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Summary of Contents for Ocean Rodeo SLE Series
- Page 1 KITE MANUAL...
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Page 2: Important Notice
Competent instruction may be obtained through an authorized Ocean Rodeo dealer or local professionally qualified kiteboarding school. For Important information on lessons in your area go to www.oceanrodeo.com/kiteboarding/L2K... -
Page 3: Safety Warning
SAFETY WARNING : Kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this product should understand that participating in kite powered sports may involve serious injury or death and agrees to observe the following safety precautions: •... - Page 4 KITE MANUAL Selecting Kite Size: Select the right size kite for the conditions, your ability and weight. This chart is a rough guideline. Many factors can affect your decision of which size of kite to use: body weight; wind direction and steadiness; kiting ability; line length, board size, etc should all be considered.
- Page 5 Location: Ideal site conditions: • Side shore wind Safe site criteria The site for your kiteboarding must meet the following • Smooth, steady moderate strength wind (8-15 knots) criteria to ensure your safety and that of others: • Wide sandy beach •...
- Page 6 KITE MANUAL Assembly of Kite Your kite has a single point, speed inflate / deflate system to allow for quick and easy inflation. 1. Select an area free of obstruction, the same or larger than the span of your kite. Avoid areas with sharp objects (thorns, sharp stick, etc).
- Page 7 4. Make sure top cap is free of sand and screw “snug”, 6. Holding kite at center of leading edge rotate so that kite yet not so tight you wont be able to unscrew later. sits leading edge down and into the wind. Use a weight (sand, fine gravel, no sharp objects) to weigh down the leading edge of the kite.
- Page 8 SLE kite to depower when the bar Note: Wingtips angle inwards towards rear of kite. is sheeted out. Maximum depower can be achieved on Ocean Rodeo kite bars that offer a single front line Line length can affect turning and power of kite. Optimum flag out.
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Page 9: Line Management
Line Management: bar to make contact with the pigtails on the kite. Kite line management is a very personal thing. Stored • When storing lines re-wind in a figure 8 pattern around incorrectly they can cause hours of frustration in the bar ends to avoid twisting the line set. - Page 10 KITE MANUAL Attaching flying lines to your Important: If you are using an Ocean Rodeo bar with Ocean Rodeo SLE kite. your SLE kite make sure your stopper is pushed away 1. Before you attach your lines have your kite pumped up from the bar as far as possible.
- Page 11 Maximize the performance of your kite by using variable ADJUST KITE DEPOWER: line lengths. Some Ocean Rodeo kites have the option to fine tune the • 15m - Faster turning & smaller power strokes. kites depower range. • 20m - Good overall length.
- Page 12 KITE MANUAL BRIDLE LOCK: Some Ocean Rodeo kites offer the ability to lock certain pullies on the bridle to change the handling and performance of the kite. Unlock the bridles for days that demand the added sheeting range and overall depower modern SLE kites now afford.
- Page 13 KITE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Proper care and maintenance will provide you with many years of enjoyment from your Ocean Rodeo kite. Important things to remember include: • Keep your kite out of the sun when not in use. • Deflate the leading edge and roll the kite when left on the beach to eliminate flutter damage.
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Page 14: Warranty
KITE MANUAL WARRANTY This offer is valid only with participating retailers, current All standard Ocean Rodeo products are covered by a season product, and is offered only to the original One Year Warranty offered to the original purchaser on purchaser. For orders placed online, your refund will workmanship, with a One Year Warranty on materials. - Page 16 oceanrodeo.com info@oceanrodeo.com NA Toll Free 888-544-4969 EU Toll Free +44-800-756-5505 Intl +1-778-734-2696...
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