Crazyfly KITE AND BAR User Manual
KITE AND BAR USER MANUAL
USING A KITE IS DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURIES.
BEFORE USE, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
By assembling or using this CrazyFly kiteboarding product (further named only as product), you agree that you have read and understood the
CrazyFly kiteboarding manual (further named only as manual) before using this product. You also agree that you will ensure any other user of
this product to read and understand this manual before allowing this person to use this product.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Using this product involves certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards, and can cause severe injuries, damage, or death to both the user and
to nonuser third party. The user of this product assumes and accepts any and all risks related to the usage of this product. The risk of using
this product can be greatly reduced by acquiring training lessons in an accredited kiteboarding school, following the guideline principals of this
manual and by using common sense.
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS:
• We strongly advice every user of this equipment to take professional lessons in an accredited kitesurfing school.
• Always be extremely careful when using this equipment.
• The safest way to use this equipment is on water.
• You are responsible for yourself and others when using this product.
• Always use the safety system in case of an emergency.
• Always use the right kite size for your ability and wind conditions. Do not over estimate your abilities. Be aware that strong gusts can be
life threatening.
• Never kite in stormy weather and strong gusts. The kite may attract lightning.
• Never kite when there are obstacles downwind of you.
• Never kite in o or on shore wind conditions.
• Never kite under the eect of drugs and alcohol.
• Never kite alone.
• Never kite without a safety system.
• Never tie yourself to the kite permanently. You should always be able to let go of the kite rapidly in a case of emergency.
• Do not try to grab a kite by its lines. Under tension, they can be as lethal as a razor blade.
• Do not use this kite as a flying device or a floating device.
MEANINGFUL TIPS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS:
1. Helmet, life vest and harness. It is highly recommended to wear a helmet, life vest and a harness when learning to kite and using this
product. The harness should be comfortable and of strong manufacture.
2. Choose your practice spot carefully. The best spot for learning to use this product is an accredited kiteboarding school. When choosing a
spot after taking kiteboarding lesson in an accredited kiteboarding school, look for:
• The least crowded place (but do not kite alone).
• Spot which is free of obstacles, such as houses, trees, electric lines, cars etc. Always consider enough room for error.
• Shallow water with sideshore winds.
• It is always good to have a safety boat near by.
3. Check for weather and wind conditions. Check with the local weather forecast. Look for the wind direction and speed, which might
change during the day. You should not ride in stormy weather or strong gusts. The kite may attract lighting.
4. Respect other kiters. Always look around you and pay attention to other kiters. Do not hesitate to help others launch or land their kites.
Never unwind your kite line on top of others’. Never land your kite on top of someone’s lines, it may cause danger.
5. Respect people standing by. Always inform spectators about the power of the kite and the potential risk for them when staying
downwind from a kite surfer.
6. Learn to use your safety system. Always check carefully before flying this kite, if the safety system is not worn out and works properly.
Learn how to use the push away safety system. Never fly this kite without the safety system, which allows you to kill rapidly the power
of the kite. Use a safety leash which connects you to the kite. This leash should also be releasable for cases of emergency.
AFNOR
Confirmity tests according to NF S52-503 standards carried out by:
Air Turquoise SA, Route du Pré-au-Comte 8, 1844 Villeneuve, Switzerland
SAFETY
CERTIFICATE
NF S52-503
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SAFETY SYSTEM
THESE STEPS CLEARLY EXPLAIN YOU HOW THE PUSH AWAY SAFETY SYSTEM WORKS. IT IS SIMPLE AND SAFE.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS EVERY TIME BEFORE RIDING, BECAUSE THE SAFETY SYSTEM CAN GET WORN OUT AND MAY NOT
WORK PROPERLY. SO, CHECK CAREFULLY IF THE SAFETY SYSTEM IS WORKING BEFORE EVERY RIDING SESSION.
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1. Always attach your kite with your safety leash to your
harness.
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3. This activates the main safety and releases the metal
end loop of the chicken loop.
2. In case of an emergency, simply push away the red
plastic part of the quick release with CF logo.
4. Now the chicken loop is open. This rapidly kills all
the power of the kite. You are now connected to the
kite only via the safety leash, which should also be
releasable in a case of extreme emergency.
THE SAFETY SYSTEM
1. Depower line
2. Elastic bar ends
3. PU covered central line
4. Push away safety system
5. Releasable chicken loop
HOW TO USE
BAR
HOW TO
ATTACH THE LINES
SAFETY SYSTEM
6. Red plastic part
7. White bottom part
8. Safety line
9. Metal end loop
10. Safety leash
ROLL THE BAR
HOW TO
5. To re-assemble the safety system, push the red plastic
part up with your left hand. Then push and click-in the
metal end of the chicken loop with your right hand
under the stainless steel lever mechanism of the quick
release.
MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO SAND OR DIRT INSIDE THE SAFETY SYSTEM.
RINSE THE SAFETY SYSTEM WITH CLEAN WATER AFTER EVERY RIDE IF POSSIBLE.
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6. After clicking-in the metal end of the chicken loop
under the stainless steel lever mechanism, let go of the
red plastic part in your left hand to close the system.
Now the quick release safety system is ready to be used
again.
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