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Summary of Contents for North Kiteboarding VEGAS'06
- Page 1 VEGAS’06 MANUAL ENGLISH...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENT english 1. RELEASE OF LIABILITY 2. SAFETY 3. RIGGING OF THE KITE 4. ATTACHING THE LINES 5. KITE TUNING 6. TRIM TIPS 7. KITE CARE 8. REPAIR OF THE BLADDERS 9. WINDRANGE AND KITESIZES 10. TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE VEGAS 06 11. -
Page 3: Release Of Liability
Boards & More-rela- contained in that Manual, prior to using ted parties have not made and expressly the North Kiteboarding Product in any way. deny any oral or written representations TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS You additionally agree that you will ensure... -
Page 4: Safety
2. SAFETY english As active kiters and wind fanatics we are Dangers when Kiteboarding to those of common sense and are to be convinced that kiteboarding is one of the When kiting, the extreme powers of the applied to all (outdoor) sports: most fascinating adventures in the world. - Page 5 english Safety of the Kiteboarder Threats through Kite Lines Weather-related dangers • Fly this kite only over unobstructed • Never touch the kite lines when the kite • Avoid offshore wind. water. Never on land. is under wind load as these lines can •...
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Page 6: Rigging Of The Kite
3. RIGGING OF THE KITE english Inflating the Canopy Lay the kite out on an even surface (without hard or sharp objects), e.g. on sand, grass or a comparable surface. Although the kite is engineered to with- stand the enormous stresses of flying, it can easily be damaged by rocks, thorns, wood and other hard objects. -
Page 7: Attaching The Lines
Despite our recommendation that all lines proof Attachment”.This system only func- be the same distance from the control bar, tions if the original North Kiteboarding th this however does not mean that, even if Element bar is used together with a North the lines are the same length, every kite kite. -
Page 8: Kite Tuning
Response Rate narrow bar adjustment. North Kiteboarding The speed at which a kite responds to recommends flying the 1 and 1 m control input – its response rate – varies... -
Page 9: Trim Tips
6. TRIM TIPS english Trim tips are a key part on why the new The back attachment point will specially Vegas performs the way it does. They work please our new school riders, less sen- together with our patented Cam Battens sible to the front line load it becomes providing a new level of de power and really handy steady pull even when riding... -
Page 10: Kite Care
7. KITE CARE english General Remarks and Tips • A coating that results from using the kite • Avoid bringing the kite into contact with in salt water will not damage the kite. sharp-edged rocks, thorns, wood and However, rinsing in fresh water and dry- other objects that may damage, punc- ing can’t hurt. -
Page 11: Repair Of The Bladders
8. REPAIR OF THE BLADDERS english • Put the kite down flat on the ground with • If you discover holes, dry and clean the the ribs facing upwards and deflate all bladder with a towel, mark the hole the ribs. (using a permanent black marker) and •... - Page 12 english • As soon as the tube is completely inserted, make surre that the air valve is positioned correctly in the valve opening. • Pump air into the tube until it is half inflated. Check if the tube has been correctly inserted and look for wrinkles in the chamber material.
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Page 13: Windrange And Kitesizes
9. WINDRAGE AND KITE SIZES english All Rhino- and Vegas kites are powered • A novice has flown small trainer kites Kite Size Information jumping kites designed for the expert kite- but has no experience with large kite- There are several ways of measuring a boarder who knows all the tricks of safe boarding kites. -
Page 14: Tips And Tricks For The Vegas
10. TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE VEGAS 06 english Packing The Vegas 06 Cam Battens Depending on kite size, the new Rhino 0 Hold the kite on the side with the air val- has 1 to 1 Cam Battens that enhance ves and open both valves. -
Page 15: Tips And Tricks For The Bar
11. TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE BAR 06 12. SELF RESCUE Safety Functions with the CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE If you have to rescue yourself under side 5th Element Bar NOT CAUGHT IN ANY LINES BEFORE or on-shore conditions, you may use the Whether you ride unhooked, spin or try RELAUNCHING YOUR KITE! “Self Rescue Drag Handles“... -
Page 16: Warranty Policy
If necessary, this information accompany all warranty claims. The name must be sent to the North Kiteboarding of the retailer and date of purchase must distributor in your country, postage prepaid. be clear and legible. If a product is deemed to be defective by... - Page 17 ARGENTINA CZECH REPUBLIC HONGKONG MALTA SAIPAN THAILAND Hard Wind / Tsunami S.A. Aloha C.W.C. s.r.o. The Pro Shop LTD. Zammit & Cachia Ltd. Daniel Lamar No Limit Sports Co Ltd Tel ++54-11-4733-3796 Tel ++420-2-33325621 Tel ++852-27236816 Tel ++356-484572 ++67032236065 Tel ++66-38255250 Fax ++54-11-4792-1133 Fax ++420-2-33321605 Fax ++852-27243682...
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