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- Page 2 DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE FOR YOUR SECURITY AND PROTECTION. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. FOR CURRENT UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.CABRINHAKITES.COM IF YOU ARE BELOW THE AGE OF 18, YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN READ THESE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND...
- Page 3 RECOMMENDED KITEBOARDING PRACTICE: Kiteboarding is an extremely diverse sport, with many disciplines and ability levels. As with all sports, there can be certain inherent risks. The following contains key security points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite. • Kiteboarding is a HAZARDOUS activity and the use of Kiteboarding equipment involves the risk of serious personal injury to any part of the user’s body or death.
- Page 4 SNOW USE GENERAL GUIDELINES • The points listed under the Recommended Kiteboarding Practice also apply to the use of this product on the snow. Please read the previous paragraphs even if you intend to use this product primarily on the snow. •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 2010 POWERDRIVE IDS Introduction Important Information Wind, Water, & Weather Conditions Know Your Ability Level/Kiteboarding Location Kite Care Beach Etiquette Area of Operation Kite Positions, Zone & Power CONTROL SYSTEM OVERVIEW 2010 POWERDRIVE IDS™ SETUP Line Length Corrections Downwind Launch Setup Upwind Launch Setup OPERATION Quick Release System Security Pin BYPASS™ Leash OverSlide™ Centerline Adjustment Strap Swivel Maintenance IDS™ Landing Line Steering PAUSE Launching Landing Relaunching Tuning Glossary 2010 POWERDRIVE IDS CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL... -
Page 6: Introduction
It contains information regarding the setup, care and maintenance of your con- trol system. Please note that only compatible Cabrinha kites will benefit from all of the security and performance functions associated with this control system. -
Page 7: Important Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Kiteboarding is a hazardous sport, with many disciplines and ability levels. As with all sports, there are inherent risks of injury. The following contains key points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite. • Be familiar with the set up and use of the supplied security systems: IDS Landing Line, and the Harness Loop Quick Release systems. • Make sure your Powerdrive IDS™ control system is rigged and used according to the supplied instructions. -
Page 8: Wind, Water, & Weather Conditions
Be careful of wave conditions, especially when learning. • Be educated about tides and rip currents. • Be mindful of your ability level. Do not kiteboard if conditions are beyond your ability level. • Be educated about air and water temperatures and wear appropriate protection against the elements. • Do not use this product in thunderstorms. • Consult an anemometer to determine wind speeds if necessary. • Do not use an oversized kite. Consult your Wind Range Chart for the correct recommended size. Use your common sense. If in doubt about what kite size to use, choose smaller rather than bigger. • Make certain that you are physically capable of operating the security Quick Release (QR) and IDS™ devices provided with this kite. This kite and control system has been designed around a typical rider weight of 75kg. Riders with a weight greater than 75kg may need to use more force to operate the QR than lighter riders. Increases in wind strength may also result in greater force being required to operate the QR. Be certain to seek the advice of a professional such as your Authorized Cabrinha Dealer about the performance of the security systems in relation to body weight. 2010 POWERDRIVE IDS CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL... -
Page 9: Know Your Ability Level/Kiteboarding Location
IMPORTANT INFORMATION KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL KITEBOARDING LOCATION • Do not attempt kiteboarding without appro- • Observe local laws and regulations regard- priate instruction. ing this product and the usage area. • Do not kite alone. • Talk to the local riders about the weather conditions and beach rules. • Launch, land, and ride together with a partner or have someone on shore who can keep an • Check your area thoroughly before launch- eye on you. ing your kite. • Make sure you are in good physical condition • Make sure you have considerable space in before using this product. which to launch, land, and use this prod- uct. -
Page 10: Kite Care
IMPORTANT INFORMATION KITE CARE Due to the often extreme nature of kiteboarding, a thorough approach should be taken when caring for your kite and all its associated rigging, as well as your protective gear. PREPARING FOR YOUR SESSION near the trailing edge to minimize or stop • Thoroughly check your protective equip- the fluttering ment (helmet, etc.) to make sure it is in... -
Page 11: Beach Etiquette
BEACh ETIqUETTE Here are some basic things to consider when sharing beaches and water accesses with other users: SAFETY • Follow the instructions outlined in this manual. • Follow the instructions and rules and regulations posted at the beaches you use. • Check with local kiteboarding associations and shops prior to launching in a new area. There may be local rules and regulations to follow which are not posted. • Utilize common sense. • Do not touch other people’s gear, unless instructed to do so by the owner. Picking up their bars, kites, etc. may disrupt a setup ritual they have. • Always secure your kite with sand or sand bags. An unmanned kite is dangerous. • Never leave an inflated kite unattended. Winds may shift and cause the kite to become unse- cured and fly off. SETTING UP • Set up only the gear that you plan on using immediately. Deflate and put away your kites when not in use. -
Page 12: Area Of Operation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AREA OF OPERATION This is the 100 meters of area with no obstacles to each side and downwind of the rider. Do not launch your kite if you do not have this distance between yourself and other people, or obstructions. PLANNING YOUR LAUNCH • Choose an area where you have at least 100 meters of space from all obstacles to your left and right and especially downwind of you. • Set up your equipment so that your kite is downwind of where you will be launching, but most importantly, so that it is at an angle off of the wind. • DO NOT SET UP YOUR KITE FOR A STRAIGHT DOWNWIND LAUNCH! The kite will launch with too much power and you will endanger the lives of yourself and those around you if you launch in this manner. • Basically, if the wind is at your back, and straight downwind is at a 180°, then you will want to set your kite at about a 100° off the wind, either to the left or to the right of you. • The more the kite is positioned into the wind when you launch, the less power it will have when it goes up, and the easier your launch will be. • Your partner will stand with the kite while you will stand 30 meters away at your control bar. • Make sure you launch slowly, and launch the kite at an angle, NOT STRAIGHT DOWNWIND! 2010 POWERDRIVE IDS CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL... -
Page 13: Kite Positions, Zone & Power
IMPORTANT INFORMATION POwER ZONES KITE POSITIONS, ZONE & POWER It is important to understand kiteboarding’s basic can be utilized to rest while you reel in your zones of power before you launch a kite. MANY board, but on land, we strongly suggest you do OF THE ACCIDENTS THAT HAPPEN IN not utilize the neutral position. After launching, KITEBOARDING happen on land, and many it is best to make your way to the water without also happen when kiteboarders put their kites delay. Do NOT linger on land with the kite in in what is called neutral position. Unfortunately, neutral position. It is VERY dangerous. -
Page 14: 2010 Powerdrive Ids
16) Bypass Leash 17) Bypass Leash Quick Release 18) Centerline 19) Landing Line Tensioner Bungee 20) OverSlide™ 21) Tension Clip 22) CAS Shackle 23) Centerline Adjuster BLACK (depower) (repower) *image not to scale 2010 POWERDRIVE IDS CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL... -
Page 15: Setup
SETUP CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS The Cabrinha control bars come set up with the fl ying lines at- tached; however, it is wise to check your line lengths before going on the water. To check the 2010 Powerdrive IDS™ line lengths use the method described below. • Loop a piece of line (any rope or cord) around a tree or fence post. • Tie the line in a knot around the tree, leaving a piece long enough to attach all lines. • Roll out the fl ying lines from the post and set the control bar on the ground, facing up, with the red side of the control system on the left and the black side of the control system on the right. You should also see the L (left) and R (right) markings facing upward. Make sure there are no obstructions in between your bar and the post. • Make sure your fl ying lines are not twisted or crossed. -
Page 16: Line Length Corrections
SETUP LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS The steering adjustments are made at the end of the fl ying lines where they are connected to the kite. If one of the fl ying lines is too long, loosen the larks head loop from the knot, then loosen the knot and move it towards the kite to shorten the line. If the line is too short, loosen the larks head loop from the knot, then loosen the knot and move it towards the control bar to lengthen the line. Front fl ying lines can be adjusted with the center leader line located immediately above the Centerline Adjustment Strap (CAS). Length adjustments here are performed us- ing the same technique as described above for the outside steering lines. • Re-tighten the knot and check your line length again. Ad- just again if necessary until the control bar is balanced. • DO NOT put knots in your FLYING LINES. Knots in the fl ying lines compromise the life of the line. CORRECT Control bar is even and parallel with your... - Page 17 SETUP DOWNWIND SET UP (Bar downwind of kite) • Lay the bar 30 meters downwind of the kite so that the wing tips are facing the control bar (the leading edge of the kite should be facing into the wind). When setting the bar up downwind of the kite, you must turn the bar upside down before walking the lines out. The red side of the control system should be on the right and the black side of the control system on the left. • Lay out and clear the bridle making sure all pulleys are cleared of any sand or debris and that they are in good working order. • Walk out the steering (outside) lines and using a larks head knot, attach them to the middle knots on the rear line attachment points. (FIG. 1-3). This setting assumes you’ve already checked and properly tuned your control system to ensure all 4 fl ying lines are completely even when the bar is sheeted in to full power. • Walk out the center de-power (center) lines and slip each knot into the larks head loops on the corresponding leading edge or front bridles. Make sure that the de-power lines do not cross the steering lines. (FIG. 4-6). • The lines should not cross each other or be twisted. • Your kite is now ready to fl y. Please see the sections of this manual that relate to safety and make sure you are familiar with the conditions before getting on the water.
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Page 18: Upwind Launch Setup
SETUP UPWIND LAUNCH SETUP (Bar upwind of kite) • Lay the bar 30 meters upwind of the kite. The leading edge will be pointed toward the bar and into the wind. The wing tips of the kite will be facing away from the bar. The control bar should be right side up. The red side of the control system on the left and the black side of the control system on the right. • Lay out and clear the bridle making sure all pulleys are cleared of any sand or debris and that they are in good working order. • Walk out the steering (outside) lines and place them parallel to each other on the ground about 4 feet apart near the kite (remember, yellow-sheathed lines on the left and black-sheathed lines on the right). • Place the steering lines far apart, so the kite will lie between them. • Walk out the de-power (center) lines and place them in between the steering lines, parallel to each other, so that all four lines are lined up as follows (left to right). The lines should not cross each other or be twisted. • Place the kite leading edge down so the wing tips of the kite are pointing downwind and are near the ends of our steering lines. • Make sure the kite is still secured with sand or sand bags. • From outside of the kite, attach the steering lines to the corresponding back bridles on the wing tips. Using larks head knots, attach the steering lines to the middle knot on the back bridles. Give each knot a tug to secure. This setting assumes you’ve already checked and properly tuned your control system to ensure all 4 fl ying lines are completely even when the bar is sheeted in to full power. • From inside the kite, slip the knots on each of the de-power lines into the larks head loops on the corresponding leading edge bridles. Give each knot a tug to secure. • Again, double check to make sure that your lines do not cross each other, and are not twisted. • Your kite is now ready to fl y Please see the sections of this manual that relate to safety and make sure you are familiar with the conditions before getting on the water. Kite tuning tips are located in this manual under Tuning. -
Page 19: Operation
OPERATION 2010 POWERDRIVE IDS™ FIG 1 QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM (QRS) You should be familiar with the operation of the QRS in the event of a situation where you wish to activate the QRS feature. QRS - OPERATION Grab the release body and fi rmly push away from your body (in the direction of the arrow) until the pin is free (Fig.1). -
Page 20: Security Pin
OPERATION SECURITY PIN The harness loop is the rider’s primary connection to the depower system, as long as it is equipped with a FIG 1 security pin. This security pin is active only when the rider is hooked into the harness loop. Therefore, it is important that a secure connection is made between the Harness Hook and the Harness Loop. This criti- cal connection allows you to depower the kite, spin your bar freely, and re-launch your kite easily, all while still being connected to your kite. • We suggest that you engage the Security Pin only when ready to launch and/or the Bypass Leash is connected. FIG 2 CAUTION: Be advised that when the Security Pin is engaged, you have a semi-permanent... -
Page 21: Bypass™ Leash
OPERATION BYPASS™ LEASH The Bypass™ leash is used to keep your kite from going astray when you release the control bar while unhooked from the harness loop. Connecting the Bypass™ Leash • The Quick Release end of the Bypass™ leash should be connected to the harness bar. (fi g 1) • The snap-hook end of the Bypass™ leash should be connected directly to the trapezoid at the top of the harness loop. (fi g 2) CAUTION: To disconnect yourself from the Bypass leash you must activate the QR at the end of the leash by pushing the QR away from your body (Fig.3-5). FIG 1 FIG 3 FIG 4 FIG 2 FIG 5 Disconnecting from your kite may cause your kite to blow downwind unaccompanied. Avoid at all costs, disconnecting in a situation where your loose kite may endanger others. Discon- necting from your kite at sea may also mean the possibility of not being able to retrieve your kite. - Page 22 OPERATION OVERSLIDE™ IDS 1) The operation of the OverSlide™ IDS unit is simple. Position the unit in your desired loca- tion along the depower main line (Fig.1). Many people ride with the unit set at the point where they can reach the power adjusters but where it does not interfere with normal depower. OVERSLIDE™ IDS UNIT 2) Squeeze the tension ring to achieve your desired holding tension. The tighter you squeeze, the more diffi cult it is to move the unit. Separate the tension ring to reduce the load tension. FIG 1 OVERSLIDE™ IDS TENSION RING SQUEEZE tension ring to increase release load SEPARATE tension ring to decrease release load 3) To spin your control system, place the bar...
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Page 23: Centerline Adjustment Strap
OPERATION CENTERLINE ADjUSTMENT STRAP (CAS) The CAS effectively changes the length of your front lines (referred to as trim) by pulling the red ball to shorten the line (depowers the kite slightly). To re-power the kite you will have to lengthen the front lines by pulling on the black ball (re-powers the kite to its original trim). • Pull on the red ball to depower • Pull on the black ball to re-power NOTE: The CAS is meant to provide a limited amount of trim and is not to REPOWER DEPOWER be confused with, or used in place of (black) (red) -
Page 24: Ids™ Landing Line
OPERATION IDS LANDING LINE: OPERATION it’s important that you continue up towards the IDS is a simplified bridle and control system that kite without grabbing the control system or the seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower. In- depower mainline. Do so will result in having the teractive Depower on Demand (stage 1) while IDS Landing Line paying back out and possi- riding, and an Absolute Depower (stage 2) bly powering the kite back up. Only handle the method to land your kite. Absolute depower landing line itself until you get to the two center functions similar to a 5th line system, but without lines and then continue on to the leading edge... - Page 25 OPERATION FIG 3 FIG 1 FIG 4 FIG 5 FIG 6 FIG 2 FIG 7 2010 POWERDRIVE IDS CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL...
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Page 26: Steering
hOw TO STEERING This is a partial list of techniques to be remembered and applied. Be certain to always take instruction from a professional. KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER • When practicing steering a kite on land, always remember that your kite has extreme power. Be prepared. We suggest you develop your kite handing skills on land with a trainer kite, and then move to the water for further practice using the “body dragging” techniques with your power kite. • When fi rst learning to fl y your kite, always keep your eyes on the kite. • Steer slowly. Do not make any abrupt motions with the control bar. • Keep in mind the power of the kite. • Never turn the control bar like a car steering wheel. It is ineffective for steering the kite and may actually cause the kite to become out of control. -
Page 27: Pause
IMPORTANT! I M P O RTA N T PAUSE! FOR SETUP OF YOUR CABRINHA KITE, REFER TO YOUR SUPPLIED KITE USER MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH KITES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THIS CONTROL SYSTEM, PLEASE REFER TO THE KITE/ CONTROL SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CHART AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.CABRINHAKITES.COM. -
Page 28: Launching
lAUNChING LAUNCHING WITH A PARTNER 1. Before launching, re-familiarize yourself with your Quick Release System in the event that you must engage them. Make sure you have them properly set up. 2. Next, thoroughly check your lines, your gear, and your launching and landing sites; if all is okay, you are ready to launch your kite. Be certain your kite is properly inflated; this is imperative to the re-launchability of your kite. 3. Before you launch, organize a clearly defined release signal that you and your partner both understand. 4. Connect your Bypass™ leash to the leash attachment point 5. Next, engage the security pin. 6. Have your partner stand with the kite at 100° off of the wind. (FIG. 1) 7. Your partner should hold the kite in the middle of the leading edge, with the leading edge vertical and pointing into the wind. 8. Your partner should stand behind the kite and not to the side or in front of the kite. 9. Also, your partner SHOULD NOT touch the bridle or flying lines. 10. With the control bar in your hands and at chest height, take a few steps back to take the slack out of the flying lines. 11. Signal your partner to let go of your kite. It is important that your partner lets you steer the kite out of his or her hands. 12. CAUTION: Your partner SHOULD NOT throw the kite into the air. Instruct him/her against doing this BEFORE you launch. When the kite is thrown into the air, it hinders the ability of the kite to launch properly. When thrown, the kite may either launch too abruptly and powerfully or it may not launch at all. It is potentially a very dangerous way to launch. 13. Once your partner lets go of the kite, have him/her move upwind of you and out of your way. 14. SLOWLY steer the kite to the edge of the power window. DO NOT make any abrupt motions. -
Page 29: Landing
lANDING SELF LANDING (See IDS Landing Line Operation on page 20) LANDING A KITE TO YOUR PARTNER 1. Prior to launching, make sure your partner has been instructed on how to land your kite properly. 2. Also, you should always determine adequate landing spots before you launch your kite. 3. Having done that, make sure that when you are heading toward shore, that your landing location is still un-crowded and un-obstructed. 4. Never land your kite over, on top of, or near others, especially if they are downwind of you. You should have an area clear of people, pets, power lines, trees, and other obstructions. 5. As you approach shore, keep your kite low near the water, at the edge of the power window. 6. Drop down (or step) off your board and body drag the final distance to shore. Do not approach the shoreline with speed. 7. Slowly steer your kite into the wind and to your partner. 8. Your partner should be on the windward side of your kite as he/she approaches it. 9. Once the kite is nearly touching the ground, your partner should grab the kite at the middle of the leading edge strut. He/she should grab the kite in the same location on the kite as when it was launched. 10. Your partner SHOULD NOT grab the kite bridles or flying lines. 11. Your partner should AVOID grabbing the kite by either wing tip or the trailing edge of the kite. Grabbing the kite by the wing tip or the trailing edge will often cause it to flip or spin; the kite will also be hard to manage. 12. Once your partner has the kite’s leading edge, he/she should walk the kite away from the water’s edge. 13. Your partner may either continue to hold the kite or he/she may secure the kite by turning it over, with the struts down and the leading edge pointed into the wind, and securing it with sand or sand bags. -
Page 30: Relaunching
RElAUNChING IMPORTANT CAUTION: Proper inflation of the struts, especially the leading edge, is imperative for re-launchability of your kite. Make sure your kite struts are properly inflated before entering the water. • When your kite goes down on the water, know that the kite may re-launch on its own, often when you do not expect it to, so be prepared. -
Page 31: Tuning
TUNING TUNING THE KITE Proper tuning of your kite is essential for best performance. A properly tuned kite increases its effi ciency, speed, and allows the kite to de-power correctly. The following guidelines will help you to properly tune the kite to suit your style of riding. • All models have a desired sweet spot that is achieved by the correct tension of the steering (back) and de-power (front) lines. Fine-tuning of the kite may be done by making small adjust- ments to the Centerline Adjustment Strap (CAS.). • Please note that, due to the full range of depower available in the system, the CAS is used to position the bar within the depower range. If you fi nd yourself riding with your arms fully extended and bent over at the waist, you can pull the red ball and the bar will move closer to you. • The kite is very sensitive to over sheeting. Too much back line tension can cause the kite to fl y slowly or even backwards in light wind. Over sheeting will also minimize the amount of shutdown available in the depower range. • Do not ‘over sheet’ the kite. The fi rst objective is to set the kite’s maximum power while allow- ing it to fl y effi ciently across the sky. More power and quicker turning is achieved by tensioning the steering (back) lines. This is called ‘sheeting in the kite’. There is however, a point of diminishing returns. Too much back line tension will cause the kite to fl y slowly across the sky and not allow it to fl y to the edge of the power window. -
Page 32: Glossary
GlOSSARy FREQUENTLY USED KITEBOARDING & WIND TERMINOLOGY CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP (CAS)- Used to depower the kite by changing the relationship between the front and back line lengths. It is also used to position the bar closer to the rider. Absolute Depower CONTROL BAR Absolute Depower is a built in function of IDS which allows The steering device the rider uses to steer the kite. the rider to self land a kite on the water or land. AIR DISTRIBUTION TUBES Tubes that connect the LE bladder to the strut bladders.AIR- DE-POWER LINES LOCK - a 2 part valve that allows a single point for inflation The two center flying lines that attach to the leading edge and deflation of the kite. bridles on the kite-one to the left wing tip, the other to the right wing tip. These lines assist in de-powering the kite. AIR CLIPS Clips that prevent air transfer between the LE and the DOWNWIND struts. - Page 33 GlOSSARy position. However, it is difficult and dangerous to keep the kite in this position. Although in this position the kite may feel steady and may feel like it has the least amount of power or KITEBOARDING pull, it is also the position in which on land the rider is most The term used to describe the sport of power kiting on water susceptible to lofting. On the water, the neutral position can or snow. be utilized to rest while you reel in your board, but on land, we strongly suggest you do not utilize the neutral position. After KITESURFING launching, it is best to make your way to the water without Another term used to describe the sport of power kiting on delay. Do NOT linger on land with the kite in neutral position. water. It is VERY dangerous. KNOTS NEUTRAL ZONE A measure of speed based on nautical miles. This is the area that includes the neutral position and the area 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour. to the left and right of the rider. It encompasses the most 1 knot = 1.15 miles per hour.
- Page 34 GlOSSARy QRS-QUICK RELEASE SECURITY SYSTEM TRAINER KITE A quick release point on the control system which, when ac- A kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions used tivated, detaches the control system from the harness loop. in kiteboarding. It is an excellent instructional and learning Also referred to as the Main QR. tool. Despite its small size, this kite still has power, so be alert. A secondary quick release on the harness loop, which, when UNDER-POWERED activated, separates the landing line from the harness loop. A situation in which the rider has a kite not powerful enough Thus separating the kite from the rider. for his/her weight, strength, and/or wind conditions. UPWIND The direction from which the wind is blowing. REACH A direction of travel relative to the wind direction. Generally 90-160 degrees off the wind. WATER STARTING RE-LAUNCHING The motion of the rider in which he/she goes from sitting or...
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