Summary of Contents for Ride Best 2009 WAROO
- Page 2 The purchaser/user agrees to hold Ride Best, LLC harmless from any and all liability, and waive and release any and all claims or potential claims against Ride Best, LLC and any of its respective agents, affiliates, subsidiaries,...
- Page 3 Waroo: Freeride SLE Kite Introduction: Best Kiteboarding would like to thank you for choosing the new 2009 Waroo. We guarantee this and all of our products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. All Best products are covered by our Fair and Reasonable Timeframe warranty, which offers extended coverage beyond that provided by other brands.
- Page 4 Waroo: Kite package Your Waroo kite is delivered complete with the following items: Over–the-shoulder carry bag • High-volume, dual-action pump with alloy shaft • Bladder repair kit • 2 replacement TE battens • This user manual on CD • Waroo: Performance features and kite set up When unpacking your Waroo for the first time, we recommend that you take some time to familiarize yourself with the product and design features that make your kite unique.
- Page 5 zone. During a crash, this isolates the canopy from impact loads, delivering durability based on sound engineering. CFT is a unique approach to the tasks of distributing shock loads and effective transfer of TE tension across the canopy of your kite. With CFT, a lightweight but incredibly strong ‘buffer zone’ is stitched into the canopy sections and between the airframe and canopy.
- Page 6 Surf-Tough Build Quality: Our unique Canopy Framing Technology, LE Load Flex seam, fully taped canopy and 3D Kevlar Airframe come together to deliver the most proven and trusted kite construction package in the industry. A kite purchase is a considerable investment; with the legendary Best Kiteboarding build quality and warranty, buying a Waroo will be the smartest investment you will make this year.
- Page 7 All pulleys run on abrasion-resistant woven spectra insert lines. This line is chosen specifically for its flexibility and abrasion resistance. Due to the use of moving parts, it is recommended that you check the smooth operation of the pulleys before each flight. The Spectra insert lines will need replacing from time to time according to how often you ride and in what conditions.
- Page 8 Pre-flight checks: The rider should perform a thorough inspection of the kite, each time the kite is set up, and prior to launching, to ensure that the kite has sustained no damage during use. Any damage should be repaired by a professional kite or sail loft to ensure continued safety and usability. It is worthwhile to inspect all flying line attachments, pigtails, pulleys and pulley insert lines before each flight.
- Page 9 Both you and your assistant should then walk towards each other to remove all tension from the flying lines. Your assistant can either lay the kite down and sand the upper canopy, or hold the kite until you are unhooked from the bar and safely able to take over the kite Self Landing the Waroo: Front line OSR To land your Waroo using the front-line OSR handles, depower the kite fully using the trim strap, undo the bypass/handlepass leash carabineer on the chickenloop, then reach up and take hold of one of the front...
- Page 10 This method is only recommended if you have more than two line-lengths of downwind space and it is impractical to land your kite using the front line OSR handles. Water Relaunching the Waroo: The Waroo has ‘built-in’ relaunch capability due to the curved shape of the wingtips and the geometry of the VP2 bridle.
- Page 11 always take a wind reading towards the highest point of land as wind accelerates up hill. The wind ranges given overleaf are based on a 75kg rider and kitesurfing usage. For snowkiting and landboarding the wind ranges will vary according to snow and surface conditions but will be 3-5 knots lower for bottom end and 4-6 knots lower for top end.
- Page 12 How do I rig my Waroo, and what attachment knots should I use? The Waroo comes with four knots already tied on the bottom of the rear flying-line attachment ‘V’ bridle. The Waroo is designed to work best for riders of average weight when the flying lines are attached to the or 2 knot from the bottom on the rear bridle and the rear bridle is attached to the kite in the AB position.
- Page 13 How do I replace worn bridles on my Waroo? The Waroo front bridle has user-replaceable heavy duty inserts fitted at two points; within the VP2 bridle section (detailed in grey), and also for the upper floating pulleys (detailed in red). Should these become worn, simply undo the retaining loops at either end and fix in place a replacement set.
- Page 14 Where do I go for extra information on my Waroo? Your local Best Kiteboarding retailer has been trained in all aspects of the products they sell and can help you with any queries you may have regarding all Best Kiteboarding products. You may also contact Best Kiteboarding customer support via our website.
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