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Before you launch any kite, it is imperative to take certified kiteboarding lessons. For Information on lessons in your Read this manual thoroughly before using your Punch-Up bar. This Is not a kltesurflng Instruction manual, nor does It eliminate the necessity for obtaining professional Instruction In the sport of traction kiting. The user Is therefore advised to obtain such Instruction as wel as familiarizing him/herself with the Information contained In this manual prior to using this bar. For Information on lessons In your area visit www.oceanrodeo.com.

Table of contents Caution_____________________________________________6 Kite Leash Setups__________________________________13 Attaching the flying lines_____________________________7 Punch-UP Depower system__________________________14 Back Lines Attachment_______________________________8 Release cuff tension________________________________17 Front Lines Attachment_ _____________________________9 Storing + Caring ___________________________________20 Tuning the Lines ___________________________________10 Warranty__________________________________________22 Tuning the center line cleat_...

B Front line swivel assebly. C Front line leash attachment point. F Backline / rear line re-ride attachment I Front line leash. K Punch-UP stopper with adjustable thumb screw. L Punch-UP recovery line. M Punch-UP recovery stopper. N Push away trim loop release. P Center line pull end. Q Optional Trim loop leash attachment point (advanced riders only) R Trim loop lock in tube.

Co.W¿i O IA Safety Warning: hite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product should understand that participating in kite powered sports may involve serious injury or death and agrees to observe the following safety precautions: • Get instruction specific to the type of kite power craft • Obtain first aid training and carry first • Consult your physician prior to beginning kite powered sports training. • Always wear a nationally approved persona flotation device when using a kite on water. • Dress appropriately for weather conditions; cold water...

Unwind leaders on the Punch-UP Bar and spread out so Unwind your flying lines such that the ends with the woven tabs would be located at the kite end of the lines [2], Note the lines are color coded and marked front (F) and back (B). Set the lines so that the red Is on the left. The back (B) lines attach to the outside leader and the front Ines (F) attach to the middle

Now reconnect the rear leaders back together with a larks head knot, use the 1st knot - closest to the kite [5] [6], (You may have to adjust this connection later when you check your line lengths) Your back lines are now attached. Larks head the front lines to the leaders above the swivel. Use the 3rd knots - furthest from the kite. (You may have to adjust this connection later when you check your line lengths) [7]

It is very important that your lines are tuned properly Make a habit of checking your line lengths regularly Attach all four lines to an Immovable object (nal or screwdriver pushed Into the ground etc.) Pick up the Punch-UP bar and make sure the center line s fully extended (un-cleat the rope, and let It pull through the cleat so the stopper knot is touching the cleat. [8] Now pull on the bar to check your rear outside lines. If the bar is not square (perpendicular) to the center lines, then adjust the length using the knots on the leader line. [9] Next check to see that your front lines...

Back lines Front lines 9 10 Overall all lines equal length 11 11

ÍWIAÍIAQ ¿Ue. ce_iA-èe_\r CiiAe. The center line cleat allows you to adjust the length of your front lines. Pulling the loose end will shorten the front Ines and reduce the power In the kite. Un-cleatlng the line and allowing the stopper knot to rest against the cleat will offer you maximum power. To make the cleat work, you must have a firm grasp of the loose end, and pull up and away to free the line. When re-cleatlng the line you must position the line Into the cleats teeth for holding power Use the Velcro on the end of the center line and next to the cleat to control the loose end of...

Frontline Leash: the front line leash. your bar when riding. The front line leash make sure your leash your center line [16], Rear Line Re-Ride handle: Your bar comes complete with bar with C style kites [17]. a rear line leash for bridled Itfc flat or bow-style kites as the kite can spin with force if the bar Is released Note - If you grab the rear line re-ride, You must be UN HOOKED / RELEASED from the chicken loop for the rear line leash to work

Your bar is fitted with an adjustable tension "top" bar stopper and a lower recovery stopper. [18] nserted Inside the center line is a rope "plug" that gives resistance to the "top" stopper. [19] The tension on the top bar stopper can be adjusted with the Thumb Screw, however we recommend no tension on the stopper. You must be able to tap/release the bar stopper with minimal force to maximize the range offered by flat/bow style kites Over tightening the bar stopper will not allow you to attain maximum depower of your kite! [20] [21]

Important - Never launch or land your kite with your top stopper under tension. Always have it punched up Into free ride mode to give you full depower In the event of a gust. [22] TIP for NOVICE: Cutting the melted tip off the lower end of the plastic connection rod between the upper and lower stopper balls will allow you to easily remove this connection. Once removed, slide the upper stopper up and off the plug In the trim line. This will allow maximum de-power of the kite while Note - The upper bar stopper can be tensioned to a point that it cannot be punched-up Into free ride mode. This...

To reset the trim loop release: 1) Pass the stiffened webbing end through the loop on the end of the trim loop. [27] 2) Fold the stiffened webbing end of the release back on Itself so that the two red tabs meet. [28] 3) Grasp the Eject release cuff and pull down over the release webbing until Its snug. [29] Leash Release: Grasp the Eject release cuff and push away from you. [30] [31] [32]