4-line LEI manual
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1. lished Peter Lynn will make a determination based on the last production year and or the condition of the particular product claimed e The warranty on this product is valid only when it is solely used for designated purposes c q kiteboarding on water and does not apply to any product used for rental and or teaching purposes e Peter Lynn will make the final warranty determination which may require inspec tion and or photos of the equipment Photos must clearly show the defect s If necessary this information must be sent to the Peter Lynn dealer where the product was originally purchased postage prepaid Alternatively you may contact the Peter Lynn distributor in or nearest to your country e Ifa product is deemed to be defective by Peter Lynn the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only Peter Lynn will not be responsible for any costs losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to damage due to excessive sun exposure use in combination with other than Peter Lynn control gear damage caused by improper handling and storage damage caused by use in waves or shore break and damage caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship e The warranty is voided if any unauthorized repair change or modification has been made to any part of the equipm2. e When storing for a long time it is advised to leave part of the bag open to allow fresh air to get in the bag and any remaining traces of moist to dry up Bar care e Make sure you regularly check your bar for wear and tear Replace parts when needed e Make sure your flying lines are free of knots Before launching always check that your quick releases are in working order and free of sand or other debris e When reaching the water before starting your kiteboarding session splash some water on your bar to rinse off sand that has stuck to it e After every session rinse your bar with tap water to remove the salt from the bar If there are problems with your kite or your bar please contact your Peter Lynn dealer li pa LA or Undo the ends of the leading edge tube by pulling out the ends Attach a piece of line to each end of the bladder Slide the covers off the valves and carefully cut the tie wraps off Attach a piece of line to each valve and push it inside the leading edge tube REPLACING YOUR STRUT BLADDER Slide the cover off the valve and carefully cut the tie wrap off Attach a piece of line to the valve Undo the end of the strut Slide the bladder out via the bottom of the strut Open the zipper in the center and remove the bladder Attach the strings to the same valves on the new bladder Attach the line to the valve of the new bladder Fold the new bladder nicely in
3. air duct 19 Safety line Canopy 20 Left leader line 7 Trailing edge oC 21 Right leader line 8 Left top line attachment pointw th pulley 22 Power adjuster i Po 23 Self landing handle Kite flag out handle with pulley 24 Control bar with colour cc ded EVA foam o 25 Centrix push away depower loop with gt i j ree i primary quick release e MA A t rear line ttachment point A 26 Safety leash with secondary quick rele ent point lt lt i i 0 Right top line attachment point SS e adj itm A ay gt MN ine adjustment de A y a STARTING OFF STEP FINDING THE RIGHT LOCATION TO LAUNCH YOUR KITE To start flying your kite you need to follow these five steps Find a spot to setup away from airports powerlines trees and buildings When Step 1 Finding the right location to launch your kite launching the area should be free of kiteflyers or other people Also make sure Step 2 Pumping up your kite there are no sharp objects on the ground to prevent any damage to your kite Step 3 Setting up your bar and lines Step 4 Checking your safety system Step 5 Launching your kite STEP 2 PUMPING UP YOUR KITE Place your kite on the ground with its Make sure the clips on the air ducts Detach the pump and close the inflate Place the kite on the ground with leading edge into the wind the leading to the struts are all open valve the top of the kite facing up leading b
4. is an exciting and fun sport it can be highly dangerous for yourself and others around you especially if the necessary safety precautions are not or only partly taken The user of this Peter Lynn product should understand that participating in kite powered sports can result in serious personal injury and even death to the user as well as to third parties Before setting up and using this Peter Lynn product you agree to assume and accept any risk of injury whether known or unknown to both yourself and any third parties from using this Peter Lynn product To reduce these risks we strongly recommend you to stick to the safety precautions listed in this Peter Lynn user manual Disclaimer and Release of Liability Concerning the purchase of this Peter Lynn product by you you hereby agree to the greatest extent allowed by law to waive any claims you have or may have in the future against Peter Lynn and all related entities resulting from using this Peter Lynn product and or any of its components You will also release Peter Lynn and all related entities from anyiability for special indirect incidental consequential or exemplary damages whether in contract tort negligence strict liability or otherwise including but not limited to loss of property other than this Peter Lynn product loss of use of this product or other property or othereconomic losses Peter Lynn shall not be liablefor contribution or indemnifica tion whatever the cau
5. safety line a PETER LYNN safety line connects to the flying lines at top line connection point e Kite will lose most of its power e Kite will drop from the sky towards the edge of the wind window e Kite will have little power when lying on the water Very fast and easy recovery bar does not slide very far from rider Extra safety Safety line attached to single top line safety line connects to the flying line where safety line two segments extension meet safety line A ses DETER ETAN G e Kite will lose all of its power e Kite will drop from the sky and will lay on its back e Kite will have very little power when lying on the water e Slightly more difficult recovery bar slides further away from rider The safety line extension is supplied with your Navigator SL For detailed instructions how to install this line please check the manual supplied with your bar STEP 5 LAUNCHING YOUR KITE Grab the bar and attach the safety leash Walk towards the position where your lines are at 90 degrees to the wind direction Find the right position with slight ten sion on your lines where the fabric of the kite does not flutter and the kite can t fly further towards the edge of the wind window Launching is best done using an assistant The assistant should grab the leading edge of the kite near the center and lift the kite up with one tip on the ground and the leading edge into the
6. two piles and carefully pull the lines while guiding the bladder into the leading edge tube Make sure the bladder does not twist Carefully pull the line while guiding the bladder into the strut Make sure the bladder does not twist Pull a small amount of bladder out of the end of the tube Fold the ends of the leading edge tube inwards Pull a small amount of bladder out of the end of the strut Fold the ends of the strut inwards D aly Make sure all valves come out of each hole Attach the tubes to the valves and secure them witha new tie wrap Pump the kite carefully and check if the tube is not twisted and there are no leaks D Pull the valve out of the hole attach the tube to the valve and secure it with a new tie wrap Pump the kite carefully and check if the bladder is not twisted and there are no leaks WARRANTY Peter Lynn warrants this product when it is purchased from an authorized Peter Lynn dealer by a retail customer to be free of major defects in material or work manship to the original purchaser for a period of six 6 months from the date of purchase by the original retail customer This warranty is subject to the following limitations e The warranty is solely for the benefit of the original retail purchaser and may not be assigned For retail customer warranty claims proof of purchase from an authorized Peter Lynn dealer is required If the date of purchase can not be estab
7. wind as if the rider flew the kite to the edge of the wind window TIPS FOR LAUNCHING YOUR KITE e Make sure you are not launching in an area with obstacles like poles or cars make sure the area is free of people or other kiteflyers Do not fly your kite near powerlines airports highways or in thunderstorms e Make sure your equipment is in good working order Check for wear and tear and make sure your bar and safety system are in good working order before you launch Make sure the ground is free of sharp objects to prevent the fabric from getting damaged Check your flying lines to make sure they are not twisted or tangled Check that the flying lines or any parts of the bar are not hooked behind each other Your assistant can now check that the bridle is not hooked behind itself or any part of the kite Check that you are holding your bar the right way around Check that your power adjuster is set correctly i When you are ready to launch signal to your assistant Your Dan Ve may now let go of the kite Slowly steer the kite up along the edge of the wind window El launch while hooked i into a harness when you have an FAN skill evel and you are confident with the wind conditions y y hen in doubt of the wind strength try a smaller kite first A Check your flying lines aga Before ea your launch make sure they are bee of twist and 3 check Landing your kite is best done usi
8. NG EDGE DOWN When your kite crashes on the water leading edge The kite will turn around and move towards the edge Steer the kite off the water and sheet out the bar 2 down pull on one rear line of the wind window RELAUNCHING YOUR KITE LEADING EDGE TOWARDS RIDER oti a Y Occasionally the kite might lay flat on the water with Pull on one rear line The kite will slowly turn around Now steer the kite off the water using the instruction its leading edge towards you and one tip will start to catch the wind above e Sometimes after leaving the water the kite may not directly fly up In this After letting go of the bar when your kite is on the water the bar may spin case you can grab the power adjuster and jerk on both top lines around making the wrong way face you When relaunching make sure you Never wind leader lines or flying lines around your hands or body are holding the bar the right way around e When your kite is on the water always be very careful with flying lines which Large waves can damage your kite when they crash into the canopy Pay are not tensioned Make sure they do not get tangled behind any part of your attention when riding in large waves body harness or board TUNING YOUR KITE Top rear line adjustments Bar pressure You may find your lines not set right for your personal way of flying your kite The rear line can be attached to 3 different positions to set the bar pressure These are s
9. USER MANUAL LEADING EDGE INFLATABLE KITES R WELCOME Thank you for buying this Peter Lynn product and welcome to the World of Peter Lynn a world of wind driven excitement where people passionately pursue their dreams whether that s freeriding at a local beach or enjoying the virgin snow on a back country adventure Peter Lynn is there to help them pursue their dreams Peter Lynn is here to help you pursue your dream making you achieve your ultimate challenge Are you ready Peter Lynn has been there taking challenges from the early days of the sport Challeng es to develop breakthrough ideas make better products improve performance and quality in all aspects of those products We have the right kites for all kite disciplines for any terrain and for all conditions All this is realized by a passionate crew of kite sports enthusiasts and we invite you to join us It s that passion that makes us fly Before any attempt to use this product please ensure you pay full and careful atten tion to the contents of this manual While traction kiting is an exciting and fun sport it can be highly dangerous especially if not all the necessary safety precautions are taken So please make sure you learn this great sport in a safe way Only then will you progress quickly and enjoy this beautiful sport to the max Enjoy SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding The user of t
10. e this product when your body weight is over 130kg 285lbs Only use this product when you are ina good state of health Never use this product when under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Do not alter modify or change this product Repairs should be done by a profes sional kite repair shop sail repair shop or by the Peter Lynn company EDGE OF WIND WINDOW POWER ZONE MINIMUM POWER MAXIMUM POWER Before flying your kite it is very important to understand the wind window The image shows where the kite will create the most power straight downwind also known as the power zone and where the kite will create the least power edge of the window and zenith TERMINOLOGY Kite s leading edge Left bridle Right bridle Left rear line attachment point Left top line attachment point Right top line attachment point Right rear line attachment point Left rear flying line attachment point Left top flying line attachment point Right top flying line attachment point Right rear flying line attachment point Upper segment of top flying line Attachment point connecting top line segments 14 Lower segment of top flying line 1 15 Left rear flying line 2 Pump leash attachment 16 Right rear flying line 3 Deflate valve 17 Top line connection point 4 Leading edge 5 6 ml gt m UNa OVON AN AWN Inflate valve 18 Center top line Single inflation
11. ent The warranty for any repaired or replaced equipment takes effect from the date of the original purchase only The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims The name of the Peter Lynn dealer and the date of purchase must be clear and legible e There are no warranties which extend beyond the warranty specified herein Warranty Claims Warranty claims must be processed through an authorized Peter Lynn dealer and be issued a return authorization prior to shipping the product concerned For claims processing please contact the Peter Lynn dealer the product was purchased from or call or write to the national Peter Lynn distributor If there is no Peter Lynn distributor in your country please find our contact details on our website www peterlynn com DISCLAIMER RELEASE OF LIABILITY Peter Lynn Vliegerop Ltd Release of Liability Caution Before making any attempt to set up or use this product you agree to have read and fully understood the entire Peter Lynn LEI user manual including but not limited to all instructions and warnings it contains You also agree to make sure that any other user of this Peter Lynn product prior to using it will also read and fully understand this Peter Lynn LEI user manual including but not limited to all instructions and warnings it contains Assumption and acceptance of risk Kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding While powerkiting in its many forms
12. he spreader bar Always make sure all parts are free of sand and snow before re connecting your safety system Activating the secondary quick release Re connecting the secondary quick release To activate your secondary quick release move the red release in the direction Re connect the secondary safety release by placing the loop over the stainless of the arrows steel pin folding the pin down an sliding the relaese cuff back in place Make sure the release cuff is sitting right against the ball after reconnecting WARNING The secondary safety system does not function if the primary safety on the depower loop is not pulled first e The secondary safety should only be pulled in case the primary safety was somehow not sufficient to completely depower the kite Pull this safety only if there is no other way as it will completely disconnect you from your kite A loose kite might result in dangerous situations for bystanders or other kite flyers and may also result in permanent loss of the kite e When your kite is on the water always be very careful with flying lines which are not tensioned Make sure they do not get tangled behind any part of your body harness or board After using your safety system putting tension on any of the other lines can cause your kite to take off and start to pull The Navigator SL features two options for your safety system Standard Safety line attached to both top lines ERA
13. his product should understand that participating in kite powered sports may involve serious injury or death and agrees to observe the safety precautions listed below Safe location and weather conditions 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 bystanders Make sure there is a clear downwind area at least three times the distance 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 un able 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 storm or lightning is approaching Make sure you are familiar with the location and local customs and laws before attempting any kind of kite sports Safe traction kiting A traction kite is not a toy and should not be flown by inexperienced persons and certainly not by children Learn to fly kites by starting in light winds with a small sized kite Never use any type of kite or this product for paragliding parachuting or base jumping Never use any type of kite or this product for jumping off high places like hills or cliffs Never use any type of kite or this product for any manlifting activity Always
14. ng an assistant Steer the kite to the edge of the wind window just above the ground The assistant now takes a firm hold of the leading edge as close to the mid dle of the kite as possible Walk towards the assistant to release the tension on the flying lines Place the kite on the ground with its nose facing the wind and weigh down the canopy above the leading edge The power of your kite can easily be controlled with the bar When the depower loop is hooked in the bar can slide over the depower line which changes the angle of attack causing the kite to produce more or less power When pushing the bar away the When pulling in the bar the kite will power of the kite will be reduced produce more power When pulling in the bar while steering the kite will make tighter turns The power adjuster can be used to change the overall power of the kite To reduce the overall power of the To increase the overall power of the kite pull in the line coming out of the kite pull the line slightly towards you cleat to the desired position and move it away from the cleat Now let the line out and let it lock back into the cleat at the desired position For moreinformation more instructions and extra tips ploge refer to the manual supplied with your bar We strongly recommend to use a Peter Lynn bar designed to be used with your Peter Lynn LEI kite oe ja a gt A we j RELAUNCHING YOUR KITE LEADI
15. ome guidelines that might help you set your lines correctly BL lt lt BAR PRESSURE gt 1 AN If the kite steers very slow with very If the kite steers very direct but does 1 Minimum bar pressure i little response on your bar but flies not accelerate in flight leaving you 2 Medium bar pressure iW i fast your top lines are too short rear with minimum pull your top lines are 3 Maximum bar pressure lines are too loose too long rear lines are too tight y e Undo the bridle line from the webbing loops on the kite and re attach the ed y to the correct webbing loop la E je Y Y 7 To shorten the rear lines attach the To make the rear lines longer attach flying line attachment loop to the the flying line attachment loop to the bridle line just behind the adjustment bridle line just behind the adjustment knot closest to the kite knot furthest away from the kite SELF RESCUE PACKING UP YOUR KITE In case you need to perform a self rescue use the self landing handles on the bar to completely flag out the kite Swim towards the kite along the flying line attached to your leash When you have reached the kite grab your bar and wind the flying lines onto it if desired Take great caution with loose lines they can easily get caught behind parts of your body Grab both tips of the kite and point the kite towards the shore leading edge in the direction of the wind This will help you to get back to
16. ottom of the kite facing upwards Start pumping until the leading Close the clips on the air ducts This edge into the wind Weigh down the Attach the pump leash to the kite s edge feels firm If you prefer to use a will prevent the whole kite from los canopy with some sand or a board pump leash attachment pressure gauge pump until it reaches ing pressure in case of a puncture with fins facing up Make sure the deflate valve is closed about 6 psi and secured with the Velcro tag and bungee chord Attach the pump hose to the inflate valve STEP 3 SETTING UP YOUR BAR AND LINES Starting downwind of the kite Hold your lines between your fingers Check that your bridles are free of Attach the flying lines one by one unwind your flying lines while walking while walking back toward the kite to tangles and twists Make sure the pul using larkshead knots downwind Place your bar on the sort out the flying lines Place all lines leys are free of sand ground the wrong way around Make on the ground sure your leader lines and other parts of the bar are free of tangles or twists Attaching the top lines to the kite BRIDLE FLYING LINE Attaching the rear lines to the kite BRIDLE BRIDLE BRIDLE 3 LINE Make sure you attach your flying lines using a larkshead knot Place a larkshead Connect the fying line ce onnect knot in the flying line connector slide it over the middle knot on the top line larkshead as
17. se A All terms and conditions contained herein shall in the event of your death or incapacity apply and be binding upon your heirs next of kin and any other repre sentatives including but not limited to administrators and executors The foregoing provisions regarding liability and warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all other liability and warranty statements whether written oral or implied
18. shore safely Undo the larkshead knots to undo the Undo the clips on the air ducts flying lines from the kite Open the deflate valve Wind your flying lines onto the bar Fold your kite from tips to center Now fold your kite in 3 or 4 sections pushing the air from the struts and and store it in the supplied kite bag leading edge towards the deflate valve CARE AND MAINTENANCE Peter Lynn products are designed to be strong and durable The extreme nature of the kite sport puts a high strain on the equipment involved By taking good care of your equipment you can minimize the wear on your equipment Kite care e Inspect your equipment before launch Check for tears abrasions undone stitching and all other forms of damage Test all moving parts of your equipment such as pulleys before every launch Do not rig on rough terrain Stay far away from sharp items that could damage your kite such as seashells trees washed up wood or fences e Secure your kite using soft items like sand or sand bags Do not use items with sharp edges like rocks e Do not unnecessarily leave a kite unused for a longer period of time to prevent UV damage Weigh down fluttering parts to reduce wear e Before connecting your pump to the inflate 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 items e Regularly rinse your kite when used in salt water
19. shown attachment on the bridle and tighten the larkshead as shown BRIDLE FLYING LINE FLYING LINE rs j dl y STEP 4 CHECKING YOUR SAFETY SYSTEMS Before using this kite please check the manual supplied with your bar on how to activate your safety systems and re attach the release systems used We recommend to test the safety system when using the kite for the first time so you are aware how the system works how to activate it and how to re attach it after activating Never be afraid to use it because it can save your life We recommend to check if your quick releases are in working order before every launch Activating the primary quick release The safety system works in two steps Primary safety If you need to lose the power of the kite without losing the kite itself the primary safety release can be used The kite loses its power but is still connected to the rider by the safety leash Secondary safety release When the kite is still pulling after using your primary quick release use the secondary release on the leash Re connecting the primary safety release To activate your primary quick release push the red release cuff part towards the kite Re connect the primary safety release by placing stainless steel ring on the end of the depower loop tube into the Centrix push away center piece until it locks in behind the hook inside the center piece Now slide the release cuff towards t
20. use fully protective gear when kiteboarding landboarding snowkiting or buggy riding Safe kiteboarding 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 Safety issues when using this product e This kite has been manufactured with high quality materials and has been manu factured using the latest and most advanced production methods Prior to every use of this product fully check your equipment for any signs ofi 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 In case the safety release does not workas it should do not use this product and replace partswhere needed Only use this product for kiteboarding buggy riding landboarding and snowkit ing Do not us
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