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- Page 1 Instructions and Safety Manual You can download this manual and any updates from www.flexifoil.com/downloads Thank you for purchasing your new Flexifoil Strike 2. Before flying your kite, you should take time to read and understand these instructions and safety warnings.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty Pre-Launch Preparations Launching the Kite (Assisted) Launching the Kite (Solo) 2.2 Safety First Flexifoil strongly recommend that you abide by ALL safety guidelines and conduct yourself in a safe manner at all times IMPORTANT INFORMATION GENERAL LOCATION • The Strike series kites have been designed for •... -
Page 3: Bag Contents
3.1 Bag Contents Left to Right: Strike Bag, Strike 2 Kite, Kite Instructions, Heavy Duty Pump, 2 x Sail Repair Sheets, Bladder Repair Kit, Registration Card, Flexifoil Stickers 3.2 Strike 2 Overview Dacron leading edge strip Leading edge tube Leading edge valve... -
Page 4: Wind Window
You must not fly large kites in strong winds! instructor before kiteboarding with your Strike 2 kite. You should be skilled at flying a traction kite on land before you take a kite on to the water. You should be... -
Page 5: The Larks-Head Knot
WARNING: Never leave an inflated kite unattended. Wind conditions can change and cause your kite to blow away causing damage and injury to The heavy duty pump that comes with your Strike 2 kite can produce a others. maximum pressure of about 13 psi. Do not inflate to this pressure, only inflate the tubes until all are firm to the touch. -
Page 6: Strike 2 Setup (Continued)
* The Strike 2 has two toggles, choose the toggle that suits your riding requirements. The rear point will give the lightest bar pressure and faster turn. The forward tow point will increase the bar pressure for turning and slightly reduced turn rate. -
Page 7: Pre-Launch Preparations
7.2 Launching the Kite (Assisted) The safest way to launch your Strike 2 kite is with somebody helping you. Make sure that your helper is fully briefed and understands what you want him or her to do before attempting to launch your kite. - Page 8 The safest way to land your Strike kite is with somebody helping you. Make sure that your helper is fully briefed and understands what you want him or her to do before attempting to land your kite. Flexifoil recommend that you do not attempt to land your kite on the ground on your own.
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Page 9: Bladder Repair
9.1 Packing and Storing the Kite Open the 2 valves on the LE tube Open the tip dump valve. Open the Strut valve The sticks can be used to deflate the kite. Roll the kite up from wingtip to wingtip As you get to the other tip the remaining Deflate all the struts in turn. - Page 10 10 Bladder Repair (Continued) Removal of rib bladder When repairing a rib bladder, open the end For a rib bladder repair, larks-head your line flap by pulling back the Velcro from under around the head of the valve. Ensure your the securing loop.
- Page 11 11 Bladder Repair (Continued) Re-insertion of bladder To begin the re-insertion process, fold the bladder so the air valve(s) are lined up to the valve opening(s) in the tube. If repairing the leading edge tube, re-tie both lines that are still inside the leading edge tube to each end of the bladder, using a larks-head knot. If repairing a rib bladder, re-tie the line that is still inside the rib to the valve, using a larks-head knot.
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Page 12: Repairs Service
Flexifoil International Ltd without a valid receipt • If you live in the UK, please return faulty products to your local dealer or Flexifoil International. If you live outside the UK please return faulty products to your distributor. A list of dealers and distributors can be found at www.flexifoil.com...
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