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- Page 2 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING DO NOT USE THIS SLINGSHOT PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND PROTECTION. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Warranty / Disclaimer ......24 Slingshot an industry leader in innovation, quality and overall style constantly push the envelope to bring you, the rider, products that help you redefine your personal best. -
Page 4: Overview & Package
The Ranger represents the best value in snowkiting for the dedicated snowkiter. As with all Slingshot kites, the Ranger is built using state of the art manufac- turing techniques and light weight materials. The Ranger control bar includes... - Page 5 PACKAGE: • Ranger Kite • Slingshot Ranger Control Bar with Auto Park 9 Meter Ranger comes with a 20” bar. 12 Meter Ranger comes with 23” bar. • Colored Firewire 600lb, 20m flying lines • Unique Backcountry kite Backpack •...
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Page 6: Features & Benefits
Foil kite design - compact and stuffable. No need to inflate 4 line sheet ability Wingtip pockets - for line storage when kite is not in use Reinforcement on leading and trailing edge - added durability Aggressive color scheme - easy visibility in low-light situations Slingshot’s legendary bomber construction... - Page 7 Easy-access top-loading cargo pocket Bar storage pocket Hydration system interface sleeve Yokestyle padded comfort shoulder straps - distributes weight evenly Backcountry shovel pocket Backcountry axe pocket Vertical and Horizontal snowboard carry straps Ski carry straps Convenient side access zip to the main compartment Padded back for added comfort Waist load bearing straps...
- Page 8 RANGER CONTROL BAR WITH AUTO PARK Auto Park Rear line safety brake - redundant safety and reverse relaunchability Slingshot’s NEW Direct Drive steering - no pulleys on the bar NEW 2007 Ranger Carbon Control bar - safety and relaunchability without deploying the Lock-N-Load chicken loop...
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Page 10: Safety
This product is designed and manufactured for use on land or snow only. • Slingshot advises that you closely inspect your equipment for signs of wear and tear before each use. If there are any signs of wear and tear, replace or repair them immediately. Contact www.sskiteboarding.com for more information. - Page 11 • Do not alter or modify any Slingshot products. • Slingshot has designed this foil for snowkiters averaging 175 pounds. The minimum weight of a rider using this kite is 105 pounds. The maxi- mum weight is 220 pounds. •...
- Page 12 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY Getting Started: Always begin your session by making sure all lines are free of knots and tangles. Check your bar and make sure there are no cuts or rips in the chicken loop rope. IMPORTANT: Make sure your Quick Release Lock-n-load chicken loop is secure.
- Page 13 SAFETY OvERPOWERED If you become overpowered and start to get pulled off your edge, you can grab your front line depower handle and pull until you feel more on your edge and in control. If your TRIM is not doing the job and you are still over- powered switch to a smaller size foil or end your session.
- Page 14 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY REBOOTING: LOCK-N-LOAD CHICKEN LOOP STEPS: Feed the safety pin through the opening next to the safety release knob. Fold the safety pin over and pull back the safety release knob at the same time.
- Page 15 SAFETY QUICK RELEASE BUNGEE IMPORTANT: Completely releasing your kite is the last resort for safety. Your kite can fly downwind into objects and people causing harm. In the event that your lines get tangled in such a way that your safety system does not effectively depower your kite, you can completely release the kite by pulling the red handle towards you on...
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Page 16: Kite Setup
007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL KITE SETUP: Choose a safe location to fly your Ranger foil. Connect your pigtail kit to Ranger the bridle ends. Connect gray loop- loop pig tails to leading edge. Connect White pigtail on right side trailing edge and Red pigtail to left side trailing edge. - Page 17 Place your bar on the ground upwind of your Ranger foil. Walk out and separated your lines to make sure that they are not crossed. Lay out your tailing edge lines to the outside and then lay out your leading edge lines in the middle.
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Page 18: Launching & Landing
007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL LAUNCHING AND LANDING Check to make sure the flying area is clear and safe. Make sure there are no cars, trees, power lines, fences or people downwind of you or in your wind window. TIP: When launching place your active stopper ball as far as it can go away from you for full depower range. - Page 19 LAUNCHING AND LANDING REvERSE RE-LAUNCH Ranger facing Leading Edge Down Unhook from the chicken loop and grab the Auto Park Brake/ Relaunch Webbing. The Ranger will begin to reverse launch Once the Ranger is air born, grab one of the trailing edge leader lines and pull before landing again.
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Page 20: Maintenance
007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAINTENANCE One of the best ways to preserve your Ranger is packing it away “right and tight” after each use or later on that day. PACKING YOUR RANGER: Lay the Ranger on its back, at a 90 degree angle to the wind. - Page 21 MAINTENANCE PACKING: Start by folding one wingtip at a time. Fold in wingtip to center. Overlapping approximately 10” each time. Smooth out the air in the cells to enable tighter folding. Repeat roll-up to center of the kite with other wingtip. Overlap wingtip rolls and fold in half.
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Page 22: Tips
007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 007 RANGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL TIPS • The Ranger has been designed to fly on lines of equal length. The Ranger flies mainly on its leading edge flying lines with the trailing edge brake lines being used for extra control in launching, depower, turning, landing and reversing. Although to get the most of your Ranger, it may be necessary to tune it to match the riding style or the wind conditions you’re in. -
Page 23: Fresh Goods
FRESH GOODS Slingshot has a large assortment of softgoods and hardgoods to enhance your snowkiting experience. You can find these quality goods on our webstore at: www.sskiteboarding.com Surefire Spreader bars Slingshot Hooded sweatshirts and streetwear Slingshot Snow Gloves Longsleeve Tees... -
Page 24: Warranty / Disclaimer
GUIDELINES GENERAL WARRANTY POLICY APPLYING TO CUSTOMERS LOCATED WITHIN U.S. If a product is found defective by Slingshot, in its sole discretion, Sling- shot’s only responsibility shall be limited to credit, repair or replacement of the defective product. Slingshot will not be responsible for any costs, losses or damages incurred as a result of loss or use of product. - Page 25 STEP TWO Bring the product to the store where it was purchased OR Call Slingshot for a Return Authorization (RMA) Number OR email warranty@ sskiteboarding.com to obtain an RMA number. Please note that warranty claims will not be processed without an RMA number.
- Page 26 To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against Slingshot Sports LLC resulting from use of this product and any of its com- ponents. To release Slingshot Sports LLC from any and all liability for any...
- Page 27 Slingshot Sports arising from the use of any Slingshot LLC® equipment. The arbitration shall be pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall be commenced within one (1) year from the date on which any alleged claim first arose.
- Page 28 Rider Service Line (toll free in the US): 877-775-4832 International Telephone: 509-427-4950 40 SW Cascade Ave., Suite 45, Stevenson, WA, USA 98648...
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