2013 Kite User's Guide
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1. Never learn to use this product in more than 10 knots of wind Never use this product in high winds Never use this product in thunderstorm and lightning conditions Only use this product when you can remain in a standing position Never use this product in wind conditions that are above your ability level Never use this product near or on the water in offshore wind conditions unless you are an expert swimmer CHOOSE A SAFE LOCATION Always observe local rules and regulations when using this product Never use this product near power lines telephone poles trees bushes roads automobiles or airports Only use this product when you have 100 meters of clear space downwind and on both sides of your launching position The power of the kite can pull you downwind unexpectedly and with great force Do not fly your kite over other people or pets Spectators should remain upwind of you when using this product Never use this product on crowded beaches or fields Never use this product near the water unless you know how to swim and are in good physical health Practice launching and landing procedures and self rescue techniques before using this product near the water USE CAUTION WITH FLYING LINES Never touch the flying lines when the kite is in use Flying lines are extremely dangerous while under tension and can cause serious injury or death Never use this product with worn lines A line that breaks whil2. 1 Release amp Agreements 4 2 Warning amp Safety Precautions 5 3 Assembling the Bar and Lines 6 13 4 Assembling the Kite 13 14 5 Release Systems 15 17 2 naishkites com 6 Tuning Your Kite 17 19 7 Relaunching Your Kite 20 21 8 Light Wind Relaunch 22 24 9 Kite Maintenance amp Care 25 27 10 Naish Warranty Policy 27 KITE USER S GUIDE ENGLISH PAGES 4 27 Thank you for purchasing a Naish kite You have chosen a kite of the highest quality and performance Please read this manual to familiar ize yourself with the technical features and benefits built into every Naish kite Follow the guidelines and safety precautions found in this User s Guide to help maximize your enjoyment and to prolong the life of your kite This is not a How To manual We strongly encourage you to get professional kiteboarding lessons from a reputable instructor before operating this kite Limited Warranty Registration To receive full warranty and customer service benefits you must register your product within 7 days of purchase at the warranty section of our website Register product at www naishkites com GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG FUR KITES DEUTSCH SEITE 28 51 Vielen Dank f r die Wahl eines Naish Kites Sie haben sich f r ein Produkt h chster Qualit t und Leistung entschieden Bitte nehmen Sie sich die Zeit die Gebrauchsanweisung zu lesen um alle technischen Details und Feinheiten kennen zu lernen die unser
3. FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS The warranty is valid only when the product is registered in the warranty section of www naishkites com within seven 7 days from the date of purchase The warranty is valid only when this product is used for normal recreational activties and does not cover products used in rental or teach ing operations Naish will make the final warranty determination which may require inspection and or photos of the equipment which clearly show the defect s If necessary this information must be sent to the Naish distributor in your country postage prepaid Product can be returned only if areturn authorization number RAN is given in advance by the Naish distributor The RAN number must be clearly labeled on the outside of the package or it will be refused If a product is deemed to be defective by Naish the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only Naish will not be responsible for any costs losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to punctures rigging with other than Naish components damage due to excessive sun exposure or damage due to over inflation of the bladders dam age caused by improper handling and storage damage caused by use in waves or shore
4. a diagram of the system and descriptions of each line and its function A Control bar B Leader Lines C Vario bar length adjuster tab D Handle pass leash E Leash Attachment loop F Smart Loop G Chicken finger H Trim line Universal System Sliding stopper J Fixed stopper K Flagging line yellow L 3 Ring Piece M Colored back lines N Grey Front lines D i O Bridle lines P Q Bridle pulley LWR line optional naishkites com 9 3 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND LINES ASSEMBLING THE SHIFT SYSTEM PREPARATION Pic 1 Position your kite on the beach facing directly into the wind Place sand on the canopy Layout the bar upwind of the kite Place the Red side of bar on the left side when you are looking down wind toward the kite Make sure the lines are straight and not wrapped knotted or tangled in any way ATTACHING THE SHIFT SYSTEM BAR AND LINES Lay the kite across the lines approximately 5 meters before the end of the lines Pic 2 Attach the Grey front lines to the leading edge pigtails Pic 3 Move the steering lines outside of the kite and attach the Red and Blue steering lines to the Red amp Blue rear line connectors Pics 4 amp 5 Make sure all lines are hooked up correctly and take extra time to straighten your lines before each session as the lines will tend to be twisted It is difficult to see twist in the Shift line at the Yellow Bungee and Y connection Pay special attention to these points w
5. break and damage caused by crashing the kite at high speed or damage caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship This warranty is void if any unauthorized repair change or modification has been made to any part of the equipment The warranty for any repaired or replacement equipment is good 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 clear and leg ible There are no warranties which extend beyond the warranty specified herein naishkites com 27
6. kite If it is too tight your kite will pull turn to the right TOO TIGHT TUNING Pic 1 Move the LWR leader above the knot where the main flying line is attached TOO LOOSE TUNING Pic 2 Move the LWR leader down the adjustment leader at the bar end 1 24 naishkites com 9 KITE MAINTENANCE amp CARE NOTES ON CARING FOR YOUR KITE FOLDING THE KITE After landing and securing your kite detach your lines and wind them up Leaving lines on the ground can be hazardous Note The Octopus valves are not designed to hold air overnight or for long periods of time Never store kite wet Let it dry and remove excess sand from the kite before rolling it up Use a hand broom to help remove sand from your inflated kite Carefully folding the kite is very important to prolong the life of the kite and to prevent twisting the leading edge bladder Before folding your kite dry it out completely TO FOLD THE KITE 1 Deflate all of the struts 2 Open both valves on the leading edge deflate valve and inflate valve to fully deflate air from the main bladder 3 Lay the kite flat on the ground and flatten the leading edge 4 Start folding the kite at the wingtip towards the center making sure that the leading edge stays flat 5 Fold both sides together 6 Fold the kite into three sections Pulleys amp Swivel Make sure that all the pulleys swivel are in good working order before each session Rinse them with fresh
7. NES Naish kites are equipped with specialized flying line connectors which prevent inadvertently attaching the front lines to the trailing edge and the opposite The pictures above show how to use this feature The line connectors have a handy easy open feature as well Pull on the black tab to release your flying lines after your session naishkites com TI 3 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND LINES CHICKEN FINGER HOW TO LOCK THE CHICKEN FINGER INTO YOUR HARNESS HOOK The Control System is designed with a Chicken Finger to help you stay locked into your QRTL Before you connect the finger to your harness hook make sure that your lines are set up properly without any tangles or twists Pic l Push the finger into the center of the harness hook Pic 2 Make sure that it is below the trim loop and that the Chicken Finger gets all the way in and is straight If you want to disconnect from the trim loop you can grab the fin ger and pull it out of the harness hook and then unhook the loop Or you can release your QRTL as described on page 15 ROTATING CHICKEN FINGER Be aware that using this item can cause serious injury or death When the chicken finger is installed you will have to activate your Quick Release Trim Loop in order to release yourself from the kite Only use the chicken finger if you are an expert kiteboarder Install the chicken finger only when you are in the water and away from all obstacles NEVER return to the shore wit
8. Pic 3 Using a larks head connection attach the LWR line to grey spectra line CONNECTING YOUR LWR LINE Pic 4 Using a larks head connection loop the LWR line over the red ball naishkites com 23 8 LIGHT WIND RELAUNCH LWR INSTALLATION TUNING USING YOUR LWR The LWR is for use when the kite is in a leading edge down position and the wind is so light that pulling a rear leader will not re launch the kite Pic l Using your right hand grab the yellow LWR leader line Do not wrap the leader around your hand body or control bar Pic 2 Pull the yellow LWR leader line towards you You do not need to pull the line past your body The kite wingtip will rise off the water and the kite will begin to move towards the edge of the window Pic 3 Release tension on the LWR leader as the kite moves to the re launch position Note The kite can rotate onto the trailing edge if you pull too hard on the LWR leader This may cause the kite to launch deep in the wind window with an excessive amount of power Pic 4 As the kite nears the edge of the window release the LWR leader and steer the kite into the air using the control bar Warning Be careful to avoid any slack line when releasing the LWR leader line TUNING When you attach the LWR flying line to the LWR kite bridle there should be little slack in the system You want the flyline to sit snuggly against the main flyline At the same time the LWR should not affect the normal flying of the
9. SH QUICK RELEASE Pics 1 amp 2 If you need to get totally free of the kite release the leash quick release by grabbing the red white handle and pushing it away from you and let go RECONNECTING THE LEASH QUICK RELEASE Pic 1 Put the stainless steel loop of the leash around the harness leash traveler Pic 2 Slide the pivoting arm through the stainless steel loop Pic 3 Pull the release handle up and fold the pivoting arm flat so that the release handle slides over the pivot arm Pic 4 Make sure the handle has clicked into place Note Always make sure the handle is in the correct position CAUTION If you are practicing spins and you continually spin in one direction the Control System could be rendered ineffective by twisted lines To avoid the potential of twisted lines you should always try to do the same number of spins in both directions In addition you should always check the condition of your Leash system by pulling on your leash attachment to make sure the line is not bound in any way If you feel tension on the line you should go to the beach and reset your lines to eliminate all twists 16 naishkites com 5 RELEASE SYSTEMS RELEASE OF POWER If you need to release yourself from your kite your first option is to unhook from your trim loop and let go of the bar If you can not unhook immediately then you need to release your QRTL Your kite comes with a leash that connects from one of the front lines or fifth line
10. completely Only advanced kiteboarders should use this setup BAR END FLIP Your bar has a plastic piece that can be removed and flipped 180 degrees to change the effective pull point of the steering lines Pull down on the tab to pull the plastic piece out Because the piece has the flying knot going through it you will only get it to come part way out When you have enough slack turn the piece 180 degrees and reinsert into the slot Carefully align the piece back into the Slot to get it to fully reseat Repeat on the other bar end so that the knots are either both to the inside or outside The bar ends will flex under load and give you an effectively new bar length E naishkites com 19 7 RELAUNCHING YOUR KITE SHIFT SYSTEM USE HOW THE SHIFT SYSTEM HELPS TO RELAUNCH THE KITE When you crash the kite and you have NOT let go of the bar it is very simple to relaunch the kite with the Shift system Pics1 amp 2 Wait until the kite is downwind Make sure all lines are tensioned Reach above the bar grab the Shift line and pull it toward yourself This should force the leading edge of the kite to come toward you As the kite rolls over onto its canopy keep your eyes on the kite Never wrap the lines around your hand When you let go of the slack line pay special attention to stay clear of all lines Pics 3 amp 4 To get the kite to begin moving toward the edge of the window you will need to put some pressure on the steering
11. e 4 Leinen Kites besitzen Folgen Sie den Richtlinien und Sicherheitshinweisen die Sie in dieser Anleitung finden um maximale Freude mit diesem Produkt zu haben Dies ist keine Wie kitet man Anleitung Wir empfehlen dringend vor der Nutzung dieses Kites entsprechenden Unterricht bei einem lizenzierten Kitelehrer zu nehmen Garantie Registrierung Um den vollen Umfang der Garantie und Se viceleistungen nutzen zu k nnen m ssen Sie sich innerhalb von 7 Tagen nach Erwerb des Produktes im Garantiebereich auf unserer Website registrieren Registrieren Sie Ihr Produkt unter www naishkites com GUIA DEL USARIO COMETA ESPA OL PAGINAS 52 75 Gracias por haber adquirido el Shift System de Naish Has escogido un producto de alta calidad y alto rendimiento Por favor lee el manual para familiarizarte con las caracter sticas t cnicas y beneficios que te aportar el uso del Shift System Sigue las instrucciones y consejos de seguridad que encontrar s en la Gu a del Usuario para maximizar el re dimiento de tu cometa y prolongar la vida de tu equipo Esto no es un manual de manejo de la cometa Te aconsejamos realmente de que tomes lecciones de un monitor profesional cualificado antes de utilizar este producto L mite de registro de garant a Para poder obtener una garant a completa y beneficios de servicio tienes que registrar t producto en la secci n de garant as de nuestra Web con un tiempo m ximo de 7 d as despu s de la compra Re
12. e of the kite For the Ride kite you will have to disconnect two lines Pic 2 Disconnect the bridle line from the end of the spectra line Pic 3 Pull the red plastic ball then the pulley then the other red plastic ball off of the spectra line Pic 4 Disconnect the other end of the spectra line from the bridle m Back Disconnect Connector Kite from here Spectra Line TO REASSEMBLE Pic 1 Connect the new spectra line on to the bridle using a hand shake connection Pic 2 Pull a small piece of line through the loop in the end of the spectra line Pic 3 Thread the ends of the small piece of line through one of the red plastic balls Make sure the end with the larger hole goes on first Pull the ball on to the spectra line Pic 4 Put the pulley back on the spectra line Pic 5 Thread the ends of the small piece of line through the other red ball Make sure the side with the smaller hole goes on first this time Pull the ball on to the spectra line Pic 6 Connect the bridle line to the spectra line using the handshake connection Pic 7 Pull both of the red balls over the line connections Pic 8 Connect the bridle line back to the LE of the kite using the larks head connection 26 naishkites com 9 KITE MAINTENANCE amp CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING THE SPECTRA PULLEY LINE 10 NAISH WARRANTY POLICY NAISH WARRANTS THIS PRODUCT TO BE FREE FROM MAJOR DEFECTS IN MA TERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER
13. e under tension can cause serious injury or death Always check your flying lines for knots before each use Knots greatly reduce the strength of the lines Stay away from tangled flying lines unless the kite is secured to the ground An unsecured kite can self launch unexpectedly and can cause serious injury or death Never allow yourself or anyone else to get between the control bar and the kite when using this product naishkites com 5 3 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND LINES THE SHIFT SYSTEM Your new Shift System is a plug and play device It come com pletely assembled and ready to use These are diagrams of the Shift System and descriptions of each line and its function A Control bar B Leader Lines C Vario bar length adjuster tab D Handle pass leash E Leash Attachment loop F Smart Loop G Chicken finger H Trim line Shift System 1 Trim Strap J Shift Line yellow bungee Grey Front lines attach to leading edge of kite Shift Line yellow attached on kite not shown M Y connector with pigtails for grey front lines to attach to N Shift Line yellow spectra line O Colored back lines 6 naishkites com K L gt DRAWING OF ENTIRE SHIFT SYSTEM 3 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND LINES THE UNIVERSAL SYSTEM DRAWING OF ENTIRE UNIVERSAL SYSTEM I Your new Universal Control System is a plug and play device it comes completely assembled and ready to use Below is a dia gram of the sys
14. ecommended maximum pressures 3m through 7m kites require a maximum of 8 5 psi or 57 mPa 8m through 11m kites require a maximum of 7 5 psi or 51 mPa 12m through 15m kites require a maximum of 6 5 psi or 44 mPa 16m kites require a maximum of 5 5 psi or 37 mPa Always inflate kite very firmly Note Do not over inflate the kite struts or you may damage the internal bladder naishkites com 13 4 ASSEMBLING THE KITE WIND RANGE CHART This chart is only to be used as a point of reference It is based upon a rider who is 75kg 170 lbs riding on a 132 cm twin tip board Your kite size choice may vary based on your body weight ability board size water conditions and riding preferences Please use common sense and your personal experience when selecting your kite size Check to see what size kite others are riding Lighter riders should use smaller kites and heavier riders may need a bigger size FLY 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 STA 1 1 14 naishkites com 5 RELEASE SYSTEMS QUICK RELEASE FEATURES OPERATING THE QUICK RELEASE TRIM LOOP To activate the Quick Release Trim Loop Grasp the handle of the quick release trim loop and force it up the QRTL line away from your body Important It is your responsibility to maintain the proper working order of the q
15. er consideration of the sale to you of this product and any of its components you hereby agree to submit to binding arbitration any and all claims which you believe you may have against Naish International a division of Nalu Kai Incorporated or any of its agents arising from the use of any of the Naish International Nalu Kai Incorporated equipment The arbitration shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association Arbitration shall be commenced within one 1 year from the date on which any alleged claim first arose Further the arbitration shall be held in Maui Hawaii unless otherwise mutually agreed to by all parties The submission to the American Arbitration Association shall be limited and the arbitration award may be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT In the event of your death or incapacity this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs next of kin executors administra tors assigns and representatives ENTIRE AGREEMENT In entering into this Agreement you are not relying upon any oral or written representations other than what is set forth in this agreement and User s Guide BY INFLATING THE LEADING EDGE AND ASSEMBLING THIS PRODUCT YOU ARE AGREEING TO 1 be bound to the terms set forth below and 2 require anyone using this product to be bound by such terms If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms return this product before use for a
16. full refund ASSUMPTION OF RISK Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury and death In using this product you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury while using this equipment The risks inherent in the sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the Warnings and Guidelines listed in this User s Guide and by using common sense 4 naishkites com 2 WARNING amp SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR KITE WARNING Kite flying can be dangerous Always use extreme caution when using this product Misuse of this product can cause serious injury or death Only use this product if you are in good physical health Never act in a careless manner when using this product such as jumping in the air or tying yourself down You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you when using this product If you are under 18 you should have your parents or legal guardian read these warnings and instructions You should not use this product unless you are under proper guidance and supervision The use of this product exposes the user to many unavoidable and unexpected risks dangers and hazards Do not use this product if you are under the influence of alcohol drugs or medications IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES Before using this produc
17. gistra tu producto en www naishkites com AILE GUIDE DE L UTILISATEUR FRANCAIS PAGES 76 99 Merci d avoir achet une aile Naish Vous avez choisi une aile de haute qualit et aux performances exceptionnelles Veuillez lire ce manuel pour vous familiariser avec les caract ristiques techniques et les avantages de nos ailes a quatre lignes Respectez les directives et les pr cautions de s curit r pertori es dans ce Guide de l utilisateur pour tirer le meilleur parti de votre aile et prolonger sa dur e de vie Il ne s agit pas d un manuel d apprentissage Nous vous recommandons vivement de prendre des lecons de kiteboarding dispens es par des professionnels avant d utiliser cette aile Enregistrement de Garantie Limit e Pour obtenir une garantie complete et les avantages du service client vous devez enregistrer votre produit dans les sept jours qui suivent la date d achat dans la section Warranty de notre site Web Enregistrez votre produit a l adresse suivante www naishkites com GUIDA ALL UTILIZZO DEL KITE ITALIANO PAGINAS 100 123 Grazie per aver acquistato un prodotto Naish Avete scelto il kite con la migliore qualita e con le migliori performance Leggete prima questo manuale per prendere confidenza nel montaggio e conoscere le particolarita tecniche del kite a 4 linee Seguite consigli e le precauzioni sulla sicurezza riportati in questa utile guida per divertirvi ed aumentare il rendimento e la vita del vostro aquilo
18. h your chicken finger installed To use it simply slip it under you harness bar hook and out the end so that the QRTL will not fall from the hook if there is no pressure on the QRTL Note Pressure from the QRTL can cause the chicken finger to bend and let the QRTL come unhooked in some circumstances 12 naishkites com 3 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND LINES A LINE EXTENSIONS Putting these extensions of the end of your flying lines will increase the power of your kite and give you a longer power stroke Pic l To install the line extensions pass the end of the extension line through the loop in the end of the flying line Pic 2 Then pass the end of the extension line with the easy release Line tab through the loop in the extension line and pull it tight Extensions Pic 3 Completed Assembly 4 ASSEMBLING THE KITE INFLATING YOUR KITE Pics 1 3 Always use the pump leash to hold your kite while you inflate it ON YOUR OCTOPUS SYSTEM EQUIPPED KITE Close all strut valves Close the deflate valve on the LE Inflate the kite at the LE inflation valve Pump until the kite is very firm and rigid Close the inflate valve with the velcro and valve lock bungee HOW TO DEFLATE YOUR OCTOPUS EQUIPPED KITE Open all strut valves Open the deflate valves on the LE That s it INFLATION PRESSURE Smaller kites require greater pressure in the bladder to hold their shape Below are r
19. hen checking your lines Look for twists in the Shift line Use the quick disconnect point to help untwist the lines Also look for twists of the Shift line around the control lines just above the Y connection You can use the larks head attachment points on the Y Connector to untwist the grey control lines THE SHIFT EXTENSION LINE Pic 6 On the end of the Shift Extension line you will find a knot Attach the Shift Line to the Shift Extension line 10 naishkites com 3 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND LINES ASSEMBLING THE UNIVERSAL CONTROL SYSTEM PREPARATION Position your kite on the beach facing directly into the wind Place sand on the canopy Lay out the bar upwind of the kite Place the red side of the bar on the left side when you are looking down wind toward the kite Make sure the lines are straight and not wrapped knotted or tangled in any way ATTACHING YOUR LINES TO THE BRIDLE Move the steering lines outside of the kite and attach the red and blue steering lines to the back line bridle attachments using the larks head Attach the grey front lines to the front line bridle attachments using the larks head on the front lines Make sure to keep the left and right front line on the correct side without twists Make sure that all bridle lines are clear and free of tangles Make sure there are no knots in any of the flying or bridle lines Make sure the pulleys on the bar and in the bridle system are turning freely FOOL PROOF FLYING LI
20. lines Use extreme cau tion and keep clear of the Shift line Apply tension on the appropriate steering line as the kite moves closer to the edge of the window for relaunch When the kite lifts out of the water check all lines and make sure there are no tangles If the kite rolls over let it drift down wind and begin the process over again Tip When your kite has relaunched if you have to body drag to get to your board adjust the trim strap to depower the kite This will make it easier to work your way upwind It might make steering looser but the advantages of a shorter body drag are well worth it 20 naishkites com 7 RELAUNCHING YOUR KITE UNIVERSAL SYSTEM USE HOW THE UNIVERSAL CONTROL SYSTEM HELPS TO RELAUNCH THE KITE If the kite is straight downwind of you with the leading edge on the water you can simply pull on one of the back leader lines to relaunch the kite As you pull the leader line in the kite will roll on its side and work its way to the edge of the window From there it will relaunch easily Make sure that you never wrap the line around your hand Be careful not to become entangled in any slack line naishkites com 21 8 LIGHT WIND RELAUNCH LWR INSTALLATION TUNING Pic 1 Lay out your 20 M LWR flyline and yellow leader The end with the size demarca tion will end up at the kite end of the assembled system Pic 2 Carefully thread the blue control line through the guides on the LWR Flyline Note It is im
21. ne Questo NON un manuale per l apprendimento del kitesurf raccomandiamo vivamente di prendere delle lezioni da un instruttore qualificato e professionale prima di praticare questo sport Limite della Garanzia di Registrazione Al fine di ricevere la piena garanzia e i servizi benefit alla clientela devi registrare il tuo prodotto entro 7 giorni dall acquisto alla sezione garanzia del nostro website Registra il prodotto a www naishkites com naishkites com 3 1 RELEASES AGREEMENTS RELEASE OF LIABILITY CLAIM WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT In consideration of your use of this product you hereby agree to the following to the fullest extent permitted by law To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against Naish International a division of Nalu Kai Incorporated or any of its agents resulting from use of this product and any of its components To release Naish International a division of Nalu Kai Incorporated or any of its agents from any and all liability for any loss damage injury or expense that you or any users of this product may suffer or that your next of kin may suffer as a result of the use of this product due to any cause whatsoever including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Naish International a division of Nalu Kai Incorporated or any of its agents in the design or manufacture of this product ARBITRATION In furth
22. ngle of Attack by adjusting the trim line at the trim strap 3 Tune where full power is on your trim line to suit your riding style by adjusting the Power Tuning Knots There are three knots on the leader lines See Advanced Tuning on page 19 for more information 4 Modify the turning speed of the kite by attaching the flying lines to one of the two attachment points A FORWARD CENTERLINE ATTACHMENT POINT Choice of pros Most wind range Increased sheetability Best for overpowered conditions B REAR CENTERLINE ATTACHMENT POINT More hang time More power goes to harness Choice of heavier riders Kite is less sensitive to bar movements C FORWARD TURNING SPEED ADJUSTER For high wind conditions For beginners For smaller kites in your quiver Decreased turning speed Kite is less sensitive to bar movements D REAR TURNING SPEED ADJUSTER Fastest turning speed Underpowered conditions Can use a smaller bar Less hand pressure to turn Great for wave riding naishkites com 17 6 TUNING YOUR KITE SHIFT SYSTEM ADJUSTING THE POWER OF YOUR KITE OVER SHEETING DIAGRAM FOR SHIFT WITH THE TRIM STRAP SYSTEM KITES The trim strap is a pull pull system View of kite from riders perspective Kite in the neutral position Pulling on the red handle will shorten your front lines and the kite directly above the rider Over sheeted wingtip too much back line will have less powe
23. portant to always thread the flyline through guide loop the same direction Failure to do so will hinder the operation of the LWR System Pic 3 Once the LWR flyline is assembled on the blue flyline attach the yellow LWR leader Use a loop to loop connection Pic 4 Slide the bar float up the leader Detach the blue leader line from the control system leader knots Pull the blue leader line up through the bar float Pic 5 Feed the blue leader line through the float reinforcement tube Hint You can use a flying line with a larks head connection to help pull it through Pic 6 Pull the Yellow LWR leader line through the float reinforcement tube using the same technique Pic 7 Pull the Blue and Yellow LWR leader lines down through the bar float using a flying line and the larks head connection to the tabs Pic 8 Connect the LWR leader to the control system leader Note This must be below the main flyline connection to maintain proper left right line lengths Pic 9 Slide the bar float back down over the leader lines 22 naishkites com 8 LIGHT WIND RELAUNCH LWR INSTALLATION TUNING INSTALLING THE LWR LINE TO THE KITE Your LWR line is located in the neoprene pocket located on the right wing tip of your kite Pic l Thread the looped end through the guide loop in the blue back line connector of your kite Pic 2 Thread the looped end through the plastic ring at the end of the wing tip Note do not go through the webbing
24. r tension Front lines too long Pulling on the blue handle will lengthen your front lines and the kite will have more power Q Correct trim OS Oversheeted oO IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR SHIFT SYSTEM You may find that your tensioned lines stretch at a different rate than the Shift Line This means you will have to monitor the slack in the Shift line above the Y connector It is always a good idea to monitor your kites performance in relation to how your kite lines are stretching If at full power the line is slack you can shorten your connection point on the Shift Extension line to eliminate the slack and give the kite optimal performance You can test the slack by pulling on the ball at the fixed point on the QRTL and watch the results at the kite Have someone look at the shape of the leading edge to make sure it is not flat in any way Always check for wear on all lines and loops where friction occurs UNIVERSAL SYSTEM ADJUSTING THE POWER OF YOUR KITE WITH THE SMART LOOP f Full Power Depower To depower your kite pull down on the trim line below the QRTL To give your kite more power pull down on the trim line to release it the desired amount then lock the line in the jam cleat from the jam cleat Feed out the desired amount of line and then lock the line back into the jam cleat BAR PRESSURE If you want to increase the bar pressure there is an additional rear line a
25. t take lessons from a certified school Do not attempt to fly a kite without being trained by a certified kite instructor This product is not a personal flotation device Always wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device when using this product near the water Always have a partner when launching and landing your kite Always learn to use a small two line stunt kite before attempting to use this product Never allow anyone who is not familiar with traction kiting to use this product without experienced assistance Never use this product without a leash system A loose kite is extremely dangerous to everyone down wind The leash system is not a permanent attachment to this product Never permanently attach yourself to the kite or any of its components Always wear a helmet gloves shoes and protective eyewear when using this product Always use a high quality kite specific harness Get yourself used to the way your Quick release devices work by testing them often in anon emergency situation Rinse your Quick Release device in fresh water after every session Quick Release devices have a limited life time and must be checked and changed often The Quick Release Trim Loop and your leash equipped with a quick release must be changed after 250 hours of kiting Change them before if you see any sign of wear The wearing of your Quick Release devices is not considered a warranty issue CHOOSE SAFE WEATHER CONDITIONS
26. tem and descriptions of each line and its function A Control bar B Leader Lines C Vario bar length adjuster tab D Handle pass leash E F G Leash Attachment loop B B Smart Loop Chicken finger H H Trim line Universal System Sliding stopper J Fixed stopper A K Flagging line yellow C Da C L Swivel Colored back lines M yE N Grey Front lines F g O Bridle lines G P Bridle pulley Q LWR line optional D 7 naishkites com 7 3 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND LINES THE UNIVERSAL SYSTEM WITH ABOVE THE BAR TRIM Your new Universal Control System with above the bar trim is a plug and play device it comes completely assembled and ready to use Below is a diagram of the system and descriptions of each line and its function A Control bar B Leader Lines C Vario bar length adjuster tab D Handle pass leash E Leash Attachment loop F Smart Loop G Chicken finger H Trim line 1 Pull Pull Adjuster Strap with extensions J Flagging line yellow Swivel Colored back lines M Grey Front lines Bridle lines Bridle pulley LWR line optional 8 naishkites com DRAWING OF ENTIRE UNIVERSAL SYSTEM WITH ABOVE THE BAR TRIM 3 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND LINES THE RIDE BAR DRAWING OF ENTIRE RIDE SYSTEM JAS Y ra Your new Ride Control System is a plug and play device it comes completely assembled and ready to use Below is
27. to your harness If you need to release your kite this will keep you attached to your kite and the kite will have no power If your kite keeps pulling you for any reason you can release yourself from your leash with the quick release at the bottom of the leash Remember you should know how all of your releases work keep them in good working order and practice using them You should be able to reach them all in an instant without a second thought If your kite goes down in the surf release yourself from it Hanging on will cause the kite to rip or lines to break Even a small wave or shore break can exert enough force to damage your kite if you do not let it go In the event that your kite is down in the water and you want to self rescue or self land your kite grab the line that your leash is attached to Walk yourself up that line to the kite to avoid an unwanted relaunch Make sure that you stay clear of the other lines 6 TUNING YOUR KITE SHIFT SYSTEM Tuning your kite to match your riding style is the key to maximizing your fun Small adjustments can greatly effect the kite s performance We recommend using the standard setup until you become familiar with the behavior of your kite You can then adjust the settings in a variety of ways 1 Dynamically change the power of the kite by moving the control bar up down the gray center line trim line Sheeting in and out will change the Angle of Attack 2 Statically change the A
28. ttachment point on the kite Toward the middle of the kite 18 naishkites com 6 TUNING YOUR KITE UNIVERSAL SYSTEM BRIDLE TUNING 1 More grunt 2 More depower SHIFT amp UNIVERSAL SYSTEM REAR LINE ADJUSTMENT The following is a general guide for what your kite will do at certain knot positions Do not hesitate to try several different combinations to find what suits your style best Attach the outside flying lines to one of the three knots on the control bar s extension lines labeled A B or C Knot A The kite will be somewhat depowered when your arms are outstretched Push the bar away from your body for even less power The kite will fly at optimum trim while the control bar is close to the quick release trim loop You will be ready to unhook at any moment for power moves Knot B The kite will be fully powered when the bar is a few inches from the quick release trim loop This position will allow you to be fully powered when your arms are in a more extended and comfort able position This setup retains a good amount of depower room above the bar and puts you in a more ergonomic body posture Knot C This position allows you to ride with the kite fully powered when your arms are outstretched This setup is great for one handed jumps Pulling the bar down to the center loop will oversheet the kite Caution This setting does not allow the rider much room to depower the kite compromising the ability to sheet out
29. uick release mechanism Always inspect this piece prior to launching your kite Make sure the trigger mechanism is properly seated before you ride and occasionally while on the water There are two ways to do this 1 Grasp the handle and pull it towards your body 2 Briefly unhook from the loop and then hook back in Release Pics 1 4 To release grasp the handle and force it away from your body to open the loop Reload Pic 5 Released ORTL Reload Pic 6A amp B Slide the arm through the stainless steel loop at the end of the QRTL Reload Pic 7 Slide the handle down the line over the arm Note You MUST test your Quick Releases before every session in order to get used to the way they work This is the only way for you to be able to use them fast enough in case of emergency Remem ber that the Quick Release devices have a limited lifetime and you must change them after 250 hours of kiting Our Quick Releases are developed and designed to be used by a rider of 80kg or less id F To Reload SLIDING STOPPER The Sliding Stopper should be set at a height at the top of your depower range Its function is to allow you to rest the control bar against it and spin the bar You can push the Sliding Stopper up with the control bar during a gust or if you want more depower Fixed __ Stopper Sliding N Stopper naishkites com 15 5 RELEASE SYSTEMS LEASH QUICK RELEASE FEATURES RELEASING THE LEA
30. water after each session to keep them sand and debris free Sun Ultraviolet radiation is the enemy of all fabrics Your kite will last a long time in even the most extreme sun but care should be given not to subject the kite to unnecessary exposure For instance If you have more than one kite rigged on the beach put the one you are not using in the shade Wind Leaving a kite that is not being used sitting in the wind can cause the canopy material to flutter This fluttering can wear down the material If a kite is not being used either pack it up or leave it in the shade out of the wind Heat Bladder pressure increases when the air inside gets hot Be careful of kites left on dark surfaces black sand asphalt as the pressure in the bladders may cause damage to the kite Don t leave struts fully inflated inside a hot car Sand Try to keep sand from sitting in the crease between the inflated frame and the canopy Sand left here will act as a constant source of abrasion Rocks Rocks coral sticks and other beach debris are potential puncture hazards for any kite Bladders Keep sand and water out of the internal bladders If deflating the kite on the water close valve afterwards Storing The combination of a kite stored while still wet and or heat can cause colors to transfer Only pack your kite away after it is com pletely dry Never store your kite in hot temperatures over 40C or 104F for example in a hot car Doing so will damage
31. your bladders Pump Apply even pressure on both sides of the pump handle to decrease the possibility of handle failure Self launch Use caution when self launching in windy conditions as this puts a lot of strain on the leading edge Leading edge Do not allow the leading edge to bend backwards Use care when handling on the beach during launching or landing to keep the leading edge in its proper C shape The kite is not designed to be bent backwards Straightening or bending the leading edge backwards puts tremendous strain on the fabric Shore Break Even a small shore break can be brutal on a kite Not only does the shorebreak carry sand into every crevice on the kite but moving water can rip the kite skin Miscellaneous Impact zones shore breaks power lines and trees are even the most durable kite s worst nightmare Use only properly designed and manufactured parts from a reputable supplier helmets harnesses etc Line checks Check all of your lines including bridle lines before and after each use Check lines for fraying change in diameter and color loss Compress line together and look closely at braid for evidence of wear Replace any lines that have any signs of wear Change out bridle lines every 3 to 6 months based upon use and condition naishkites com 25 9 KITE MAINTENANCE amp CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING THE SPECTRA PULLEY LINE TO DISSASEMBLE Pic 1 Disconnect the bridle line from the Leading Edg
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