KITE MANUAL KITE MANUAL
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1. changes not authorized or approved by Cabrinha in writing or due to service and or repairs done by anyone other than Cabrinha or an Cabrinha au thorized repair facility or due to accident abuse misuse or improper use neglect or failure to per form normal maintenance in accordance with the instructions set out below or in the user s guide accompanying this Product Damage caused by extended or excessive expo sure to sunlight or ultra violet radiation improper handling or storage or failure to follow instruc tions provided with this Product Damage caused by anything other than defects in materials or workmanship This Product when being used in commercial rental teaching or instructional programs or activ ities or in competition of any kind This Product when being classified as second hand Consequential and incidental damages or expens es including damages to property or for personal injury and Damage caused by any use of this Product as a toy Normal wear and tear including scratches and fading Damage caused by the use of this Product in waves or shore break Damage caused by the over inflation of the blad ders Normal wear and tear including scratches punc tures rigging with components other than Cabri nha components WARRANTY HOW TO MAKE WARRANTY CLAIM Cabrinha will make the final and conclusive de termination in relation to each claim under this War ranty on a case by case bas2. RELEASING THE SECURITY PIN OPERATION OF THE RECON IMPORTANT RECON SYSTEM CARE TIPS RESETTING YOUR RECON SYSTEM RE LAUNCHING WITH YOUR RECON SYSTEM BYPASS LEASH TIPS SET UP QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM QRS QUICK RELEASE OPERATION RESETTING SET UP STEP 1 SET UP THE POWELOCK CONTROL SYSTEM STEP 1 1 CONNECT YOUR FLYING LINES TO THE LEADER LINES CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS BEFORE GOING ON THE WATER LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS STEP 1 2 STEP 1 3 SET UP STEP 2 STEP 2 1 INLFATING THE STRUTS STEP 2 2 INLFATING THE LEADING EDGE STEP 2 3 STEP 2 4 TIPS FOR SECURING YOUR KITE DEFLATING THE LEADING EDGE SET UP STEP 3 ATTACHING CONTROL LINES DOWNWIND LAUNCH SETUP UPWIND LAUNCH SETUP SET UP TUNING THE KITE TIPS KITEBOARDING BASICS AREA OF OPERATION KITE POSITIONS ZONES AND POWER STEERING LAUNCHING AND LANDING STEERING PLANNING YOUR LAUNCH LAUNCHING WITH A PARTNER SELF LAUNCHING LANDING A KITE TO YOUR PARTNER RE LAUNGHING REPAIRS KITE FABRIC REPAIRS KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER REPAIRING STRUT BLADDERS REPAIRING LEADING EDGE BLADDERS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEACH ETIQUETTE KITE GARE GLOSSARY WARRANTY 2004 KITE MANUAL THANK YOU for purchasing a Cabri nha kite and welcome to the sport of kiteboard ing As you may know the excitement of kite boarding is attracting people of all ages from all corners of the globe It s one of the most dy namic and fastest growing sports o
3. Put knots only in your LEADER LINES It is highly unlikely that your center de power lines are uneven If they are you may make the correction by adjusting the knots on the Recon Center Leader Assembly If the red sheathed de power line is too long move the knot on the left center leader line toward the control bar If this same de power line is too short move the knot away from the control bar If the black sheathed de power line is too long move the knot on the right center leader line toward the control bar If this same de power line is too short move the knot away from the control bar Once you ve made the proper adjustment check the bar again All four lines should be the same length and the bar should be balanced fig 1 n See the section on Kite Care before inflating the struts of your kite Unroll your kite with the struts facing up Make sure your back is to the wind and that the leading edge of the kite is closest to your body Secure the wingtips with sand to keep the kite from flapping in the wind Partially inflate the center strut then the two middle struts fol lowed by the end struts When inflating hold the pump at a perpendicular angle to the Hold the pump at a per kite valve Use one hand to hold the valve steady and the other hand to operate the pump fig 1 This will help maintain the life pendicular ange sto phe of the internal bladder valve Use one hand to hold the valve steady and When
4. all struts are partially inflated go back to each strut the other hand to operate making sure the internal bladders are lined up correctly the pump Confirm that the corners of each strut under the leading edge are able to fully inflate Lightly push air around in the bladders until the corners are free and correctly lined up Now fully inflate each strut The stopper ball in the valve should engage when the strut is fully inflated If it doesn t turn the strut upside down and allow gravity to set the ball in place Quickly secure the valve plug and attach the Velcro covering across each valve fig 2 Do not over inflate the struts You may damage the internal bladder by over inflating it If the strut is fairly solid to the touch it is fully inflated Do not under inflate the struts This will cause poor perform ance and re launching problems Secure Velcro covering over each strut valve All Cabrinha kites feature the 2 part high volume Air lock Valve as well as a standard valve on the leading edge bladder The Airlock Valve is for inflating and de flating your kite The standard valve s primary purpose is to keep the Airlock Valve from twisting THE UPPER SECTION IS THE INFLATION CAP THE LOWER SECTION IS THE RELEASE VALVE Make sure that the release valve is seated firmly by turning clockwise Do not over tighten the release valve when the kite is not inflated Doing so may twist and damage the bla
5. left and black sheathed lines on the right Place the steering lines far apart so the kite will lie between them Walk out the de power center lines and place them in between the steer ing lines parallel to each other so that all four lines are lined up as follows left to right red sheathed red line red sheathed white line black sheath ed white line black sheathed black line The lines should not cross each other or be twisted Place kite on top of the de power lines so the wing tips of the kite are point ing downwind and are near the ends of your steering lines Make sure the kite is still secured with sand or sand bags From outside of the kite attach the steering lines to the corresponding back bridles on the wing tips remember red to red black to black At tach the steering lines to the middle knots on the bridles From inside the kite attach the de power lines to the corresponding front bridles on the wing tips remember red to red black to black Your kite is now ready to fly Please see the sections of this manual that re lates to safety and make sure you are familiar with the conditions before getting on the water Kite tuning tips are located in this manual under Tuning diagram not to scale Proper tuning of your NITRO CO2 and ACCESS kite View of kite from riders perspective is essential for best performance A properly tuned Kite in the neutral position kite increases its efficiency speed and allow
6. neutral position SLOWLY 19 With the kite in neutral position and the wind at your back walk slowly to the water s edge keeping in constant check with the kite You should know what it is doing at all times 20 If anything goes wrong with the launch you should be ready to first utilize er the Recon Release System and second to utilize the QRS WARNING the more wind there is during your launch the faster ev erything will happen That is why it is important that you launch the kite slowly and safely DO NOT set your kite up for self launch and then wind out your lines Make sure your lines are laid out and are correct before you set your kite in self launch position The kite may launch acci dentally while you are winding out your lines TIP Take special care to avoid packing the Recon Tension Fitting with sand or debris that may af fect its normal operation STEERING LAUNCHING AND LANDING LANDING A KITE TO YOUR PARTNER Prior to launching make sure your partner has been instructed on how to land your kite properly Also you should always determine ade quate landing spots before you launch your kite Having done that make sure that when you are heading toward shore that your landing location is still safe un crowded and un obstructed Never land your kite over on top of or near others especially if they are down wind of you You should have an area clear of people pets power lines trees an
7. of your kite Make sure your kite struts are properly inflated before entering the water When your kite goes down on the water Once on its side the kite will begin to move know that the kite may re launch on its toward the edge of the wind window You own often when you do not expect it to so may have to finesse the kite to the edge of be prepared the window to do this continue to hold on to the same leader line until the kite wants If your kite goes down on its face with the to re launch leading edge and struts facing the water you must steer the kite onto its side Sometimes especially in light wind you must be patient as the kite works its way to the edge of the wind window Do not get impatient and start pulling on both sides of the bar This only confuses the kite Continue to work the kite to the origi Reach up on one of the back leader lines nal side you chose and pull the ball and leader line toward your body Pull sharply to disengage the Recon Bullet from the Recon Tension Fit ting RTF Maintain constant tension on this leader line NOTE Make sure not to wrap the leader line around your hand or Once you begin riding again tension on to allow your body to get entangled in tt your flying lines will reset the Recon Bullet into place in the RTF on the wingtip of the kite Attached to each of your back steering leader lines you will find Re launch Assis tance Ball Grips that will assist you in re lau
8. pur chase only There are no warranties which extend beyond the warranty specified herein ADDITIONAL RIGHTS This Warranty does not affect and is in addi tion to any statutory rights that you may have under or by virtue of any applicable law HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICES To obtain warranty service of this Product or if you have any questions about any products of Cab rinha or their respective user s instructions please contact For Information e mail support cabrinhakites com or your local Cabrinha Distributor for a complete list of distributors visit www CabrinhaKites com WARNING IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO CARE FULLY READ THE ATTACHED USER S GUIDE AND INSTRUCT ALL USERS ON THE PROPER USAGE AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS PROD UCT For USA purchasers only All warranties implied by State law including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby limited to the du ration of this Warranty Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitation may not apply to you With the exception of any warranties implied by State law as hereby limited this Warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties guarantees agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or reseller This Warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from State to State
9. rig among sharp objects that could tear the canopy or puncture the struts and leading edge bladder Take care not to expose your Recon Sys tem or flying lines to sharp objects that may wear through them While setting up secure your kite with sand or sand bags Do not secure your kite with rocks or other sharp or abrasive objects that may damage your kite BETWEEN SESSIONS Never leave an inflated kite unattended on the beach for a long period of time Winds may shift or change and the kite may be come unsecured and fly off Do not leave an inflated kite secured or not directly exposed to the wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge to flutter excessively which can damage the kite or tangle the Recon System If you must leave the kite exposed to the wind on the beach place sufficient amounts of sand between each strut and near the trailing edge to minimize or stop the flut tering Make sure the Recon Bullet is reset in the Recon Tension Fitting when the kite is not in use Do not leave your kite exposed to sunlight for long periods of time Between ses sions choose a shaded area to secure your kite When not in use stow away PROPER STORAGE lt is recommended to wash your kite with fresh water and dry thoroughly before rolling and storing Do not roll up kite when wet Clear the kite of sand or other foreign objects before stowing Once it is clean and dry stow your kite in the sup
10. wheel It is ineffective for steering the kite and may actually cause the kite to become out of control Steering the Kite to the Left 1 2 3 4 5 Hold the bar with both hands shoulder distance apart With your eyes on the kite slightly pull on the control bar with your left hand pulling it toward your body This will allow your left arm to bend and your right arm to extend Pull slowly The quicker your movements the faster the kite will turn and the more power it will create Once the kite starts to turn it will continue to turn left unless you tell it otherwise Be ready to steer the kite back into the neutral position Steering the Kite to the Left 1 2 3 4 5 Hold the bar with both hands shoulder distance apart With your eyes on the kite slightly pull on the control bar with your right hand pulling it toward your body This will allow your right arm to bend and your left arm to extend Pull slowly The quicker your movements the faster the kite will turn and the more power it will create Once the kite starts to turn it will continue to turn right unless you tell it otherwise Be ready to steer E STEERING LAUNCHING AND LANDING PLANNING YOUR LAUNCH Choose an area where you have at least 100 meters of space to your left and right and especially downwind of you Set up your equipment so that your kite is downwind of where you will be launchin
11. RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS THIS WARNING IS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND PRO TECTION IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT KINDLY RE TURN THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING IT AND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL YOU MUST READ THIS INCLUDED USER MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www CabrinhaKites com FOR CURRENT UPDATES TO THIS MANUAL The user of this product is an adult who understands that the use of this product may expose the user to certain unavoidable risks dangers and hazards The user of this product voluntarily as sumes these risks Before using this product the user has carefully reviewed understood and agrees to comply with the terms of the User s Manual The user of this product understands and agrees to comply with the terms of the sale The user of this product under stands that the seller is not re sponsible for any damage to prop erty or injury caused by negligent operation of this product by the user and the user releases the seller from all such liability Kite boarding is an adult sport Power kites and their lines and control equipment can be dangerous to fly ers and to anyone in the vicinity of their use Kiteboard
12. SHORE wind is blowing directly or to a great extent directly from the water to ward the land Utilize caution when operat ing your kite in or near water in this wind direction SIDE ONSHORE wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the water to ward the land This is a combination of on shore and sideshore wind Utilize caution when operating your kite in or near water in this wind direction OFFSHORE wind is blowing from the shore di rectly or to a great extent out to the wa ter Do not operate your kite in or near wa ter in this wind direction SIDE OFFSHORE wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the shore out to the water This is a combination of off shore and sideshore wind Do not operate your kite in or near water in this wind di rection GUSTY WIND wind is inconsistent and varies considerably from one wind strength to an other DOWNWIND the direction in which the wind is traveling UPWIND the direction from which the wind is blowing LEEWARD the downwind side of the kite boarder WINDWARD the upwind side of the kite boarder KNOTS a measure of speed based on nauti cal miles 1 knot 1 nautical mile per hour 1 knot 1 15 miles per hour 1 knot 1 85 kilometers per hour MPH Miles Per Hour measure of speed 1 mph 1 6 kilometers per hour BEAUFORT SCALE a system for estimating wind strength based on the effects wind has on
13. ady on the control bar by pulling straight back toward yourself Your control bar should be in line with your shoulders and should be straight and not at an angle You will find that all of the lines should have even tension under pres sure ie no slack in the de power lines or steering lines If your control bar is even your Powerlock Control System is ready to attach to your inflated kite You should now tie an overhand knot in the ends of the front lines Proceed to SET UP STEP 2 INFLATING YOUR KITE If your control bar is not even follow the instructions in Step 1 3 LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS CORRECT INCORRECT Control bar is even a tr If your bar is at an and parallel with your vn of kj angle your leader line shoulder yp Mr needs adjustment Adjustments are made by moving one or both of the knots on the ends of the leader lines Your goal is to have all four of your flying lines the same length If one of the steering lines are too long loosen the knot located inside of the re launch ball on the long side and move it toward the kite If one of the steering lines are too short loosen the knot located inside of the re launch ball on the short side and move it toward the control system Re tighten the knot and check your line length again fig 1 Adjust again if necessary until the control bar is balanced DO NOT put knots in your FLYING LINES Knots in the flying lines compromise the life of the line
14. alk out the white center de power lines and attach them to the leading edge front bridles remember red to red black to black Make sure that the de power lines do not cross the steering lines 4 The lines should not cross each other or be twisted 1 Lay the bar 30 meters downwind of the kite so that the wing tips are facing the control bar the leading edge of the kite should be facing into the wind When setting the bar up downwind of the kite you must turn the bar upside down before walking the lines out This means that the red sheathed lines will be on the right while the black sheathed lines will be on the left Walk out the outside steering lines and attach them to the trailing edge back bridles remember red to red black to black Y Your kite is now ready to fly Please see the sections of this manual that relates to safety and make sure you are familiar with the conditions before getting on the water Kite tuning tips are located in this manual under Tuning diagram not to scale This is the necessary set up when performing a self launch 1 Lay the bar 30 meters upwind of the kite The leading edge will be pointed toward the bar and into the wind The wing tips of the kite will be facing away from the bar The control bar should be right side up Walk out the steering outside lines and place them parallel to each other on the ground about 4 feet apart near the kite remember red sheathed lines on the
15. ct the bridle lines on the kite to the leader lines on the control bar and are typically 20 30 meters in length STEERING LINES the two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing edge bridles on the kite one to the left wing tip and the other to the right wing tip DE POWER LINES the two center flying lines that attach to the leading edge bridles on the kite one to the left wing tip the other to the right wing tip These lines assist in de powering the kite HARNESS a piece of equipment used to tem porarily attach the rider to the control bar harness line This enables the rider to save energy by utilizing their body weight and all of their muscles to hang on to the kite Most common are the waist harness at taches around the torso and the seat har ness attaches to the waist and around the legs KITEBOARDING the term used to describe the sport of power kiting on water NEUTRAL POSITION This is the position just above the rider s head in the sky If the rid er keeps the control bar steady and paral lel to his her shoulders the kite will natu rally park itself in this position It is a position in which the kite will have the least amount of pull and is most steady When in the neutral position if the kite luffs it will move slightly away from the rider in a downwind direction If kept steady when the kite receives a gust it will pull and again fly back into the neutral position The neu
16. d other obstructions As you approach shore keep your kite low near the water at the edge of the power window Drop down or step off your board and body drag the final distance to shore Do not approach the shoreline with speed Slowly steer your kite into the wind and to your partner Your partner should be on the windward side of your kite as he she approaches tt 9 Once the kite is nearly touching the ground your partner should grab the kite at the middle of the leading edge strut He she should grab the kite in the same location on the kite as when it was launched Your partner SHOULD NOT grab the kite bridles or flying lines Your partner should AVOID grabbing the kite by either wing tip or the trailing edge of the kite Grabbing the kite by the wing tip or the trailing edge will often cause it to flip or spin the kite will also be hard to manage Once your partner has the kite s leading edge he she should walk the kite away from the water s edge Your partner may either continue to hold the kite or he she may secure the kite by turning it over with the struts down and the leading edge pointed into the wind and securing it with sand or sand bags Once on land with your kite secured you may wind up your lines STEERING LAUNCHING AND LANDING RE LAUNCHING Important Note Proper inflation of the struts especially the leading edge is imperative for water retaunchability
17. dder Check that the standard valve plug and Velcro covering are secure before inflating the bladder Open the inflation cap by turning it counter clockwise Insert pump use the adapter tubing if using a hand pump and inflate the leading edge When the leading edge is fully inflated remove pump valve and screw the inflation cap back on Lightly turn tighten until inflation cap is firmly secure Check that the release valve is also still secure 4 SET UP STEP 2 INFLATING YOUR KITE e INFLATING THE LEADING EDGE STEP 2 2 INFLATING THE LEADING EDGE continued ng Under Inflated Kite Properly Inflated Kite 5 Do not under inflate or over inflate the leading edge Proper inflation will make it difficult but not impossible to bend the ends of the kite in If it is very easy to bend the wing tips in the lead ing edge is under inflated Kite should be firm enough that while on its back the wing tips should extend into the air and kite should retain its bowed shape If the leading edge is under inflated it may cause poor performance and re launching problems 6 Once the leading edge is properly inflated turn kite over and secure the kite with sand Proceed to SET UP ISTEP 2 3 TIPS ON SECURING YOUR KITE Never leave an inflated kite unattended on the beach for a long period of time Winds may shift or change and the kite may become unsecured and fly off Always secure your kite with sand using more weight than
18. de with the leading edge facing into the wind fig 1 Fold the bottom wing tip the one closest to the ground over onto the kite Make the fold at the first strut fig 2 Weigh this wing tip down heavily with sand or sand bags fig 3 Make sure that the flying lines and bridles are free and will not catch on the struts when you self launch Quickly walk back to your bar walking upwind and staying free of the kite lines If you are using the ByPass Leash attach it at this time If you are not using the ByPass Leash proceed directly to Step 13 If you are using the ByPass Leash DO NOT hook into your harness loop If you are not using the ByPass Leash hook into your de power loop but be ready to pull the Recon Release System or engage the QRS on your harness loop if necessary 14 With the control bar in both hands and at chest height take a few steps back to take the slack out of the flying lines 15 This will release the sand or sand bags from the wing tip of the kite fig 1 16 As you take a few steps backward and steer the kite up into the sky the kite will fill with wind and begin to rise fig 2 17 SLOWLY steer the kite into the sky by pulling toward you on the side of the bar attached to high side of kite DO NOT make any abrupt motions The slower you steer the kite into the neutral position the safer and the more in control you will be fig 3 18 Continue to steer the kite into the
19. der once it is repaired Inflate the bladder and plug both valves so that it maintains air Do not over inflate the bladder Submerge the bladder in water to locate the hole A bathtub or large sink full of wa ter is best You will need to submerge one section of the bladder at a time in order to locate the hole Look for air bubbles to locate the hole Once you have located the leak dry the area and mark the hole with a circle A permanent marker works best for this fig 8 REPAIRS STRUT and LEADING EDGE BLADDER REPAIRS Dry and clean the rest of the bladder with a soft towel Again deflate the bladder Decide whether to use the glue or a patch supplied in your bladder repair kit If the hole is on a seam you will need to glue the area If the hole is on a flat area of the bladder remove the backing on one of the patches and press it onto the bladder covering the hole Set the bladder aside for approximately 20 minutes to dry Again inflate the bladder and check to make sure it is now holding air Deflate once again Tie each flying line to the corresponding ends of the bladder Lay the bladder flat near the center access pocket and fold it accordion style so that you may feed each end back into the sleeve Starting with one end feed the bladder into the access pocket Walk to one end of the leading edge and gently pull on the flying line while holding the end of the sleeve Slowly fe
20. dle lines from becoming tangled with the Bullet fig 1 Before winding your lines onto your bar make sure to reset your Recon System When stowing your kite between ses sions make sure to weigh your kite down with sand in order to keep your kite from flapping in the wind This not only prevents unnecessary wear on the kite fabric but also helps prevent your bridle lines and Recon system from be coming tangled Contain your kite leaders on the at tached Velcro holders on the wing tip fig 2 Your Recon System can and should be reset before winding your lines on your control bar at the end of your session The Recon can also be reset on the water if you choose NOTE we strongly suggest that this is an intermediate advanced technique To reset your Recon on the water follow the instructions below 1 While remaining hooked into your QR Harness Loop swim or pull yourself along the center leader line which was extended when you released your Recon toward the Centerline Adjust ment Strap CAS NOTE Make sure to stay free of your flying lines an Reach forward and grab the CAS NOTE Do NOT wrap the leader line flying line etc around your hand Simply grab the CAS and pull it back toward you Pull the CAS back toward the RECON release at the top of the depower line Insert the Velcro tab into the D ring at the base of the Centerline Adjustment Strap CAS Fold the Velcro piece over onto th
21. e hold bladder in place to prevent twisting blad der Do not over tighten valve when kite is deflat ed You may tighten it further when kite is partially inflated again Proceed to SET UPISTEP 3 ATTACHING YOUR KITE O Y diagram not to scale Once you have completed SET UP STEPS 1 and 2 you are ready to connect your control system to your inflated kite 1 7 With your lines laid out carry the kite to the end of the flying lines farthest from your con trol bar Make sure the leading edge is fac ing into the wind Secure the kite with sand or sand bags Do not secure kite with anything sharp or abra sive You will notice four connection bridles on your kite two on each wingtip There are three knots on the rear bridle and one larks head knot on the front bridle Utilize the middle knot on the rear bridle the other knots are there for tuning purposes Attach your red de power center line to the red bridle on the left wing tip of the kite Using a larks head knot attach your red steering outside line to the red bridle on the left wing tip of the kite Attach your black de power center line to the black bridle on the right wing tip of the kite Using a larks head knot attach your black steering outside line to the black bridle on the right wing tip of the kite NOTE See KITE OVERVIEW as reference Proceed to SET UP ISTEP 3 DOWNWND or UPWIND LAUNCH SET UP W
22. e connection tight for a secure connection fig 2 2a Your flying lines are now connected to your leader lines and you are ready to make sure that all of your lines are even Proceed to STEP 1 2 CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS BEFORE GOING ON THE WATER Loop a piece of line any rope or cord around a tree or fence post Tie the line in a knot around the tree leaving a piece long enough to attach all four lines Assuming you have already attached your flying lines to the leader lines roll out the lines from the post and set the control bar on the ground facing up with the red control lines on the left and the black control lines on the right looking from your bar to the post Make sure there are no obstructions in between your bar and the post Make sure your flying lines are not twisted or crossed At the ends of the flying lines nearest the post you will notice that there are eyelets on the rear steering lines and front de power lines The overhand knots on the front depower lines are there to elimi nate incorrect connection to the Kite Take the rope attached to the post and feed it through the eyelets on all four lines with the red on the left and the black on the right Tie a bowline knot with all four lines inside the loop Walk back to the control bar Make sure that the centerline adjustment strap is fully extended so that the kite is set up at full power Standing directly in line with the post pull back hard and ste
23. e opposing Vel cro fig 1 Replace the final Velcro cover on top Make sure to slide the ball back up the de power line and to put the neoprene bootie back on NOTE This step is very important because if you do not replace the ball the Recon will re ac tivate when you re launch Your Recon Release System is now reset You are now ready to either re launch your kite from the water or to wind your lines onto your control bar Hi SECURITY LEASH amp RE LAUNCH SYSTEM RECON OPERATION RE LAUNCHING WITH YOUR RECON SYSTEM The same features that de power the kite also assist in quicker re launching The Recon s two key components are tightly integrated into the construction of the kite as well as the control system to reduce the added lines and tethers normally associated with conventional leashes or reverse launch systems There is no Sth line external wrist or harness leash or a complex bridling sys tem F g When the kite is leading edge down on the water it can be rolled into a side launch position by following these steps 1 Attached to each of your back steering leader lines you will find Re launch Assistance Ball Grips that will assist you in re launching your kite Reach up on one of the back leader lines and pull the ball and leader line toward your body Pull sharply to disengage the Recon Bullet from the Recon Tension Fitting RTF Maintain constant tension on this leader line NOTE Make sure not to wrap t
24. e with a circle A permanent marker works best for this fig 3 11 Dry and clean the rest of the bladder with a soft towel 12 Again deflate the bladder REPAIRS STRUT and LEADING EDGE BLADDER REPAIRS Decide whether to use the glue or a patch supplied in your bladder repair kit If the hole is on a seam you will need to glue the area If the hole is on a flat area of the bladder remove the backing on one of the patches and press it onto the bladder covering the hole Set the bladder aside for approximately 20 minutes to dry Again inflate the bladder and check to make sure it is now holding air If you have repaired the holes in the bladder coat the entire bladder in tal cum powder to assist insertion back into the sleeve Deflate once again Tie the flying line from the end of the strut opening onto the valve Lay the bladder flat at the end of the strut so that you may now feed it back into the sleeve Gently feed the valve followed by the rest of the bladder into the sleeve From the valve opening of the sleeve you will pull the flying line out of the sleeve while pulling the bladder back into place Once the bladder is replaced pull the valve back into the hole of the sleeve and remove the flying line from its base Re attach the Velcro at the base end of the sleeve fig 4 Re attach the valve plug Inflate the strut partially to make sure the bladder fits into all fou
25. ed the bladder back into this side of the sleeve Next follow the same instructions with the other side of the bladder until the valve is near the hole and the bladder is fully inserted Since the zipper access pockets are not at the very ends of the LE strut you will have to tuck the ends of the bladder into the corresponding tips fig 1 Once the bladder is replaced pull the valve back into the hole of the sleeve fig 2 Next place the standard valve back into position and replace the valve plug in the Velcro fig 3 Making sure not to catch the internal bladder in the zippers close all three zipper pockets Re attach the Airlock Valve Assembly Inflate the Leading Edge partially to make sure the bladder fits into all four corners of the sleeve Inflate the Leading Edge entirely or deflate it if you are going to store the kite Here are some basic things to consider when sharing beaches and water access es with other users SAFETY Follow the safety instructions outlined in this manual Follow the safety instructions and rules and regulations posted at the beaches you use Check with local kiteboarding associations or shops prior to launching in a new area There may be local rules and regulations to follow which are not posted Utilize common sense safety Do not touch other people s gear unless instructed to do so by the owner Picking up their bars kites etc may disrupt a set up rit
26. ements Do not use this product in thunderstorms Consult an anemometer to determine wind speeds if necessary Do not use an oversized kite Consult your Wind Range Chart for the correct recommended size Use your common sense If in doubt about what kite size to use choose smaller rather than bigger WIND RANGE CHART BT NITRO ACGESS These general guidelines are purely for reference only Your body weight ability level water conditions and board size will also affect kite selection When choosing a kite size please use your personal experience and always refer to the riders on the water for a size reference a KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL Do not attempt kiteboarding without appro priate instruction Do not kite alone Launch land and ride together with a partner or have someone on shore who can keep an eye on you Make sure you are in good physical condi tion before using this product Practice flying a small traction kite or a trainer kite before flying this kite The more time spent on the trainer kite the safer and the faster you will learn Make sure you are a proficient swimmer before using this product in or near the water Make sure the wind and water conditions are within your ability level and that you have made the correct equipment choices Never kiteboard further from shore than you are able to swim back Always save a res
27. erve of energy end your kiteboarding session before you are ex hausted Make sure you ve done your homework and that you know the safety precautions of all aspects of the sport launching landing flying riding kiting among other water users self rescuing etc Understand the technique of self rescue before using this product in or near the water Never let someone who is not familiar with inflatable kites launch catch or use your kite You will endanger them as well as yourself and those around you You are responsible for the safe operation of your kite KITEBOARDING LOCATION Observe local laws and regulations regard ing this product and the usage area Talk to the local riders about the weather conditions and beach rules Check your area thoroughly before launch ing your kite Make sure you have considerable space in which to launch land and use this prod uct You should have at least 100 meters of space on both sides and downwind of you Be especially aware of your downwind area Be mindful and aware of the wind direction in relation to your launch area Avoid areas with rocks and or shallow or exposed reefs Avoid launching landing or using this prod uct near power lines telephone poles trees people pets buildings automobiles streets sharp objects downwind and air ports Avoid crowded beaches and waterways Make sure your lines do not cross a walk way or passage Do
28. f the new decade It can also be overwhelming if not approached in an educated and safe manner That s why we have supplied this extensive user s manual It will help to educate you about your new kite and about the safe ways in which to use it It also contains information regarding the set up care and maintenance of your new kite so that you can spend as much time on the water as possible Please read this user s manual care fully and entirely before using this kite Do not attempt to kiteboard without appropriate in struction lt will make this sport safer not only for yourself but for those around you Bi VENEER SAFETY GEAR We strongly recom mend the use of the following protective gear GLOVES EYE PROTECTION SUNSCREEN SAFETY KNIFE HELMET NEOPRENE WET SUIT FOOT PROTECTION LIFE JACKET IMPACT VEST OR FLOTATION WEST KITEBOARDING is an extremely diverse sport with many disciplines and ability levels As with all sports there can be certain inherent risks The following contains key safety points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite Be familiar with the set up and use of the supplied security systems the Quick Release and the Recon Security Leash amp Relaunch System Recon Make sure your Recon System is rigged according to the sup plied instructions and that your Recon compatible kite is used with a Recon compatible control bar system Always use your Cabrinha kite with a secur
29. g but most importantly so that it is at an angle off of the wind ag DO NOT SET UP YOUR KITE FOR A STRAIGHT DOWNWIND LAUNCH fue The kite will launch with too much ON power and you will endanger the lives of yourself and those around you if you launch in this manner Basically if the wind is at your back and straight downwind is at a 180 then you will want to set your kite at about a 100 off the wind either to the left or to the right of you The more the kite is positioned into the wind when you launch the less power it will have when it goes up and the safer your launch will be Your partner will stand with the kite while you will stand 30 meters away at your con trol bar Make sure you launch slowly and safely and launch the kite at an angle NOT STRAIGHT DOWNWIND STEERING LAUNCHING AND LANDING LAUNCHING WITH A PARTNER Before launching re familiarize yourself with your Recon and QR Systems in the event that you must engage them Make sure you have them properly set up Next thoroughly check your lines your gear and your launching and landing sites if all is okay you are ready to launch your kite Before you launch organize a clearly defined re lease signal that you and your partner both un derstand Next if you are using the Direct Connect Leash System attach it See D C Leash attachment If not proceed directly to Step 5 Have your partner stand with the kite at 100 off of t
30. he beach or in dirty dusty windy areas It is best to find a clean dry spot out of the wind A grassy spot is ideal You will need a set of flying lines and a bladder repair kit supplied with kite before you begin to repair the bladder REPAIRS STRUT and LEADING EDGE BLADDER REPAIRS First lay the kite out with the struts facing up Detach the Velcro closure at the base of the damaged strut This will open up the sleeve of the strut and will allow you access to the internal bladder fig 1 Next separate the valve plug from the Velcro closure so that the valve is free vw from the strut s sleeve This will essentially disconnect the bladder from the sleeve Keep track of the valve plug for later use Tie one flying line around the valve Cinch it down well on the valve Do not tie the knot through the hole on the valve or you may damage it Gently insert the valve down into the strut sleeve Go to the base of the sleeve and gently pull the bladder out of the sleeve leav ing the flying line through the sleeve Having the flying line through the sleeve will allow you to easily replace the bladder once it is repaired fig 2 Inflate the bladder and plug the valve so that it maintains air Do not over in flate the bladder Submerge the bladder in water to locate the hole A bathtub or large sink full of water is best Look for bubbles to locate the hole Once you have located the leak dry the area and mark the hol
31. he leader line around your hand or to allow your body to get entangled in it fig 1 Once the bullet is disengaged the trailing edge of the kite will then contract and the kite will soon roll onto its side fig 2 3 4 Once on its side the kite will begin to move toward the edge of the wind window You may have to finesse the kite to the edge of the window to do this continue to hold onto the same leader line until the kite wants to re launch fig 5 When the kite is ready to re launch release the leader line and steer the kite up into the sky Slowly steer your kite into neutral position and level out your bar Once you begin riding again tension on your flying lines will reset the Recon Bullet into place in the RTF on the wingtip of the kite All 2004 Cabrinha kites can be used with the optional ByPass Leash This security leash is an optional feature and is recommended for first time users and kiteboarding schools and for riders who kiteboard without being hooked into the harness loop The ByPass Leash System leaves your hands free for board handling and comfort If you choose not to ride with the ByPass Leash follow the instructions on using the security pin to make sure you have a positive connection to your kite e Make sure you set up your ByPass Leash properly before going on the water e When using your Cabrinha kite with the optional ByPass Leash you may activate the shut down feature of the kite by s
32. he wind Your partner should hold the kite in the middle of the leading edge with the leading edge vertical and pointing into the wind Your partner should stand behind the kite and not to the side or in front of the kite Also your partner SHOULD NOT touch the bridle or flying lines With the control bar in your hands and at chest height take a few steps back to take the slack out of the flying lines If you are using the Direct Connect Leash DO NOT hook into the harness loop when launching If you are NOT using the Direct Connect Leash then hook into your harness loop but be ready to pull the Recon System or engage the QRS on your harness loop if necessary Signal your partner to let go of your kite It is important that your partner lets you steer the kite out of his or her hands Your partner SHOULD NOT throw the kite into the air Instruct him her against doing this BE FORE you launch When the kite is thrown into the air it hinders the ability of the kite to launch properly When thrown the kite may either launch too abruptly and powerfully or it may not launch at all It is a very dangerous way to launch Once your partner lets go of the kite have him her move upwind of you and out of your way SLOWLY steer the kite up into the neutral posi tion Do this by slowly pulling toward you on the side of the bar attached to high side of kite DO NOT make any abrupt motions The slower you s
33. hen the Security Pin is engaged you have a semi permanent connection to the kite As a safety precaution know where your Quick Release Han dle is and be educated on how to activate it before engaging the Security Pin RECON SECURITY LEASH amp RE LAUNCH SYSTEM IMPORTANT INFORMATION OPERATION ENGAGING THE SECURITY PIN Double check that your QR and Recon systems are set up properly Hook into your harness loop fig 1 Once hooked into the harness loop only engage the Securi ty Pin once you are safely on the water Insert the Security Pin into the center of the harness hook making sure it is below the harness loop Your harness loop must be between the harness hook and the Security Pin in order for this feature to work properly fig 2 Make sure that the Security Pin is secure This will keep your harness loop from accidentally dropping out of your harness hook Your Security Pin is now ready for use RELEASING THE SECURITY PIN You may disengage from the Security Pin in two ways A With your hands slide the Security Pin out of the harness hook fig 3 B Release the Quick Release Handle on your harness loop fig 4 To activate the IMMEDIATE DEPOWER Function pull the Recon Re lease Handle located at the base of the Centerline Adjustment Strap CAS toward your body fig 1 This will release the Velcro closure on the CAS fig 2 Once the Recon Release Handle is pulled and the Ve
34. imply letting go of the control bar as long as you are NOT hooked into the harness loop If hooked into the harness loop when using the ByPass Leash you must first either unhook or activate the quick release on your harness loop in order to utilize the ByPass Leash Sys tem as a means of shutting the kite down NOTE It is intended that when riding with the By Pass Leash the rider should not be hooked into the harness loop IMPORTANT INFORMATION SET UP QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM QRS QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM GRS We supply a variety of Quick Release Systems QRS to aid you in your ability to release completely from your kite Important QRS Tips Make sure your QRS PULL TAB is facing you To avoid confusion always ride with the Pull Tab facing the same direction In the case of an emergency you will know where tt is You should be familiar with the operation of the QRS in the event of a situation where you wish to activate the QRS feature IMPORTANT INFORMATION SET UP QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM QRS QUICK RELEASE OPERATION Grab the release tab and pull until the curved pin is free Under tension the Velcro will re lease the harness loop RESETTING THE QUICK RELEASE QR Slide the Velcro Slide the QR pin through the stain 4 through the retainer less steel D ring i ami i Fold the flap back Flatten the Velcro over itself over the top of the QR pin Guide the grom Close the thin Velcro ment over
35. ing must be taken seriously and we recommend that at least in the early stages of your use you seek the guidance of experienced kiteboarders Improper and or negligent use of this kite may result in serious injury or death to yourself and others Do not use your kite near power lines airports or streets and keep your kite fly lines away from people and obstacles Always fly in an open area observe wind and weather conditions particularly in circum stances where you may encounter offshore winds or strong winds Do not attempt to use your kite on wa ter until you are confident and com fortable with its use on land Spend time to become familiar with the operation of your kite and remem ber that you are responsible for its safe operation and for the safety of those around you As you learn the sport work within your own limita tions and do not exceed them If you intend to use the kite on water always use appropriate safety and floatation devices and do not attach yourself or tie yourself permanently to the kite lines The kite is not in tended for use as a flying device nor indeed is it intended as a means of flotation 2004 KITE MANUAL CONTENT INTRODUCTION SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY GEAR WIND WATER amp WEATER CONDITIONS WIND RANGE CHART KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL KITEBOARDING LOCATION KITE OVERVIEW BT NITRO C02 ACCESS o n 10 RECON IMPORTANT INFORMATION TIPS SECURITY PIN ENGAGING
36. is which may require in spection and or photos of this Product which clearly show the defect s if any This information must be sent to the Cabrinha Distributor of this Product in your country postage prepaid or via your local authorized Cabrinha dealer This Product can be returned only if the Cabrinha distributor in advance of returning this Product gives a return au thorization number RA The RA number must be clearly labeled on the outside of the package failing which such package will be refused Any product must be shipped CLEAN and DRY If this Product is considered to be defective by Cabrinha this Warranty covers the repair or re placement by the same or similar model or refund of all or part of the purchase price of this Product only which alternative and or the appropriate amount if any shall be decided by Cabrinha at its sole and absolute discretion Cabrinha will not be responsible for any costs losses or damages incur red as a result of loss of use of this Product THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE RECEIPT MUST AC COMPANY ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS THE NAME OF THE RETAILER AND DATE OF PUR CHASE MUST BE CLEAR AND ELIGIBLE ON SUCH RECEIPT WHAT TO DO TO KEEP THIS WARRANTY IN EFFECT This Warranty is voided if any unauthorized re pair change alteration or modification has been made to any part of this Product The warranty for any repaired or replacement product as the case may be is good from the date of the original
37. ity system Never permanently attach yourself to this kite the control bar or lines Never use this kite as a flying device Never touch the kite lines while under tension do not catch the kite using these lines When inflated but not in use secure your kite with sand or with something heavy and non abrasive the more weight the better see Kite Care for more information An inflatable power kite will still fly even without a rider so be mindful of those around you and secure your kite Your kite may cause serious injury or death if it launches unexpectedly Do not lend your gear to someone who has not been fully in structed on the use of inflatable kites Other users should al so read this user s manual and be proficient in all its points Check your gear before going on the water Insure that your flying lines safety systems kite board etc are all rigged properly and are in working order SAFETY Do not underestimate the pow er of the wind Be aware of unpredictable and changing weather conditions Avoid offshore wind conditions and use extreme caution in onshore wind conditions Avoid strong gusty wind Be careful of wave conditions especially when learning Be educated about tides and rip currents Be mindful of your ability level Do not kiteboard if conditions are beyond your ability level Be educated about air and water temperatures and wear appropriate protection against the el
38. lcro is released the center leader line will double in length This will cause increased tension in the steering back fly lines and create slack in the de pow er front fly lines The Recon Bullet will then disengage from the Recon Tension Fitting RTF on the wing tip of the kite fig 3 When the Bullet is disengaged from the RTF the Recon Activation Line will tighten around the trailing edge of the kite and collapse the foil effectively turning off the power of the kite The kite will fully de power and will drop out of the sky toward the wa ter fig 4 NOTE The kite will not fly again until you manually reset the Recon on the CAS see Resetting the Recon Release System If you activated the Recon while on the water follow the steps of self rescue and swim to shore You may also reset the Recon see Resetting the Recon and resume your session if you choose but note that this is an intermediate advanced technique If you activated the Recon system when landing your kite have your partner safely secure your kite on shore reset the Recon and then wind your lines on the control bar NOTE The Recon System is intended to be used for landing your kite and for emergency situations only SECURITY LEASH amp RE LAUNCH SYSTEM RECON OPERATION IMPORTANT RECON SYSTEM CARE TIPS e When your kite is not in use make sure to reset the Bullet into the RIF on the wing tip of the kite This helps prevent the bri
39. ly turn off the power of the kite by activating the Recon s a quick release handle The same features that de power the kite also assist in quick er re launching The Recon Allows The Rider To Shut down the kite instantly by activating the Recon release handle Water re launch with ease Spin the bar IMPORTANT RECON RELEASE SYSTEM TIPS e All 2004 Cabrinha kites must be used with 2004 Recon compatible control systems in order for the Recon s IMMEDIATE DEPOWER feature to work properly Furthermore if a 2004 Recon compatible control bar is used with a kite that does not have the integrated Recon System eg a 2003 kite it is dangerous to pull the Recon release han dle to de power the kite You may still use a 2004 control system on an older kite but pulling the Recon release handle will actually power up the kite not de power it on a kite not equip ped with the integrated Recon System Using an older control bar system with the 2004 Cabrinha kites will allow you to ena ble the re launch feature of the kite but will not accommodate the IMMEDIATE DE POVWER feature NOTE We suggest that the Recon only be activated when considered necessary or when landing your kite Before using the Recon make sure your Recon system is set up correctly It is impor tant that you use the control bar recommended for the kite With the 20 meter kite you must use the 58cm control bar in order for the Recon System to work pr
40. nching your kite When the kite is ready to re launch re lease the leader line and steer the kite up into the sky Slowly steer your kite into neutral position and level out your bar Once the bullet is disengaged the trailing edge of the kite will then contract and the kite will soon roll onto its side REPAIRS KITE FABRIC REPAIRS KITE FABRIC REPAIRS Major Tears For a major tear in the kite fabric consult your dealer for a reputable kite repair loft Minor Tears For a minor tear in the kite fabric you may repair the tear with kite repair tape Your kite has been supplied with an adhesive kite repair material 1 Clean and dry your kite Lay the kite flat and on a clean dry smooth surface Cut two pieces of repair tape the same size making sure they are each big enough to cover the entire tear Carefully cover one side of the tear with a piece of the repair tape Gently rub the tape smoothly onto the surface of the kite Next cover the opposite side of the tear with the second piece of repair tape in the same manner as before Make sure the tape is secure REPAIRS STRUT and LEADING EDGE BLADDER REPAIRS KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER Before attempting to repair one of your kite bladders make sure your kite is clean and dry Al ways keep your kite pump valves and bladders free of sand water and other things that will dirty them Make sure the bladders are deflated Avoid repairing your kite on t
41. not let others walk between you and your kite Be careful and mindful of other water users including windsurfers boaters jet skiers swimmers floating objects etc Before launching make sure you have scouted a safe landing area in case you do not make it back to your launch spot diagram not to scale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 Line Kite Recon Bridle Assembly Recon Rear Pigtail Recon Tension Fitting front rear Recon Load Transfer Tip Recon Tension Bullet Recon Activation Line on trailing edge Rescue Handles True Match 3 D Battens Multi Segmented Dacron Leading Edge Airlock High Volume Valve Standard Inflation Valves Steering Lines Rear Control Lines De power Lines Front Control Lines Recon Center Leader Line Centerline Adjustment Strap w Recon QR System Leader Lines Re launch Assistance Ball Grips Line Stopper Recon Release Handle Bar Floats Multi Functional Bar Ends Powerlock Fitting Powerlock De power Line with Quick Release Recon Harness Loop w Security Pin RECON SECURITY LEASH amp RE LAUNCH SYSTEM IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Recon Security Leash amp Re Launch System RECON is standard equipment on all of the 2004 Cabrinha inflatable kites This patent pending system is both a unique se curity leash and a re launch system which allows the rider to immediate
42. ommended for riding Recommended for riding pre regular de power system with predominately in the fixed dominately depowered with out locking ability power position with the option the option of locking in Rec to unlock and de power ommended for learning to use the Powerlock 10 10 104 Lay your Powerlock Control System face up on the ground approximately 30 meters away from a post or tree to which you will be attaching your lines in order to check that the lengths are even see Step 1 2 Unwind and lay out the color coded FLYING LINES be tween the post and the control bar You will have two sets of lines the front or inside STEERING LINES and the back or outside DE POWER LINES Make sure your flying lines are not twisted or crossed Do this by walking down your lines separating them from each other Once you have them separated lay them down in this order from left to right while looking from your control bar toward the end of the lines red steering line red sheathed white de power line black sheathed white de power line black steering line You will connect the steering lines to the leader with a larks head to larks head connection fig 1 Slide the leader through the loop on the end of the control line Then thread the end of the control line trough the loop on the leader By pulling the control line all the way though in this manner you will end up with the proper connection fig 1a Pull th
43. operly The 2004 58cm bar has been set up specifically with enough leader line to accommodate the size of the 20 meter kite The 58cm bar is the only Recon compatible control system that will properly de power the 20 meter kite All other kites can switch between control bar lengths Before each session check that the Recon is in working order You should be familiar with the operation of the Recon in the event of a situation in which you wish to activate the system see Operation of the Recon Once the Recon is released your kite will not fly until you manually reset the Recon on the center line see Resetting the Recon System Recon s Security Spinning Leash is active only when the rider is hooked into the Harness Loop Therefore it is important that a secure connection is made between the Harness Hook and Loop This system allows you to de power the kite completely spin your bar freely and re launch your kite easily all while still being safely connected to your kite You must be hooked into the Quick Release QR Harness Loop in order to activate the Recon s IMMEDIATE DEPOWER feature Insert the Security Pin into the Harness Hook under the Loop fig 1 Make sure that your Quick Release and Recon Systems are set up properly be fore launching or engaging the Security Pin on your Harness Loop We suggest that you engage the Se curity Pin only when on the water not while on land NOTE Be advised that w
44. ore you pull on the CAS the less power the kite will have Keep in mind that you will still be able to de pow er the kite through the Powerlock Loop so do not de power too much with the CAS To in crease power pull down on the plastic loop on the CAS fe This is the 100 meters of area to each side and downwind of the rider Do not launch your kite if you do not have this safe distance between yourself and other people or ob structions A WIND DIRECTION 100 METERS id 100 METERS NEUTRAL POSITION This is the position just above the rider s head in the sky If the rider keeps the control bar steady and parallel to his her shoulders the kite will naturally park itself in this position It is a position in which the kite will have the least amount of pull and is most steady When in the neutral posi tion if the kite luffs it will move slightly away from the rider in a downwind direction If kept steady when the kite receives a gust it will pull and again fly back into the neutral position The neutral position is also where you may park the kite in order to rest reel in your board etc In this position the kite still has power so keep in mind that although it is relatively stable in this po sition it may still pull you This is the safest position in which to keep the kite when learning NEUTRAL ZONE This is the area that includes the neutral position and the area to the left and right of the rider It encompasses
45. plied bag in a clean dry cool place Do not place heavy objects on the bag containing the kite because the carbon rods may be damaged Do not leave your kite inflated in your car or car rack box exposing the kite to extreme tem peratures while inflated may damage the internal bladders Wash your control system with fresh water from time to time by placing the entire control system with lines wound onto the bar into a bucket of fresh water and let it sit for 5 mi nutes Allow to dry thoroughly before storing in a dry location Once it is clean and dry stow your control bar in the supplied bag in a clean dry cool place GLOSSARY KITEBOARDING TERMINOLOGY TRAINER KITE a kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions used in kite boarding It is an excellent instructional and learning tool Despite its small size this kite still has power so be alert INFLATABLE KITE a kite with inflatable tubes designed to float the kite and to facilitate water re launchability FOUR LINE INFLATABLE KITE a water re launchable kite with four flying lines and in flatable tubes This kite does not usually have a bridle system STRUTS the outer fabric tubes found on your kite They house the inner inflatable blad ders which are filled with air to give struc ture to the kite BLADDER the inner inflatable tube found with in the leading edge and the struts of the kite Imagine a bike it has both a tire on the o
46. r corners of the sleeve Inflate the strut entirely or deflate it if you are going to store the kite REPAIRS STRUT and LEADING EDGE BLADDER REPAIRS First lay the kite out with the struts facing up You will find zipper closures at both ends of the Leading Edge LE and also in the center of the LE Unzip all three This will open up the sleeve of the strut and will allow you access to the bladder fig 1 2 Separate the Airlock Valve Assembly from the leading edge Carefully lift the retainer ring from the bladder Keep track of the assembly for later use fig 3 4 5 Next on the standard valve separate the valve plug from the Velcro closure so that the valve is free from the strut s sleeve This will essentially disconnect the blad der from the sleeve Keep track of the valve plug for later use For the next step you will need two flying lines Starting with one end of the lead ing edge tie one line around the wing tip end of the bladder Cinch the line down well Follow the same procedure with the other end of the leading edge bladder fig 6 Next gently push the valve down into the strut sleeve Now access the leading edge bladder through the zippered access pocket near the leading edge valve fig 7 Gently pull one side of the bladder out of the sleeve at a time leaving the flying line through both sides of the sleeve Having the flying line through the sleeve will allow you to easily replace the blad
47. s the directly above the rider kite to de power correctly The following guidelines will help you to properly tune the kite to suit your style of riding Oversheeted wingtip 1 All models have a desired sweet spot that is ach p meen b re line Lens ieved by the correct tension of the steering back and de power front lines Fine tuning of the kite may be done by making small adjust ments to the Centerline Adjustment Strap CAS Do not over sheet the kite The first objective is to set the kite s maximum power while allowing it to fly efficiently across the sky More power and fig 2 quicker turning is achieved by tensioning the steering back lines This is called sheeting in the kite There is however a point of diminish ing returns Too much back line tension will cause the kite to fly slowly across the sky and not allow it to fly to the edge of the power window Correct trim With the kite directly overhead hook into the harness loop and fully sheet in power up the kite Observe the angle of the wingtips in relation to the other inflated battens A common tun ing position is achieved when the wing tips are parallel to the inflated battens and the steering back lines are taught fig 1 If the wing tips are flared outward at the leading edge the kite will be over sheeted fig 2 De power the kite by pulling on the CAS until the desired effect is achieved The m
48. t without the board The pilot will launch then walk to the wa ter and basically drag in the water while practicing flying re launching and self res cue techniques WATER STARTING the motion of the pilot in which he she goes from sitting or lying in the water to standing on the board GYBING the motion in which the pilot changes the direction of the board he she is riding The pilot switches from a star board tack to a port tack or vice versa PLANING the point in time in which the pilot gets the board skimming on the water LANDING the motion in which the pilot steers the kite into their partners hands on shore OVER POWERED a situation in which the pilot has a kite too powerful for his her ability level weight strength and or wind condi tions UNDER POWERED a situation in which the pi lot has a kite not powerful enough for his her weight strength and or wind conditions 4 GLOSSARY KITEBOARDING TERMINOLOGY REACH a direction of travel relative to the wind direction Generally 90 160 degrees off the wind LULL a term used to describe wind when it lessens in strength for any amount of time term also used to describe the complete de powering of a kite LUFF a term used to describe what happens to the kite in a lull GLOSSARY WIND TERMINOLOGY SIDESHORE wind is blowing from the left or from the right parallel to the shore Ideal wind direction for kiteboarding ON
49. teer the kite into the neutral position the safer and the more in control you will be With the kite in neutral position and the wind at your back walk slowly to the water s edge keep ing in constant check with the kite You should know what it is doing at all times If anything goes wrong with the launch you should be ready to first utilize the Recon System and second to utilize the QRS WARNING the more wind there is during your launch the fast er everything will happen That is why it is impor tant that you launch the kite slowly and safely STEERING LAUNCHING AND LANDING SELF LAUNCHING First set your kite face down with the leading edge into the wind at 100 to 110 off of the wind Secure the kite with sand or sand bags Do not secure kite with any thing sharp or abrasive Next wind your lines out from the kite to the place from where you will launch the kite Before launching re familiarize yourself with your Recon and QR Systems in the event that you must engage them Make sure you have them properly set up Next thoroughly check your lines your gear and your launching and landing sites if all is okay you are ready to launch your kite Check to make sure your lines are connected properly and are not twist ed or crossed Once you have thoroughly checked your lines your gear and your launch ing and landing sites you are ready to set your kite up for self launch Turn the kite on its si
50. the QR around the system pin retainer Your QR system is now ready for use again The Powerlock Control System is a control system for 4 LINE kites The Powerlock Control System allows the rid er to interactively lock and unlock the power of the kite when hooked into the QRS Powerlock Harness Loop The Powerlock fitting eliminates the need to have two harness loops on the control bar The rider has the benefits of both de power and fixed 4 line control with a single harness loop Important Powerlock Tips e Your kite should be tuned so that when the rider is unhooked from the harness line the kite is fully sheeted in powered but not over sheeted You may fine tune the power of the kite with the Centerline Adjustment Strap See the section on 4 Line Tuning for more explanation of 4 line kite tuning capabilities Operating the Powerlock Control System To Lock Pull the bar toward you and engage the Lock Ball in to Powerlock Fitting To Unlock Pull the bar slightly toward the body and using your wrists twist the top of the bar toward your body disengaging the Lock Ball from the Power lock Fitting Powerlock Control System Included Components e Control Bar with end fittings and Powerlock Fitting Depower Line with QRS 30cm Recon Harness Loop w Security Pin 27cm 33cm and 36cm also available Leader Lines 2 with INSTANT RELAUNCH Ball Grips red left black right Centerline Adj
51. the most upwind or windward positions in which to fly the kite When flown here the kite has the least amount of power or pull This is one of the safer zones in which to fly the kite POWER ZONE This is the area in front and to the sides of the pilot but excluding the neutral position and zones It is the area in which the kite has the most power and pull When flown in this area the kite can be powerful and dangerous so avoid flying your kite in this zone when learning GENERATING POWER One way to generate power from your kite is by steering your kite from low to high or from high to low in the sky The movement of your kite in the sky creates lift which creates power Keep this in mind especially when learning When bringing the kite from a low position up to the neutral posi tion the movement of the kite actually creates power and generates speed so be prepared When underpowered you may use this ability of the kite to your advantage by creating power and speed to get planing 4 NEUTRAL mopowen Ua power Ml STEERING LAUNCHING AND LANDING STEERING Key Points To Remember When practicing steering a kite on land always remember that your kite has extreme power Be prepared and be safe When first learning to fly your kite always keep your eyes on the kite Steer slowly Do not make any abrupt motions with the control bar Keep in mind the power of the kite Never turn the control bar like a car steering
52. the physical environment eg the behavior of waves smoke etc Instru ments are not used to determine wind strengths in this point scale O calm to 12 hurricane WARRANTY CABRINHA LIMITED WARRANTY Cabrinha is a division of Neil Pryde Ltd Every Cabrinha product is subjected to He pre sales quality control tests and is backed by our comprehensive warranty policy below WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS General Neil Pryde Ltd Cabrinha warrants this Product to be free of major defects in materials and work manship when this Product is used for ordinary recreational activities by the original purchaser for a period of 90 Days from the original date of pur chase as evidenced by the relevant purchase re ceipt subject to the following terms and condi tions Specific product warranties This Warranty is valid only when the warranty card accompanying this Product is properly filled out and returned to Cabrinha within seven 7 days from the original date of purchase Important Notice This Product is designed for and is intended to be used by ordinary purchaser for recreational purpose or use only This Product is not designed for commercial use where it is sub ject to continuous or high volume repetitive usage over an extended period of time What This Warranty Does Not Cover This Warranty does not cover the following e Costs of return shipments to Cabrinha e Damage caused by alterations modifications or
53. tral position is also where you may park the kite in order to rest reel in your board etc In this position the kite still has power so keep in mind that although it is relatively stable in this position it may still pull you This is the safest position in which to keep the kite when learning GLOSSARY KITEBOARDING TERMINOLOGY NEUTRAL ZONE This is the area that in cludes the neutral position and the area to the left and right of the rider It encom passes the most upwind or windward posi tions in which to fly the kite When flown here the kite has the least amount of pow er or pull This is one of the safer zones in which to fly the kite POWER ZONE This is the area in front and to the sides of the pilot but excluding the neutral position and zones It is the area in which the kite has the most power and pull When flown in this area the kite can be powerful and dangerous so avoid flying your kite in this zone when learning LAUNCHING the motion in which the pilot steers the kite from their partner s hands into the sky SELF LAUNCHING a technique in which the pilot launches the kite without assistance usually by weighting down a wing tip with sand until he she is ready to launch RE LAUNCHING the motion in which the pilot steers the kite off of the water and back in to the sky BODY DRAGGING this is an instructional tac tic step in which the pilot flies the kite while in the water bu
54. ual they have Always secure your kite with sand or sand bags An unmanned kite is dangerous Never leave an inflated kite unattended Winds may shift and cause the kite to be come unsecured and fly off SETTING UP Set up only the gear that you plan on using immediately Deflate and put away your kites when not in use Set up in an area where you have plenty of space Set up in a manner conducive to having multiple users in the area Roll up your lines when not in use Always keep other beach and water ac cess users in mind when launching land ing and kiteboarding Yield to other beach users Be courteous and cooperative Always be ready to lend assistance to oth er kiteboarders The favor may be re turned sooner than you think Due to the often extreme nature of kiteboarding a thorough approach should be tak en when caring for your kite and all its associated rigging PREPARING FOR YOUR SESSION A frequent inspection of the kite should be made in order to identify punctures tears or abrasions in the canopy struts or Re con System It is also necessary to check the fly lines for wear and for unwanted knots which may reduce the strength of the fly lines Do not rig on asphalt cement gravel or other abrasive surfaces doing so may damage your equipment It is best to rig on sand or grass Damage done to your equipment by rigging on abrasive surfaces will not be covered under warranty Do not
55. ustment Strap with Recon Re lease Handles e Bar Floats e Powerlock Fangs There are 3 different Powerlock Fangs used to tune the Powerlock Fitting included in this package Lock Ball engaged Kite is powered and locked Lock Ball disengaged Kite is de powered 4 STEP 1 CONTROL SYSTEMS SET UP THE POWERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM Powerlock Tuning Options Remove Screw to change er preference by changing the fangs Disengage the Lock Ball from the fitting The Powerlock Control System s locking ability can be tuned to suit rid Using a 2 Phillips head screwdriver remove the set screw from the fitting Gently slide the fangs vertically from the fitting Insert the desired fangs Replace the set screw and tighten Important Be sure that the fitting has not rotated on the control bar There is a fixed position for the fitting that is set by a protrusion inside the fitting This protrusion fits into a hole in the bar Do not tighten the fitting until you are sure that these line up Powerlock Fangs Different Powerlock fangs are used to tune the Powerlock Fitting Aggressive Non Aggres Lock These sive Lock fangs are ag i These fangs gressively an allow you to gled to lock a disengage into the Pow Fr from the erlock Fitting ai Powerlock most secure more easily No Lock These fangs slide through the Power lock without the Lock Ball engaging Works like a ly Rec
56. utside and an inner tube which holds air RECON SECURITY LEASH amp RE LAUNCH SYS TEM Cabrinha s patented system that is fully integrated into the 2004 kites Both a unique security leash and a re launch system the Recon allows the rider to im mediately turn off the power of the kite by activating the Recon quick release It also assists in quicker re launching QRS QUICK RELEASE SAFETY connection points on the control systems that the pilot may release in emergencies QRS Harness Leash Patent that is attached to the rider and kite designed to disconnect you in emergencies CONTROL BAR the steering device the pilot uses to steer the kite FANGS Metal teeth that engage and disen gage the de power loop on the Powerlock Control System BRIDLES the lines that hang from the wing tips of the kite The flying lines will be at tached from the control bar to these bridle lines in order to connect control bar to kite LEADER LINES The lines that attach directly to the control bar You will attach these lines to the flying lines in order to connect them to your bar GLOSSARY KITEBOARDING TERMINOLOGY RE LAUNCH ASSISTANCE BALL GRIPS The plastic ball found on each of the two steer ing leader lines The ball assists you in getting a better grip on your leader line when re launching your kite FLYING LINES a term used to describe all four of the lines included with your kite package These lines conne
57. you think you need An unmanned kite is dangerous Never secure your kite with rocks or sharp objects including your board they will compro mise the life of the kite If you do not have a sandy beach launch consider sand bags Do not leave an inflated kite secured or not directly exposed to the wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge to flutter excessively which can damage the kite or tangle the Recon System If you must leave the kite exposed to the wind on the beach place suffi cient amounts of sand between each strut and near the trailing edge to minimize or stop the fluttering Also if possible leave the kite in a shaded area Make sure your Recon Bullet is reset in the Recon Tension Fitting RTF when the kite is not in use Keep in mind other beach users and make sure your kite and lines will not be a danger to oth ers Wind your lines onto the bar when you are not kiting This will keep the beach free of lines and will prevent other beach users from becoming tangled in your equipment Proceed to SET UP ISTEP 2 4 TIPS ON DEFLATING THE LEADING EDGE To deflate the Leading Edge you must unscrew the re lease valve and not the inflation cap The release valve is the lower portion of the AIRLOCK After deflating clear valve of any sand or debris then seal the valve before stowing kite to prevent debris from getting inside internal bladder Important Note When closing valve on deflated kit
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