INUIT II user manual English
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1. _ _ a Riders Fabienne Kaufmann 6 G raldine Fasnacht Photographer Jean Marc Robbiani History of the INUIT II People of the Canadian Far North Alaska Greenland and other Arctic coastal regions INUIT or ESKIMO are hard experts of specific climatic conditions due to their environment snow and wind a constant part their life It is in all modesty and as a sign of admiration for these people that we have baptized our snowkite the INUIT I Gur INUIT II is also an expert in the demanding conditions found snowkiting it is at ease and perfectly adapted For which level of rider The INUIT II is an accessible kite for all riders who would like to ride with full safety while owning a performance kite Its stability and smooth handling will give a maximum of trust for exploring the sports of snowkiting or mountain board riding With the INUIT Il the GIN Kiteboarding Development Team have created a foil kite with the Following characteristics smooth stable comfortable easy light direct handling controllable effective performance Flying the INUIT becomes intuitive thanks its smooth and instinctive handling The very light bar pressure allows the rider concentrate on his ride and on the elements around him Lots of low end power makes the INUIT II very easy and effective in light and medium winds The INUIT Il offers big safety margins and will let you progr2. Main quickrelease 1 The solid sleeve is maintained to the quick release system with an elastic cord WARNING the elastic cord of the sleeve must not be twisted around the depower line it must be parallel to the depower line 2 Pass the rigid webbing of the quickrelease through the metal rectangle in the direction of the arrow on the picture 3 Fold the webbing up and lock the quick release by pulling down the solid sleeve against the chicken loop 4 To release push the quickrelease sleeve away from you in the direction of the red arrow on the solid sleeve You will still be connected to the kite by the safety leash 10 Quickrelease of the leash 1 Hold the white and red loop at the end of the leash 2 Pass the pin through the leash loop Place the pin parallel to the grey line 3 Slide the red plastic tube over the pin 4 draw the red ball in the direction of the 2 arrows in the picture www ginkites com 11 Accessories INUIT II pack The INUIT is delivered with a pack especially designed for snowkiting The INUIT II pack is ultra smooth without any webbing or attachment point coming out of the bag There is a reduced risk of the kite Flying catching on the bag inner pocket camel bag waist belt strap with side pocket side pockets ergonomic back with anti perspiration surface volume 25 litres Can carry 2 INUIT II bars and 1 or 2 INUIT II kites depend
3. GIN INUIT User manual English Please read this user manual carefully before you use the INUIT Il Welcome to GIN Kiteboarding Thank you for choosing a GIN kite Our R amp D team has invested a lot of time passion and experience into creating the INUIT II We hope you will enjoy this kite as much as us and we wish you many wonderful sessions with your new INUIT II For more information and to keep in touch with the fantastic evolution of our sport visit our website www ginkites com Please pass this manual the new owner if you ever resell your wing Enjoy riding GIN The GIN Kiteboarding Team Information about safety Aimed at customers with a good knowledge of kiting this manual principally provides technical information about the INUIT II This manual cannot replace training from an approved kite school Kiting is a magnificent sport but certain rules do apply and these must never be neglected As an ambassador of our sport please respect these rules and always keep safety in mind Respect the other riders kite launch and landing zones the riding locations the rules of riding and of the air the public and their safety natural elements Familiarize yourself with your equipment your safety equipment Make sure that you have adequate personal and third party liability insurance for kiting The manufacturer as well as the distributors and agents of GIN Kiteboardin
4. This table should be used as an approximate guide only To make it accurate you would have to consider all variables that can modify the windrange the weight of the rider the level of the rider the performance of the snowboard or skis the quality of the snow the altitude and conditions specific to each location etc www ginkites com 15 GIN Kiteboarding warranty GIN Kiteboarding warrants your INUIT II to be free of major defects in material or workmanship to the original purchase for a period of ninety days from the date of purchase We invite you to register your INUIT Il on the website www ginkites com during the seven days after your purchase We ask you keep your original receipt This warranty 15 available under the following conditions 16 The warranty is valid only when the product is registered by the owner at www ginkites com within seven days of the date of purchase The warranty is valid only when this product is used for normal recreational activities and does cover products used in rental or teaching operations GIN Kiteboarding will make the Final warranty determination which may require inspection and or photos of the product which clearly show the defects This information must be sent the GIN Kiteboarding distributor in your country postage prepaid Products can be returned only after having received the authorization of GIN Kiteboarding IF Gin Kiteboarding declares tha
5. are in place where appropriate Take care clean your control bar set up and your safety system of all sand mud and dust snow and Ice Warning Your safety and the safety of others depend upon the correct use of this equipment You are solely responsible for ensuring that you only use this equipment in situations and conditions suitable for your level of competence and way that will not endanger third parties Safety does not only depend on the safety systems of the kite it is also the result of training and of the correct evaluation of the situation and all conditions the location potential hazards other people the weather etc It is extremely important to receive proper training before using this product and to fully familiarise yourself with all emergency procedures in safe conditions before having to resort to them in an emergency The safest place to obtain the necessary skills is from a suitably qualified and competent kite instructor or school not attempt to Fly this kite without the necessary Skills Your kite and safety systems must be regularly checked and properly maintained The INUIT II is a kite adapted for riding on snow land Unlike a paraglider or a speedflying wing the INUIT Il is NOT designed for free Flight and does NOT meet the specific safety requirements of free flight 14 Windrange Size INUIT ee eee ee power 0 5 10 15 20 05 30 35 knots WARNING
6. ess a higher level quickly and comfortably The control bar system of the INUIT II was developed to obtain 100 intuitive handling and meets our desire for simplicity and effectiveness in design and operation The INUIT is the ideal kite for snowkite and mountainboard use Construction A highly skilled workforce takes extreme care during the entire manufacturing process of our kites Every piece of fabric reinforcement and detail has been carefully designed refined and crafted from the most suitable selected materials Everything is then assembled in a finely controlled process fo create this kite After several hours of use you will still discover small details that simplify your kiting life result of the thought GIN put into the design for you www ginkites com 5 Description of a Foil kite 1 leading edge 2 trailing edge 3 top 4 bottom 5 wingtip inlets INUIT Control bar Description of the INUIT II s bar 1 Front pre line 2 leftrear pre line 3 rightrear pre line 4 trim 5 depower line 6 main safety system sleeve 7 chicken loop 8 stoosh 9 quickrelease of the leash 10 leash 11 leash line connector 12 bar 44 48 52 cm www ginkites com We have selected the best bar length for each size of INUIT II The result is 3 bar lengths INUIT 114 5 44 cm bar INUIT 116 0 48 cm bar INUIT 118 0 48 cm INUIT 10 5 52 cm bar Main quic
7. g products cannot be held liable for death personal injury or material damage resulting from any use of this equipment Table of contents WEICOME GIN Kiteboarding iis sucascscsvteosiwasvescoensncbestetanespusceietesandaceseteanetes te svasuthavasintanebiveads 2 FOLIA ADOUT SAFETY assosioi aa 2 Tahle Of COMENTS vis a a a eea 3 Gin soian A E a 4 History oF TE INUITI scnco aaae a EEES 5 Far which Tevel OF NG aeann aai Ea aAa aia aiaia 5 Cans tO Oii siooni a a Eaa 5 Description of KITE nisnin E EA 6 PNET UGH TRON ses stascsctincsntssnnccsersaneotaeenvaneceoutensatsutes aiii 7 ar INUIT IS a 7 8 Hn ANETO cl eerie eer E 8 Sa UNS 8 HIN VE UNE ST ON 8 FIVInO INES reenson EAE NNT E R 8 Ol TME DAF E 9 safety system OF The INUIT WU 10 WELE EE 10 TEAGH a 11 PE CESS OL CS wceccndssscsnacsieiuancne auina naa n aoei nnee oroa rio e en
8. ing their sizes Also available in our accessories range the ESKIMO pack It benefits all the technical points of INUIT II pack with extra Features including webbing straps for carrying a snowboard mountain board or skis and sticks 12 Flying lines The Flying lines are delivered colours red 275 kg for the Front and blue 275 kg for the rear Fabric Lines made of Dyneema Length 23m Strength 275 kg after stretching and stitching Connect the loop with the label to the pigtails of the kite pict 3 This label allows you to disconnect the lines more easily even after high tension on the lines Always connect all the lines with lark s head knots www ginkites com 13 Looking after your kite Do not leave your kite out in the sun or Flapping in the wind if you are not using it the cloth will prematurely age Never store a wet kite for a long time Make sure if is completely dry Never use any sort of chemical cleaner on your kite Only use normal water Store your kite in dark and dry place leaving the bag open Do not walk on the lines or on the kite Check carefully all potential problems for example from skis or snowboard edges Control bar set up and safety system Check your control bar set up and safety system carefully before each use to make sure that it works correctly Check for wear and tear on each part also check all knots and lines making sure that the neoprene protectors
9. krelease The main quick release is simple but effective Like all the GIN kites if opens with a simple and intuitive movement Easy fo use in any situation even with Winter gloves Depower line The depower line can be changed easily without fools The original depower line delivered with the bar 15 specially designed resist wear Leash line connector The leash is connected to the leash line connector Pulling on the leash line connector makes it possible to neutralize de power the kite on the ground This action also allows a relaunch when the INUIT II is leading edge down the ground Flying lines The INUIT II is delivered with 4 23m coloured flying lines Red for the fronts and blue for the rear lines The colours of the pigtails on the kite are the same as the colours of the flying lines Adjustment of the bar The neutral position of the bar allows easy adjustment of the 4 lines The streamer must be completely released and the bar must be pushed up away from you Then hold the chicken loop and hold all 4 lines taut the knots of the Front and rear pre lines must be at the same level At the bar end all 4 lines must end at the same level Neutral position of the bar www ginkites com 9 Safety system of the INUIT II It is imperative that you know the correct operation and assembly of your system safety before using it Always check your safety system before each use to make sure that it Functions correctly
10. seiu daii 12 IDEE Te E A E E E T E A E 12 E E A A E T A A 13 LOOKING ATER YOUN KIB isnon a 14 Lontrol bar set up and safety 14 E E T qatessS pened uaa E E am ee 14 WIDA ANE seipsa 15 GIN 16 9 i 17 www ginkites com 3 Gin Kiteboarding GIN Kiteboarding is a rider s company For us kiteboarding is a priority and a way of life The members of GIN s Development Team have worked and ridden hard throughout the year to ensure you get the best experience possible through our products We are stoked to introduce to you the new INUIT II Dur philosophy is to create products of the highest quality and performance that are able to provide us with the maximum satisfaction we are then more than happy to share these with YOU and other GIN riders worldwide Our development is straight forwards we focus what is essential to the performance of our kites rather than investing in marketing Features which in reality do nothing to enhance the product a t EA a
11. t warranty is valid the warranty will cover only the repair or replacement of the defective product GIN Kiteboarding will not be responsible for any costs losses or damages incurred due to shipment The warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse abuse neglect or normal wear and tear including but limited to punctures and rigging with other than GIN Kiteboarding components All damages due excessive sun exposure improper handling and storage will not be covered by the warranty The warranty is not valid where any unauthorized repair change or modification has been made fo any part of the equipment The warranty for any repair or replacement equipment is valid from the date of the original purchase only The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clearly legible There is no special extra warranty except those laid out on this page Acknowledgements GIN Kiteboarding would like to thank the riders who contributed to the development of the INUIT Il Their effectiveness their optimism and their ideas brought much the result that is the INUIT Il Thank you also fo all the impassioned people who have given their energy and time for the INUIT lI Thank you you Rider G raldine Fasnacht Photographer Jean Marc Robbiani www ginkites com 17
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