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Page 1 KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021 Version 1.0 July 2020...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Welcome Safety Overview Setting up Launching The Depower handle Landing Quick-release systems Packing Care and Maintenance Technical Data Warranty KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 3: Welcome
Austria. Congratulations on your purchase of the Airwave KOALA At Airwave we are passionate about kiting, and our goal is to make the best kites we can – kites that we love to fly in all seasons, on all terrains.
Page 4 This manual has been prepared to give you information and advice about your kite. Please read it carefully, before heading out and having fun! More information and replacement parts are available through our extensive network of dealers. You can find your nearest supplier on airwave.aero. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 5: Safety
This product should be used with a kite-specific harness, and a helmet, wetsuit, gloves, shoes and protective eyewear We strongly recommend to use only the Airwave bar with this product. Always carefully inspect all of your equipment before using it. Knots in the lines reduce their strength, so should be removed before using the kite;...
Page 6 Do not kite near people or obstacles. Kiting near powerlines, roads, airports, cliffs, etc. is extremely dangerous. Never let anyone, including yourself, get between the kite and the control handles when using the product. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 7: Overview
Overview Overview – the KOALA Top sail Trailing edge Leading edge Closed cells Lower sail Wing tip KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 8 Overview The KOALA control bar DEPOWER SYSTEM Safety line (red) Depower handle Cam cleat Depower line Quick release Flag-out system Chicken loop Chicken dick KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 9 Overview Quick-Release Systems Harness Chicken loop Chicken dick Leash quick-release Quick Release Leash Safety line (red) KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 10: Setting Up
Always secure your kite properly even if the wind is light. A runaway kite can be a serious danger to people or animals downwind. Do not leave the kite flapping in the wind and sun for long periods as this will shorten its lifespan. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 11 When the kite is completely unrolled, lay the second tip on the ground. Use sand to weigh the upwind tip down to stop the kite from blowing away. The bar bag can be filled with sand and used as a sandbag for this purpose. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 12 Start at the kite end, and take one of the middle lines. Run along the line towards the bar, removing any knots or twists and clearing any lines which have passed over it. Freeing the central lines should result in all the lines on that side being cleared. Repeat on the second side. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 13 The red side of the bar goes to the left side of the kite. Untangle and separate the lines from the control bar, by fol- lowing them along from the bar towards the kite. Connect the lines together with a lark’s head knot; red to red, green to green and the two middle lines. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 14 Setting Up Lark’s Head Knot Always double-check the lines are correctly attached. Wrongly attached lines could mean the kite does not fly correctly, which could put you and others in danger. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 15 Inflating the kite Before flying the kite, it needs to be inflated. This is done by closing the two deflation valves in the middle of the trailing edge, and then holding the leading edge openings into the wind. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 16 Attatching the kite to the harness With the kite secure and all the lines correctly rigged, you can connect the leash to the flag-out system, then hook the chicken loop onto your harness and pass the chicken dick through the hook. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 17: Launching
Continue walking until the kite is completely off the ground. Do a final check for crossed lines or other problems before committing to using the kite. If there is a problem, land the kite or release and rectify it. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 18: The Depower Handle
The depower handle The depower handle Pull the depower handle towards you to depower the kite; to release, pull it sharply towards you again then let go. It will return to the neutral position. Neutral position Depower activated KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 19: Landing
Fly the kite to the edge of the window and lower it gently. When it is low enough, your helper should grab the tip. Run towards your helper to untension the lines. The kite will then flap downwind, and your helper can secure it on the beach. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 20: Quick-Release Systems
Quick-Release Systems Flagging out To depower the kite so that it flags out, simply push the red release handle away from you. The kite will instantly lose power, and will flag out and fall to the ground. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 21 To avoid knotting the lines, pull the release line towards you until you can grab the bar. Fold the release line around the control bar in a figure-8 pattern. When you reach the leash, unhook it and continue folding the main lines in figure-8s around the bar. When all the lines are wound, secure them on the bar. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 22 1. Pull out the release 2. Thread the chicken loop 3. Let go of the release and 4. Pull on the chicken loop though the hole it should lock back into to double-check it is secure place KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 23 To reset the quick release, pull the plastic handle back and pass the cable through the metal ring on your harness. Slide the loop over the metal pin and insert the pin into the plastic handle. Release, and it will lock back into place. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 24: Packing
To pack the bar, pull the chicken loop all the way to the bar and fold both plastic bits inside. Fold the lines around the bar in a figure-8 pattern, until you reach the kite. Secure the lines with a half-twist over the end of the bar, and secure with the rubber bands. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 25 Open the deflation valves in the trailing edge, and bring the tips together to fold the kite in two, then roll into a sausage shape. Fold in half, then pack into the bag. The bar can be stowed in the front pocket and secured with its strap. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 26: Care And Maintenance
Depending on use, the flying lines and other parts will likely need to be replaced within the lifespan of your kite. Not servicing these parts can lead to damage to the kite and will void the warranty. Failure of parts while under tension can cause serious injury. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 27 Stabilise your kite above your head at the top of the wind window (12 o’clock). Set the depower to the neutral position. Pull the bar down completely for 3 seconds. If the kite starts backstalling and falling back within that time frame, that means it can be retrimmed. KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 28 (indicated with an arrow in the image below). The lines can be easily separated to release the knot on the green pulley line: Before After KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 29: Technical Data
3/3/3 Cells Flat aspect ratio Root chord (m) Flat span (m) Projected span (m) Twin tip wind range (knots) 15-35 13-30 11-25 9-22 8-18 Foil / land wind range (knots) 12-25 8-20 7-17 6-15 5-13 *In progress KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 30 Technical data Materials The KOALA is made from the following strong and durable materials that ensure it stays in trim and lasts a long time. Top surface (LE1) Skytex Porcher 38 Bottom surface (LS1) Skytex Porcher38 & Eazy fly white...
Page 31 Technical data Line Plan KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...
Page 32: Warranty
In order to benefit from the AIRWAVE warranty, you are required to complete the warranty form on the website in the “Warranty” section, within 14 days of purchase. Only a fully completed warranty form, including the name of the retailer and date of purchase, will be accepted to validate this warranty.
Page 33 9. Closing Words AIRWAVE KITEBOARDING Am Gewerbepark 11, 9413 St. Gertraud, Austria Tel: +43 (0) 4352 20477 e-mail: sales@airwave.aero www.airwave.aero KOALA-manual-EN-1-0 March 2021...