Focusp; Safetyp - F-One Freeride Series User Manual

FOCUS
You will find here a description of your gear to get more familiar with the main tech-
nical terms used within this user manual.
Your kite
1. Leading Edge
2. Inflatable Struts
3. Wingtips
4. Trailing Edge
5. Front Lines
6. Back Lines
7. Briddle
Your kitebar
1. Quick Release
2. Chicken loop
3. Tchootch ( finger)
4. Back Leader Lines
5. Floaters
6. Trim line with cleat (power adjustment)
7. Life line
8. Kite leash
The 2015 F-ONE kitebar meets the safety
requirements of the NF S 52-503 standard
Your accessories
- 1 bag
- 1 repair kit including sticky patches for the
inflatable tubes bladders
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SAFETY
Read carefully this manual before using your kite and keep it stored for future reading
User acknowledgement of risks.
Kitesurfing can be potentially dangerous for the main user as well as for the people around him/her.
Using a kitesurfing kite involves inherent risks, dangers and hazards linked to practice of the sport
and can cause severe, sometime fatal, accidents. Following a specific training is essential and it is
strongly recommended against learning this sport alone. The practice of kitesurfing requires a safe
environment and favorable weather conditions. These conditions should always be in line with your
skills and level of practice.By assembling and/or using any F-One product, you acknowledge having
read and understood this user manual, notably all warnings and instructions included in the ma-
nual.
Using a kite involves inherent risks and can cause severe injuries or, sometimes fatal, acci-
dents if misused. F-One therefore strongly recommends to follow kiting lessons in a special-
ized school before using a kitesurfing kite for the first time. To find your nearest school, please
check online on the www.f-onekites.com website under the tab « dealer/schools ». When
kitesurfing, you agree to take full responsibility for your own safety and those of others, which in-
cludes informing subsequent users/owners of your equipment of the risks and responsibilities in-
volved. Before practicing, make sure that you are properly covered by an insurance for any damage
or injuries caused to third parties while practicing kiting sports. Please refer to your national
kitesurfing body or federation to get more informations on insurance and responsibilities.
A few safety tips to know and follow:
Specialized equipment contributes to your own safety but constant care and caution remains the
best way to avoid any problem. Please keep in mind that wind and weather can be unpredictable
and that no-one can be in full control of the kite all the time.
Rule N°1: Your own Safety
Never ever tie yourself permanently to a kite without a quick-release device. You should always be
able to release the kite from you rapidly in case of emergency (tangled lines, strong gusts of wind,
injury...). You should therefore rinse your gear as often as possible and perform regular checks of
the wear of your release system and all other components.
All F-One kitebars are fitted with a quick release enabling you to fully depower your kite and safety
leash which can be released to let go the kite completely.
You should never attempt to grab a kite by its lines as they can cause severe cuts under tensions.
This kite is neither a flying device (such as a paraglider) nor a floating device and should not be
used as such.
You should never go riding alone. It is strongly recommended to practice in the company of other
users who could eventually call for assistance or help in case of emergency.
Rule n°2: Get set up
Helmet
It is strongly recommended to wear a helmet to protect you from your board in case of a fall or any
other unexpected situations and especially when launching and landing the kite from the ground.
Wetsuit
Choose a full-length wetsuit (water T° <19°C) or a shorty (water T°>19°C) depending on the water
temperature. Be aware that you will use more energy when you are cold.
Life vest
The life vest can help you with the waterstart and the relaunch of your kite. It might also be wel-
come when falling hard from your first jumps and will become your new best-mate if you ever have
to swim back to the shore.
Harness
Your harness must be comfortable but strong as it is the link between you and the kite. Seat or
waist harnesses can both be used, however seat harnesses are more appropriate for beginners.
Indeed, seat harnesses do not move upward as much when keeping the kite right above you which
beginners tend to do more. A few useful accessories for your harness: a line cutter and a loop to
attach your board or kite leash.
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