Axis kite bar
Axis kite bar
This document provides essential safety guidelines and operational instructions for using the Flexifoil Kite Bar. It is crucial to read and understand these instructions before use. The manual is available for download in multiple languages from the Flexifoil website.
- Seek expert advice or take lessons from a qualified instructor before engaging in power and traction activities.
- Regularly inspect your equipment for wear and tear and do not use damaged equipment.
- Use extreme caution when operating kite equipment to prevent serious injury or death.
- Choose safe launching and landing areas free from people and obstacles.
- Maintain ample space around you, especially downwind.
- Never attach yourself permanently to your kite or secure yourself to a fixed object while flying.
- Do not allow inexperienced users to operate your equipment.
- Use appropriate safety gear such as helmets and harnesses.
- Keep flying lines away from people and animals.
- Avoid flying near power lines, during storms, or near airports, roads, railways, people, or animals.
- Steel Swivel: Allows front flying lines to rotate and untwist.
- Clam Cleat: Adjusts tension in the 5th line.
- Pull-Pull Depower Strap: Adjusts the length of front flying lines relative to rear lines.
- Leader Lines: Connect rear flying lines to the control bar.
- Landing Handle: Used for solo landing.
- Centre Line: Connects the chicken loop to the depower strap.
- Bar End: Connects leader lines to the control bar end.
- Primary Release: Detaches the chicken loop from the centre line.
- Leash + Secondary Release: Connects the kite to the user via one flying line.
- Chicken Loop: Connects the control bar to the harness hook.
The four-line safety system releases three of the four flying lines, leaving you attached to the depowered kite via one line. Ensure you are hooked into your chicken loop for the safety system to function. Launching unhooked is possible by clipping the leash to your harness instead of the chicken loop.
- The chicken loop must be properly hooked for the safety system to function. The leash connects to the leader line and chicken loop, allowing rotation and reset of the bar after a turn.
- Launching the kite unhooked is possible by attaching the leash to the harness instead of the chicken loop.
- To activate, grab the red primary release cover and push it away from the body. This detaches the center line from the chicken loop, leaving the kite depowered and safely falling to the ground.
- Reattaching involves threading the black webbing through the steel ring and securing it with a click.
- Used to completely disconnect from the kite after the primary release. Activation involves pulling the red loop on the leash.
- Reattaching requires threading loops and securing with a neoprene cover.
- Experienced riders can use the landing handle to solo land the kite by unhooking the chicken loop and holding the handle.
- The pull-pull depower system allows power adjustments via red and blue toggles.
- Adjustments include rear line, center line, and front line modifications to ensure proper setup.
- Smaller chicken loops are available for smaller riders.
- Activation involves using the primary release to detach the bar, leaving the kite connected via a single 5th line, which depowers the kite.
- The 5th line can be secured to a board buried in sand for safe kite retrieval.
- Converting from 4 to 5 Lines: The document outlines a step-by-step process for threading the 5th line through various components such as the steel swivel, tubing, and rings. It includes tying a larkshead knot and securing the line to the leash ring.
- Removing the Leash: Instructions are provided for removing the leash, including pulling the leader line, undoing knots, and reattaching components.
- Adjusting the 5th Line: The adjustable 5th line system allows for performance tuning by altering line tension using a clam cleat. This adjustment can increase the kite's wind range without affecting low wind performance.
- Relaunching Using the 5th Line: Steps are provided for relaunching the kite using the 5th line, emphasizing safety and avoiding tangles.
- Regularly wash the bar and remove sand from the center line and depower system.
- Apply candle wax to the center line rope to extend its lifespan.
- Check the functionality of the primary and secondary release systems.
- Maintain the steel swivel system by washing with fresh water and removing sand after each use.
- Flexifoil offers free replacement for products with defective workmanship or materials, excluding damage from normal wear and tear, misuse, or unauthorized repairs.
- Products must be returned with a valid receipt, and specific instructions are provided for UK and international returns.
- Important note on flying lines: Flexifoil will not replace lines that are improperly used, worn through normal use, or failed due to knots.
Join the Flexifoil community for flying tips and product information at www.flexifoil.com. Share kite experiences on the forum. Shop online at Flexifoildirect.com for spare parts, branded clothing, and promotional merchandise. Contact local dealers if items are not found online.
Flexifoil International Ltd, 27 Regal Drive, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5BE, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 1353 723131, Fax: +44 (0) 1353 722311. General inquiries: [email protected], Sales: [email protected], Repairs: [email protected], Media: [email protected]. Visit www.flexifoil.com for more information.
Catalog excerpts
ienvenue. WiUkommen. Bienvenidos. Thank you for purchasing your new Flexifoil 'STT bar. Before using the bar, you should take time to read and understand these instructions and safety warnings. You can download this manual and any updates in English, French, German and Spanish from Danke, dass Sie eine neue Fleixifoil Lenkstange gekauft haben. Bevor Sie Ihre Lenkstange benutzen, sollten Sie sich die Zeit nehmen, diese Anweisungen und Sicherheitswarnungen Sie können dieses Handbuch sowie Updates, auf Englisch, Französisch, Deutsch und Spanisch unter www.flexifail.cam/dawnlaads nNous vous remercions...
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Safety First •FLEXIFOIL STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU ABIDE BY ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND CONDUCT YOURSELF IN A SAFE MANNER AT IMPORTANT INFORMATION » Seek expert advice from a recognised Flexifoil Dealer, or take lessons from a fully qualified instructor BEFORE undertaking any power and traction activities. » ALWAYS check your equipment for wear and tear before flying. DO NOT fly with worn or dam- aged equipment. Repair or replace accordingly. » Use EXTREME caution when using kite equip- ment as improper use of this equipment can cause serious injury or death. » ALWAYS select safe launching and...
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Overview Overview Vision Generale. Übersicht. Visión General. 1 Vision Generale. Übersicht. Visión General. 1. Steel swivel - A metal part which allows the front ying lines to rotate around each other and therefore untwist after you have done a loop. 2. Clam cleat - A plastic part with teeth which grips the 5th line when there is load from the kite. This part is used to adjust the tension in the 5th line. 3. Pull-pull depower strap - A webbing strap that is used to adjust the length of the front ying lines relative to the rear lines. This adjustment alters the power of the kite. 4. Leader lines...
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The Safety System The Safety System Le Système De Sécurité. Das Sicherheitssystem. El Sistema De Seguridad. On activating the four-line safety system, three of the four ying lines are released leaving you attached to the depowered kite via one ying line. This is achieved by the use of a leash that joins the red leader line to the chicken loop (see g. 1 and 2). Because the leash attaches to the primary release, you must be hooked in to your chicken loop for the safety system to work. (g. 1) The leash attaches to the leader line as shown. (g. 2) The leash attaches to the chicken loop as shown....
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Reattaching the Primary Release Using the Primary Release Rattachez le ‘Primary Release’. Wieder festmachen des ‘Primary Release’. Reatar el ‘Primary Release’. Fonctionnement de la ‘Primary Release’. Nutzung des ‘Primary Release’. Usar el ‘Primary Release’. *PRACTISE USING YOUR SAFETY SYSTEM!* *WHEN IN TROUBLE: USE THE SAFETY SYSTEM!* *WHEN IN DOUBT: USE THE SAFETY SYSTEM!* (g. 1) Grab the red primary release cover and push away from the riders body. (g. 2) Your centre line will detach from the chicken loop. You will then be attached to the (depowered) kite via one ying line. The kite will fall...
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Using The Secondary Release Fonctionnement Du Secondary Release. Nutzung Des Secondary Release. Usar EL Secondary Release. •WARNING: THINK OF PEOPLE DOWNWIND WHEN YOU USE THE SECONDARY RELEASE!* Use the secondary release system if you want to completely disconnect youself from the kite. Use the secondary release after using the primary release. This secondary release system should only be used after activating the primary release. (fig. 1) To activate, pull the red loop on the leash towards you. Ifig. 2) This leaves you disconnected from your kite. U«CAUTION: TENEZ EN CONSIDÉRATION LES GENS QUI...
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Using The Landing Handle Fonctionnement Du Landing Handle. Nutzung Des Landing Handle. Usar La Landing Handle. •PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TECHNIQUE FOR EXPERIENCED RIDERS ONLY. BEGINNERS WANTING TO SOLO LAND THEIR KITE SHOULD USE THE PRIMARY RELEASE SYSTEM.* Ifig. 1) Grab the landing handle and unhook chicken loop from harness. Ifig. 2) Let go of the bar making sure you hold on tightly to the landing handle. Kite will fall down to the ground with no power. i i «NOUS VOUS PRIONS DE NOTEZ QUE CECI EST UNE TECHNIQUE POUR LES PRATIQUANTS EXPÉRIMENTÉS. " t LES DÉBUTANTS QUI VEULENT ATTERRIR LEUR AILE...
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Ajustez Votre Barre. EinsteUung Der Lenkstange. Ajuste De Su Note: All knots should be in line when the bar is set up correctly. This is indicated on the diagram below as the line labelled A. (figs. 1-4) on the opposite page illustrate howyou can adjust your bar setup. Remarque: Tous les nœuds devraient êtres en ligne quand la barre est placée correctement. Ceci est indiqué sur le diagramme ci-dessous par la ligne nommée A. (figs. 1-4) sur la page ci-contre illustrent comment ajuster le placement de votre barre. Anmerkung: Aile Knoten sollten in eine Reihe sein bei korrekter Einstellung der Lenkstange....
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5th Line System Overview 5th Line Safety Vue D’ensemble De Système De 5ième Ligne. Überblick 5. Leine System. Descripción Del Sistema De La 5a Línea. Sécurité De La 5ième Ligne. 5. Leine Sicherheit. Siguridad De La 5a Línea. (Abb. 1) Greifen Sie den roten “primary release” und drücken Sie ihn weg. (Abb. 2) Lenkstange bewegt sich weg, somit ist der Kiter nur mit der einzelnen 5. Leine mit dem Kite verbunden. Kite verliert an Kraft und fällt runter. (Abb. 3) Kite bleibt kopfüber auf dem Boden ohne Power in der 5. Leine. Die 5. Leine kann man am Board festmachen, das im Sand begraben ist. Somit...
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Converting from k to 5 Lines Convertir de 4 a 5 Lignes. Umstellung von 4 auf 5 Leinen. Convertir 4 Lineas a 5 Lineas. 'STT (fig. 2) Remove leash (turn the page]. Ifig. 3) Thread 5th line rope through steel swivel. Ifig. 4) Thread 5th line through tubing. Ifig. 5) Thread 5th line through ring at bottom of pull-pull depower strap. Ifig. 6) Thread through centre hole in bar. Ifig. 7) Thread through ring at bottom of centre line. Ifig. 8) Tie knot at end of 5th line. Then larkshead knot 5th line onto 5th line leash ring. Ifig. 9) Completed 5th line setup. Ulfig. 1) Barre standard a quatre lignes....
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