09 Waroo comes with a revised VP2 bridle for perfect stability and ABC Custom Tuning for confidence inspiring versatility ...

Страница 4: ... The upper canopy section of the VP2 bridle highlighted in RED left includes an additional pulley that improves the relaunchability of the Waroo by allowing the kite to slide under its bridle during relaunch When unpacking your kite for the first time correctly lay out the front bridle as shown in the image on the left For maximum performance and correct depower function it is important that the f...

Страница 5: ...turning forces for unmatched responsiveness and enable self launching without risk of damage Increased surface area at the wingtips gives greater turning agility while our curved wingtip profile improves aerodynamics and eliminates vortex induced drag Kevlar Wingtip and LE Patches However and wherever you ride your kite will come into contact with the ground at some point Our Kevlar reinforced LE ...

Страница 6: ...arate the bridles into left and right Front Lines The front attachments are comprised of a leading edge bridle that terminates on both sides with a closed loop larks head and replaceable center section that the VP2 pulleys travel on Should advanced signs of wear show on either the pulleys or bridle after extended use contact your nearest dealer for replacement parts When unpacking your kite for th...

Страница 7: ...lightest bar pressure Riders will find this particularly suited to killing the power when big wave surfing and for extracting the maximum control for big air and huge hang time A B This setting gives light bar pressure with a turning feel midway between traction and pivot turning Turning speed remains very fast on this setting The A B setting gives the most precise handling and crisp bar feedback ...

Страница 8: ... 2 nd strut helps to keep the kite flat to the wind until the wingtip has been folded over and secured with more sand Fold the wingtip over on the leading edge and sand down the folded wingtip Before going back to your bar to launch wait at the kite for a while to ensure you have placed enough sand on the kite to hold it down Return to your bar which should be positioned across the wind on the opp...

Страница 9: ...nd work your way down the flying line to secure the kite Self Landing the Waroo Rear line OSR We always recommend that riders use the front line handles to land their kite if unassisted The rear line handles are primarily intended as back up safeties should you be unlucky enough to break a front line or be unable to untangle your front flying lines You must detach the bypass handlepass leash befor...

Страница 10: ...the water with its weight partly supported by the struts it is possible that the kite may accidentally hot launch at some point downwind of you in the power zone As soon as the kite powers up it is imperative that you push out on the bar and sheet out the kite for front line load only otherwise you ll be taken for a ride The rear lines must not have any tension until the kite is safely in the neut...

Страница 11: ...ar Its extended travel allows for complete depower of the kite which is key to the improved safety of the Waroo over a C shaped kite How hard should I pump my Waroo kite We recommend 9 10 PSI for the HP smaller kites require slightly more inflation 5 PSI and larger kites up to 5 PSI less An under inflated kite will be problematic through the flight cycle and when re launching Some riders have note...

Страница 12: ...e that flying unhooked is not recommended unless you are already comfortable with the increased level of kite control required Never try to asses the correct trim for unhooking in high winds and never unhook without using a rated safety leash designed for this purpose How do I perform a self rescue with my Waroo Opinions on the best method to self rescue vary If you believe that you stand a good c...

Страница 13: ...ystem the first time you launch after refitting any bridle sections To replace the upper floating pulley line simply un loop both ends of the line shown in red thread a new line through the pulley and cinch up the retaining knots on each end Inflation Best Kiteboarding kites are shipped with a hand operated pump We selected these pumps because it is very difficult to over inflate the kite with a m...

Страница 14: ...t Best Kiteboarding customer support via our website For any general questions about using Best Kiteboarding products or to chat with other kitesurfers and to find out all the latest info about everything Best Kiteboarding visit the website http www bestkiteboarding com or log onto the online user forums at http forum bestkiteboarding com Request for additional information and updates to the produ...

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