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1. To be able to release and or relaunch your kite properly and safe we recommend to adapt your JN bar to your current kite in use The bar has to slide far enough that the ca ale ke BOGS al kite sheets out almost pressure less but not so far that the bar reaches almost the kite Dine oem SOO Gn icn and tangles itself into the lines Therefore please always adjust the stopper ball at your bar to your kite according to the following table The measurements are approximate 9 10 m 185 cm 500 cm 200 cm and measured from powered bar to stopperball For the four line kites Mr Fantastic 2 and Wild Thing 3 you re able to choose between two different ways to sheet out the 11 12 m2 200 cm 500 cm 220 cm kite One Frontline This mode is recommended to beginners searching for maximum safety and usage at higher winds Releasing the kite leads to an almost pressure less ae CAD it pan aea kite which is only attached to one line after releasing 95 relaunch ability is given E oe a a because of the possibility of tangled lines Both Frontlines This mode is recommended for more experienced kiter 99 relaunch ability is given but beware at high winds Lengths whilst fully powered bar adjuster open bar fully pulled in Sheeting out at both frontlines leads to a front stall which isn t 100 pressure less and until stopper ring could be dangerous in high winds 5 line mode sheeting out on 5th line 4 line mode1 sheeting out on one frontline 4 line mode2 sh2. c Safety and Quickrelease Attention the applied security mechanism is passive in a case of emergency the mechanism has to be activated manually and in time The safety system insists two separate safety steps First step is the release of the chickenloop by pushing the red handle next to the chickenloop upwards This leads to an almost pressure less kite which stalls to the ground but is still connected to the safety leash If danger for you or people and ob jects around still exists it s possible to release the second safety at the leash By pushing away the red handle at the leash the kite becomes fully disconnected from the kiter Be aware releasing the leash disconnects you from your kite so it will fly away and could harm other people or objects around Practice releasing the safety mechanism to be able to react instantly in a case of emergency JN USER MANUAL PRIMA DONNA 4 MR FANTASTIC 2 WILD THING 3 WWW JN KITES CO IM 7 KITE BARSYSTEM a Quickrelease Reassembling Take the Quickrelease properly and push the upper ring with your fingers down While pushing the upper ring insert the chickenloops metal ring into the nut at the Quickrelease heart piece Push the release pin into the nut Let go the Quickrelease handle so it slides down and closes the mechanism and your JN Quickrelease is closed and set up for further action b Switchcraft Bar Setup and Mode
3. 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 m2 Characterisitcs Increased wind range more depower through perfect adapted bridle setup enhanced low wind performance by an optimize effective area fits everyone from beginner to professional through its easy handling high jumps with great floaty hangtime direct and responding steering suitable for all conditions and skills great upwind performance easy instant 4 line relaunch single front line safety Features Less bar pressure simple bridle construction revised single Inflation system kevlar patches for longer durability light and du rable Teijin sail cloth 5 strut construction c Wild Thing 3 The Wild Thing was JN s first kite to start with six years ago Its fans loved the incredible direct steering combined with extreme grunt and hang time Yet again the designer Michael Nesler together with his eager team that pushed the envelope the third time to create something stunning for the demanding WT fans The Wild Thing 3 rounds up the kite range by sitting perfectly in the middle of Mr F2 and PD4 but combining both characters Easy four line bridle with the benefits of a fast responding performance weapon when you need it The medium bar pressure is adjustable to either wakestyle lovers or softer freeride preference JN found the right direction using all possible innovative points to put together a sportive 4 line C cut shape serving freestyle and freeride in equal measure Sizes 6 8 10 12 14 m2 Ch
4. Conversion Chicken loop Quick release Chicken stick Turnable bar ends 3D grip bar Floaters Adjuster handle Adjuste Oh shit handles Back lines Depower line Center line Safety line Front line 5t line Attachment line OQOOOOECOOOOO OOOOCOO Dyneema Y 9 JN USER MANUAL PRIMA DONNA 4 MR FANTASTIC 2 WILD THING 3 WWW JN KITES COM Mode conversion 4 line mode 1 The Switchcraft Il 4 lines preassembled comes set up like shown at picture 1 A release of the safety line hement line l QR will lead to sheeting out at one frontline TEE Recommended for sll swept back shapes Mr centerline Fantastic all Bow kites all 4 line C Kites front line left Mode conversion 4 line mode 2 attachement line Modify your Switchcraft Il from four line mode 1 picture 1 with safety release by one front line to four line mode 2 with safety release by safety Ine oO both frontlines picture 3 A release of the QR will lead to sheeting out at both frontlines ie E center line Recommended for high depower kites swept back Shapes Mr Fantastic front line left attachement line front line right front line right safety line front line left Mode conversion 5 line mode attachement line Modify your Switchcraft II from four line bar attachement line picture 1 and 3 to five line bar Therefore Ss noah safety line apenas apply the inc
5. safety simple relaunch Features Single point inflation perfect round arc shape stress absorbing applications of high end Polyant Dacron areas floating Batten Sys tem FBT high end manufacturing by double seams reinforcement patches teijin materials kevlar patches for enhanced durability stitched in graphic design b Mr Fantastic 2 Following the great success of Mr Fantastic 1 who really lives up to his name the second generation will win you over with increased performance wider wind range and even easier handling by a simple and secure 4 line setup The all purpose kite offers the necessary characteristics to all stages of rider skills easy handling and an On Off power generation for beginners tight turns and a stable flying character for more experienced freeriders and wave freaks For freestyle the bridle development focused on increased lift bar feedback and punch for stylish tricks Experience the swept back shape in its perfection Kiteshape and bridle setup Mr Fantastic is shaped as a swept back kite which allows the rider to adjust the angle of approach as with other high depower kites but without the loss of direct steering Unlike some Delta kites Mr F s tip construction gives the kite a very responsive direct cha racter combined with moderate bar pressure The simple bridles are supporting the increased angle of approach and additionally support the kite s stability while offering a wide wind range Sizes
6. such as tears on the canopy and struts Next step Un wrap your bar down or even upwind Ensure that there are no tears and knots at your lines Sort your lines properly All JN kites come equip ped with a fool proof adapter The bar side has knots at the backlines and a loop at the front lines The kite side has exact the opposite so no connection mistakes are possible Connect your flying lines to the kite s pigtails by a simple bow knot and ensure that they are set properly Al ways check your set up kite ensuring untwisted lines twice before launching back line left front lines back line right Wa front line attachment back line attachment Packing After landing pin down your kite properly Always dry your kite and bar before storing them We recommend you wash all your equipment with freshwater first Detach your flying lines and wrap them around the bar Fix them by the elastic loop at the bar ends Next deflate your kite completely by opening the deflate valve Don t forget to open all single pump clamps to be able to deflate your struts too in case you want to keep the struts inflated only deflate the leading edge and wrap your kite up form both sides Wrap up your kite from both sides Fold the wrapped up canopy into thirds to be able to pack it into the backpack and store your equipment dry b Stopperball Adjustment menait Ainme
7. a 4 Mr Fantastic 2 Wild Thing 3 Patched hangpoints Because bridles and pigtails are the main load transmitter development kept an eye on reinforcing those respective areas Prima Donna 4 Mr Fantastic 2 Wild Thing 3 Single Inflation The simple JN single inflation system allows you to kite when others are still pumping Prima Donna 4 Mr Fantastic 2 Wild Thing 3 5 KITE SETUP a Set up and pack your JN kite Don t try to use your JN Kite with different bars than the JN Bar Set up Unwrap your kite plan it to the ground and pin it down by some object which doesn t harm the kite such as a sand bag Next attach the pump leash to the pump leash loop in the middle of the kite and start pumping it up by using the inflate valve Ensure that the cleats which are closing the single pump connection hose at the struts are opened 4 JN USER MANUAL PRIMA DONNA 4 MR FANTASTIC 2 WILD THING 3 WWW JN KITES CO IM gt Pump up your kite to the recommended 6 7psi If your pump doesn t provide a barometer try to pump the kite until it sounds slightly metal when flicking it with the finger Notice a weakly pum ped up kite doesn t perform properly maybe is not relaunchable and wears out faster Pumped up properly you should turn around your kite lie it on the leading edge and fix it by a heavy object which doesn t harm the kite Always en sure that there are no material failures
8. aracterisitcs Freeride Waves simple four line bridle easy instant 4 line relaunch great upwind performance thanks to perfect round arc shape stability thanks to floating batten FBT enhanced low wind performance by an optimized effective area depower through simple bridle and slight swept back design easy handling and simplicity extended wind range Features Freestyle easy access to high jumps constant pop and hangtime most direct and responding steering instant and fast turning thanks to light construction and large wingtips 3 JN USER MANUAL PRIMA DONNA 4 MR FANTASTIC 2 WILD THING 3 WWW JN KITES COM d JN Kite Features FBT Floaten Batten Technology Small but optimized calculated flaps sewn between canopy and struts allow the kite s profile to adapt itself to cur rent air turbulences gusts and the current angle of approach This allows a gust forgiving kite with lots of depower and an increased performance Prima Donna 4 Wild Thing 3 Perfect Round Arc Shape Software developed especially for this purpose allows a special cutting of the leading edge component segments which leads to an optimized round arc shape without any edges This leads to a perfect air flow by fewer edges along the arc less material stress and a maximized performance No vortexes no drag Prima Donna 4 Mr Fantastic 2 Wild Thing 3 JN C Cut Shape JN known for unrivalled freestyle shapes fulfilled the demand for punch direct and fast fre
9. ats at the bar ends Freeride Freestyle option Wild Thing 3 is offe ring two different setups to choose from Freestyle and Freeride Depending on individual preference and operating condition you have the freedom to choose between the two settings Freeride attach ment of front line on pulley only offers you a very dynamic kite with increased depower most stable character and easy access to a maximum of range We recommend this setting for wave riding Free q style attachment of front line on pulley and fixed Rae hangpoint offers more constant power pop and style direct steering for unhooked tricks This will lead to a reduction of depower and additionally ease of use to generate low wind grunt More Less bar pressure Wild Thing 3 provides dif E ferent hangpoints for backlines too For easy and relaxed freeriding adjust your kite to less bar pres sure to preserve your arms For more bar feedback technical freestyle use a more bar pressure hangpoint to receive better bar feedback which tells you where the kite is currently acting 7 JN USER MANUAL PRIMA DONNA 4 MR FANTASTIC 2 WILD THING 3 WWW JN KITES CO IM 6 ELEMENTS OF KITESURFING 2 a 5 Line Relaunch Prima Donna 4 After dropping the kite floa ts on the leading edge Make sure you are perfectly hooked into your harness Simply pull the fifth line until the profile tilts back wards Don t pull too much s
10. bin to move 5 aero 29 38 16 20 80 107 Branches of a moderate size move Small trees begin to sway Large branches in motion Whistling heard in 6 Strong breeze 39 49 21 26 108 138 e ahead wires High wind Whole trees in motion Effort needed to walk against 7 Moderate gale 50 61 27 33 13 9 17 1 the wind 8 Gale 62 74 34 40 17 2 207 Some twigs broken from trees Progress on foot is Fresh gale impeded Some branches break off trees and some small trees 9 Strong gale 75 88 41 47 DO ZA town Over Storm 6 Trees are broken off or uprooted saplings bent and 10 ola 89 102 48 55 245 284 doformed h Know your Skill Level Do not attempt to go kiteboarding without appropriate instruction Do not go kiteboarding on your own Make sure you are in good physical shape before using this product Practice with a low traction kite or trainer kite before flying this kite The more time you spend with a trainer kite the safer and faster you will learn End your Kiteboarding session before you are completely exhausted Do your homework make sure you know safety rules and precautions for all aspects of kiteboarding launching landing flying riding and kiting self rescue etc Only accept help from people who know how to handle launch and land your kite properly You are responsible for the safe operation of your kite 2 JN USER MANUAL PRIMA DONNA 4 MR FANTASTIC 2 WILD THING 3 WWW JN KITES CO IM 4 NEW JN KITES AND FEATURES a Pr
11. eeting out on both frontline 5 JN USER MANUAL PRIMA DONNA 4 MR FANTASTIC 2 WILD THING 3 WWW JN KITES CO IM c Tuning Tips N 5th line adjustment To gain ideal performance of your five line Prima Donna your fifth line tension is essential If the 5th line s tension is too high it lowers the kites low wind performance the lift the hangtime and the general flying behaviour After months of use the frontlines get stretched a little because they take most parts of the load The fifth line doesn t take that much load so doesn t stretch that much If you feel your kite isn t perfor ming as well any more try to lenghten the 5th line 2 5cm and the kite s full performance is recovered In opposite it s possible to influence the high wind character by shortening the 5th line 2 5cm fixed rope pulley Stretched Frontlines As told above the frontlines take most parts of the kite s load so they are the first lines to stretch When this happens you need to adjust your line lengths Therefore use a tree or fence or something else static to tie a rope around it Attach all your 4 or 5 lines to this rope unwind your bar and hold the bar tight with bar fully powered The lines should end all the same level The backlines offer the possibility to attach them at the less power knot which extends the backlines so length difference gets balanced Al ternatively you can extend the backlines by moving the knots under the flo
12. estylers offering a wide wind range with four lines The innovative C Cut Shape provides those characters without any loss of freestyle ability Wild Thing 3 Light Profile Segmentation Often small things make the difference A small but very effective seam at the canopy and along the leading edge allows the optimized profiling of the canopy without any wrinkles Wild Thing 3 Weight Saving Construction Using light high quality materials like Teijin sailcloth or Polyant Dacron and applying stitched in designs JN kites save considerable weight which increases performance Further these high end materials extend durability and the kite s life Prima Donna 4 Mr Fantastic 2 Wild Thing 3 Simple Bridle Development always focuses on simplicity in usage Therefore every bridle system is constructed as simple and as short as possible to reduce error sources and support the kite s arc profile optimized Mr Fantastic 2 Wild Thing 3 JN Strut Flange System Often copied but never matched the special JN strut flange system offers perfect rigid strut connections which enable direct steering and exact profiling Additionally it increases durability and saves weight compared to common flange constructions Prima Donna 4 r Fantastic 2 Wild Thing 3 Double Closing Seams One of the weakest points of the leading edge the closing seam is double stitched and additionally reinforced inside the ube for extended durability and rigidity Prima Donn
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14. ima Donna 4 JN is proud to present the ultimate C shaped kites in its fourth generation the famous Prima Donna 4 At such a highly developed stage little refine ments make a big difference Therefore JN focused on perfection of the already legendary freestyler Double seams use of proven materials durable Kevlar reinforcements and sophisticated material combinations all combined to provide the legendary high end JN manufacturing Kite profiles individually adapted to the respective wind speed are making each kite size unique and specifically designed for its range The JN developed floating batten system FBT allows the profile to adapt itself to current winds Gusts or increasing winds are balanced by the FBT system that allows adjusting the profile and as a result extends the wind range The perfect round arc leading edge shape reduces performance inhibiting air turbulences which lead to optimized and dynamic flying characteristics In 2010 the Prima Donna is re born with a complete range of new sizes which makes it easier for all disciplines genders and weights of riders to tailor their perfect quiver at all wind speeds Sizes 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 m2 Characterisitcs Fast flying speed mid bar pressure lots of punch for powerful unhooked wakestyle moves precise direct steering combined with balanced intuitive feedback high wind performance like never before impressive low wind performance enormous lift and hangtime instant 5th line
15. luded 5th line as shown below sarene o A picture 5 A release of the QR will lead to canter line i y cance iin sheeting out at the fifth line Recommended lt for five line C Kites Prima Donna five line swept back shapes Mr Fantastic front line left front line left 2 c Switchcraft 2 length Adjustment By using both loops at the bar ends you can adjust two 42 cm 5 m2 7 m different line lengths Loosening the screws allows to AB am 9m2 11 m2 turn the bar ends additionally As result four different a z bar lengths are available 50 cm Sen 54 cm 13 m2 15 m d Service spare parts JN s desire is to serve every customer from the very first contact till the support with spare parts Whether a strut bladder an one pump hose or a substitution line we will provide best customer service to you and your kite For information and or spare part orders contact info jn kites com 8 JN LIMITED WARRANTY JN is a brand of Jochum amp Nesler GmbH Warranty for kites This Jochum amp Nesler product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship to the original purchaser for the period of 180 days from the date of purchase All warranties are limited and subject to some restrictions Please read the attached warranty policy before using these products Please keep the original receipt of the purchase To validate this Jochum amp Nesler warranty and to demonstrate that you have taken
16. m The 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 user and the user releases the seller from all such liability If you do not agree with these terms and conditions do not use this product Kindly return this product before use and your purchase price will be refunded in full 2 RELEASE OF LIABILITY By assembling and or using this JN Kite product you agree that you have read and understood the JN user s manual including all instructions and warnings contained in that manual prior to using the JN kiteboarding product in any way You also agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of your JN kiteboarding product will read and understand the manual including all instructions and warnings contained in that manual prior to allowing that person to use your JN kiteboarding product Assumption of risk Use of the JN kiteboarding product and of any of its components involves certain inherent risks dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury and death for both the user and non user third parties By using the JN kiteboarding product you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury to you and to third parties while using this equipment The risks inherent to this sport can be greatly reduced by abiding to the warning guidelines listed in this User s M anual and by using comm
17. nity of swimmers kayakers wind surfers and water skiers as well as near to boats d Safety of the Kiteboarder Safety of the Kiteboarder Kiteboarding should only be attempted or performed by a reasonably good swimmer Wearing a Coast Guard approved PFD can safe your life in an unexpected dangerous situation Go no further from land than you re able to swim back Do not fly your kite near power lines telephone poles airports streets buildings and trees If using a board leash you must wear a helmet for protection Take into account all the usual risks associated with water sports such as rocks waves sunburn hypothermia jellyfish etc 1 JN USER MANUAL PRIMA DONNA 4 MR FANTASTIC 2 WILD THING 3 WWW JN KITES COM e Threats through Kite Lines Never touch the kite lines while flying as these lines can become dangerously sharp when under tension Never use kite lines with notches cuts etc These must be replaced Only use lines that have no knots in them as knots can weaken lines by as much as 50 Do not touch the lines of the canopy unless the kite has been secured to the ground Never wrap lines around your arms fingers or other parts of the body f Wind Water and Weather Conditions Do not go kiteboarding on choppy waters Please check the wind direction before setting up the kite Avoid offshore wind Be careful with onshore wind when sailing close to the shore Get information on tidal and sea current conditions at you
18. notice of its limitations please fill out the warranty card and return it to Jochum amp Nesler within ten 10 days from the date of purchase or register online at www jn kites com within the same period of time or inform us by e mail about all details mentioned in the warranty card within ten 10 days from the date of purchase The warranty is valid only if these products are used for normal recreational activities and does not cover products used in rental or teaching operations This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to punctures rigging with components other than Jochum 8 Nesler damage due to excessive sun exposure damage due to over inflation of the bladders damage caused by improper handling and storage damage caused by use in waves or shore break and or damage caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship This warranty is voided if any unauthorized repair change or modification has been made to any part of the equipment The warranty for any repaired or replacement equipment is good from the date of the original purchase only There are no warranties that extend beyond the warranty specified herein Jochum Nesler will make the final warranty determination which may require inspection and or photos of the equipment which clearly show the defect This information or these photos must be compiled and sent by the purchaser at his own cost Pr
19. o the full canopy doesn t touch the water This would hinder a fast and easy relaunch Now pull one of the backlines so the kites tip is able to catch wind Patiently wait until the kite starts to crawl to the wind window edge and slowly release the still pulled fifth line The fifth line should be completely released when kite erects itself vertically Pull one side of the bar so the kite launches skywards and your kite is relaunched and ready for further action b 4 Line Relaunch Mr Fantastic 2 Simply wait until the kite is lying on the leading edge in the very middle of the wind window Make sure you are perfectly hooked into your harness Pull adjuster and push away the bar for maximum of depower Then grab either left or right O shit handle and pull The stronger the wind the faster the kite s tip will rise out of the water therefore pull harder on the O shit handle in light winds and more gently in strong winds Once the kite starts to crawl towards the wind window s edge you can let go of the handle and grab the bar accordingly Keep on pulling steering until the kite leaves the water Steer the kite to the zenith and adjust the power according to the prevalent conditions Find the sweet spot on the depower rope to be able to restart instantly Wild Thing 3 Act as instructed above but with the difference not to depower the adjuster whilst pulling on one side of the bar
20. od physical shape and do not suffer from any medical conditions that may impair your kiting ability No risk no fun but always remember There are old and there are bold riders But there are no old bold riders This kite is not to be used as a paraglider or free flying device b Dangers when Kiteboarding When kiteboarding extreme wind strengths come into play In rare cases improper use or loss of control the kite or its lines and perhaps even the rider as well may cause dangerous flight path situations with other people such as onlookers swimmers or sun bathers or obstacles such as houses vehicles power lines etc Due to the enormous powers involved this may lead to life threatening situations People who get caught in kite lines may suffer from severe gashes or burns Kite canopies crashing down may injure onlookers When performing uncontrolled 360 ties loops the canopy may give you involuntary air time An uncontrolled landing especially on land is particularly dangerous c Threats to Onlookers It is within your responsibility to check whether uninvolved people or other athletes may be endangered or injured by your actions or your gear Only fly your canopy over unobstructed areas Do not fly over people or animals Ensure that a semicircle extending 100 meters downwind and to each side of your flying position is clear of people and obstructions Use a kite leash to keep your kite under control Do not fly your kite in the vici
21. oducts can be returned only if the purchaser in advance of returning the product obtains a return authoriza tion number The return authorization number must be clearly visible on the outside of the package or the package will be refused The warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only Jochum amp Nesler will not be responsible for any costs losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible 10 JN USER MANUAL PRIMA DONNA 4 MR FANTASTIC 2 WILD THING 3 WWW JN KITES CO IM
22. on sense Release and Waiver of claims In consideration of the sale of the JN 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 Jochum Nesler and all related parties resulting from use of the JN kiteboarding Product and any of its components To release Jochum Nesler and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss damage injury or expense that you or any users of your JN kiteboarding product may suffer or that your next of kin may suffer as a result of the use of the JN kiteboarding product due to any cause whatsoever including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Jochum amp Nesler and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the JN 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 skin executors administrators assigns and representatives Jochum amp Nesler related parties have not made and expressly deny any oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein and the JN Kite user s manual 3 KITE CARE AND SAFETY a Kite Care Due to the extreme nature of kiteboarding a thorough approach should be taken when caring for your kite and all its associated rigging Frequent inspections of the kite should be made in order to detect puncture
23. r kiting spot Get information from both the wea ther report and the locals on prevailing weather conditions Only go kiteboarding in conditions that allow you to keep 100 control If you re a beginner limit your first ride to wind strengths of 4 5 bft maximum The stronger the wind the more dangerous it is Do not use your kite in gusty winds Carefully observe the conditions you might have to cope with additional 2 3 beaufort within shortest time Never use your kite in the vicinity of thunderstorms or where they are likely to develop Check the local weather report Leave the water immediately when a storm is approaching Sailing in or near a thunderstorm means putting your life at risk Wind Range Chart These charts are only general guidelines Factors like your personal skill water snow and ice conditions as well as board ski size are all to be considered when selecting the right kite size g Wind Range Chart These charts are only general guidelines Factors like your personal skill water snow and ice conditions as well as board ski size are all to be considered when selecting the right size 10 knt 15 knt 20 knt 25 knt 30 knt 6 PRIMA DONNA 4 O 7 O 8 O 9 O SS 0 E 1 O 2 O 13 O 4 O 6 MR FANTASTIC 2 O EE 8 EE 0 ee 2 4 aE 6 WILD THING 3 O eee 8 0 o E 2 E 4 o DE Gentle breeze 12 19 10 3 4 5 4 Leaves and smaller twigs in constant motion 4 ES 20 28 11 15 55 79 Dust and loose paper raised Small branches ge
24. s tears or abrasions in the canopy or struts It is also necessary to check the flying lines for wear and to untie knots which often reduce the breaking strength of the flying lines Between sessions Never leave an inflated kite unattended for a long period of time Winds may shift or change and the kite may become unsecured and take off Do not leave an inflated kite secured or not directly exposed to the wind or sunrays for any length of time This might cause the trailing edge to flag excessively which can damage the kite If you must leave the kite exposed to the wind on the track place sufficient amounts of sand sacks between each batten and near the trailing edge to minimize or stop the flagging and additionally secure it with your sand snow stake Proper Storage We recommend washing your kite with fresh water and drying it before rolling it up for storage Wash your control system from time to time by placing the entire control system with lines wound onto the bar into a bucket of fresh water and letting it sit for 5 minutes Allow to dry properly before storing in a dry location We strongly recommend the following If you have never tried kiteboarding before and you are not sure how to get started safely you must attend a licensed kiteboarding school in order to learn the basics of kiteboarding Familiarize yourself with safety precautions and with your safety and quick release equipment in particular Only go kiteboarding if you are in go
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