DUOTONE TRUST BAR User Manual
TRUST BAR
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DUOTONE TRUST BAR MANUAL
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1. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By assembling and/or using this DUOTONE product, you agree that you have read and understand
this short product manual as well as the entire online product manual of the DUOTONE product,
including all instructions and warnings, prior to using the DUOTONE product in any way.
You additionally agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of your DUOTONE
product will read and understand this short product manual as well as the entire online product
manual of the DUOTONE product, including all instructions and warnings, prior to allowing that
person to use your DUOTONE product.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Use of the DUOTONE 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 DUOTONE 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 inherent
risks in this sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in the product
manuals and by using common sense.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS
IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SALE OF THE DUOTONE PRODUCTTO 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 Boards & More GmbH and
all related parties resulting from use of the DUOTONE Product and any of its components.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
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2. SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
DUOTONE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS:
If you are not yet able to kite or if you feel insecure, you must attend a licensed Kiteboarding school
to learn the basics of this fantastic sport. Get familiar with the safety precautions, which are
indispensable for safe Kiteboarding.
Kiteboarding creates a heavy strain on your body. You should only go Kiteboarding if you are in good
physical condition and suer from no medical conditions that may prevent you from kiting. Always
act carefully to not endanger yourself or anyone else. Do not endanger the safety of uninvolved third
parties! Be aware of the risks you take and limit them to a minimum level!
Check that your Iron Heart and your safety leash are in good working order before and after using
them each time. To do this, release them as described in section 4, Functions, then reassemble
them.
BEFORE GOING ON THE WATER MAKE SURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR DUOTONE EQUIPMENT
AND MEMORISE HOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. CORRECT HANDLING CANNOT SIMPLY BE LEARNED IN
AN EMERGENCY.
For your own safety, read the following instructions as well as product descriptions very carefully
2.1. KITEBOARDING SAFETY
- Fly your Kite only over unobstructed water. Never on land!
- Fly this kite only if you are a strong swimmer and are wearing a Coast Guard approved PFD.
- Only use bars with a safety system that you can open in emergency situations.
- Use a quick-release kite leash so that you can unhook your body from the gear in case of
an unforeseeable emergency.
- Avoid power lines, telephone poles, airports, streets, buildings and trees.
- If you use a board that is leashed to your body, wear a helmet!
- Take into account the usual risks associated with water sports such as rocks, waves, sunburn,
hypothermia, jellyfish etc.
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2.2. DANGERS FROM THE KITE
WHEN KITEBOARDING YOU MIGHT FACE THE EXTREME FORCES OF THE ELEMENTS.
In rare cases the kite or its lines can cause dangerous situations:
- You can hurt yourself through uncontrolled water take-os caused by gusty conditions, and the
danger of collision with obstacles.
- The incorrect usage of lines creates a high risk of injury for yourself as well as others.
- People who get caught by the lines can suer injuries or burns.
- Uninvolved third parties can get injured through crashing kites.
- Fly your kite only over unobstructed water.
- When kiting, do not fly over people or pets.
- Ensure that a semi-circle extending 100 metre downwind and to each side of your flying position
is clear of people and obstructions.
- Use a kite leash that allows you to keep the kite under control.
- When not in use, inflated kites must be secured with sand or heavy objects.
A kite filled with air can fly away at any time, injuring people and in extreme cases even kill them.
2.3. DANGERS FROM KITE LINES
- Never touch the kite lines when the kite is under wind load as these lines are
dangerously sharp while under tension.
- Never use kite lines damaged with knots, nicks, cuts etc. They must be changed!
- Use only lines that have no knots in them, as knots can weaken lines by as much as 50 %.
- Do not touch the lines of the kite, unless the kite has been secured to the ground. An unsecured
kite can re-launch unexpectedly, putting the line dangerously under tension.
- Never tie lines around your arms or other body parts!
THE LISTED RISKS CANNOT BE COMPLETE.
The basic rules for kiteboarding comply with those of common sense and are valid for all outdoor
sports.
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
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3. SYSTEM
3.1. TRUST BAR
The Trust Bar comes with 4 lines as standard. Choose the 5th Element upgrade kit
(not included in the Trust Bar package) to convert the 4 line Trust Bar into a
5th Element Bar. Find in-detail-videos about the conversion on our website.
IMPORTANT: THE TRUST BAR IS DELIVERED WITHOUT A CHICKEN LOOP OR SAFETY LEASH.
DEPENDING ON THE USE AND NEEDS OF THE RIDER, THREE DIFFERENT IRON HEART KITS ARE
AVAILABLE AND MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY IN ORDER TO ENSURE FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF
THE TRUST BAR.
A
Pulley
B
Vario Cleat
C
Hopper
D
Sliding Stopper
E
Depower Line
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Specifications in accordance with the French norm NFS 52-503
Manufacturer: DUOTONE
Usage: kitesurf / snowkite
Compatible kites: all Kites produced by DUOTONE & North Kiteboarding till 2018
Technology: release grip to be pushed away from the body
Rider’s weight max. / min.: 120 kg / 35 kg
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F
Red Safety Line
G
Integrated EVA Floater
H
Flip Flop Function
I
Center Part Insert
SYSTEM
J
Integrated Backline Adjuster
K
Sticky Bar Grip
L
Safety Leash (not included
in the package)
M
Iron Heart
N
Chicken Loop
O
Chicken Stick
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3.1.1. TRUST BAR QUAD CONTROL
A
Pigtails
B
Back Line
C
Left Front Line (red & blue Safety Line)
D
Right Front Line
E
9 mm Metal Ring
F
Stainless Steel Safety Pulley
G
Red Safety Line
H
Strong Middle Line
I
Adjustable Red Safety Line
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3.1.2. TRUST BAR 5TH ELEMENT
TO CONVERT THE TRUST BAR QUAD CONTROL INTO A TRUST BAR 5TH ELEMENT, YOU MUST
PURCHASE THE 5TH ELEMENT UPGRADE KIT FIRST.
A
Pigtails
B
Back Line
C
5th Line (red & blue Safety Line)
D
Left Front Line (Upgrade Kit Line)
E
Right Front Line
F
9 mm Metal Ring
G
Stainless Steel Safety Pulley
H
Red Safety Line
I
Strong Middle Line
J
Adjustable Red Safety Line
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4. FUNCTIONS
4.1. VARIO CLEAT
The Vario Cleat is a multi-functional depower adjuster. The Vario Cleat allows you to adjust the
power of the kite during the flight. In order to assure optimum access to the Vario Cleat it can be
easily adjusted according to the rider’s body size.
4.1.1. DEPOWERING
1. Pull the black adjuster towards your body until you get the desired depower eect.
2. Let go of the adjuster and the line will be locked between the teeth of the Vario Cleat.
3. To prevent the adjuster from getting tangled, it can be secured to the Vario Cleat with the Velcro.
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4.1.2. POWERING UP
1. Pull the black adjuster a short distance towards your body.
2. At the same time, move the adjuster away from the Vario Cleat, so that the teeth of the cleat
release the line.
3. Now let the line slide back until you get the desired power.
4. Move the adjuster back towards the Vario Cleat, so that the teeth of the cleat can lock the line.
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4.1. KOOK-PROOF LINE ATTACHMENT
One of the most common mistakes in setting up a kite is getting the steering lines and the flying
lines mixed up. In order to avoid this problem, DUOTONE has developed the Trust Bar and the
Kook-Proof-System. The color code and the alternating position of the loops and knots permits only
the right connection.
IMPORTANT: THE KOOK-PROOF-SYSTEM WORKS ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH A NORTH KITEBOAR-
DING KITE TILL 2018 AND ALL DUOTONE KITES.
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