Blade Trigo, Vertigo, Prime User Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Blade Kite. We hope you will enjoy

kiteboarding with our improved, high-quality 2011 kites. Kiteboarding

should be approached in an educated and safe manner. In the following

manual you will find safety guidelines, precautions, and information on

assembling and caring for your new kite. Please make sure you read

this manual in its entirety and understand all aspects of using this

p

product. This manual does not replace proper kiteboarding instruction

and we encourage you to seek professional guidance from professional

instructors and experienced kiteboarders before attempting to operate

this product.

IMPORTANT:

For persons under the age of 18, a parent or guardian should review

this manual and statements. This product should not be used unless

und

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 tuition from a

licensed instructor.

WARNING:

KITEBOARDING IS DANGEROUS

Always use extreme caution when using this product.

Misuse of this product can cause serious injury and/or death.

Only use this product if you are in good physical health.

Always act responsibly when using this product.

You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others

around you when using this product.

04...RELEASE AND LIABILITY

05...SAFETY

06...WIND RANGE / KITE OVERVIEW

07...BAR OVERVIEW

08...PREPARING THE CONTROL SYSTEM AND LINES

12...MAD SYSTEM- INFLATING THE KITE

14...

14...ATTACHING THE CONTROL SYSTEM TO THE KITE

15...KITE TUNING

16...KITE CARE

17...REPAIRS

19...RELAUNCHING

03

The purchaser/user and the parents

/guardians 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 term s. Anyone who

does not agree with these term s and

does not agree with these term s 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

hazards which can result in property

loss or dam age 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

The risks inherent in the sport can be

greatly reduced by abiding by the

Warnings and Guidelines listed in the

User's Manual. It is also

recom m ended that the purchaser/user

seeks professional instruction before

attem pting to use this equipment.

By purchasing and using this

product, the purchaser/user

hereby releases Blade, its

principals, directors, officers,

agents, distributors,

representatives, employees,

volunteers, and their insurance

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

and binding upon all heirs, next of
kin, executors, administrators,
assigns, and representatives in
the event of the incapacity or
death of the purchaser/user.

In entering this Agreem ent the
purchaser/user shall not rely on
any oral or written representations

any oral or written representations
or statements other than what is
set forth in this Agreem ent.

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.

lightning.

Never use this product with winds

stronger than your ability level.

Be aware of changing and

unpredictable winds.

Location Related Safety:

Do not use this kite near power

lines, telephone poles, airports,

lines, telephone poles, airports,

and streets

Keep your kite fly lines away from

people and obstacles

Always fly in open and clear area.

Make sure all spectators and

obstacles are upwind from you.

F

Flying Lines Related

Safety:

Never allow anyone to get in

between you and the kite while

flying the kite.

Check your flying lines for knots

before attempting to connect to

the canop

the canopy.

Do not make any additional knots

in the flying lines, all necessary

line adjustments should be made

to the leading lines.

Take time to familiarize yourself with the

operation of your kite and remember that

you are responsible for its safe operation

and the safety of those around you.

General Safety:

Be familiar with your gear and safety

mechanisms. Make sure to test them

mechanisms. Make sure to test them

often in non-emergency situations.

Always check gear before going in the

water. Never fly your kite with worn

lines or a torn canopy.

Make sure the kite is used with

compatible gear.

Never permanently attach yourself to

the kite, control bar or lines.

Never hold the kite by the Flying or

Bridle Lines.

Always secure an inflated kite when

not in use.

Make sure all users of this gear have

proper training.

proper training.

Always use protective wear and

equipment when using this product:

helmet, gloves, shoes, floatation

device, wet suit, eye protection, safety

knife, and sunscreen.

Never use this product if you are not a

good swimmer

good swimmer

Weather Related Safety:

Learn to use this kite in light

weather conditions.
Avoid offshore winds
Use extreme caution in
onshore winds.

05

SAFETY

WIND RANGE
The following chart is an
approximate kite size vs.
wind strength reference
for a kiter weighing 75
Kilo on a 132cm x 41cm
S

Scalper board. Actual use
may vary with body weight,
ability lever, board size,
and water conditions. Use
these numbers only as a
recommendation.

5 20-35+ 18-35+

7 18-35 17-35+

9 16-30 14-33

10 15-28 13-30

12 13-25 11-28

14 11-21 10-22

7 18-35 16-35+

9 16-29 14-31

10 15-27 13-29

12 13-26 12-27

14 11-20 10-21

7 17-31

9 15-28

11 13-25

13 11-21

Not for
Beginners

06

WIND RANGE KITE OVERVIEW

Intermediate

/Expert

Beginner

Wind(knots)

Trigger

Strut

Leading Edge

Trailing Edge

Front Bridle

Rear Bridle

Vertigo

Prime