BWS AENEEMA 2016 User Manual

STYLE. PERFORMANCE. SIMPLICITY.

AENEEMA KITE MANUAL 2016

SURF-SPECIFIC
SIMPLICITY

All our products are designed for wave
riding. That means they are construct­ed to withstand rough treatment and
designed to be clean, functional & stay
out of your way.

War ning !

Kite flying can be

dangerous!

Always use extreme
caution when using this
product.

Misuse of this product can cause
serious injury or death. Only 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.

Important Safety Rules
This product is not a personal

otation device. Always wear a

Coast Guard approved personal

otation device when using this

product near the water.

Always have a partner to assist

with launching and landing your
kite.

Always learn to use a small

two-line trainer kite before
attempting to use this product.
Never allow anyone who is not
familiar with traction kiting
to use this product without
experienced assistance.
Never use this product without

a leash system. A loose kite

is extremely dangerous to
everyone down wind.

• The leash system is not a
permanent attachment to this
product. Never permanently
attach yourself to the kite or
any of its components.

War ning !

Kite flying can be

dangerous!

We recommend you wear a

helmet, gloves, shoes, and

protective eyewear when using

this product. Always use a high

quality, kite specic harness.

Before using this product

take lessons from a reputable

school. Do not attempt to y a

kite without being trained by a

kite instructor.

Practice and master the

operation of your safety quick

release device in light wind- non

emergency situations, so you

are condent in it’s use in the

chance of an emergency.

Rinse your Quick Release

device in fresh water after

every session. Quick Release

devices have a limited lifetime

and must be checked and

changed often.

Always check your lines and

ropes for sign of wear and

replace them when they show

signs of weakness. Normal

wear and tear on ropes is not

considered a warranty issue.

Always secure kite to ground

with sand or sandbags when

not in use.

War ning !

Kite flying can be

dangerous!

Choose Safe Weather Conditions

• Never learn to use this product in more than 10 knots of wind.

• Never use this product in high winds.

• Never use this product in thunderstorm and lightning

conditions.

• Only use this product when you can remain in a standing

position.

• Never use this product in wind conditions that are above your

ability level.

• Never use this product near or on the water in oshore wind

conditions unless you are an expert swimmer.

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Choose a Safe Location

Always observe local rules and regulations when using this product.

• Never use this product near power lines, telephone poles, trees, bushes, roads, automobiles, or

airports.

• Only use this product when you have 100 meters of clear space downwind, and on both sides

of your launching position. The power of the kite can pull you downwind unexpectedly and with

great force.

• Do not y your kite over other people or pets. Spectators should remain upwind of you when

using this product.

• Never use this product on crowded beaches or elds.

• Never use this product near the water unless you know how to swim and are in good physical

health.

• Practice launching and landing procedures, and self rescue techniques before using this product

near the water.

ASUMPTION OF RISK:
Use of the Benwilsonsurf Product

and any of its components involve
certain inherent risks, dangers, and
hazards that can result in serious
personal injury and death to both
the user and to nonuser third
parties. In using the Benwilsonsurf
Product, you freely agree to assume
and accept any and all known and
unknown risks of injury to you and
to third parties while using this
equipment. The risks inherent in
this sport can be greatly reduced by
abiding by the warning guidelines
listed in this owner manual and by
using common sense.

By assembling and/or using this product, you agree that

you have read and understood the entire product owner’s

manual, including all instructions and warnings contained
in that manual, prior to using the Benwilsonsurfproduct
in any way. You additionally agree that you will ensure
any additional or subsequent user of your Benwilsonsurf
product will read and understand the entire product

Owner’s Manual, including all instructions and warnings

contained in that manual, prior to allowing that person to
use your Benwilsonsurfproduct.

If you do not agree to be bound by these conditions then
return this product ( unused) for a full refund.

RELEASE OF
LIABILITY, CLAIM
WAIVER,
ASUMPTION OF
RISK

including negligence or breach
of contract on the part of
Benwilsonsurf and all related parties
in the design or manufacture of the
Benwilsonsurf product and any of
its components. In the event of your
death or incapacity, all provisions

contained herein shall be eective

and binding upon your heirs, next
of kin, executors, administrators,
assigns, and representatives.
Benwilsonsurf related parties have
not made and expressly deny any
oral or written representations
other than what is set forth herein
and the Benwilsonsurf product

User’s Manual.

In consideration of the sale of the Benwilsonsurf product
to you, you hereby agree to the fullest extent permitted by

law, as follows:

To waive any and all claims, that you have or may in the
future have against Benwilsonsurf and all related parties
resulting from use of the Benwilsonsurf product and any
of its components.
To release Benwilsonsurf and all related parties from any
and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that

you or any users of your Benwilsonsurf product may suer,
or that your next of kin may suer, as a result of the use of

the Benwilsonsurf product, due to any cause whatsoever,

RELEASE OF
LIABILITY, CLAIM
WAIVER,
ASUMPTION OF
RISK Cont...

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Green Machine

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Sizes: 5.5/7/8/9/11/13

Surf Bridle System:
Made possible by industry-rst software, Dano See has developed a new Surf Bridle
System. This system’s compact 4-point conguration incorporates a new generation

of weight distribution technology that allows us to individually weight each string and
provide 100% even distribution of pressure. This ensures your canopy remains tight and

taut throughout all phases of sheeting with zero distortion and drag. Aeneema is direct,

responsive and easy handling without the use of bungees, pulleys or bridle bandaids
others claim work better. Style, performance, simplicity.

The Hybrid ‘Glyde’ Clean Canopy Design:
The Aeneema’s super thin proles and lightweight hybrid Clean Canopy Design
allows for faster air speed ow, smoother ying sharp, resposive turning radius in

all conditions. The Glyde technology emerges from the super clean canopy design

so the kite is always ying and gliding through any lull or dead spot. Medium

thickness struts and a reduced diameter LE accommodate the rigid frame for a

seamless clean canopy shape, no uttering or stretch wrinkles that cause drag.

at the edge of the window.

EPI - Express Point Inate:

Introducing the all new Black Betty 2-in­1 EPI valve. Interlinking hoses connect
all struts to the LE for express all-in-one

ination. Plus we include an extra large
threaded output for ultra-fast deating.

1 Piece Bladder:

Less welds = less chance of blowing out
a seam.

Features of the AEneema Kite

Board-Spectrum Performance &

Surf-Specic Simplicity

Faster Turning & Unbeatable

High-End Stability

Ultimate Drift & Consistent Drive

Smooth ON/OFF Power

THE

Æneema

The Ultimate Wave Kite

2. Hard-Wearing Canopy

3. Struts (x3)

4. Bridle

1. Leading Edge (LE)

Basic Kite Anatomy

5. Consistent Drive Wingtip:

All BWS kites incorporate our Consistent

Drive wingtip design that allows crisp

owing turns and NO stalling or dead spots

in any area of the window.

6. Express Point Inate (EPI)

INFLATING

YOUR KITE

1. Lay the kite out on the sand, grass or a surface

free of hard or sharp objects as they could

damage it.

2. Turn the kite canopy facing down with the Leading Edge pointing into

the wind.

3. Tether the kite to your pump using the attachment to prevent it blowing

away.

4. Ensure all connecting valves are joined and free from sand/dirt.

5. Attach the pump to the inate valve, ensuring the dump valve is closed.

6. Inate kite till rm and taught to the touch.

7. Detach the pump nozzle and quickly close the inate valve.

Kite on ground., canopy

down with Leading Edge fac-

ing into the wind.

Close-up view showing

inflate/deflate valves. At-

tach pump to ‘EPI’ valve and

inflate till taught to touch.

ATTACHING

YOUR LINES

8. Unroll your lines o your bar making sure there are no

twists

9. Make sure the bridle of the kite is not tangled. Place

your kite on its leading edge and connect the center lines

to the front bridle attachment points.

10. Connect the red and black outside lines to the rear

attachment points. Make sure the red y line is connected

to the red attachment point and the black y line is

connected to the black attachment point.

11. Connect safety leash from your harness to the o

switch ring. Ensure the safety quick release is positioned

close to your harness.

**Safety Leash

If you need to activate the quick release on the

safety leash simply grab the tubing section and

pull in the direction of the arrow.

Make sure the release handle is within reach

when attaching it to your harness. We do not

recommend hooking the leash to your back.

Safety Leash Reset

• Insert the metal safety pin through the loop

in the rope end.

• Fold the stainless steel ring over the loop and

secure the end by pulling the plastic tubing of

the red safety handle over the QR pin until it

rests securely against the plastic ball.

• Double check that your Safety leash is seated

properly by pulling to the outside of the red

handle on both sides.

Attach lines as shown.

Red - rear (outer)

Black - front (centre)

Connect safety

leash to o-

switch ring

and harness as

shown.

9. Connect the
lines as shown.

CARING FOR

YOUR KITE

- Avoid bringing the kite into contact with sharp-edged rocks, thorns,

wood and other objects that may damage, puncture or tear the cloth.

- Do not expose the kite to excessive sun as it ages the material unnecessarily.

- Deate the bladders if the kite is to be left unattended for any length of time.

- Avoid leaving your kite on the beach for extended lengths of time as small

wind movements may quickly cause wear and tear to the cloth.

- Try to pack up the kite without cuttlings into the kitebag to avoid tearing the canopy.

- To carr y a kite, turn it so that the leading edge is upwind and the underside faces

upward. Grab the center of the leading edge tube. If the wind is blowing, it will

hold the kite clear of the ground. Be sure not to drag the tips of the kite across the

ground.

- A coating that results from using the kite in salt water will not damage the kite.

However, rinsing in fresh water and drying doesn’t hurt.

- When cleaning the kite be sure that no water, dirt, or sand gets inside the bladders.

- Be sure that the kite has dried completely before packing it up.

Otherwise changes of color or mildew could occur.

Such bleeding Is not covered under the BWS warranty scheme

- Do not dry the kite in direct sun!

FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONAL
TIPS, HOW-TO CLIPS AND
MAINTENANCE VIDEOS, VIS­IT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

At BWS, the customer always comes rst. If you’re unhappy with a BWS kite or board, it’s our duty to keep you

stoked on the brand. However some situations, particularly those caused by wear and tear, are not a warranty

issue and should be dealt with by a repairer. We have a two-phase policy consisting of our “Out Of The Box” and

“Fair Deal Policy” in place to manage these warranty issues.

Out of the box warranty:

We guarantee our products are free from defects in materials and workmanship.

Kites - material has no aws and the stitching is sound

Boards - board is well-constructed and free from defects

All our products are inspected before they’re packed and sent. Kites are inated, photographed and recorded

to ensure you receive quality equipment. If you are not satised with it when you unpack it, then just contact us

as soon as possible and we’ll take action.

BWS WARRANTY

ISSUES NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY
Normal wear and tear is not covered:All gear does wear with use so if you kite a lot and your gear wears out we

consider that normal. Lines and depower ropes wear with time and need to be maintained and replaced. If you

damage your kite as a result of a wipeout then that is not classied as a warranty issue.
Abuse and accidents:If you damage your kite in a crash we would class that as an accident or abuse.

Abuse and accidents:If you damage your kite in a crash we would class that as an accident or abuse.
Surf: Whilst we build the strongest and lightest kite we can, we will not cover anything damaged by wave
action. It’s impossible to build a bombproof kite.
Environmental damage:If you leave your kite in the heat or sun and it fades, discolours or pops a bladder due to

excessive heat then this is excluded. Likewise, boards delaminated in the sun or hot cars are excluded.

Modications:If you modify your kite or board from its original state then we won’t cover it. Camera attachments

and repairs are not supported.

Boards:We build our boards to last as long as possible and also to be light and functional but they are not
indestructible. They ’re designed to surf on not boost massive airs. We don’t guarantee the boards from breakages
due to massive jumps or waves action. Snapped ns or ripped out n boxes caused by hits on reef, sandbank or

beach are not covered. Boards should not be left in direct sunlight for extended periods or left in cars on hot
days. Excessive heat can cause delamination or discoloration and will not be covered under warranty.

The above list is not exhaustive of what we think is a Fair Deal. If you think you have a legitimate request then
let us know and we’ll assess it. Remember we have been Surng & Surf Kiting since the beginning and have seen

just about every case of product failure.

BWS WARRANTY

Fair deal warranty:

We all use and treat our gear dierently, a factor considered in our fair deal warranty. This means if you kite

every day and are hard on equipment then we’ll warranty it for a shorter time.

However, if you only kite once a month then we’ll guarantee your gear for a longer period - up to a maximum

of 12 months from date of purchase. We assess each kite or board on a case -by-case situation - if we think it’s a

fair deal to replace or repair the item, we’ll do it.

The Fair Deal Warranty works both ways. There are some situations we believe don’t constitute a claim. The

following is an outline of these situations.

BWS WARRANTY

Damages during shipping:

BWS does everything possible to ensure the safe delivery of your new gear. It is unlikely that your items will be
damaged during shipping, but it can happen from time to time.

In the unlikely instance of damage occurring during shipping, it is the customer’s responsibility to notify the

shipper and BWS immediately. If you notice any outside damage to a box, we recommend photographing and
inspecting the contents immediately to ensure they have arrived undamaged and that no items are missing.
You should ask the driver to document that the box arrived damaged. Often the shipper will want to inspect

the box and packaging materials, so be sure to retain everything until instructed otherwise by the shipper. You’ll

need to take photos of the damaged packaging as well as damage to the item.
If the damaged item is found after the driver has left your premises, contact the shipper at once by calling their

local oce.

TO MAKE A CLAIM
If you think you have a warranty claim then email us. We’ll forward you a simple assessment process, which

will involve taking a few photos of your item and providing us with some info. Warranties are only valid to the

original purchaser. You must register your products Online to be eligible for our Fair Trade Warranty system.

BWS WARRANTY

we live and breathe the ocean and there is nothing more rewarding than

connecting with like-minded people. For us it’s just as exciting getting someone

new into kiting or helping crew take their riding to the next level as it is being

out on the water ourselves.”

~ Ben Wilson and Dano See

“We are all about the lifestyle,

KITE WEEKS

“One of my biggest passions in life is bringing

together people for the ultimate surf/kite travel and

coaching experience. We all share the same

conviction for the ocean and outdoors lifestyle.”

~ Ben Wilson

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