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SIGM/SLE KIT USER'S GUIDE

SIGM/SLE KIT USER'S GUIDE

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Release and Agreement: Users must waive claims against Naish International and agree to binding arbitration for disputes. The agreement is binding on heirs and assigns, and acceptance is implied by assembling the kite.

Warning & Safety Precautions: Users should choose safe locations, avoid obstacles, and check equipment before use. Emphasis is placed on physical fitness, caution, and using safety gear like helmets and flotation devices.

Assembling the SLE Control System and Lines: Detailed instructions are provided for assembling the control system and lines to ensure safe kite operation.

Assembling the Kite: Instructions focus on correct inflation and attachment of components.

Safety: Guidelines include practicing launch and landing procedures, using a leash system, and not permanently attaching oneself to the kite. Lessons from certified instructors are recommended.

Tuning Your Kite: Guidance is offered on adjusting the kite for optimal performance, including line tension and kite angle.

Relaunching an SLE Kite: Instructions emphasize technique and safety for relaunching the kite from the water.

Kite Maintenance & Care: Tips include rinsing equipment with fresh water and checking for wear and tear to prolong the kite's lifespan.

Naish Warranty Policy: The warranty requires product registration within seven days of purchase for full benefits, covering repair or replacement but excluding misuse or normal wear and tear.

Introduction: The document provides detailed instructions and safety precautions for using the SLE Control System and kite equipment, emphasizing maintenance and safe usage.

Safety Precautions: Users should avoid using the kite in winds exceeding 10 knots, during thunderstorms, or in offshore wind conditions unless expert swimmers. The Quick Release Trim Loop and leash should be replaced after 250 hours of use or sooner if wear is detected.

Assembling the SLE Control System: The system is pre-assembled and includes components like leader lines and a Quick Release Trim Loop. Proper setup involves positioning the kite correctly and ensuring lines are tangle-free.

Operating the Quick Release Trim Loop: The loop is crucial for safety, allowing quick detachment from the kite. It must be tested before each session and maintained in good working order.

Kite Inflation and Deflation: Instructions are provided for using the Octopus System, specifying proper inflation pressure and cautioning against placing the kite on hot surfaces.

Tuning the Kite: The document outlines how to adjust the kite's power and turning speed using different knot positions and configurations.

Relaunching the Kite: Guidance is provided on relaunching the kite from the water, emphasizing safety and avoiding line entanglement.

Kite Maintenance and Care: Recommendations include protecting the kite from environmental factors and proper storage and handling practices.

Specifications and Maintenance: The document emphasizes using high-quality parts for safety equipment and regular line checks for wear and tear.

Kite Folding Procedure: After use, the kite should be deflated and dried before storage, with a step-by-step guide provided to prevent damage.

Warranty Policy: Naish offers a 90-day warranty against major defects, contingent upon product registration within seven days of purchase.

Liability Disclaimer: Users agree to waive claims against Naish for damages arising from product use, with arbitration proceedings held in Maui, Hawaii.

Safety Warnings and Recommendations: The document stresses using the kite in safe environments and advises wearing protective gear and using a safety leash.

SLE Control System Setup: Instructions are provided for setting up the system, including connecting lines and ensuring they are free from twists and knots.

Kite Setup and Safety: Naish kites have foolproof line connectors to prevent incorrect attachment, with diagrams illustrating functionality.

Power Release: To unhook from the kite, users can unhook the trim loop and release the bar, or release the QRTL if necessary.

Quick Release Safety Features: The quick release trim loop can be activated by pushing the loop away, with regular maintenance and testing advised.

Advanced Kite Settings: The kite's power and bar pressure can be adjusted using two knots on the kite.

Kite Relaunch: To relaunch a kite lying on the water, pull a rear steering line to bring the kite to the wind window edge.

Kite Care and Maintenance: Avoid unnecessary sun exposure, heat, and sand accumulation, and store the kite dry.

Naish Warranty Conditions: Naish offers a 90-day warranty against defects, valid only if registered within 7 days of purchase.

Specifications and Procedures: The document provides instructions on handling and maintaining a kiteboarding system, focusing on the Quick Release Trim Loop and leash systems.

Safety Recommendations: Users are warned about the potential dangers of using the stopper system and the importance of familiarizing oneself with the quick release system.

Advanced Trimming: The document explains different knot positions on the steering line, offering varying levels of power and depower.

Maintenance and Care: Key tips include protecting the kite from UV rays and proper storage techniques.

Warranty and Liability: The warranty covers material and construction defects for 90 days, with specific conditions for validity.

Legal Agreements: The document contains a liability waiver and arbitration agreement, requiring claims to be submitted to binding arbitration in Maui, Hawaii.

Safety Warnings: Improper use can cause serious injury or death. Minors require supervision, and users should avoid using the product under the influence of substances.

Important Safety Standards: Always wear a life jacket, learn with a small kite first, and never use the product without a leash system.

Weather Condition Safety: Avoid using the product in winds over ten knots or during thunderstorms.

Assembly of SLE Control System: Ensure lines are not crossed or knotted, and attach lines to the bridle carefully.

Adjusting Kite Power: Use the Trim Strap to adjust kite power.

Inflation and Deflation: Inflate the kite properly and use the Octopus system for deflation.

Quick Release and Safety Systems: Familiarize yourself with the Quick Release Trim Loop and test it regularly.

Advanced Kite Adjustment: Experiment with different settings to find the best trim for your style.

Relaunching an SLE Kite: The SLE Control System assists in relaunching a kite, with caution advised to avoid line entanglement.

Kite Care and Maintenance: Protect the kite from UV rays, avoid overheating, and store it dry.

Naish Warranty: Naish offers a 90-day warranty against major defects, valid only if registered within seven days of purchase.

Catalog excerpts

SIGMA/SLE KITE USER’S GUIDE

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6. TUNING YOUR KITE 8. KITE MAINTENANCE E CARE 9. NAISH WARRANTY POLICY KITE USER'S GUIDE • GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG FÜR KITES • GUIA DEL USARID CDMETA • AILE GUIDE DE LUTILISATEUR • GUIDA ALLUTILIZZD DEL 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 Garantie Registrierung Urn den vollen Umfang der Garantie- undSe vicelelstungen nutzen zu kûnnen, mussen Sie slch Innerhalb von 7 Tagen nach Erwerb unserer Website registi ¡eren. Reg Is trie ren Ble Ihr...

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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 características técnicas y beneficios que te aportará el uso del Shift System. Sigue las instrucciones y consejos de seguridad que encontrarás en la Guía 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. Teaconseja- mos realmente de que tomes lecciones de un monitor profesional cualificado antes de utilizar Límite de registro de garantía Para poder...

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Release of Liability, Claim Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement Bg inflating the leading edge and assembling this product, you are 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 un- willing to be bound by these terms, return this product (before use) for a full refund ponents 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...

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2. WARNING & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read the following points before assembling your kite: * Kite flying can bedangerous * Always use extreme caution when using this product * Misuse of this product can cause serious Injury or death * Dnly 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 IB you should have your parents or legal guardian read these warn- ings and Instructions....

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3. ASSEMBLING THE SLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND LINES The SLE Control System C P P E A B G D E A B G 2:1/1:1 6 C D English - naishkites.com 1:1

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3. ASSEMBLING THE SLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND LINES Drawing of Entire SLE Control System Your new SLE Control System 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. Left red leader line B. Right blue leader line E. Pull Pull Adjuster Strap with extensions G. Quick Release Trim Loop with Chicken Finger J. Back line attachment points fi. Front line attachment points L. Left red Steering line M. Front grey control line N. Right blue steering line D. Adjustment knots for J Line naishkites.com...

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3. ASSEMBLING THE SLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND Assembling the SLE Control System Position your Sigma kite on the beach with the second strut, (on one side) facing directly into the wind. Place sand on the canopy between the second and third strut Layout 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, 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....

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3. ASSEMBLING THE SLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND LINES How to lock the Chicken Finger into your harness hook: The 5LE 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 1- First hook into the loop 2- Next, push the finger into the center of the harness hook 3- Make sure that it is below the trim loop and that the Chicken Finger gets all the way If you want to disconnect from the trim loop you can grab the finger and pull It out of the harness hook, and then...

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4. ASSEMBLING THE KITE, 5. SAFETY Fool Proof Flying Lines: Naish kits are equipped with special- ized flying line connectors which prevent inadvertently attaching the front lines to the trailing edge and the opposite. The pictures below 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 Always use the pump leash to hold your kite while you inflate it. First inflate struts then the leading edge □n Your Octopus System Equipped Kite: •Close all strutva Ives • Close the deflate valve on the LE • Inflate...

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Quick Release Features To Release 6 Reload the Quick Release Trim Loop: Operating the Quick Release Trim 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 1. Grasp the handle and pull it towards your 2. Briefly unhook from the loop,...

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How to attach your leash to your harness: • Open the snap shackle and take out the fastening loop • Loop the fastening loop around the spreader bar and lock the Velcro • Position the loop under the bar and attach the snap shackle to the red fastening loop You can connect a primary leash, such as Nalshs Deluxe Leash, to the end on the trim line. This Is an option for Intermediate to advanced riders only for unhooked maneuvers Betting the system up this way Is not a safety leash Releasing the Leash Quick Release: Pics 1 & 2 If you need to get totally free of the kite, release the leash quick release...

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