Manual WingCommander XF
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Warning Liability Limitation I hereby declare that – before using WINGit kiteboating products – I have read the manual completely, including all instructions and warnings that are part of it, and that I fully understand them. Furthermore, I declare that I will see to it that – before I permit any other person to use the WINGit kiteboating product – this other user [who may take possession of the product permanently or temporarily] has read the manual completely, including all instructions and warnings that are part of it, and fully understood them. Presumption of Risks The use of this...

Safety Instructions While kiteboating, unexpectedly high forces may naturally occur at any time. - Seek professional instruction while learning how to kiteboat. - Take extreme care when using this product. - Use this product only when you are in good physical and psychical shape. - For safety reasons, WINGit kiteboating products shall only be used on and above water. - When using this product, you are responsible for your own safety as well as for the safety of others. - Before using WINGit kiteboating products, the supplier of your boat should be consulted as to the strength of the fixture...

WingCommander - Survey System Components WingCommander is delivered completely "ready to use". A: Flightlines / Powerlines left connecting side red, right connecting side black. Tying point is delivered in the form of a knot B: Steering lines, left connecting side red, right connecting side black. Tying point is delivered in the form of an eye. C: virtual 5th line as safety line D: Length regulation of steering lines E: Length regulation of flightlines F: MOB-Leash G: Depower-Adjuster H: BPS Shift-Line I: BPS line J: Trimming knot BPS line K: Separate hooking line for safety line L: Handle...

Kite-Compatibility Compatibility Check Before using a kite of another trademark, it has to be checked for its compatibility. To do so check the length of the lines of the kite’s original bar. If Front- and Backlines are of the same length your kite is directly compatible with WingCommander. 5

Adjusting the kite Should there be differences in the length, they should be adjusted using the WINGit kite line extension set. This alteration is very easy and takes only a minute. If you want to use your kite with the original bar again, you only need to take off the extension. The extension set is available at your local supplier or at www.kite-boat-systems.com. Safety Function To guarantee maximum safety during operation of WingCommander, the compatibility of the kite’s safety systems is also to be checked. Three safety systems can be used together with WingCommander: Safety by virtual...

Re-Adjusting Lines All lines are of the same length when they are delivered, with the WingCommander being fully extended and the Power-Adjuster completely opened. Should the connecting points of the lines to the kite not be of the same length with the WingCommander being fully extended and the Power-Adjuster completely opened, they can be readjusted to the same length by moving the knots in A. To do so, the connecting sling has to be opened and the knot is to be moved in the direction wanted. Kite Construction Structure of kite, setting up of bridle lines and securing the kite Information...

Information on correct connecting and trimming are to be found in the original manual of the kite on connecting the original bar. !!! Connecting WingCommander to the kite must always be done on land and without connection to the boat!!! Adapting WingCommander XF to different boat widths WingCommander XF can be adapted to different boat widths by changing the distance between tech-unit (A) and handle bar (B). Smaller boats often require a shorter distance, large boats a larger distance. To adapt: First open both slings of Steering lines (D,F) and remove them to the corresponding knot on both...

Function of One-Click-Connector and MOBSafety Release of MOB Safety Releasing MOB-Safety is accomplished by pulling MOB-Leash until leash is completely separated from kite. Assembling MOB-Safety 1. Pull the safety cotter pin at the small grip ball. 2. Pull the sling end of the MOB-Leash onto the release cotter. 3./4. Insert cotter into the Safety Encasement at the small grip ball while keeping it tight. Mind the accurate position of both cotter and sling. 5. Insert cotter until the fixing knot of the leash touches the encasement. Function of One-Click-Connector and MOB-Safety

Handling QR at the MOB-Leash Should the MOB-Leash not separate from WingCommander or boat after releasing MOB-Safety it can be separated by a second Quick Release at the other end of the leash. To separate pull release handle. Assembling Quick Release at MOB-Leash 1. Put the sling over the safety cotter of the leash. 2. Turn cotter and put it into the release handle. 3. Slide release handle back over safety cotter. Function OC-Connector The One Click Connector is a connecting device designed for kiteboating to connect the TechUnit of the WingCommander and Connector Ring. It is equipped with...

Depowering Function How to power an depower your kite Powering and Depowering of the kite is accomplished by changing Distance between Tech-Unit and handle bar of the WingCommander XF. Short distance = minimum power of the kite Medium distance = medium power of the kites Maximum distance = maxium power of the kites Depower Adjuster The Depower-Adjuster allows to trim the kite without having to re-knot the kite at its bridle end. Depowering the kite = Pull the depower line at the red grip ball Powering the kite = Release the depower line BPS System BPS Function With the help of the...

!! BPS locked!! BPS open Depower is locked, powering is kite can be powered and depowered still possible. freely. ■■■Attention!!! - This mode of operation should only be used by experienced pilots under stable and steady winds. - Before any start of the kite the BPS-Shifter must be switched to open - Check the condition of the BPS-Line before every start. A torn line ought to be exchanged immediately. Safeguarding BPS against mishandling To avoid any unintended release of the BPS and resulting danger the BPS mode can be blocked. To do so set BPS to "open". Afterwards pull the small...