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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Always use extreme caution when using this product. Only use this product if you are in good physical health. For safety reasons you should only use the North Kiteboarding kites on or above the water. Never act in a careless manner when using this product.

  • Page 3: Release Of Liability

    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.

  • Page 4: Introduction And Safety

    08 manual 2. introduction and safety At North we understand that you demand the most out of your equipment. We are riders just like you and we strive to develop gear that will deliver maximum performance and safety. Although technical, our products are user friendly and come ready to use straight out of the package.
  • Page 5 08 manual Risks Caused by the Kiteboard If you bang your head against the kiteboard, there is a risk of severe head injuries. Feet, ankles and legs may also be injured by the board. Never use this kite as a flying object.
  • Page 6 08 manual Threats through Kite Lines Never touch the kite lines when the kite is under wind load as these lines can become dangerously sharp when under tension. Never use kite lines with notches, 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%.

  • Page 7: Rigging The Kite

    08 manual 3. Rigging the kite INFLATING THE VEGAS . Lay the kite out on the sand, grass or a surface free of hard or sharp objects. Although the kite is engineered to withstand the enormous stresses of flying, it can easily be damaged by rocks, thorns, wood and other hard objects.
  • Page 8 08 manual e. Close the cap on the air valve and pull the elastic strap over the valve. Do not push the valves into the bladder after inflating! f. Finally, connect the pump leash and inflate the leading edge bladder (front tube) until the correct pressure is reached.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Lines

    08 manual Pinch the valve with your fingers to prevent air from escaping as you remove the pump’s tip from the valve. SECURING THE KITE ON THE BEACH When the kite is not in use, it must be secured on the beach. Turn the kite around as shown in the illustrations.
  • Page 10 The blue fifth line connects to the blue nose line attachment in the center of the kite. The Kook Proof System is only compatible with North’s 5th Element Bar and a North Kite. 4. attaching the lines...

  • Page 11: Kite Tuning

    The kiteboarder must adjust the length of the lines before every flight, but also during the flight, using the “North Flight Control System” (or comparable systems). E.g, Sit-harnesses require a longer basic depower setting than waist-harnesses.

  • Page 12: Kite Care

    08 manual 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. The canopy is often damaged in a way that is not obvious until the kite fails while flying.

  • Page 13: Bladder Repair

    08 manual 7. bladder repair Removing Leading Edge Bladder: . Lay the kite down flat on the ground with the ribs facing upwards and deflate all the ribs. . Tie a “reinstall” line to the bladder you are repairing. You will need to use this line to pull the bladder back into the LE after the repair is complete.
  • Page 14 08 manual Removing Strut Bladders: . Open the Velcro closure at the trailing edge of the strut and attach a re-install line. The line should be about one meter longer than the strut itself. . Open the zipper near the front of the strut, push in the air valve and pull the bladder out through the zipper.
  • Page 15 08 manual . Use the sandpaper enclosed in the repair kit, lightly roughen the area to be repaired. For larger holes proceed as follows: Cut a round patch out of the enclosed tube material. . Spread the patch and the damaged spot with a thin layer of contact glue.
  • Page 16 08 manual . Pump air into the bladder until it is half inflated. 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, deflate and start over again to ensure that the bladder is inserted properly.
  • Page 17 08 manual During this procedure you should keep the strut taut and make sure that it is inserted correctly without twisting. . When the bladder is completely inserted, make sure that the air valve is positioned correctly in the valve opening.

  • Page 18: Windrage And Kite Sizes

    08 manual 5. Roll up the excess bladder and fold the ends shut. . Once the ends are shut and you have made sure there are no twists in your bladder, it is safe to inflate to full pressure.

  • Page 19: Tips And Tricks For Vegas

    00 square cm. Each panel of fabric in the canopy of a North kite is precisely measured in this way, and the sum of the areas of all these panels is listed as the size of the kite.
  • Page 20 The kite is lying belly up on it’s back: Simply pull one back steering line. This will cause that wingtip to twist and fill with wind. The kite will make it’s way to the edge of the window and re-launch. 9. tips and tricks for vegas 08...
  • Page 21 When you reach the end fold the kite in half and put it in the bag. If you keep the struts inflated, you can use the bag extension and stow the kite without folding it. 9. tips and tricks for vegas 08...

  • Page 22: Warranty Policy

    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.
  • Page 23 08 manual 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.
  • Page 24 Tel +421 24 824 0670 US A / CANADA contato@atonsports.com Fax +44 183 4845 111 info@watersports-world.com Fax +421 24 824 0685 North Sports, Inc. info@surf-centre.com Tel +1 509 493 4938 Rosi Funsports Fax +1 509 493 4966 BULGARIA M AUR I T IU S Talant Sports The Kite Company Ltd.

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