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Summary of Contents for Blade 2013 TRIGGER
- Page 1 USER MANUAL 2013 ©BLADEKITEBOARDING...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of ConTenTs 03........Release of Liability 04........Safety First 07........Bar Overview 08........Kite Overview 09........Wind Range 10........Control System and Lines 16........Mad2 System (Multi-valve Airflow Distribution) 19........Attaching Control System to Kite 20........Kite Tuning 22........Kite Care 23........ - Page 3 WaRnInG Welcome to the Blade family and thank you for purchasing Blade kites! We hope you will enjoy kiteboarding with our top quality 2012 kites. In the following manual you will find safety guidelines, precautions, and information on assembling and caring Read this manual in its entirety and do not use this product until you fully for your new kite.
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Page 4: Release Of Liability
• Always check gear before going in the water. Never fly your kite with worn lines The use of a Blade Kite and any of its components exposes the user to certain or a torn canopy. inherent risks, dangers and hazards, which can result in property loss or damage and significant personal injury including permanent paralysis or death. - Page 5 WeaTheR RelaTed safeTy: launChInG ResponsIbly • Learn to use this kite in light weather conditions. • Your launch area should be clear of all obstacles. • Avoid offshore winds. • do noT seT up youR KITe foR a sTRaIGhT doWnWInd launCh! •...
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Page 6: Bar Overview
baR oveRvIeW KITe oveRvIeW front flying Line Rear flying Line Leadind Edge Trailing Edge Swiwel Rear Leader Line Clam Cleat Bar Throw Adjustmant Tab foam Velcro Hook Strut Bar Stick front Bridle Slider Cover Safety Ring Rear Bridle Chicken Loop Donkey DIck... -
Page 7: Wind Range
Before your first assembly, it is important that you take time to learn some of the kiter weighing 75 kg on a 132cm x 41cm Sanchez board. Actual use may vary with features in your new Blade Kite and prepare the kite for future launchings. body weight, ability level, board size, and water conditions. - Page 8 The slIdeR QuICK Release sysTem To ReConneCT: • Pull the safety line towards you until you can grab the bar. The Slider QR System is important for releasing power in an uncontrolled kite • While holding QR slider in the open position, place the bullet pin in the chicken and emergency situations.
- Page 9 ChICKen loop adjusTable baR ThRoW All Blade Chicken Loops come from the factory in one standard size. For those The position of the depower cleat can be adjusted riders who enjoy frequent unhooked riding, Blade offers a bigger chicken loop to add or decrease the bar throw.
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Page 10: Mad2
Do not under inflate; this will cause poor kite performance. • Untie the Lark’s Head knot from the leader line and pull the line off. The MAD2 system is Blade’s second generation inflation system. This system allows inflation of all the bladders through the Leading Edge (LE) valve. The •... - Page 11 A proper inflated kite is one that does not lose its shape when on its side in launch position. If you are equipped with a pressure gauge, Blade recommends pumping the kite anywhere between 8psi to 9psi.
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Page 12: Kite Tuning
aTTaChInG The ConTRol sysTem To The KITe KITe TunInG • Unwind the lines and the control bar so that the ends of the lines are downwind In the directions on the previous page, we suggest general tuning for the kite from the bar. -
Page 13: Kite Care
KITe TunInG KITe CaRe Blade offers a one year warranty on all its products. The following are KITe TuRnInG speed adjusTmenT recommendations to help preserve the kite for many more years after the warranty There are two options for tuning how fast your kite turns. For optimal expires. -
Page 14: Repairs
WaRnInG: • Once you discovered the holes, mark them with a permanent marker or pen, and let Blade does its best to provide user friendly equipment that can be easily the bladder dry. Deflate the bladder. maintained by the rider. Some of the repairs and part replacements are more •... - Page 15 RepaIRs RepaIRs KITE fABRIC REpAIR • Thread the depower line through the clam cleat, in between depower line knot All major tears should be taken to a professional repair shop. Consult your and the middle of the cleat. dealer for good recommendation. Small tears can be repaired with the repair tape supplied in the kite repair kit.
- Page 16 For the same reasons as the Depower Line, the Safety Line might also need the bar, but if you enjoy unhooked riding, Blade offers a larger chicken loop that replacement. This is usually the case once excessive discoloring has occurred.
- Page 17 RepaIRs RepaIRs DONKEy DICK REmOVAL BuNGEE CORD REpLACEmENT • Using a small flat head screwdriver, insert the screwdriver in between the • Remove the Slider cover by taking the bungee cord off the hook. bungee and the cover; lift the bungee up and off the hook. The cover should now •...
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Page 18: Warranty Policy
Blade costumer service, postage prepaid. If a product is deemed to be defective by Blade, the warranty covers the repair of replacement of the defective product only. Blade will not be responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of the Blade products.This is the only warranty we make to you and is in lieu...
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