2011NaishKiteManual
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2011 Kite User's Guide

Kite User’s Guide English- pages 4-23 Thank you for purchasing a Naish kite. You have chosen a kite of the highest quality and performance. Please read this manual to familiarize 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...

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 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...

3. Assembling the Bar and Lines 3. Assembling the Bar and Lines The Shift System The Universal System Drawing of Entire Universal System English Drawing of Entire Shift System J N N N O I B H B K I P B K B H G M A C A C C C O O M M L J L E E F F G D D K Your new Shift System is a plug and play device. It come completely 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) Attachment loop F) Smart Loop G) Chicken finger H) Trim line (Shift...

3. Assembling the Bar and Lines 3. Assembling the Bar and Lines Assembling the Shift System Assembling the Universal Control System Preparation: English 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...

3. Assembling the Bar and Lines 3. Assembling the Bar and Lines Chicken Finger Line Extensions: 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 1- 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 tab) through the loop in the extension line and pull it tight. Pic 3-Completed Assembly....

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 quick 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...

5. Safety Shift Leash Quick Release Features Release of Power: Releasing the Shift Leash Quick Release: 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 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...

6. Tuning Your Kite Advanced Tuning Advanced Tuning Bar Pressure: 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. If you want to increase the bar pressure there is an additional rear line attachment point on the kite. (Toward the middle of the kite). English 6. Tuning Your Kite Attach the outside flying lines to one of the three knots on the control bar’s extension lines labeled A, B, or C. More Less Bridle Tuning: 1- More grunt 2-More depower Ce n te f ro Ki te 2...

7. Relaunching Your Kite Shift System Use Relaunch How the Shift System helps to relaunch the kite: How the Universal Control 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. Pics 1 & 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...

7. Light Wind Relaunch Installing the LWR line to the kite Installation Lay out your Universal Control System in an open area. Untangle your lines like you are going to attach your kite. Pic 1- Lay out your 20 M LWR flyline and yellow leader. The end with the size demarcation 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 important to always thread the flyline through guide loop the same direction. Failure to do so will hinder the operation of the LWR System. Hint: Anchor the ends of both...