POWERDRIVE 221
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1. this wind direction GUSTY WIND Wind is inconsistent and varies considerably from one wind strength to another DOWNWIND The direction in which the wind is traveling UPWIND The direction from which the wind is blowing LEEWARD The downwind side of the kiteboarder WINDWARD The upwind side of the kiteboarder e KNOTS A measure of speed based on nautical 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 A 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 the physical environment e g the behavior of waves smoke etc Instruments are not used to determine wind strengths in this point scale 0 calm to 12 hur ricane PUMP Device used to inflate the kite BAR unit A unit of pressure e bar 14 PSI mbar 0 015 PSI PSI A unit of pressure Pounds per square inch e PSI 68 9mbar 6 14 06 11 50 52 AM2. Do this by walking down your lines separat na them from each other Once you have them separated lay them down in this order from left to n while looking from your control bar toward the end of the lines yellow steering line yellow sheathed white de power line black sheathed white de power line black steering line Replacing Steering rear flying lines e You will connect the n lines to the rear leader with a larks head to larks head connection e Push the loop at the end of the rear leader through the loop of the flying line e Push the kite end of the flying line through the loop of the rear leader e the entire flying line through the rear leader loop and pull to secure the connection Replacing De power front flying lines LEFT yellow You will connect the left de power line to the CAS leader by a larks head to larks K head connection e leave the short leader in place on the CAS e Push the loop at the end of the rear leader through the loop of the flying line e E the end of the flying line through the the stainless steel rectangle and over the red grab all e the flying line back through the rectangle and towards the top of the leader Pull to secure the connection RIGHT black You will connect the de power front line to the CAS leader by a larks head to knot connection e Create a larks head loop with the flying line e Place this loop over the knot at the top of the leader Pull th
3. Pin 6 Centerline Adjustment Strap BYPASS Leash 8 OVERRIDE 2 REPAIR 21 Replacing Your Flying Lines 22 Glossary e E e 6 14 06 11 49 34 AM B a ae u E Ld oU ne amp THAN K YO U for purchasing a Cabrinha kite and welcome to the sport of kiteboarding As you may know the excitement of Kiteboarding is attracting people of all ages from all corners of the globe It s one of the most dynamic and fastest growing sports in the world CAUTI 0 N It can also be overwhelming if not approached in an educated man ner That s why we have supplied this extensive user s manual It will help to educate you about your new kite and about the ways in which to use it It contains information regarding the setup care and maintainance of your control system Please note that only compatible Cabrinha bow kites will benefit from all of the security and perfor mance functions associated with this control system Consult www cabrinhakites com for a list of compatible kites for use with this control system Please read this user s manual carefully and entirely before using this kite This manual is not intended to replace proper kiteboard ing instruction but rather to supplement it Do not attempt to kiteboard without appropriate instruction It will make this sport more enjoyable not only for yourself but for those around
4. Roll up your lines when not in use Always keep other beach and water access users in mind when launching landing and kiteboarding Yield to other beach users Be courteous and cooperative Always be ready to lend assistance to other kiteboarders The favor may be returned sooner than you think CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 7 6 14 06 11 49 35 AM OVERVIEW POWERDRIVE 221 pulley image not to scale 8 CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 8 e 6 14 06 11 49 38 AM OVERVIEW POWERDRIVE 221 pulley OVERVIEW POWERDRIVE 221 pulley 1 Front Leader Lines 2 Flagging Ring 3 Centerline Adjustment Strap KS6OVUPKT 4 Power Depower Extensions 9 Override Unit 6 Override Sleeve KSGORT2 7 Tension Ring KS6ORTRING 6 Depower Main Line KS6SQCLDL 9 Leash Interface KS6SPLIB 0 Rear Leaders KABCCBL 1 2 1 Depower Pulleys KS6CBEP 2 Bar Floats KS6CBBF 3 Line Managers 4 Multi Function Bar Ends KS6CBEF 9 Harness Loop Quick Release 6 Harness Loop KS6HL 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 17 Bypass Leash KS6BPLS CK07Powerdrive221_UM indd 9 6 14 06 11 40 42 AM Ww 4 SETUP CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS The Cabrinha control bars come set up with the flying lines attached however it is wise to check your line lengths before going on the water To do so follow the directions below CAUTION The P
5. e Hook into your harness loop e hooked into the harness loop only engage the Security Pin once you are ready to launch Disengage the Override ball 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 e 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 SECURITY PIN RELEASING 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 CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 15 e 15 6 14 06 11 50 31 AM ONTROL SYSTEM CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP Centerline Adjustment Strap CAS All Cabrinha control systems come with a CAS To operate it is a pull pull action This is used to change the length of your front depower lines e on the red ball to depower increase power pull on the black ball LINE CONNECTORS To minimize wear increase the longevity of your flying lines and to have a distinctive FRONT REAR line connection Cabrinha In Cludes Line connectors at the kite end of your fly lines The rear lines attach by larks head to the middle knot on the rear pi
6. instructions on using the security to make sure you have a positive connection to your kite Attachment point 1 Trapezoid fom Ihe Bypass leash can be attached to the trapezoid at the top of your harness loop fig 2 This attachment point allows the fastest J release from your kite in either hooked in or un hooked riding When S unhooked from the depower loop you will remain connected to the kite e via the bypass leash To completely disconnect from your kite when hooked into the harness loop you must simply pull the QRS on the harness loop and you will be disconnected from the kite fig 2 If you are unhooked from the depower loop and need to disconnect from the kite you need to pull the QRS on the Bypass leash fig 1 CAUTION If using a BYPASS Leash attached to the trapezoid releasing the QRS will separate you from the kite Attachment point 2 Depower main line The Bypass leash can be attached above the ORS release directly to the depower main line fig 2 w CAUTION If using a BYPASS Leash attached above the ORS Depower Main Line releasing the QRS will nat separate you from the kite If you need to l Leash Attachment separate completely from the kite you will also need to activate the Point 2 QRS on your Bypass leash Trapezoid Leash Attachment Point 1 1 CK07Powerdrive221 UM indd 17 e 6 14 06 11 50 97 AM 0NTROL SYSTEM OVERRIDE 2 OVERRID
7. sharp objects and airports Avoid crowded beaches and waterways Make sure your lines do not cross a walkway or passage Do 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 eto Before launching make sure you have scouted a backup landing area in case you do not make it back to your launch spot 6 14 06 11 40 35 AM IMPORTANT INFORMATION KITE CARE Due to the often extreme nature of kiteboarding a thorough approach should be taken when caring for your kite and all its as sociated rigging as well as your protective gear FOR YOUR SESSION Thoroughly check your protective equipment helmet etc to make sure it is in working order and in good condition e A frequent inspection of the kite and the control system should be made in order to identity punctures tears or abrasions in the canopy struts or security systems It is also necessary to check the fly lines for wear and for unwanted knots which may reduce the strength of the fly lines e 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 e Do not rig among sharp objects that could tear the canopy or puncture the struts and leading edge bladder e Take c
8. the security Quick Release QR and Override 2 devices provided with this kite This kite and control system has been designed around a typical rider weight of 75kg Riders with a weight greater than 5kg may need to use more force to operate the QR than lighter riders Increases in K wind strength may also result in greater force being required to operate the QR Be certain to seek the advice of a profes e sional such as your Authorized Cabrinha Dealer about the performance of the security systems in relation to body weight CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 4 e 6 14 06 11 49 34 AM IMPORTANT INFORMATION KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL KITEBOARDING LOCATION KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 5 Do not attempt kiteboarding without appropriate instruction Do not kite alone Launch land and ride together with a partner or have some one on shore who can keep an eye on you Make sure you are in good physical condition 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 faster you wil 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 reserve of e
9. you CK07Powerdrive221_UM indd 2 6 14 06 11 49 34 AM IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION KITEBOARDING is an extremely diverse sport with many disciplines and ability levels As with all sports there are certain inherent risks The following contains key points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite e Be familiar with the set up and use of the supplied security systems OVERRIDE 2 and the Harness Loop Quick Release Systems e Make sure your POWERDRIVE 221 pulley is rigged and used according to the supplied instructions e Make sure your kite is compatible with the POWERDRIVE 221 pulley e Always use your Cabrinha kite with a security system e permanently attach yourself to this kite the control bar or lines e NEVER use this kite as a flying device e NEVER touch the kite lines while they are under tension do not catch the kite using these lines e 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 for more information An inflatable power kite will still fly even without a rider so be mindful of e those around you and secure your kite Your kite may cause serious injury or death if it launches unexpectedly e e Do not lend your gear to someone who has not been fully instructed on the use of inflatable kites Other users should also read this user s manual and be proficient in all its
10. 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 Use extreme caution when flying the kite in this zone LAUNCHING The motion in which the rider steers the kite from their partner s hands into the sky SELF LAUNCHING A technique in which the rider launches the kite without as sistance usually by weighting down a wing tip with sand until he she is ready to launch RE LAUNCHING The motion in which the rider steers the kite off of the water and back into the sky BODY DRAGGING This is an instructional tactic step in which the rider flies the kite while in the water but without the board The rider will launch then walk to the water and basically drag in the water while practicing flying re launching and self rescue techniques WATER STARTING The motion of the rider in which he she goes from sitting or lying in the water to standing on the board GYBING The motion in which the rider changes the direction of the board he she is riding The rider switches from a starboard tack to a port tack or vice versa 23 6 14 06 11 50 51 AM GLOSSARY PLANING The point in time in which the rider gets the board skimming on the water LANDING The motion in which the rider steers the kite into their partner s hands on shore OVER POWERED A situation in which the rider has a kit
11. E 2 OPERATION Overview One of the most valuable features of the POWERDRIVE 221 pulley is its ability to depower the kite by positioning the control bar into Override 2 mode By pushing the control bar past the OVERRIDE 2 ball and releasing it the kite will depower and fall from the sky The kite s approach to security is to make it a seamless part of the way the kite functions There is nothing to turn on no handle to manually activate Relaunch The kites unique bridle allows the rider to perform a water relaunch by simply pulling on the left or right rear lines The wingtip will rise out of the water and allow the rider to position the kite into a side launch position Override Hooked In The security system can be operational when the rider is either hooked in to the harness loop or unhooked with an attached leash If a rider chooses the hooked in option they must use and Cabrinha harness loop with security pin Override Unhooked The security system can be operational when the rider is either hooked in to the harness loop or unhooked with an attached leash If a rider chooses the unhooked in option they must use a Cabrinha Bypass leash attached to the Harness loop The Override Stopper Unit is a convenience item that allows the rider to un spin the bar after rotations without fully depowering the kite It it set up at the factory with a release load of approximately 10kg When adequate force is applied the bar will pus
12. INHA KITE REFER TO YOUR SUPPLIED KITE USER MANUAL A KITE CONTROL SYSTEM e COMPATIBILITY CHART AND KITE USER MANUAL ARE AVAIL e ABLE ONLINE AT WWW CABRINHAKITES COM IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH KITES ARE COMPAT IBLE WITH THIS CONTROL SYSTEMS PLEASE REFER TO THE KITE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CHART AND CON TROL SYSTEM USER MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW CABRINHAKITES COM FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CONTROL SYSTEM TO A COMPATIBLE KITE REFER TO THE KITE USER MANUAL 20 CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 20 6 14 06 11 50 46 AM Ww 4 REPAIR REPLACING YOUR FLYING LINES POWERDRIVE 221 PULLEY POWERDRIVE 221 pulley In order to replace your control system s flying lines you must first remove the existing flying lines from the leader lines You may then attach new flying lines to the current leader lines assuming the leader lines are in an acceptable condition Connect Your New Flying Lines to the Leader Lines e Lay your 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 SETUP Check Your Line Lengths e Unwind and lay out the color coded FLYING LINES between the post and the control bar You will have two sets of lines the front or inside DE POWER LINES and the back or outside STEERING LINES e sure your flying lines are not twisted or crossed
13. OWERDRIVE 221 pulley can be adjusted in the same manner as outlined below e loop a piece of line any rope or cord around a tree or fence post e Tig the line in a knot around the tree leaving a piece long enough to attach all lines e Roll out the flying lines from the post and set the control bar on the ground facing up with the yellow 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 e Make sure your flying lines are not twisted or crossed e 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 de power lines are there to eliminate incorrect connection to the kite Take the rope attached to the post and feed it through the eyelets on all four lines K with the yellow on the left and the black on the right e Tig a bowline knot with all four lines inside the loop e Walk back to the control bar e Make sure that the centerline adjustment strap is fully extended so that the kite is set up at full power e Standing directly in line with the post pull back hard and steady on the control bar by pulling straight back toward yourself e Your control bar should be in line with your shoulders and should be straight and not at an angle All of the lines should have even tens
14. and around the legs KITEBOARDING The term used to describe the sport of power kiting on water KITESURFING Another 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 rider levels out the bar the kite will gravitate to the neutral position However it is difficult and dangerous to keep the kite in this position Although in this position the kite may feel steady and may feel like it has the least amount of power or pull it is also the position in which on land the rider is most susceptible to lofting On the water the neutral position can be utilized to rest while you reel in your board but on land we strongly suggest you do not utilize the neutral posi tion After launching it is best to make your way to the water without delay Do NOT linger on land with the kite in neutral position It is VERY dangerous CK07Powerdrive221_UM indd 23 NEUTRAL ZONE This is the area that includes the neutral position and the area to the left and right of the rider It encompasses the most upwind or windward positions in which to fly the kite When flown here the kite has less power or pull than when it is in the power zone However use caution when the kite is in this zone especially when on land and especially in gusty wind conditions POWER ZONE This is the area in front and to the sides of the rider but excluding the neutral position and
15. are not to expose your flying lines to sharp objects that may wear through them e 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 BEINEN 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 2 become unsecured and fly off e e 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 bridles control lines 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 fluttering e Do not leave your kite exposed to sunlight for long periods of time Between sessions choose a shaded area to secure your kite When not in use stow away PROPER STORAGE e tis recommended to wash your kite with fresh water and dry thoroughly before rolling and storing e Do not roll up kite when wet e Clear the kite of sand or other foreign objects before stowing e Once it is clean and dry stow your kite in the supplied bag in a clean dry cool place e Do not place heavy objects on the bag containing the kite e Do not leave your kite inflated in your car or car rack box exposing the kite to extreme temperatures while inflated may da
16. ble use of this kite may result in death or serious injury to any part of your body and to others Do not use your kite near power lines airports or streets and keep your kite fly lines away from people and obstacles Al ways fly in an open area and observe wind and weather conditions particularly in circumstances where you may encounter offshore onshore winds or strong winds Do not attempt to use your kite on water until you are confident and comfortable with the use of a trainer kite on land Spend time to become familiar with the operation of your kite and remember that you are responsible for its operation and for the security of those around you As you learn the sport work within your own limitations and do not exceed them If you intend to use the kite on water always use appropriate protective gears and flotation devices and do not attach yourself or tie yourself permanently to the kite lines The kite is not intended for use as a flying device nor indeed is it intended as a means of flotation RECOMMENDED KITESURFING PRACTICE KITESURFING 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 security points to remember when operating your Gabrinna kite COntinues to next page CK07Powerdrive221 UM indd 3 e 6 14 06 11 49 33 AM continued from previous page e Kitesurfing is a HAZARDOUS activity an
17. cause the rider to unhook trom the harness loop Be sure that your security pin or external leash is engaged To un spin any twists in your lines caused by a looping kite or from spin ning the control bar e Make sure your Override Stopper Unit is seated onto its sleeve let the bar out to the Override Stopper e Un spin the bar until the lines are free of twists e the bar and sheet back in MOVING THE OVERRIDE BALL SLEEVE The Override length can be adjusted to suit individual rider needs e Loosen the screws on the Override sleeve e Slide the sleeve to the desired position e Tighten the screws lightly Do not over tighten the screws CAUTION The Override system comes preset at 35cm of depower This is the best position to allow the conven ience of bar spinning and depower li n set the depower length less than 30 cm you do so at your own risk TENSION RING OPERATION More tension Squeeze the clamp to engage the teeth Fig 1 e The more teeth that are engaged the higher the release load will be e aware that the tension is increased If you need to push into Override more force will be required Less Tension 1 Using your thumb lift the release tab to disengage the teeth Fig 2 2 Pull the tab to increase the diameter of the tension ring 19 CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 19 6 14 06 11 50 44 AM 0NTROL SYSTEM OVERRIDE 2 PAUSE FOR SETUP OF YOUR CABR
18. d the use of Kitesurfing equipment involves the risk of serious personal injury to any part of the user s body or death Injuries are an INHERENT RISK of kitesurfing and the participation in kitesurfing implies the user s ac ceptance and express assumption of those risks Children should always be under adult supervision It is strongly recommended that beginners take lessons ALWAYS inspect your equipment for signs of wear and tear each time before use particularly all lines canopy bladders screws and fittings IF any products are found to show signs of wear amp tear these should be repaired or replaced immediately and before further use If in doubt about any signs of wear amp tear please contact your local vendor Contact details are available from www cabrinhakites com NEVER place yourself in a situation where breakage of any one of the various kitesurfing components e would pose a risk to yourself or others or make it impossible to return to the shore securely amp unas e sisted Make sure you use properly designed and manutactured parts trom reputable suppliers Take time to study the conditions including sea state tides currents weather conditions and forecasts before you decide to go sailing Beware of sailing in offshore or onshore winds Familiarize yourself with any new location before venturing onto the water Ask the locals to tell you about any hazards Watch out for other beach users especially swimmers and
19. e bar e 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 CORRECT X t INCORRECT Control bar is even If your bar is at an angle and parallel with your your leader line needs shoulders adjustments LI CKO7Powerdrive221_UM indd 11 e 6 14 06 11 50 00 AM EDI e E Ww SETUP CONNECT AND LAUNCH DOWNWIND LAUNCH SETUP DOWNWIND LAUNCH SET UP Bar downwind of kite e 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 as you are looking toward the kite from behind the yellow sheathed lines will be on the right while the black sheathed lines will be on the left e Lay out and clear the bridle e Walk out the steering outside lines and using a larks head knot attach them to the middle knots on the trailing edge or back bridles remember yellow to yellow black to black e Walk out the white de power center lines and slip each knot into the larks head loops on the corresponding leading edge or front bridles remember yellow to yellow black to black Make sure that the de power lines do not cross the steering lines e The lines should not cross each other or be twisted Your kite i
20. e loop tight to secure the connection e Your flying lines are now connecteed to your leader lines and you are ready to make sure that all of your lines are even 21 CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 21 6 14 06 11 50 51 AM GLOSSARY FREQUENTLY USED KITEBOARDING amp WIND TERMINOLOGY TRAINER KITE A kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions used in kiteboarding 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 LEADING EDGE LE The front inflated tube of your kite STRUTS The outer fabric tubes found on your kite They house the inner inflatable bladders which are filled with air to give structure to the kite BLADDER The inner inflatable tube found within the leading edge and the struts of the kite Imagine a bike it has both a tire on the outside and an inner tube which holds air AIRLOCK a 2 part valve that allows a single point for infla tion and deflation of the kite SPRINT Single Point Rapid Inflation Technology AIR CLIPS Clips that prevent air transfer between the LE and the struts AIR DISTRIBUTION TUBES Tubes that connect the LE bladder to the strut bladders OVERRIDE Is a system designed to limit the travel of the control bar under normal riding conditions It allows the rider to spin
21. e too powerful for his her ability level weight strength and or wind conditions UNDER POWERED A situation in which the rider has a kite not powerful enough for his her weight strength and or wind conditions 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 SIDESHORE Wind is blowing from the left or from the right parallel to the shore Ideal wind direction for kiteboarding ONSHORE Wind is blowing directly or to a great extent directly from the water toward the land Do not operate your kite in or near water in this wind direction SIDE ONSHORE Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and trom the water toward the land This is a combination of onshore and sideshore wind Utilize caution when operating your kite in or near water in this wind direction OFFSHORE Wind is blowing from the shore directly or to a great extent out to the water Do not operate your kite in or near water in this wind direction 24 CKOT7Powerdrive221 UM indd 24 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 offshore and sideshore wind Do not operate your kite in or near water in
22. ee POWERDRIVE 2 PULLEY USER MANUAL MANUEL D UTILISATION BENUTZER HANDBUCH MANUAL DEL USUARIO CA E 7 SEN A u A CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 1 6 14 06 11 49 30 AM CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 2 6 14 06 11 40 32 AM DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE FOR YOUR SECURITY AND PROTECTION THIS INFORMATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME FOR CURRENT UPDATES PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW CABRINHAKITES COM IF YOU ARE BELOW THE AGE OF 18 YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN READ THESE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND SHOULD NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU ARE UNDER THE PROPER GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION OF SUCH A PERSON The use of this product exposes the user to many unavoidable and unexpected risks dangers and hazards The suppliers of this product are not responsible for any damage to property or any personal injury caused by any active negligence of the suppliers or by any use misuse abuse or irresponsible use of this product by the user Kitesurfing is an extreme sport Power kites and their lines and control equipment can be danger ous to flyers and to anyone in the vicinity of their use Kitesurfing must be taken seriously and we recommend that at least in the early stages of your use you seek the guidance of professional instructors and experienced kiteboarders Improper and or unreasona
23. g tail The front line connector has a knot to con nect to the larks head loop on the front pig tail Repower Depower Flagging ring operation The flagging ring is located at the top of the CAS This ring is included to aid in self rescue or self landing your kite To flag your kite you should attach your bypass leash to the lower ring Fly your kite to the edge of the window and low to the water Unhook from the harness loop or activate your Depower Loop ORS Release the bar The kite will be attached to your left front line 16 CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 16 e 6 14 06 11 50 94 AM ONTROL SYSTEM BYPASS LEASH BYPASS LEASH The Bypass leash is a kite containment device to keep your kite from going astray when you are unhooked from the depower loop One end of the leash is attached to your harness and the other end can be attached to a choice of two locations depending on your security needs CAUTIONS e f you desire to detach yourself from the Bypass leash you will need to activate the Quick Release located on the end of the leash which is attached to your harness e Make sure you set up your BYPASS Leash properly before going on the water e he Bypass leash comes with a harness bar attachment It is recommended that you attach your Bypass leash using this attachment point fig 1 Alternate attachment points are not recommended e t is recommended that you follow the
24. h past the Override Stopper Unit into Override mode The release load can be increased incrementally by the rider us ing the supplied tension ring To increase the release load of the Stopper Unit squeeze the tension ring until it tightens around the Stopper unit As the ring tightens it will ratchet incrementally so that you can choose your preferred level of release CAUTION The tighter you tension the ring the more force it will take to unseat the Override Stopper Unit from its sleeve We sug gest you start with the lowest release setting until you are familiar with the operation of Override CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 18 6 14 06 11 50 40 AM 0NTROL SYSTEM OVERRIDE 2 OPERATION TO DEPOWER If depower is needed push the bar past the Override Stopper Unit The kite will depower and slowly drop out of the sky To resume riding simply grab the control bar un spin any twists in the lines and sheet back in CAUTION By sheeting the bar back in the kite will power back up and continue flying Be aware of its position in the power window before powering back up If the kite is on the water use the techniques outlined in Relaunch ing with the Override System section below To reset the Override ball e Reach up the depower mainline and grasp the Override ball e Slide the Override down to the Override sleeve e Snap the ball back into place CAUTION Be aware that pulling down on the depower line could
25. ion under pressure l e no slack in the de power lines steering lines e f your control bar is even your control system is ready to attach to your inflated kite If your control bar is even proceed to SETUP INFLATING YOUR KITE If your control bar is NOT even follow the instructions in SETUP LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS 10 CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 10 e 6 14 06 11 49 46 AM SETUP LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS Adjustments are made by moving one or both of the knots on the ends of the leader lines Your goal is to have all of your flying lines the same length e f one of the steering lines is too long loosen the knot located at the CAS on the long side and move it away from the control bar e f one of the steering lines is too short loosen the knot located at the CAS and move it towards the bars Re tighten the knot and check your line length again Adjust again if necessary until the control bar is balanced e DO NOT put knots in your FLYING LINES Knots in the flying lines compromise the life of the line Put knots only in your LEADER LINES e tis unlikely that your center de power lines are uneven If they are you make the correction by adjusting the knot on the center leader assembly If the yellow sheathed line is too long you will need to move the knot on the black line towards the kite If the same de power line is too short move the knot on the black line towards th
26. mage the internal bladders e 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 minutes Allow to dry thoroughly before storing in a dry location e Once it is clean and dry stow your control bar in the supplied bag in a clean dry cool place CK07Powerdrive221 UM indd 6 e 6 14 06 11 49 35 AM BEACH ETIQUETTE Here are some basic things to consider when sharing beaches and water accesses with other users SAFETY SETTING UP e Follow the instructions outlined in this manual Follow the instructions and rules and regulations posted at the beaches you use Check with local kiteboarding associations and shops prior to launching in a new area There may be local rules and regula tions to follow which are not posted Utilize common sense Do not touch other people s gear unless instructed to do so by the owner Picking up their bars kites etc may disrupt a setup ritual 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 become unsecured and fly off 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
27. nd or sand bags e from outside of the kite attach the steering lines to the corresponding back bridles on the wing tips remember yellow to yellow black to black Using larks head knots attach the steering lines to the upper knots on the bridles Give each knot a tug to secure e from inside the kite slip the knots on each of the de power lines into the larks head loops on the corresponding leading edge bridles remember yellow to yellow black to black Give each knot a tug to secure e Again double check to make sure that your lines do not cross each other and are not twisted Your kite is now ready to fly Please see the sections of this manual that relate 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 13 CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 13 6 14 06 11 50 24 AM ONTROL SYSTEM QUICK RELEASE POWERDRIVE 221 pulley QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM QRS You should be familiar with the operation of the QRS in the event of a situation where you wish to activate the RS feature QRS OPERATION Grab the release body and pull up until the pin is free Under tension the pin will release the harness loop Fig 1 QRS SETTING RESETTING e Slide the QR Pin through the stainless steel Trapezoid Fig 2 e Fold the pin back over itself Fig 3 lift the QR Body up the Depower line Fig 4 e Lower the QR Body
28. nergy end your kiteboarding ses sion before you are exhausted Make sure you ve done your homework and that you know the security precautions of all aspects of the sport rigging Launching landing flying riding kiting among other water users Self rescuing etc Understand your security systems before ever launching your kite 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 proper operation of your kite KITEBOARDING LOCATION Observe local laws and regulations regarding this product and the usage area Talk to the local riders about the weather conditions and beach rules Check your area thoroughly before launching your kite Make sure you have considerable space in which to launch land and use this product 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 Be mindful of tide changes As water levels change you may be exposed to new obstructions Avoid launching landing or using this product near power lines telephone poles trees people pets buildings auto mobiles streets
29. over the OR Pin Fig 5 Your QR system is now ready for use 14 CK07Powerdrive221 UM indd 14 e 6 14 06 11 50 30 AM 4 Ww SONTROL SYSTEM SECURITY PIN SECURITY PIN The harness loop can be used as the rider s sole connection to the DEPOWER SYSTEM as long as it is equipped with a security pin This security 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 the Harness Loop This critical connection allows you to depower the kite completely spin your bar freely and re launch your kite easily all while stil being connected to your kite e You must be hooked into the Quick Release QR Harness Loop in order to activate the IMMEDIATE DEPOWER feature e Insert the Security Pin into the Harness Hook under the Loop Fig 1 e Make sure your quick release and control system are set up properly before launching or engaging the Security Pin on your Harness Loop e We suggest that you engage the Security Pin only when ready to launch and or the Bypass leash is connected CAUTION Be advised that when the Security Pin is engaged you have a semi permanent connection to the kite As a precaution know where your Quick Release Handle is and be educated on how to activate it before engag ing the Security Pin rea PIN ENGAGING Double check that your QR and control system are set up properly
30. points e Check your gear before going on the water Insure that your flying lines sercurity systems kite board etc are all rigged properly and are in working order PROTECTIVE GEAR We strongly recommend the use of the following protective gear e Helmet e Life Jacket Impact Vest or Flotation Vest e Neoprene Wet Suit e Gloves e Foot Protection e Protection e Knife e Sunscreen CK07Powerdrive221 UM indd 3 e 6 14 06 11 49 34 AM IMPORTANT INFORMATION WIND WATER amp WEATHER CONDITIONS WIND RANGE CHART WIND WATER AND WEATHER CONDITIONS e Do not underestimate the power of the wind e Be aware of unpredictable and changing weather conditions e Avoid offshore or onshore wind conditions e Avoid strong gusty wind e Be careful of wave conditions especially when learning e Be educated about tides and rip currents e Be mindful of your ability level Do not kiteboard if conditions are beyond your ability level e Be educated about air and water temperatures and wear appropriate protection against the elements e Do not use this product in thunderstorms e Consult an anemometer to determine wind speeds if necessary e 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 e Make certain that you are physically capable of operating
31. ribe all four of the lines included with your kite package These lines connect 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 e 6 14 06 11 50 51 AM GLOSSARY 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 Centerline adjustment strap CAS Used to depower the kite by changing the relationship between the front and back line lengths It is also used to position the bar closer to the rider TENSION RING A ring located on the Override unit that allows the rider to adjust the release load required to enter into Override Mode FLAGGING RING The ring to ring connection that acts as an alternate leash attachment point By connecting to the flagging ball and releasing the control system the rider is left connected to the kite by one line HARNESS A piece of equipment used to temporarily 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 attaches around the torso and the seat harness attaches to the waist
32. s now ready to fly Please see the sections of this manual that relate 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 12 CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 12 6 14 06 11 50 12 AM 4 Ww SETUP CONNECT AND LAUNCH UPWIND LAUNCH SETUP UPWIND LAUNCH SETUP Bar upwind of kite e 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 e out and clear the bridle e Walk out the steering outside lines and place them parallel to each other on the ground about 4 feet apart near the kite remember yellow sheathed lines on the left and black sheathed lines on the right e Place the steering lines far apart so the kite will lie between them e Walk out the de power center lines and place them in between the steering lines parallel to each other so that all four lines are lined up as follows left to right yellow sheathed yellow line yellow sheathed white line black sheathed white line black sheathed black line The lines should not cross each other or be twisted e Place the kite on top of the de power lines so the wing tips of the kite are pointing downwind and are near the ends of your steering lines e sure the kite is still secured with sa
33. small children Make sure you keep your board and rig under control at all times and that they dont get blown about on the beach or in the water Always use appropriate protective gear and floatation devices Wear the correct protective clothing for the conditions such as a wetsuit or a UV top It is recommended to wear a helmet Make sure someone knows where youve gone amp when you are expected back always sail with a buddy Be aware of the conditions as they change Always return to the beach if there is a significant change in the conditions i e wind dropping or wind amp waves increasing e As you learn the sport work within your own limitations and do not exceed them e Do not alter modify or change this product e This product is designed and manufactured only for kitesurfing on water e Keep these warnings cautions and instructions for future reference CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 4 6 14 06 11 49 33 AM POWERDRIVE 221 PULLEY USER MANUAL CKO7Powerdrive221 UM indd 1 INDEX Introduction Important Information Wind Water amp Weather Conditions Wind Range Chart Know Your Ability Level Kiteboarding Location Inportant Information Beach Etiquette C2 C31 corn KITE OVERVIEW amp CONTROL SYSTEM 8 POWERDRIVE 221 pulley SETUP 10 Check Your Line Lengths 1 Line Length Corrections 2 Downwind Launch Setup 3 Upwind Launch Setup CONTROL SYSTEM 4 Quick Release 0 Security
34. the bar after rotations without depowering the kite too much Also acts as a line manager for the depower extensions OVERRIDE MODE The area of the de power mainline above the Override sleeve 22 CK07Powerdrive221_UM indd 22 OVERRIDE SLEEVE The plastic tube located on the de power main line that provides the fixed point onto which the Override Unit snaps OVERRIDE UNIT the plastic fitting that keeps the bar from entering into Override Mode It can be pushed out of the way to enter into Override Mode QRS QUICK RELEASE SECURITY SYSTEM Connection points on the control systems that the rider may release in an emergency ORS Harness Leash Patent that is attached to the rider and kite designed to disconnect you in an emergency BYPASS LEASH SYSTEM An optional security leash feature that is recommended for first time users and kiteboarding schools and for riders who kiteboard without being hooked into the harness loop CONTROL BAR The steering device the rider uses to steer the kite 4 BRIDLES The lines that hang from the wing tips and leading edge of the kite The flying lines will be attached from the control bar to these bridle lines in order to connect control bar to kite Tow Points The attachment points for the bridle 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 FLYING LINES A term used to desc
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