In using the DUOTONE 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. The inherent risks in this sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in the product manuals and by using common sense.
To do this, release them as described in section 4, Functions, then reassemble them. BEFORE GOING ON THE WATER MAKE SURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR DUOTONE EQUIPMENT AND MEMORISE HOW TO USE IT PROPERLY. CORRECT HANDLING CANNOT SIMPLY BE LEARNED IN AN EMERGENCY.
DUOTONE TRUST BAR MANUAL 2.2. DANGERS FROM THE KITE WHEN KITEBOARDING YOU MIGHT FACE THE EXTREME FORCES OF THE ELEMENTS. In rare cases the kite or its lines can cause dangerous situations: - You can hurt yourself through uncontrolled water take-offs caused by gusty conditions, and the danger of collision with obstacles.
The Trust Bar comes with 4 lines as standard. Choose the 5th Element upgrade kit (not included in the Trust Bar package) to convert the 4 line Trust Bar into a 5th Element Bar. Find in-detail-videos about the conversion on our website.
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Picture page 65 3.1.2. TRUST BAR 5TH ELEMENT TO CONVERT THE TRUST BAR QUAD CONTROL INTO A TRUST BAR 5TH ELEMENT, YOU MUST PURCHASE THE 5TH ELEMENT UPGRADE KIT FIRST. A Pigtails B Back Line C 5th Line (red & blue Safety Line)
One of the most common mistakes in setting up a kite is getting the steering lines and the flying lines mixed up. In order to avoid this problem, DUOTONE has developed the Trust Bar and the Kook-Proof-System. The color code and the alternating position of the loops and knots permits only the right connection.
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DUOTONE TRUST BAR MANUAL 4.1.1. ATTACHING THE BAR TO THE KITE 1. Lay the line ends of the bar to the corresponding pig tails of the kites. 2. Tie the loops with a lark’s head to the knots at the opposite ends and pull them tight.
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70 4.3.1.4. SUICIDE MODE IMPORTANT: DUOTONE RECOMMENDS USING ONLY THE STANDARD SAFETY MODE BECAUSE IT PERMITS COMPLETELY DEPOWERING THE KITE. DUOTONE DOES NOT RECOMMEND USING THE SUICIDE MODE AT ANY TIME SINCE THIS MODE MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPLETELY DEPOWER THE KITE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
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DUOTONE TRUST BAR MANUAL 4.3.1.4.1. SETTING UP THE SUICIDE MODE 1. The metal ring (Suicide Ring) at the Iron Heart is attached to the red safety line, and the safety leash is hooked into the small loop of the Suicide Ring. Additionally, the Chicken Loop runs stra- ight down the oval middle loop of the Suicide Ring.
THE WATER. 4.3.2.1. ATTACHING THE SAFETY LEASH TO THE HARNESS DUOTONE RECOMMENDS ONLY ATTACHING THE SAFETY LEASH TO THE HARDNESS AT YOUR SIDE: DUOTONE RECOMMENDS NEVER ATTACHING THE SAFETY LEASH BEHIND YOUR BACK AS IN SOME SITUATIONS THIS CAN PREVENT EASY RELEASE. THE SAFETY LEASH SHOULD ONLY BE HOOKED IN BEHIND YOUR BACK IF YOU ARE A VERY EXPERIENCED RIDER AND IF NECESSARY.
VE THE END CAPS FIRST. YOU CAN FIND AN IN-DEPTH TUTORIAL ON OUR WEBSITE. Never expose your Trust Bar to temperatures higher than 70°C. This level of heat can damage the structure of the lines and cause them to shrink. Carry out checks on a regular basis and see whether the lines are the same length.
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F Red Safety Line G Integrated EVA Floater H Flip Flop Function I Center Part Insert J Integrated Backline Adjuster K Sticky Bar Grip L Safety Leash (not included in the Trust Bar package) M Iron Hear N ChIcken Loop O Chicken Stick...
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DUOTONE TRUST BAR MANUAL A Pigtails B Back Line C Left Front Line (red & blue Safety Line) D Right Front Line E 9 mm Metal Ring F Stainless Steel Safety Pulley G Red Safety Line H Strong Middle Line...
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DUOTONE TRUST BAR MANUAL A Pigtails B Back Line C 5th Line (red & blue Safety Line) D Left Front Line (Upgrade Kit Line) E Right Front Line F 9 mm Metal Ring G Stainless Steel Safety Pulley H Red Safety Line...
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DUOTONE TRUST BAR MANUAL KITE KITE Back Front Front Back Back Front 5th Line Front Back grey grey blue grey grey TRUST BAR QUAD CONTROL TRUST BAR 5th ELEMENT Back Front Front Back Back Front 5th Line Front Back Grey...
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