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CONTENT
CONTENT
1. RELEASE OF LIABILITY 2
2. SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS 3
2.1. KI TEB OARD ING SA FET Y 3
2.2. DAN GER S F ROM THE KITE 3
2.3. DAN GER S F ROM KITE LINES 4
2.4. DAN GER S F ROM THE KITEBOARD 4
2.5. DAN GER S TO UNI NVOLVED THIRD PARTIES 4
2.6. WE AT HER RE LATED DANGERS 5
3. RIGGING THE KITE 6
3.1. OVERVI EW OF TH E K ITE 6
3.2. NE O L INE SE TUP 7
3.3. ADA PTI VE TIP / SHEETING FORCE 7
3.4. IN FLATI NG TH E K ITE 8
3.5. SE CUR ING T HE KIT E O N THE BE AC H 9
4. ATTACHING THE LINES 10
THE KOOK-PROO F-S YST EM 10
5. PACKING UP THE KITE 11
6. KITE CARE 12
7. HANDLING OF THE LAZY PUMP CLIP 13
7.1. RE MOVAL O F L AZY PU MP CLI P 13
7.2. ATTAC HIN G THE LA ZY PUM P C LIP 14
8. BLADDER REPAIR 15
8.1. RE MOVING THE LEADING EDGE BLADDER 15
8.2. RE MOVING THE STRUT BL ADD ERS 16
8.3. BL ADD ER REPAIR 19
8.4. RE -IN SER TING LEADING EDGE BLADDER 20
9. WINDSPEED AND KITE SIZE 22
10. WARRANTY POLICY 23
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1. RELEASE OF LIA BILITY
1. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
RE L EAS E OF L I AB I LIT Y, C LA I M WA I VE R , AS S UM P TI O N OF R I SK
By assembling and/or using this North Kite product, you agree that you have read and
understood the entire North Kiteboarding product owner’s manual, including all instructions
and warnings contained in that manual, prior to using the North Kiteboarding product in
any way. You additionally agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of
your North Kiteboarding product will read and understand the entire North Kiteboarding
product Owner’s Manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that manual,
prior to allowing that person to use your North Kiteboarding product.
AS S UMP TIO N OF R I SK
Use of the North Kiteboarding Product and any of its components involve certain inherent
risks, dangers, and hazards that can result in serious personal injur y and death to both the
user and to nonuser third parties. In using the North Kiteboarding 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.
RE L EAS E A ND WA IVE R OF CL AIM S
In consideration of the sale of the North Kiteboarding 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 Boards &
More and all related parties resulting from use of the North Kiteboarding Product and
any of its components
To release Boards & More and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss,
damage, injury or expense that you or any users of your North Kiteboarding product may
suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of the North Kiteboarding
product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the
part of Boards & More and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the North
Kiteboarding product and any of its components. In the event of your death or incapacity,
all provisions contained herein shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin,
executors,administrators, assigns, and representatives. Boards & More-related partieshave
not made and expressly deny any oral or written representations other than what is set
forth herein and the North Kite product User’s Manual.
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2. SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
2. SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
North Kiteboarding 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 suffer 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!
Before going on the water make sure you are familiar with your North
Kiteboarding equipment. For your own safety, read the following instructions as
well as product descriptions very carefully.
2. 1 . KI T EBOAR DIN G SAF ETY
›› 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.
2. 2 . DA NGE RS FR OM TH E K IT E
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-offs 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.
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›› People who get caught by the lines can suffer 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 meters 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 canopies must be secured with sand or heavy objects.
A canopy filled with air can fly away at any time, injuring people and
in extreme cases even kill them.
2. 3 . DA NGE RS FR OM K I TE L I NE S
›› Never touch the kite lines when the kite is under wind load as these lines
are dangerously sharp when 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 canopy, 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!!
2. 4 . DA NGE RS FR OM TH E K IT E BOAR D
›› A collision with the Kiteboard might cause serious head injuries
›› Injuries to the legs and feet are also possible
2. 5 . DA NGE RS TO UN INVOLV ED TH IRD PA RT IES
›› It is within your responsibility to check whether uninvolved people or other
athletes may be endangered or injured by your actions or your gear.
›› Do not kite at places where uninvolved third parties might get injured.
›› Avoid flying the kite in the vicinity of other water users such as swimmers,
kayakers, windsurfers, water-skiers and boaters.
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2. 6 . WE A T HE R R EL A T ED DAN GER S
›› Avoid offshore wind.
›› Be careful with onshore wind.
›› Get information on tidal and sea current conditions at your kiting spot!
›› Get information from both the weather report and the locals on
prevailing weather conditions.
›› Never use the kite with wind forces so strong that you are unable
to maintain precise control.
›› Do not use the kite when wind conditions are likely to change dramatically.
›› Never use this kite when thunderstorms are nearby or when such storms have
a good chance of developing (check the weather report!).
›› Leave the water immediately when a storm is approaching.
You are in a life threatening situation since you may be struck by lightning!
BFT
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
M/S
0 – 0,2
0,3 – 1,5
1,6 – 3,3
3,4 – 5,4
5,5 – 7,9
8,0 – 10,7
10,8 – 13,8
13,9 – 17,1
17,2 – 20,7
20,8 – 24,4
24,5 – 28,4
28,5 – 32,6
32,7 +
KM/ H
0 – 0,8
0,9 – 5,5
5,6 – 12,1
12,2 – 19,6
19,7 – 28,5
28,6 – 38,8
38,9 – 49,8
49,9 – 61,7
61,8 – 74,6
74,7 – 88,0
88,1 – 102,0
102,1 – 117,0
1 17,1 +
MPH
0 – 0,6
0,7 – 3,5
3,6 – 7,5
7,6 – 12,2
12,3 – 17,8
17,9 – 24,0
24,1 – 31,0
31,1 – 38,3
38,4 – 46,4
46,5 – 54,7
54,8 – 63,6
63,7 – 73,0
73,1 +
KNOTS
0 – 0,5
0,6 – 3,0
3,1 – 6,5
6,6 – 10,5
10,6 – 15,5
15,6 – 20,9
21,0 – 26,9
27,0 – 33,3
33,4 – 40,3
40,4 – 47,5
47,6 – 55,3
55,4 – 63,4
63,5 +
DESIGNATION
Calm
Light Air
Ligth Breeze
Gentle Breeze
Moderate Breeze
Fresh Breeze
Strong Breeze
Near Gale
Gale
Strong Gale
Stor m
Violent Stor m
Hurr icane
The listed risks cannot be complete.
The basic rules for kiteboarding comply with those of common sense
and are valid for all outdoor sports.
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1 L e a d i ng e dge
2 S T R U T S
3 F R o n T P ig Ta i L
4
5
7
1
6
4 CanoP y
5 TiP
6 d U m P Va LVe
7 B aC k Pig Tai L
2
3
3. RIGGING THE KITE
3.1. OVERVIEW OF THE KITE
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3. 2 . NE O L IN E S ET U P
Ba C k P igTa i L
5TH L i n e
PULL e y
Le. 1
FRon T P i g T a i L
Le. 2
L. i
3. 3 . ADAP T IV E T I P / SH EET ING F ORC E
Ba C k
PigT a i L
Ba C k
PigT a i L
LIGHT SHEETING FORCE SETTING HARD SHEETING FORCE SETTING
›› Light bar load
›› Kite reacts faster to turning impulse
›› Kite turns tighter
›› Smooth kite loops
›› Softer power development
›› Heavier bar load
›› More precise steering
›› More kite feedback
›› Powerful, dynamic turning
›› Better jumping
›› Aggressive kite loops
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3. 4 . IN F LAT I NG TH E K IT E
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 with the Leading Edge into the wind.
The bottom side of the kites turns up.
3. Weigh the wingtip down with a suitable
object (Kiteboard, Sand, etc.).
4. Pay attention that the dump valve at the end
of the wingtip is closed.
5. Pay attention that all Lazy-Pump-Cleats at the ribs are open.
6. Inflate the complete kite until ribs and leading edge reach a pressure of 6PSI.
7. Close the valve and secure it with the slide to prevent accidental opening.
3. RIGGING THE KITE
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8. Squeeze the Lazy-Pump-Cleats together to cut off the ribs.
3. 5 . SE C URI NG TH E K IT E O N T HE B E ACH
When the kite is not in use it has to be secured so it won’t fly away.
1. Lay the kite down in areas without any sharp objects.
2. Turn the kite around so that the leading edge lies on the ground
and points into the wind.
3. Weigh the kite down with sand or any other soft and heavy object.
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4. ATTACHI NG THE LINES
4. ATTACHING THE LINES
TH E K O OK- PR O OF - SY S TE M
One of the most common mistakes in Kiteboarding is the mix up of steering and flying
lines. Therefore North Kiteboarding has developed the Kook Proof System which prevents
this mistake. The system works in conjunction with the Trustbar Quad Control or Trustbar
5th Element.
kook- PRooF-SyS Tem:
The line with the knot has to be drawn through the correct line with the larks head loop.
1. Attach the knot of the steering line to the larks head loop at the end of the tip.
2. Repeat this procedure for the steering lines. Here, the knot is located at the pigtail
attached to the kite.
Repeat this procedure for the other side of the kite.
Pay attention that the red lines from the bar are being attached to the red
attachment points on the kite. Work the same way with the grey lines.
The blue fifth line has to be connected to the blue noseline attachment in
the center of the kite.
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5. PACKING UP THE KITE
1. Open the dump valve at the end of the wingtip.
2. Defl ate the single ribs by open all Lazy-Pump-Cleats.
3. Roll the kite up from one wingtip to the other.
4. Fold the kite in the middle and store it in the kitebag.
5. PACKING UP THE KI TE
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6. KITE CARE
6. KITE CARE
›› 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.
›› Deflate 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 carry 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 North Kiteboarding warranty.
›› Do not dry the kite in direct sun!
›› Remove the deflator pins from the rib valves after use!
›› Keep sand and water out of the air pump.
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7. HANDLING OF THE LAZY PUMP CLI P
7. HANDLING OF THE
LAZY PUMP CLIP
7. 1 . RE M OVA L OF LA ZY PU MP CL IP
1. Use a small screwdriver to remove the Lazy Pump Clip.
Slide the tip of the screwdriver carefully under one of the snap arms
of the Lazy Pump Clip.
2. Rotate the tip of the screwdriver 90 degrees. The snap arm will spring open.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the opposite side of the clip.
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7. HANDLING OF THE LAZY PUMP CLI P
7. 2 . ATTACH ING TH E LAZ Y PUM P CLI P
1. Place one half of the Lazy Pump Clip on the valve so that the lower edge
of the Lazy Pump Clip fits into the groove of the valve.
2. Place the second half of the Lazy Pump Clip on the valve so that the snap
arms face the corresponding groove.
3. Press the two halves carefully together with the help of a pair of pliers.
Both snap arms must be fully engaged so that the Lazy Pump clip is securely closed.
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8. BLADDER REPAIR
8. 1 . RE M OV ING T H E LE A DI N G ED G E BL A DD E R
1. Lay the kite down fl at on the ground with the ribs facing upwards
and defl ate all the ribs.
2. Remove all rubber hose from the leading edge valves.
3. Open the end of the leading edge at the wing tips of the kite and pull out
the bladder a few centimetres.
4. Attach a kite line to it using a larks head.
8. BLADDER REPAIR
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5. Open the zipper at the center of the leading edge.
6. Push the bladder valves in the leading edge cavity.
7. Remove one side of the bladder form the leading edge, leaving the kite line
inside the leading edge for re-insertion.
8. 2 . RE M OV ING T H E ST R UT B LAD DER S
1. Remove the rubber hose form the strut valve.
2. Push the bladder valve in the strut cavity.
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3. Turn it sideways and have a close look at the front part of the strut.
4. Disconnect the small white rope from the loop webbing.
5. Pull out the white rope carefully.
6. Take one of the fl ying lines and halve it. Connect the white rope to this line
and secure it with two knots.
8. BLADDER REPAIR
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7. Turn the strut over to the other side and push the valve into the strut.
8. Ensure that the valve can move inside the strut freely.
9. Now have a look at the strut end.
10. Remove the strut flap and pull carefully on the bladder.
11. Insure that the flying line you attached at the front of the strut can slide through
the strut hole easily.
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12. Pull out the entire bladder through the strut end.
13. Remove the fl ying line from the bladder, ensuring that you keep the fl ying line
inside the strut in order to be able to replace the bladder again.
14. To reinstall please follow the above steps backwards.
8. 3 . BL A DDE R REPAIR
For repairing small holes we recommend using the repair kit
from North Kiteboarding.
1. Inflate the bladder and wipe it with a sponge soaked in soapy water or submerge
portions of the bladder in a tub of water. Air bubbles indicate holes.
2. Mark the hole and deflate the bladder.
3. Dry the bladder around the hole.
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4. For small holes use the self-adhesive repair patches.
5. For bigger holes: cut a round patch out of the enclosed tube material.
6. Spread the patch and the damaged area with a thin layer of contact glue
and let both sides begin to dry.
7. Now press both sides together.
8. 4 . RE - INS ER TIN G LEA DIN G EDG E BLA DDE R
1. Before you begin to reinsert the bladder make sure the air valves are aiming
in the direction of the valve openings.
2. Fold the bladder according the picture and lay the folded bladder in front
of the zipper of the leading edge.
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3. Pull carefully on the line coming out of the middle of the leading edge
and feed the bladder back into the cavity.
4. Be sure that it is inserted correctly without twisting.
5. When the bladder is completely inserted, make sure that the air valves are
positioned correctly in the valve openings. Make sure that the two marks of
the infl ation valve face each other after assembly.
6. Re-attach rubber hoses to the leading edge valves.
7. Close all lazy-pump-cleats.
8. Fill the leading edge with air carefully.
9. Check that the bladder has been correctly inserted and look for wrinkles
in the material. If you detect any irregularities in the air tube or if the valve
is not positioned correctly, defl ate and start over again.
10. Roll up the excess bladder and close the fl aps at the wing tips.
8. BLADDER REPAIR
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9. WINDSPEED AND KITE SIZE
The kites are superbly easy to water re-launch and offer easy, predictable
performance. Only a few knots of wind speed is required to fly these kites.
Kiteboarding, however, generally requires more wind, depending not only on
rider ability but also the size of kite, rider and board.
The following table demonstrates the APPROXIMATE average wind speeds in
which kites of different sizes can be used by kiteboarders of various skill
levels and weights. Riders who are significantly heavier or lighter should use,
for a given wind speed range, kites that are one size bigger or smaller
respectively. These represent a rough guide only.
9. WINDSPEE D AND KITE SI ZE
SIZE
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
WIND STRENGTH
[KN]
23-40
21-38
19-36
17-34
16-32
15-30
14-29
13-27
ASPECT RATIO
4,7
4,7
4,6
4,6
4,5
4,5
4,5
4,5
PROJECTED AREA
(QM)
2,7
3,3
3,8
4,5
5,0
5,5
6,0
6,5
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10. WARRANTY POLICY
›› North Kiteboarding Warrants this Product to be free of Major defects in material
or workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of six months from the original
date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the following limitations:
The warranty is valid only when the product is used for Kiteboarding on water
and does not cover products used in rental or teaching operations.
›› North Kiteboarding will make the final warranty determination, which may
require inspection and/or photos of the equipment, which clearly show the
defect(s). If necessary, this information must be sent to the North Kiteboarding
distributor in your country, postage prepaid.
›› If a product is deemed to be defective by North Kiteboarding, the warranty
covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only.
›› North Kiteboarding will not be responsible for any costs, losses or damages
incurred as a result of loss of use of this product. The warranty does not cover
damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear and tear including but
not limited to, rigging with other than North Kiteboarding components, damage
due to excessive sun exposure, damage caused by improper handling or storage,
damage caused by use in the waves or shore break and damage caused by
anything other than defects in material and workmanship.
›› This warranty is voided if any unauthorized repair, change or modification
has been made to any part of the equipment.
The warranty for any repaired or replaced equipment is good from the date of
the original purchase only.
The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims.
The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible.
There are no warranties that extend beyond the warranty specified herein.
WA RRA NTY C LAI MS
›› Warranty claims must be processed and be issued a return authorization prior to
shipping to North.
9. WARRANTY POLIC Y
For further information please visit:
www.northkites.com
Cov er
PIC: North
UV varnish coating recyclable
Infinity – Sri Lanka
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