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S - B O W 0 8
Q u i c k s e t t i n g G u i d e
' ' S t a r k i t e s ®
is a brand strongly committed to design
q u a l i t y
kite gear.
Based in Cabarete (DR), worldwide renown all year-round windy spot. Pro
kiters and kiters feedback is integrated in all stages of our product deve-
lopment process. Our team made of genuine passionate and experienced
kiteboarders, test and design strong and innovative kites to help all levels
kiters grow their passion in a fun and safe way."
Sizes: 3, 5, 8, 11, 13, 15
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Summary of Contents for Starkites S-BOW 08
- Page 1 S - B O W 0 8 Q u i c k s e t t i n g G u i d e ‘ ‘ S t a r k i t e s ® is a brand strongly committed to design q u a l i t y kite gear.
- Page 2 S-BOW08 Indicative for S-BOW 08 for average rider of 75kg using 135cm board * 3m2 S-BOW 08 is only adapted for light persons (under 50kg) and for learning purposes. Starkites® gear designed by Eric Beaudonnat w w w . s t a r k i t e s . c o m...
- Page 3 Know the spot. 3. Releasing the leash will sepa- Know the weather. rate you completely from your kite (provided you are not in the chic- For all the latest info on Starkites, including ken-loop). new products, press-releases, sa- fety-announcements Remember,...
- Page 4 Functionalities Leading edge trailing edge Strut Rear bridles Front bridles Leash release handle To connect on harness 2nd Leash release handle Power strap: Red less power/black more power Spin Lock Stopper Pull toward you to release/ Push away and press blue part lo lock in position Rear line...
- Page 5 Adjusting the power To de-power your S-BOW pull down To power-up your S-BOW pull down (towards you) on the red part (-). (towards you) on the black part (+). Pull as many time as needed, web- bing is released gradudaly. Emergency Release To release in an emergency, grab the red handle and firmly push it away from you (in the direction of the arrow).This action will disconnect you com-...
- Page 6 Reseting Chicken loop release handle Make sure the pin is located as in the picture above, if not do half a turn to red part w w w . s t a r k i t e s . c o m...
- Page 7 Spin Lock Stopper (S.L.S) Locking the S.L.S 1 Push on the blue weel 2 Move stopper up ( toward, power strap) w w w . s t a r k i t e s . c o m...
- Page 8 Kite set up bar down-wind: bar is untangled and running freely. The first time you set-up your S- The kite should be placed leading- edge BOW, it is strongly recommended down, facing into wind as in pictures. that you have an expert go through You should then attach the lines corres- the process with you.
- Page 9 Kite set up bar up-wind: w w w . s t a r k i t e s . c o m...
- Page 10 Self launching Warning: DO NOT USE THIS PROCEDURE WITH STANDARD C-SHAPED KITES OR IN STRONG WIND. Always double check the lines setting before launching your kite. Train in light wind and do not disable any safety system. Your lines are set. Position your Your kite is inflated and secured and bar so the lines have an angle of 45 you are ready to go in the water.
- Page 11 Secure the obtained position by pu- tting some sand on the kite. Position yourself like for a standards launching, walk backward to tense the lines. the kite will automatically get the air, rotate and launch. Release the power by pushing the bar away once the kite takes off. Note: the kite may move on the sand to reach the correct angle for launching according to the wind.
- Page 12 Water relaunching Never swim toward the kite. Pull the bar toward you (like for maximum power) Bend over and grab a leader line (on the side of the bar) as far as possible Pull on the leader line while keeping the bar as close as possible to your body.
- Page 13 Starkites 2008’s w w w . s t a r k i t e s . c o m...
- Page 14 Straight to pleasure w w w . s t a r k i t e s . c o m...
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