2007 Kites User Manual

Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new RRD Kite and welcome to the amazing sport of kiteboarding. While kiteboarding is exciting and easy to learn, it must be approached safely and with great respect for the equipment and the conditions. This manual is intended to educate you about your new kite and provide you with information for the correct set-up, tuning, maintenance and care of the kite and its components. Please read and understand the manual and safety precautions contained within prior to using this product. Do not attempt to learn kiteboarding without appropriate instruction. 1. Release of Liability, Claim Waiver and Assumption of Risk AgreementBy assembling and/or using this RRD Product, you agree that you have read and understood the entire RRD Kiteboarding User's Manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that Manual, prior to using the RRD Product in anyway. You additionally agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of your RRD Product will read and understand the entire RRD Kiteboarding User's Manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that Manual, prior to allowing that person to use your RRD Kiteboarding Product. If you are unwilling to be bound by such terms, return this product (before use) for a full refund. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Use of the RRD Product and any of its components involve certain inherent risks, dangers, and hazards, which can result inserious personal injury and death to both the user and to nonuser third parties. In using the RRD Product, you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury to you and to third parties while using this equipment. The risks inherent in this sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in this owner manual and by using common sense. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS: In consideration of the sale of the RRD product to you, you hereby agree to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows:TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that you have or may in the future have against RRD and all related parties resulting from use of the RRD Product and any of its components.TO RELEASE RRD and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that you or any users of your RRD Product may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of the RRD Product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of RRD and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the RRD Product and any of its components. In the event of your death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives. RRD-related parties have not made and expressly deny any oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein and the RRD Product User's Manual. Safety General Safety WarningKiteboarding is a dangerous sport and requires extreme caution and attention to safety. Misuse of this productcan cause serious injury or death. It is strongly recommended that you use this product only after receivingsufficient instruction from a kiteboarding school or certified instructor. You are responsible for your ownsafety and the safety of those around you when using this product. Remember that you should only go kiteboardingif you are in good physical condition.Warnings About Kite Lines• Never touch the flying lines when the kite is in use. Flying lines are extremely sharp while under tension andcan cause serious injury or death.• Never use this product with worn lines. Lines that break under tension can entangle the pilot and causeserious 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 and disabled. An unsecured kite can selflaunchunexpectedly, and cause serious injury or death.• Never allow yourself, or anyone else, to get between the control bar and the kite when using this product.Warnings about Weather Conditions• Never underestimate the power of the wind.• Be aware of unpredictable and changing weather conditions.• Avoid strong, gusty wind.• Avoid "offshore" wind conditions and use extreme caution in "onshore" wind conditions.• Be careful of wave conditions, especially when learning.• Be educated about air and water temperatures and wear appropriate protection against the elements.• Never use this product in wind conditions that are above your ability level.• Educate yourself about tides and rip currents.• Do not use this product in thunderstorm and lightning conditions.• Consult an anemometer to determine wind speeds if necessary.• Do not use an oversized kite.• Consult your Wind Range Chart for correct recommended size.• Use your common sense, if in doubt about the size, go smaller rather than bigger.• Choose a Safe Location• This product is intended for use only on water. Fly this kite only while in unobstructed water, never on land.• You are responsible for your safety and the safety of those around you. You should not fly or ride whereyour kite and lines have a chance of hurting other people.• Do not fly your kite over people or pets. Spectators should always remain behind you when using this product.• Use this product only where you have 100 meters of clear space downwind and to each side from your flyingposition.• Avoid flying the kite near other water users such as kayakers, swimmers, surfers, windsurfers, water skiers,motorboats, or sailboats.• Never use this product on crowded beaches or fields• Always practice launching and landing procedures and self-rescue techniques before using this product onthe water.• Never use this product in the water unless you know how to swim and are in good physical health. Self Rescue Self-rescue is an essential skill required to be a safe kiteboarder. You should learn reliable self-rescue techniquesat an accredited kiteboarding school or from a certified instructor. In the event that you have to rescueyourself, use the self-rescue drag handles which are built into the wingtips. These handles will help you holdthe kite during your self-rescue body drag towards the beach.Pag 1