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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENT INTRODUCTION WARNING! DISCLAIMER OVERVIEW SAFETY WIND RANGE SETTING UP YOUR KITE SETTING UP YOUR BAR MAIN QUICK RELEASE SECONDARY QUICK RELEASE SAFETY LEASH HOOKING IN ASSISTED LAUNCHING TUNING YOUR KITE ASSISTED LANDING WATER RELAUNCH TIPS PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS WARRANTY KITE CARE REGISTRATION CARD www.genetrixkites.com...
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Genetrix kite. You have chosen a high quality product with exceptional performance. We are proud of the superior materials, design and construction that make Genetrix kites extraordinary. Please read this manual in its entirety and familiarize yourself with the design features of our 4 line traction kites.
Page 4: Warning
It is the user’s responsibility to carefully read this user’s guide and instruct all users on the safe operation of Genetrix kites. do not use this genetriX produCt unless you haVe read and understand these warnings and instruCtions whiCh are for your safety and proteCtion.
Page 5: Disclaimer
Although the information and recommendations in this manual and on any Genetrix website are believed in good faith to be correct, Genetrix and its agents make no representations or warranties as to the complete accuracy of the information. Any information is supplied upon the condition that the person receiving it will make their own determination as to its accuracy and its suitability for their purposes prior to its use.
Page 6: Overview
OVERVIEW Here is a glossary of your equipment for you to get acquainted with most technical terms used in this manual. your kite your bar 1. Leading edge 1. Quick release 2. Struts 2. Swivel 3. Wingtips 3. Power line 4.
Page 7 SAFETY warninG The sport of kiteboarding is an “extreme sport” and can be extremely dangerous or deadly. Always be attentive when using this kite and respect the power of the wind. Do not attempt to use this product unless you are a proficient swimmer and in good physical condition.
Page 8: Safety
SAFETY continued The leash that comes with this product has a safety release to detach yourself from the kite in case of emergency. Never permanently attach yourself to the kite or to any of its components. The kite is not a ﬂotation device. For your safety we recommend that you always wear a CE approved life vest for buoyancy when you are kiting on water.
Page 9 Use a kite that is appropriate for the wind condition. Check the Wind Range Chart for the recommended size. Never try to learn kiting when the wind exceeds 10 knots. Never use this kite in extremely gusty winds. Never use this kite under hurricane, thunderstorm or lightning conditions. Never use this kite when the wind conditions exceed your ability to kite safely.
Page 10: Windrange
WINDRANGE ORIGIN Based on average rider weight of kg/1lb. The wind ranges are expressed in knots and the sizes in actual square meters. This wind range is given to you as an estimate for a rider weighting 75 kilos. Wind range varies according to each rider.
Page 11 HYDRA You also must choose your kite according to the gustiness of the wind, the weather conditions (wind direction, speed, forecast), and the overall quality of the spot and the level of safety it offers. When you get to the spot, measure the wind speed.
Page 12: Setting Up Your Kite
2 - Unroll your kite with the struts and intake valve facing upwards. Position it so that one of its wing tips is located upwind from the other. Place the included Genetrix sand bag on the upwind wing tip of the kite.
Page 13 7 - Pick up your kite from the middle of the leading edge and turn it around so that the kite sits leading edge down facing into the wind. 8 - Secure the kite using the Genetrix sand bag. www.genetrixkites.com...
Page 14: Setting Up Your Bar
1 - Unroll your line down wind of the kite. (Rear of the kite) and lay your bar down with the red Genetrix logo facing down. (Red line on Right and blue on Left). 2 - Untangle your lines, starting at the bar and walking towards the kite. Spread your lines with the grey front lines in the center, the red back line on the Right and the blue back line on the Left.
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Page 16: Main Quick Release
MAIN QUICK RELEASE operating the Main Quick release: To activate the main quick release: Grasp the handle of the quick release and push it away from your body (in the direction of the red arrow). When you activate this quick release the kite will ﬂag out on one line and fall from the sky, but will still be attached to your safety leash.
Page 17 reengaging the Main Quick release: To reengage the main quick release, grab the webbing and put tension on it to pull it far enough to fold the webbing around the metal swivel bar and reengage the molded plastic quick release. You will need to pinch and grip together the main line and the molded plastic quick release in order to accomplish this.
Page 18: Secondary Quick Release
SEC QUICK RELEASE operating the secondary Quick release: The secondary quick release is the small red plastic device attached to the end of the ﬂagging line. This is designed to free yourself entirely from the kite in a serious situation where the main safety release is inadequate to protect yourself. Be aware that activating the secondary safety release may endanger others as your kite is likely to ﬂy away.
Page 19 reengaging the secondary Quick release: To reengage the secondary quick release: 1 - Insert the metal pin through the loop on the end of the ﬂagging line. 2 - Fold the pin back towards you. 3 - Incase the metal pin inside the plastic tube by pushing the tube, away from you back onto the pin.
Page 20: Safety Leash
SAFETY LEASH operating the safety Leash: point your kite will most likely tumble downwind until it reaches an obstacle. The Safety Leash is your last connection You kite will get damaged if it comes to your kite. You will need to disengage into contact with any hard objects and from your kite if your kite is putting put others in danger.
Page 21 reengaging the safety Leash: Insert the safety pin back through the loop. Fold the pin and insert one end into the Red tubular handle. The 2 black plastic coated lines will not align with each other. That is okay. Grasp the Red tubular handle and pull back towards you until it comes in contact with the red ball on your harness’...
Page 22: Hooking In
HOOKING IN Before launching the kite, first attach the shackle on your safety leash to the small metal ring attached to the chicken loop. Then connect the chicken loop to your harness hook, and insert the plastic “chicken finger” to affix the hook on your harness to the chicken loop.
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Page 24: Assisted Launching
ASSITED LAUNCHING Just before launching your kite, have a trained assitant hold your kite in the launch position at the side of the wind window and do a visual check to make sure you have no tangles in your lines or bridle and they are attached correctly to your kite.
Page 25 3 Origin depower clam cleat. 3 Hydra depower straps. www.genetrixkites.com...
Page 26: Tuning Your Kite
To set power/depower (front line adjustment): ORIGIN: Pull straight down on the red handle of the trim line below the cam cleat to depower the kite. To repower, simply pull down on the red handle towards you to free the line from the clam cleat. Hold the handle out to the side and feed out the desired amount of line and re-engage the line into the cleat..
Page 27 over sheeting diagram. Place your kite in the neutral position at 12 o’clock above the rider. Power your kite by brieﬂy pulling on your bar all the way until it comes in contact with your quick release. When properly sheeted, the wing tips should be almost parallel to each other and the kite should not correct trim...
Page 28: Assisted Landing
Once your assistant grabs your kite by the leading edge begin to walk toward them to release ﬂying line tension. step 4 Once safely landed, place your kite leading edge downwards facing the wind, place ample sand or the Genetrix sand bag on the canopy and start de-rigging.
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Page 30: Water Relaunch
WATER RELAUNCH Under most circumstances the Origin will await relaunch on a wingtip after a crash. If the kite is straight downwind of you, with the leading edge on the water, you can simply pull on one of the back leaderlines to relaunch the kite. You may have to pull the entire leader line to make the kite roll up on its wing tip.
Page 31 The bar will now be the right way up. Most often, in strong wind, you wil not need to apply any presure on the bar as the kite relaunches. Place you hands on the bar for steering only and bring your kite to the neutral overhead position and prepare to ride.
Page 32: Tips
TIPS In lighter winds, it may be beneficial to use your board to create extra resistance to the pull of the kite, to enable faster relaunch, and to speed the kite taking an upright position at the edge of the wind window. Once in this position, simply adjust the bar and steer the kite, launching it upward.
Page 33: Problems & Solutions
PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS Your kite comes out pre tuned and ready to ﬂy. You just have to hook it up to the bar, hook in and enjoy the ride. After an extended period of usage, there might be some adjustment necessary. My kite flies too far over head: You’ve put too much de power on the front lines.
Page 34: Warranty
WARRANTY Genetrix warrants that this kite is free from defects in materials and workmanship to retail customers in the United States, U.S. Possessions and Canada. Genetrix will repair or, at its option, replace defective parts. 1. The warranty is valid only if you have register your product within7 days of purchase, on the www.genetrixkites.com website, in the “warranty”...
Page 35 Only Genetrix is entitled to make the final decision about the warranty. If a product is deemed to be defective by Genetrix, it will be repaired or replaced by the official Genetrix repair center in the shortest possible time and will be sent back to your Genetrix dealer at your cost.
Page 36 Limited Warranty. Genetrix dealers have no authority to make any warranties on behalf of Genetrix in addition to or inconsistent with those stated herein. To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by Federal or State law and cannot be preempted, it shall not be applicable.
Page 37 weather and Location for Kiteboarding we reCommend that you kite only when the Conditions are optimal for kiteboarding. You should absolutely understand the basic notions of the wind: its behavior and its power. You must also be able to predict changes of weather and wind pattern. Be familiar with your location and the direction of the wind. Use a kite that is appropriate for the wind condition.
Page 38 Never ﬂy the kite anywhere where kiteboarding or kite ﬂying is prohibited. Only launch your kite in an open area where a radius of 100 meters (300 feet) of clear space is available. Refrain from ﬂying the kite over people and animals. Any bystanders should be standing upwind from you, your lines and your kite. Never attempt to launch the kite when bystanders are anywhere close to your lines.
Page 39 session PreP Check your helmet, P.F.D., and other protective equipment to determine if they are in good condition. Make a thorough inspection of the kite and its components in order to identify tears, holes or abrasions in the canopy or struts. Check for knots in the lines, or worn lines. Do not kite until any such problems are remedied. Rig your kite only on non-abrasive surfaces.
Page 40: Kite Care
KITE CARE Never leave a kite exposed to wind or sunlight for long periods of time. After use in saltwater, it is always wash all gear thoroughly using fresh water and allow to dry out of direct sunlight. Do not use any high-pressure water system against the kite components or canopy.
Page 41: Registration Card
REGISTRATION CARD Purchaser info Buyer’s Name: _______________________________________Address: ______________________________________________ __________________________________Ctiy: ____________________________State:__________Zip Code:________________ Country:__________________________Phone:__________________________E-mail:___________________________________ retailer’s info Retailer Name :_______________________________________Purchase Date :_______________ Address :_________________ __________________________________City :____________________________State :__________Zip Code :________________ Country :_________________________ Phone :__________________________E-mail:___________________________________ Product identification Name or model:___________________Size:_______________Year:_________Serial number :____________________________ Signature of Purchaser: ___________________________ www.genetrixkites.com...