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1. line on the section next to the depower line After every session rinse your bar with tap water to remove the salt from the bar Make sure your depower loop depower adjuster line stopper and adjuster are free of sand 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 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 lished Peter Lynn will make a determination based on the last production year and or the condition of the particular product claimed 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 conta2. land it on a rear line you can use the self landing handles To change the setting undo the larkshead just below the floaters First grab the self landing handle then fully disconnect yourself from the kite Now place the larkshead to the same line just on the other side of the endcap Make sure to disconnect both the depower loop and the safety leash Make sure to do do both sides of the bar PACKING UP After finishing your kiting session you can wind the lines onto the bar ends Secure the lines by using the bungee chords If your depower adjuster line is worn it is recommended to replace it This will ensure maximum safety and rider comfort Slide the line out of the stopper Remove the two screws from the Undo the depower line from the Slide the line through large ring with swivel on the Centrix depower loop Centrix depower loop Velcro the black section of the clam Slide the swivel cap up cleat the top ring and the adjusting 1 section of the clamcleat Slide the line through the adjusting Place the depower line around the section of the clamcleat and top ring two metal pins as shown Make sure Now place the line through the black it is as close to the center pin as pos section of the clamcleat Make sure sible the clamcleat is placed just below the cap stitching of the double section REPLACING DEPOWER LOOP TUBE The depower loop tube can be replaced if worn it can be replaced by a
3. USER MANUAL FOR NAVIGATOR 5L amp NAVIGATOR T5 oN QU PETER LYNN Passion makes us fly 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 riding huge waves with your kiteboard on a beautiful island freeriding at your local beach on a landboard or going for the buggy speed record on a deserted salt lake Peter Lynn is here to help you pursue your dream Are you ready to achieve your ultimate challenge Peter Lynn has been taking challenges from the early days of the sport Challenges to come with better products invent new solutions improve peformance and build superior quality in every aspect of those products We bring kites for all kite disciplines for all terrains for all conditions All this come forth from 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 attention to the contents of this manual While kiteboarding 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 Aside from thoroughly reading this manual we recommend proper instruction from a certified kiteboarding school This manual has been designed to supplement kiteboar
4. ct the Peter Lynn distributor in or nearest to your country 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 The 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 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 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 Ly
5. ding lessons not to replace them So please make sure you learn to kiteboard in a safe way Only then you will progress quickly and enjoy this beautiful sport to the max Enjoy PACKAGES The Navigator is available in two different models the Navigator SL and the Navigator TS Check the specifications of your kite to see which model is recommended for your kite Each bar model has different packages each offering a certain combination of bar size and corresponding length of the supplied flying lines By making use of the extension flying line set as well as the dual bar size endcaps the bar can be adjusted to fly better on smaller or larger kites SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 you
6. e Navigator SL features two options for your safety system Standard Safety line attached to both top lines 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 connects to the flying lines at top line connection A a n 7 oint ae 7 safety line P safety line Cc QU PETER LYNN PETER LYNN Kite will lose most of its power Kite will drop from the sky towards the edge of the wind window Kite will have little power when lying on the water Very fast and easy recovery bar does not slide very far from rider Kite will lose all of its power Kite will drop from the sky and will lay on its back Kite will have very little power when lying on the water Slightly more difficult recovery bar slides further away from rider Attaching the additional safety line extension for safety line on single top line Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 top flying line upper segment and loiter top flying line extension l segment are upper segment is top flying connected with disconnected line lower top flying line segment center top line lower segment attached to saigtjyline and safety line flying lines extapeion extension attached to center top line lower segment 4 safety line TOP FLYING LINE i UPPER SEGMENT At the top line connection Re connect the top flyin
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8. er cleat Free sliding stopper o o P ole Moo oe CON DWM NUN E 20 21 22 Rear flying line connector Top ring of the power adjuster Depower adjuster line Leader line Self landing handle Floater Dual size endcap with integrated i Oo 1 8 Centrix depower loop with safety bungee chord Tapered bar with EVA foam finger grip release Removable depower loop lock in pin Safety leash Harness attachment with quick release Accessories supplied with the bar 23 24 25 Suicide leash adapter Safety line extension Flying line extension set Centrix terminology 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Dual depower line Safety line running through depower loop Swivel Centrix main body Safety release pin Safety release cuff Safety leash attachment loop Depower loop tube Removable depower loop lock in pin TERMINOLOGY NAVIGATOR TS Navigator TS terminology 1 Rear flying line connector Top flying line connector Top flying line upper segment Rear flying line Top flying line segment connection Top flying line lower segment Safety line Top ring of the power adjuster 9 Depower adjuster line 10 Leader line 11 Self landing handle 12 Power adjuster cleat 13 Free sliding stopper 14 Floater 15 Dual size endcap with integrated bungee chord 16 Tapered bar with EVA foam finger grip 17 Centrix depower loop with safety release 18 Remo
9. f 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 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 Qf 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 work as it should do not use this product and replace parts where needed Only use this product for kiteboarding buggy riding landboarding and snowkit ing Do not use 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 EPR SUO or by the Peter Lynn company TERMINOLOGY NAVIGATOR SL Navigator SL terminology 1 Top flying line connector Top flying line upper segment Rear flying line Top flying line segment connection Top flying line lower segment Top line connection point Center top line Safety line 19 Ol Om L 12 Ol s Power adjust
10. g lines Add the safety line extension to ESO er segme n e f Reconnect the upper segment point remove the top flying at the top line connection the disconnected safety line of one of the top flying lines lines by sliding the ends of the point LL LLL by sliding the end of the f flying lines through the loops UE lines through the oop of tl on the end of the safety line j Z gl and center top line S Ll 2 i DEPOWER LOOP LOCK IN PIN After hooking in your depower loop you can use the security pin to prevent your depower loop from accidentally unhooking from your spreader bar Place the lock in pin through the spreader bar hook just below the depower loop tube If desired the lock in pin can be removed from the depower loop tube For instructions how to remove your lock in pin please check the section replacing depower loop tube later on in this manual USING THE POWER ADJUSTER To set the overall power of the kite you can use the power adjuster To increase the overall power of the kite pull in the line coming out of the kite pull the line slightly towards you To reduce the overall power of the and move it away from the cleat Now let the line out and let it lock back into the cleat at the desired position adjuster cleat SWIVEL The top section of the Centrix depower loop is fitted with a swivel to un spin your front lines To prevent any wear and tear as well as any malfunctioning of the safe
11. longer version or it can be taken off to remove the depower loop lock Undo the screws onthe Slide the new tube back Centrix body in place Make sure the Remove the screws com _ holes of the Centrix body pletely then pull the tube are aligned with the holes out of the Centrix body in the tube This can be done by using the Allen key as shown Make sure the holes are free of dirt and replace the screws with great care to prevent damages to the Centrix body Make sure that the screws are in all the way so they are aligned with the plastic surface MAINTENANCE Take proper care of your equipment This will help your bar to last a lot longer Make sure you regularly check your bar for wear and tear Make sure to check your depower loop depower loop tube depower adjuster line adjuster safety line endcaps flying lines and sleeves on the flying lines Replace parts when needed There should be a large amount of replacement parts available at your local dealer Before launching always check that your quick releases are in working order When reaching the water before starting your kiteboarding session splash some water on your bar to rinse off sand that has stuck to it Also when using your bar on land after launching wipe as much sand off your bar as possible Especially remove sand from the depower loop depower adjuster line center hole in your bar stopper and adjuster Also get rid of any sand on the safety
12. nn 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 Navigator 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 Navigator 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 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 safet
13. r 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 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 o
14. rge stainless steel ring folding the pin back up and sliding the red release cuff over the pin Make sure the release cuff is sitting right against the ring after reconnecting SAFETY LEASH PREPARATION When using your Navigator for the first time attach the webbing loop on the end of the leash to your harness Make sure to attach it to a well reinforced part of your harness such as a large solid ring a han dlepass leash chord running from one side to the other a grab handle or the spreader bar itself You can leave the leash on your harness at all times Before starting your kiting session attach the clip on the end of the leash to the small loop at the end of the safety line THE SUICIDE LEASH ADAPTER If you prefer a suicide leash setup when doing unhooked tricks it is recom mended to use the SL adapter Using this adapter you are still able to activate your standard safety system when you are riding hooked in When letting go of the bar while being unhooked the kite will keep its shape and the bar will stay closer to the rider for a faster recovery CAUTION The suicide leash setup is for expert riders only Use it at your own risk Do not use a suicide leash in unpredictable wind conditions or when riding overpowered Standard safety leash setup setup the eid of the red line There i no need to use the SL adapter forthis Suicide leash safety setup Th
15. ty system regularly unspin your front lines by using the swivel STOPPER The free sliding stopper allows you to reduce or increase the amount of bar movement along the depower line The stopper can be placed at any position and has been designed to be moved and set during your session with ease When pushing your bar against the stopper the line will jam inside the center hole of the bar Move the stopper to the desired position by sliding it along the de power line by hand By adding or removing extension lines you can change the handling and power Attaching the flying line extensions of the kite Setup without extensions Setup with extensions 4 line connectors line connectors 4 flying lines BN Remove the connectors on theend of Slide the loop on the end of the exten sion line over the loop on the end of i the flying line the flying lines A a A S z Z aa uem Z m EXTENSION LINE e less power e more power more direct steering e less direct steering smaller wind window larger wind window e more explosive lift more float on the end of the fl EE unc 4 p i SR n A CHANGING BAR SIZE SELF LANDING HANDLES Your bar can be set to be used in two different bar sizes adjusting your bar to If you want to land your kite by yourself you can land it using the safety system kite size and wind speed If you prefer to
16. vable depower loop lock in pin 19 Safety leash 20 Harness attachment with quick release CON ADM KR WN ELS Centrix terminology Accessories supplied with the bar 24 Dual depower line we 21 Suicide leash adapter fi 25 Safety line running thrgfeh deo power loop 22 Safety line extension 26 Swivel 7 23 Flying line extension set 27 Centrix main body d PRIMARY SAFETY RELEASE When things get out of hand you might want to use your safety release The Navigator control bar has a primary release on the depower loop After activat ing the release the kite is only supported by the safety line Activating the primary quick release Re connecting the primary safety release To activate your primary quick release pull the red release cuff part down Re connect the primary safety release by placing the pin inside the Centrix towards your spreader bar center piece flipping the pin over and sliding the release cuff over the pin Always make sure all parts are free of sand and snow before re connecting your safety system SECONDARY QUICK RELEASE In case you completely want to disconnect yourself from the kite you can activate the secondary quick release afterwards Activating the secondary quick release Re connecting the secondary quick release To activate your secondary quick release move the red release cuff away from Re connect the secondary safety release by placing the pin through the ring the la
17. y 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 any liability 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 other economic losses Peter Lynn shall not be liable for contribution or indemnifica tion whatever the cause 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 ofall other liability and warranty statements whether written oral or implied 1 m QU PETER LYNN Passion makes us fly SCAN QR CODE FOR MORE INFO www peterlynn com Find us on Facebook www facebook com peterlynncom Follow us on Ewitt
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