Catalogue User guide 2008
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Common mistakes
^ Not understanding how or when to operate the quick releases^
• Seeking assistance from inexperienced people
• Flying in insufficient space
• Choosing an unsuitable spot for kitesurfing
• Failing to check the state of your equipment before launching
• Not launching from the edge of the wind window
• Underestimating the wind strength
• Failing to hook in to the de-power loop during launching
• Flying the kite through the centre of the wind window
• Flying the kite violently into the ground
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting :
The kite is flying badly or is deformed:
• The struts are under-inflated
• A strut is deflating due to a puncture
• The wind is too light
The kite is not responding properly to steering inputs:
• The lines are tangled
• You have confused the rear lines with the front lines when setting up for 4 line flying
• You are holding the control bar upside down.
Avoid exposing your kite to direct sunlight for extended periods of time, as this may damage the colours and integrity of the sail fabric.
Do not leave your kite fully inflated on the beach for extended periods when you are not using it. Do not leave your struts fully inflated in a confined hot space such as a car. Take extreme care to avoid letting any sand or water into the inner tubes.
Rinse your kite (especially the small pulleys located on tips), flying lines and control bar with fresh (tap) water after each session, as sand and salt will drastically reduce the lifespan of your equipment. Never leave your kite damp. Dry it off properly after rinsing.
Wind your flying lines onto the control bar in a figure of 7 to prevent damage, twists and tangles. Repairs
Ripped fabric
If the kite has a major tear, consult your local dealer for details of your nearest official repair centre.
The same goes for any damage sustained to a strut.
Repair any minor tears using the following recommendations:
• rinse and thoroughly dry the kite, and lay it out on a clean and flat surface,
• cut out two identically sized strips of adhesive mylar/repair tape large enough to cover the tear with an extra centimetre all around.
• stick one piece carefully over the tear, rubbing it down in order to eliminate any air bubbles,
• stick the other piece on the other side of the sail in the same way.
Inner tubes
You should choose a clean and sheltered spot out of the wind for any repairs on inner tubes. You will need the repair kit supplied with this kite and two flying lines.
• Disconnect single inflation device,
• Undo the velcro strap at the base of the damaged strut in order to access the inner tube,
• Open the valve and remove the velcro strap from around the valve,
• Tie one end of the flying line to the valve using a lark's head knot, this will help you to re-insert the inner tube following repairs,
• Push the valve into the strut to free it, then gently pull the inner tube out of the end of the strut ensuring the flying line stays connected.
• Clean any sand and salt from the inner tube, inflate it and immerse it in water in order to locate the puncture,
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