ZULU 1 user manual English
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1. You do have the choice of sealing off the connections between struts and LE This helps in case of a puncture or to store the kite with struts inflated The Flight of your kite will be also optimised In order to re balance the pressure in the whole kite open all the connections before inflating the LE Whenever you replace a bladder throw away the 3 white plastic zip ties From the valve of the bladder to replace These ties help to achieve an airtight connection between the valve and the tube visible on pict 2 Change the bladder and use 3 new plastic zip ties Cover the valves with the neoprene covers pict 1 Line deflectors We ve framed the strut ends at the trailing edge with deflectors which prevent any lines getting caught The deflectors won t restrict the struts from their freedom of movement at the trailing edge enabling a better airflow www ginkites com 7 Handle on the leading edge The main leading edge tube is equipped with a double use handle t enables you to attach the strap of the pump fo if in order to inflate the ZULU safely without holding the kite You will benefit From an easy and safe handhold to carry your ZULU up wind inner surface Facing up top surface down M M B Safety handles IF you need to return to the beach in self rescue the 2 safety handles sewn to the wing tip struts will be convenient for controlling the ZULU as well2. committed to achieve real innovations with the actual flight characteristics of the kite rather than trying to give this impression through an absolutely revolutionary new shape Thanks to its 4 line SLE bridle all this is combined with the comfort and safety of having a high depower setup This means Having the comfort of adjusting the entire range of power while riding or when coming in to the beach Having the safety of immediate depower when letting go of the bar in an emergency The ZULU offers incredible low end performance As a result you will be able to use ZULU in one or two kite sizes smaller than riders with many other SLE kites This increases your Fun your safety and what you get for your money www ginkites com 5 Description of the ZULU SLE kite Supported Leading Edge 1 2o i 04 8 9 4 6 5 TT Tic KA hy leading edge trailing edge BB1 strut BB strut BB3 wingtip strut wingtip top bottom SLE bridles 13 D Ho 10 left rear pigtail blue 11 left Front pigtail red mS c e 2 ot NS ee 12 right rear pigtail grey 13 right Front pigtail red Technical features of the ZULU Single point inflation system Pump up your kite from one point only a much better warm up gets you out on the water quicker and adds a whole lot of simplicity to your session
3. GIN ZULU User manual English Please read this user manual carefully before you use the ZULU 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 ZULU We hope you will have as much fun with this kite as we have and we wish you many wonderful sessions with your new ZULU For more information and to keep in touch with the Fantastic evolution of our sport visit our website www ginkites com Please pass on this manual to the new owner if you ever resell your kite 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 ZULU 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 the kite launch and landing zones the riding locations the rules of riding and of the air the public and their safety the 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 Kiteboarding products c
4. SE OFTA EEA 14 AUXILIARY SAFETY ON THE REAR PRE LINES 15 TO CONNECT A KITE LEASH FOR UN HOOKED RIDING 15 idi t 16 AUETA I Ir 16 i HW 17 EINE PUI e M 17 ZA VULT cc 18 TU CONNECT THE FLYING LINES TO THE EX RUE Eu E utet Det 18 LOOKING AFTER YOUR KITE 19 CONTROL BAR SET UP AND SAFETY SYSTEM s sssssssssrssssssssnssnnnstrstnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnntnntntnnninnnntnnnninnnnnnntnnestenisrontennns 19 WARN raine AE A 19 WINORA NGE eiae EEE ENE A 20 OIN EER Rm 21 PCI NOW LEI EM ENTS gc 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 ZULU Our 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 f
5. annot be held liable For death personal injury or material damage resulting From any use of this equipment Table of contents WELCOME TO BIN KITEBOARDING scsccisssziescseswacsceestatstatscsicinescassacsesiudadssdeacedcestissesavhdsvadtaaatanstacstuantnavohasttxcsasaaes 2 INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY c 2 dudum L j Susie 4 CON RTI rrr ious 4 siut THE ZULU Pec S 5 aeuo UE EU Ur mr E P 5 LULUS THANA CUI OU 5 DESCRIPTION OF THE ZULU SLE KITE SUPPORTED LEADING EDGE AAAA b TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE ZULU ec 7 SINGLE POINT INFLATION SYSTEM Mc 7 X ED ERE GUNS T 7 HANDLE ON THE LEADING EUG aceasta aca 8 IEN 8 giljlc e 9 9 LULU CONTROL BAR riisiin E mean 10 Massa a Bu A E A A E 10 ARE T a 11 POW TOUSEN e cece tt TO 11 PEA ON ADUT c onuran T S 11 zig 2 9 rr E E A 11 EE e a 11 THE BAR c 12 SAFETY SYSTEM OF THE ZUKU 13 PV MEUM ESE S rr a 13 ROUTE EEA
6. as possible SLE bridles The GIN Kiteboarding team has designed the optimum set up for the SLE bridles of your ZULU You only need to connect the red pigtails of the SLE bridles to the Front flying lines Rear line bridles For the rear bridles you have options fo set up 1 Attachment point A original set up for a reactive kite 2 Attachment point B set up for a less reactive kite with slower turning Then connect the rear pigtails of the bridles to the rear flying lines respecting the colour code grey right blue left www ginkites com g ZULU control bar Description of the ZULU bar 10 SS ODD _ _ lt lt lt lt lt lt Lr Ur TE m ro m combined front pre lines left rear pre line right rear pre line power adjustment system depower line SA stopper ball EN i main quickrelease sleeve i2 T paa d swivel and part of the main quickrelease chicken loop stoosh leash quickrelease of the leash elastic For holding wound lines floater rear line adjuster 10 auxiliary safety on the rear pre lines mE carbon bar ZULU 5 and 7 44 cm bar ZULU 9 and 11 48 cm bar ZULU 13 52 cm bar Swivel system The swivel of the chicken loop swivel system allows you to cancel any twists on the front Flying lines and on the leash To unwind
7. ister your ZULU on the website www ginkites com during the seven days after your purchase We ask you to keep your original receipt This warranty is available under the Following conditions The warranty is valid only when the product was 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 not 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 shows the defects This information must be sent to 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 that 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 not limited to punctures and rigging with other than GIN Kiteboarding components All damages due to excessive sun exposure over inflation of the bladders improper handling and storage use in waves or shore break will not be covered by the warranty The warranty is not va
8. la poche int rieure du capuchon 0 designed to carry the ZULU with inflated struts with the kite packed inside it is possible to carry it either across your shoulder or to place it inside the main rucksack and carry it on your back kite size printed on bag 16 Bar bag Bar bag to protect your bar and Flying lines When your bar is packed in the bar bag and placed into the ZULU bag it will protect the cloth of your kite From abrasion from the bar GIN pump XL pump with Aluminium stem Pump leash with quick lock release to attach the kite leading edge handle www ginkites com 17 ZULU lines The ZULU is delivered with a set of 4 X 23 m coloured Flying lines Red fort he fronts Blue fort he rear The end of the flying lines kite side are connected to an extension cord in spectra The spectra cord must be connected to the pigtails of the kite at the end of the SLE bridles The sleeves of the flying lines are protected against damage and the connection to the kite is easier The colour of the pigtails on the kite are similar to the colours of the extensions fo the flying lines Fabric Dyneema Length 23m Strength 220 KG after stretching and stitching Unique stretching process Mechanically pre stretching the lines to 80 of the theorical breaking strength maximises the line stability over time This process ensures optimal quality and significantly reduces the risk of line le
9. lid where any unauthorized repair change or modification has been made to 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 www ginkites com e1 Acknowledgements GIN Kiteboarding would like to thank the riders who contributed to the development of the ZULU Their effectiveness their optimism and their ideas brought much fo the result that is the ZULU Thank you also to all the impassioned people who have given their energy and time For the kite and For GIN Kiteboarding Thank you to YOU
10. llows easy adjustment of the 4 lines Neutral position of the bar The power adjustment strap must be released and the bar must be pushed up depowered The red stopper ball must be placed against the power adjustment strap Have someone hold the chicken loop Fix it to a hook and hold the 4 lines under equal tension the knots of the Front and rear pre lines must be at the same level at the kite side all 4 lines must end at the same level The knots of the pre lines can be easily moved by a Few centimetres For perfect adjustment of the Flying lines 1e Safety system of the ZULU It is imperative that you know the correct operation and assembly of your safety system before using it Always check your safety system before each use make sure that it Functions correctly Main quickrelease 1 depower line is Fixed to the quick release system with a black cord WARNING the black 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 n of the quickrelease through the metal rectangle towards you 3 Fold the webbing n up and on to webbing n 1 4 Slide the quickrelease sleeve in the direction of the arrow in the picture while rolling webbing n 3 on to webbing n 2 The 3 layers of webbing are covered with the quickrelease sleeve Lock the quickrelease by pulling the solid sleeve down against the chicken lo
11. m bridles pulleys and lines of all sand mud and dust 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 in a 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 Your kite and safety systems must be regularly checked and properly maintained ZULU is a kite adapted For kitesurfing and snowkiting Unlike a paraglider or a speedflying wing the ZULU is NOT designed for free Flight and does NOT meet the specific safety requirements of free Flight www ginkites com 19 Windrange Size ZULU WARNING This table should be used as an approximate guide only To make if accurate you would have fo consider all variables that can modify the windrange like the weight of the rider the level of the rider the performance of the board the altitude and conditions specific to each location 20 GIN Kiteboarding warranty GIN Kiteboarding warrants your ZULU to be free of major defects in material or workmanship to the Original purchaser for a period of ninety days From the date of purchase We invite you to reg
12. ngth change with use To connect the flying lines to the kite Connect the spectra cord extensions to the pigtails of the kite pict 3 This label allows you to disconnect the lines easily even after high tension on the knot during Flight Always connect the lines using a lark s head knot RACY fil L 18 Looking after your kite Do not pump your kite without having checked carefully that the Velcro is positioned correctly at the end of the struts and that all bladders are positioned correctly and without twists 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 it is completely dry Never use any sort of chemical cleaner on your kite Only use clean Fresh water Store your kite in a dark and dry place leaving the bag open Do not walk on the lines or on the kite Put the control bar into the water before riding if the bar was in contact with the sand The water will clean the depower rope From the sand that could wear it out prematurely Control bar set up and safety system Check your control bar set up and safety system 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 are in place where appropriate Take care to clean your control bar set up your safety syste
13. ocus on what is essential to the performance of our kites rather than investing in marketing Features which in reality do nothing to enhance the product Marc Ramseier zz e Dye PE SES 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 to create this kite After several hours of use you will still discover small details that simplify your kiting life as a result of the thought GIN put into the design For you History of the ZULU The ZULU are people from South Africa The name ZULU comes from the expression ama zulou which means the people from the sky Regarding the performance of our new kite we wanted fo call it ZULU and to remember the expression ama zulou For what level of rider Thanks to an easy relaunch a big depower range huge stability even unhooked an instinctive turn Formidable performance in the low end windrange a reasonable bar pressure a constant fraction even with low speed an incredibly powerful lift The ZULU is the perfect kite for all kind of riders From beginners to freestyle wakestyle and speed riders ZULU s characteristics The ZULU Features a lower aspect ratio and deep profiles We have been
14. op The sleeve must cover the white printed number 3 5 release push the quickrelease sleeve away from you following the 2 arrows on the picture You will still be connected to the kite by the leash www ginkites com 13 Quickrelease of the leash 14 Pe Cp DM Hold the white and red loop at the end of the leash Pass the pin through the leash loop Place the pin parallel to the grey line Slide the red plastic tube over the pin To release draw the red ball in the direction of the arrows in the picture Auxiliary safety on the rear pre lines This is an auxiliary safety only available after having released the main safety system or thrown away the bar when not hooked in Hold on to one of the red handles to loose all power in the kite The kite will Flag out in the wind To connect a kite leash for un hooked riding 1 Hold the connector of your harness leash 2 Connect the harness leash the metal D ring of the chicken loop 3 Ready to ride un hooked To optimise your safety in this situation place the red stopper ball as close as possible to the power adjustment strap www ginkites com 15 Accessories ZULU bags ZULU is delivered with specially designed bags Main backpack kite board straps and compression straps external pocket For the pump waist belt strap ventilation system and zip to allow the wing to dry and to let water and sand out le 2 sac se trouve dans
15. the twists after a jump with one or more rofation s it is easy to turn the bar first to cancel the twist on the rear Flying lines then to pull down the bar The act of pulling down the bar relieves pressure on the swivel and allows it to automatically rotate cancelling any twists in the Front lines and the leash Power adjustment system The power adjustment strap allows you to adjust the power of the kite Strap released the kite will have the maximum of power Strap pulled the kite will have less power 1 Pull down the strap with the red marking less power 2 Pull down the strap with the black marking more power Rear line adjusters The adjusters of the rear pre lines allow a quick and precise adjustment cancel any small differences in line length Stopper ball The red stopper ball lets you choose the position of your bar when you let it go The position of the red ball defines the maximum depower you will have when you release the bar Simply move the red ball up or down the depower line to define the best set up For you The closer to the power adjustment strap you set the ball the more depower available and the bigger your margin of safety Leash The leash is connected to one front Flying line of the kite When you release the main safety system you are only connected fo your kite by one line from the leash The kite will Flag ouf www ginkites com 11 Adjustment of the bar The neutral position of the bar a
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