Blade 2013 TRIGGER, 2013 LADY FAT, 2013 PRIME User Manual
©BLADEKITEBOARDING
USER MANUAL 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
03..................................... Release of Liability
04..................................... Safety First
07..................................... Bar Overview
08..................................... Kite Overview
09..................................... Wind Range
10..................................... Control System and Lines
16..................................... Mad2 (Multi-valve Airflow Distribution) System
19..................................... Attaching Control System to Kite
20..................................... Kite Tuning
22..................................... Kite Care
23..................................... Repairs
31..................................... Warranty Policy
WARNING
Read this manual in its entirety and do not use this product until you fully
understand the safety cautions, warnings and instructions which are for your safety
and the safety of those around you when kiting. Kiteboarding can be a very enjoyable
sport, but should be approached in an educated and responsible manner. This
manual does not replace proper kiteboarding instruction and we strongly encourage
you to seek professional guidance from professional instructors and experienced
kiteboarders before attempting to operate this product.
IMPORTANT:
For those under the age of 18, a parent or guardian should review this manual
and statements. This product should not be used unless under the close
supervision of an adult who has read and understood all aspects of this manual.
Once again,
no actual kiteboarding should take place without proper guidance from a
licensed instructor.
Welcome to the Blade family and thank you for purchasing Blade kites! We hope you
will enjoy kiteboarding with our top quality 2012 kites. In the following manual you
will find safety guidelines, precautions, and information on assembling and caring
for your new kite. If any information you may seek is missing from this manual,
please feel free to write us an email with any of your questions or comments at
support@bladekites.com.
Enjoy and hope to see you out on the water soon!
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RELEASE OF LIABILITY
SAFETY FIRST
GENERAL SAFETY
The purchaser/user and the parent/guardian of users under the age of 18 are
agreeing to be bound to the terms set forth below and require anyone using this
product to be bound by such terms. Anyone who does not agree with these terms
and is not willing to abide by them should return the product immediately before
use.
The use of a Blade Kite and any of its components exposes the user to certain
inherent risks, dangers and hazards, which can result in property loss or
damage and significant personal injury including permanent paralysis or death.
The purchaser/user freely assumes and accepts any and all such risks, both
unknown and known, while using this equipment. The risks inherent in the
sport can be greatly reduced by abiding the Safety Guidelines listed in the User’s
Manual. It is also recommended that the purchaser/user seek professional
instruction before attempting to use this equipment.
By purchasing and using this product, the purchaser/user hereby releases
Blade, its principles, directors, officers, agents, distributors, representatives,
employees, volunteers, and their insurance from any and all liability, claims, and
demands of any nature for any and all injury or damage as a result of using this
product, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
This agreement shall be effective and binding upon all heirs, next of kin,
executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives in the event of the
incapacity or death of the purchase/user.
In entering this agreement the purchaser/user shall not rely on any oral or
written representations or statements other than what is set forth in this
Agreement Act.
If you are reading this manual it most likely means you have already fallen in
love with the sport of kiteboarding. In order to be able to continue kiting at your
favorite local spot without harming you and those around you, take time to
familiarize yourself with the safety related topics listed below.
• Be familiar with your gear and safety mechanisms.Make sure to test them
often, as this is the best way to prepare for emergency situations.
• Always check gear before going in the water. Never y your kite with worn lines
or a torn canopy.
• Make sure the kite is used with compatible gear (for further inquiries on which
equipment is compatible, please email us at support@bladekites. com).
• Never permanently attach yourself to the kite, control bar or lines.
• Never hold the kite by the Flying or Bridle Lines.
• Never use this product without a kite safety leash. A loose kite is extremely
dangerous to everyone “around you”.
• Always secure an inated kite when not in use.
• Make sure all users of this gear have proper training and are in good physical
health when operating the equipment.
• Do not use this product if you are not a good swimmer.
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WEATHER RELATED SAFETY:
LOCATION RELATED SAFETY
• Learn to use this kite in light weather conditions.
• Avoid offshore winds.
• Use extreme caution when kiting during onshore winds.
• Get information on wind, tidal, and sea current conditions at your
kiting location.
• Be careful of wave conditions.
• Do not use this product in severe weather such as thunderstorms or lightning.
• Never use this product with winds stronger than your ability level.
• Be aware of changing and unpredictable winds.
• Do not use this kite near power lines, telephone poles, airports and streets.
• Keep your kite and ying lines away from people and obstacles.
• Always y in open and clear area.
• Make sure all spectators and obstacles are upwind of you, particularly
when launching or landing your kite.
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LAUNCHING RESPONSIBLY
FLYING LINES RELATED SAFETY
• Your launch area should be clear of all obstacles.
• DO NOT SET UP YOUR KITE FOR A STRAIGHT DOWNWIND LAUNCH!
This will cause the kite to fly through the power window and will endanger
your life and the lives of those around you.
• In most situations, the safest way to launch would be when the kite is
between 90-110˚ from the wind direction
(downwind is 180˚ when
the wind is blowing on your back).
• When launching your kite, it is advisable for your partner to hold the bottom
half of the kite. This will ensure the kite does not drag along the ground
at the initial time of launching.
•
Make sure you launch in a slow and controlled manner.
•
Launch the kite at an angle, NOT STRAIGHT DOWNWIND!
• Flying lines and bridles can cause serious injury when under tension. Always keep
your lines away from people. NEVER attempt to grab a kite by the lines or bridle.
•
Never allow anyone to get in between you and the kite while ying the kite.
•
Check your flying lines for knots before attempting to connect to the canopy.
•
Do not make any additional knots in the flying lines, all necessary line
adjustments should be made to the Leading Lines.
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KITE OVERVIEW
Strut
Leadind Edge
Trailing Edge
Front Bridle
Rear Bridle
BAR OVERVIEW
Front Flying Line
Swiwel
Bar Throw
Adjustmant Tab
Bar Stick
Safety Ring
Chicken Loop
Donkey DIck
Slider Cover
Velcro Hook
Foam
Clam Cleat
Rear Flying Line
Rear Leader Line
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