USER MANUAL - CORE Kiteboarding
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1. WARNING KITEBOARDING IS DANGEROUS 1 WARNING Get professional instructions before you go kite surfing Always be extremely careful when using this product Due to safety precautions the kite should only be used on open and unobstructed water While using the product you re responsible for your own as well as others well being Always use the size of kite suited to your skill level and the wind conditions Always keep in mind that gusts can be deadly Stated wind ranges are indicative and are set with reference to experts Never go kite surfing when there are obstacles down wind Never go kiteboarding when the wind is directly on or offshore Fly this kite only if you are a strong swimmer and are wearing an approved PFD Only use the product if you are in good mental and physical shape ASSUMPTION OF RISK Use of the CORE kiteboarding product and any of its components involve certain inherent risks dangers and hazards that can result in serious personal injury and death to both the user and to third parties By using the CORE kiteboarding product you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown and uncertain risks of injury to you and to third parties while using the equipment The risks inherent in this sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in this owner manual and by common sense RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS You hereby agree that you have read and understood the whole CORE kitebo2. K20372 14 Sensor Control Bar K20390 15 Sensor Stopper optional K20391 16 Sensor Short Leash K20388 17 Sensor Pro Leash optional K20389 r Ss a 6 KITE SET UP Attach the pump leash to the ao provided The new speed valve has a threaded seal Open the speed valve by turning the cap to the left in a counter clockwise direction The pump can be attached directly to the speed valve the bayo Pump up the kite between 6 and 7 PSI An underinflated kite will net cap of the pump tube fits directly onto the speed valve no not perform to its potential it will re launch worse from the water adapter required and the material due to the weaker form is placed under more stress When the kite is fully pumped up screw the pump tube from To deflate the kite screw off the cap and place the deflate stick the valve The speed valve has a seal membrane which prevents into the valve The deflate stick opens the seal membrane and air escaping Close the cap of the speed valve by turning it to the allows the air to escape The kite can then be packed away right in a clockwise direction The cap will snap into place with a clearly noticeable Click ROTOR RELEASE AND WATER LAUNCH In an emergency grip the Rotor release with The Rotor release will always release no The chicken loop will open and the bar will one or both hands Turn the casing until the matter which way the casing is turned slide up the vir
3. fixie ren Um ein Verwickeln des Adjusters zu vermei den kann der Adjustergriff durch den Klett an der Adjusterklemme befestigt werden 1 Anpowern Um den Kite wieder zu powern greife den Adjus tergriff und ziehe ihn ein kleines St ck in deine Richtung um die Leine aus der Klemme zu l sen und lasse die Leine jetzt zur ck gleiten bis du die gew nschte Power im Kite hast und fixiere die Leine wieder in der Klemme 2 Depower Grab the adjustergrip and pull towards your body until you get the desired depower effect Lock the line in the cleat again To prevent the adjuster from getting tangled you can lock the grip with the velcro on the adjuster cleat Powering up Pull the adjuster grip a short distance to unlock the line in the cleat and let the line slide back until you have the desired power then let the line lock in the cleat again pi r i uE he ottom to the har The chicken stick is attached from the b ness hook Only this position prevents an unwanted unhoo king The senor safety leash should always be attached prior to launching the kite by attaching the leash from the bottom to the big ring of the double ring Cig CORE INTELLIGENT TRIM SYSTEM CORE kites always give very good bar feedback Kite feedback through the bar is a very important factor both for the professional and the beginner The amount of bar pressure is however a personal preference Good kite feedba
4. or discolourati on Always store your kites in a dry cool and dark area Direct sun exposure should be avoided Rinse your kite regularly with freshwater to remove salt build up BRIDLE LINES The bridle lines undergo normal wear and tear Ensure that all bridles roll freely and check the condition of your bridle lines regularly Worn and damaged bridle lines should be replaced immediately
5. arding user s manual manual below and complete instruc tions on www corekites com including all Instructions and warning notices Furthermore you agree to undertake to make sure that any third party who gets the product from you for a certain or unlimited period of time has read and understood all instructions and war ning notices contained in this user s manual before you permit the use of the CORE Kiteboarding Product In consideration of the sale of the CORE kiteboarding product to you you hereby agree to the fullest extent permitted by law as follows To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against CORE kiteboarding and all related parties resulting from use of the CORE kiteboarding product and any of its components To release CORE kiteboarding and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss damage injury or expense that you or any users of your CORE kiteboarding product may suffer or that your next of kin may suffer as a result of the use of the CORE kiteboarding product due to any cause whatsoever including negligence or breach of contract on the part of CORE kiteboarding and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the CORE kiteboarding product and any of its components In the event of your death or incapacity all provisions contained herein shall be effective and binding upon your heirs next of kin executors administrators and representatives CORE kiteboar ding related
6. ck means that you can feel the kite perfectly and always know exactly where the kite is This allows you to concentrate on the board or the trick with out having to constantly check on the kite The right amount of bar pressure is different for each kiter some kiters prefer medium to high bar pressure whilst others want as little bar pressure as possible It is for this reason that CORE kites gives you the trim options to tune your kite to your personal preferences TRIMMING THE BAR PRESSURE TRIMMING THE KITE FEEDBACK With these trim options you can determine the kite s feedback through the Bar The standard setting is the middle knot This setting allows for the perfect compromise between medium bar pressure and good kite feedback If you attach the bridle closer to the middle of the kite the bar pressure increases slightly and the kite feedback is increased If you attach the bridle closer to the tip of the kite the bar pressure decreases and the kite feedback is slightly reduced This feature is unique to CORE kites Experiment with all the different trim options Enjoy Cig CORE INTELLIGENT TRIM SYSTEM Each CORE kite is delivered with the optimum all round trim settings You are however able to trim your CORE kite to suit your personal preferences and requirements TRIMMING THE TURNING SPEED You are able to change the turning speed of the kite at the kite tip The closer the flying lines are attached to the kite tip the fa
7. dge of the wind window gently put steering pressure on the bar When all the lines are in order and you have checked your safety system again a gentle tug on the sensor bar will suffice to launch the kite Whilst pulling the steering line wait for the kite to move into the launch position Release the steering line Lock the bar in an upright position until the kite has moved to the edge of the wind window When the kite has reached the edge of the wind window reduce the steering pressure on the bar Ensure that all lines are ordered and not twisted Fly the kite up the wind window in a slow and controlled manner WARNUNG W hle deine Kitegr e immer passend zu deinem Fahrk nnen und dem Wetter SENSOR ADJUSTER TRIMM ber den Adjuster hast du die M glichkeit den Kite Trimm zu ver ndern SENSOR SHORT LEASH MONTAGE AM TRAPEZ Die Short Leash wird vorn am Biigel des Trapezhakens oder an einem geeigneten Ring vorn am Trapez befestigt SENSOR SHORT LEASH INSTALLATION The short leash is attached to the sprea der bar of the harness next to the harness hook WARNING Always choose your kitesize properly to suite your riding level and the weather situation SENSOR ADJUSTER FUNCTION You can adjust the power of the kite with the adjuster Depowern Greife den Adjuster Griff und ziehe ihn in Richtung deines K rpers bis der gew nschte Depower Effekt erreicht ist Die Leine wieder in der Klemme
8. e easily untied replace your flight lines 6 Walk down your lines and examine them carefully Just before launch pick your bar up and carefully look down the lines for twists and tangles that could cause the kite to be dangerously uncontrollable While you are holding your bar up look down the lines shake your bar to make sure the center lines are connected to the leading edge of the kite Be particularly careful slow and methodical in high winds Multiple careful preflight checks in higher winds are strongly advised Inflate the kite to a max of 6 7 psi and close the FastPump Clamps properly To depower the kite with the adjuster always keep a little tension on the backlines Double check the weather conditions and if you are in doubt do not go out Have fun and enjoy your safe ride SENSOR BARSYSTEM 24M LEINEN LINES 52 45CM 1 Connector Leinen Connector Lines K20370 2 Steuerleinen Steering Lines 20M K20373 24M K20375 31M K20377 3 Front Leinen Front Lines 20M K20372 24M K20374 31M K20376 4 Y Pulley K20378 9 Power Leine Power Line K20379 6 Virtuelle 5te Leine Virtual 5th Line K20380 7 Vorleinen Leader Lines K20381 8 Depower Leine Depower Line K20384 Sensor Adjuster K20382 2 Adjuster Grip K20382 9 Adjuster Cover K20382 10 Vorleinen Justierleine Leader Adjustment Line K20381 11 Schwimmer Floater K20383 12 Sensor Ausl sesystem Sensor Release K20385 13 Chickenstick
9. parties have not made and expressly deny any oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein and the CORE kiteboarding product User s Manual KITE SET UP PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST 1 Make sure your launch area is open FREE OF DOWNWIND BYSTANDERS hard objects nearby power lines buildings and walls within at least 200 ft 60 m and preferably more Some riders have needed in excess of 500 ft 170 m to regain control during violent dragging or loftings Avoid kite boarding near airports and in low flight path areas complaints have led to restricted access in some areas 2 Check to see what size kite other kite boarders are rigging and get their input on conditions Do not rig too large a kite for conditions and carefully consider the advice of more experienced riders Failure to act on prudent advice has resulted in severe injury for some riders 3 Check your kite for tears or leaky blad ders If you have leaky bladders or tears in your kite repair them before flying 4 Check ALL kite harness control bar lines webbing pigtails bridles the chi cken loop and leaders for knots wear or abrasions If the line sheathing shows any breaks replace them The pigtails should be replaced no less frequently than every 6 months on inflatable kites Inspect and test all your safety releases 5 Make sure your flying lines are equal as they will stretch unevenly with use If they have knots that can not b
10. ster your kite will turn Freestylers and beginners select the foremost position for medium turning speed For freeriders we would recommend the middle setting for quick turning speed The Wave riding mode the back position with the quickest turning speed is reserved for experts only T URNNGOG SPEED SUPER FAST FAST meDIUmM WAVE FREERIDE WAKESTYLE STYLE MODUS TURNING SPEED WAKESTYLE FREERIDE WAVE STYLE MODUS Cig CORE INTELLIGENT TRIM SYSTEM TRIMMING THE STEERING LINES Your CORE kite has three attachment points on the kite steering line for the steering lines The knot with the small label is the standard attachment point that is suitable for all requirments The other two knots will either shorten or lengthen the steering lines i e increase or reduce the steering line tension Steering lines that are too short may result in the kite back stalling the kite will fly backwards when the bar is powered in The steering lines should always be trimmed in such a way that the kite does not fly backwards even when the bar is pulled in entirely thus ensuring that the kite is able to deliver it s full potential more backline tension more backline tension standard standard less backline tension less backline tension PACKING YOUR KITE AND STORAGE Always ensure that your kite is clean and dry when you pack it away Kites that are packed away wet may develop mildew
11. tual 5th line system releases The kite will drop depowered down the side of the wind window The kite falls depowered on to the water After a short while the kite will be in the face to face position In this position the kite is 100 depowered Now you can re assemble the Rotor release To do this hold the casing in one hand and the chicken loop in the other hand ROTOR RELEASE ASSEMBLY B Once the chicken loop ring is threaded over the release stick Take care to prevent any sand or dirt from entering the system place the chicken loop ring into the Rotor release casing Tip it is even easier if you hold the chicken loop and the release Turn the release casing back into the release ready position the stick with your thumb and you turn back the release casing release casing will snap into the ready position Please ensure that the sensor release and sensor leash are Please ensure that no dirt or sand is trapped in your safety functioning and accessible before launching Perform a test system If they are please thoroughly clean all safety system release before launching parts before launching To re launch the kite from the face to face position simply pull on one steering line Important Always pull on the steering line that is lying over the tip of the kite Ensure that the bar is the right way around simply locking the bar in position is enough to launch the kite Whilst the kite is moving toward the e
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