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- Page 3 RECOMMENDED KITESURFING PRACTICE: KITESURFING is an extremely diverse sport, with many disciplines and ability levels. As with all sports, there can be certain inherent risks. The following contains key security points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite..continues to next page CK07Control_System_Manual.indd 3...
- Page 4 continued from previous page... • Kitesurfing is a HAZARDOUS activity and the use of Kitesurfing equipment involves the risk of serious personal injury to any part of the user’s body or death. • Injuries are an INHERENT RISK of kitesurfing and the participation in kitesurfing implies the user’s ac- ceptance and express assumption of those risks.
- Page 5 Wind, Water, & Weather Conditions / Wind Range Chart Know Your Ability Level / Kiteboarding Location Inportant Information Beach Etiquette KITE OVERVIEW & CONTROL SYSTEM POWERLOCK CS3 SETUP Check Your Line Lengths Line Length Corrections Downwind Launch Setup Upwind Launch Setup...
- Page 6 It contains information regarding the setup, care and maintainance of your control system. Please note that only compatible Cabrinha bow kites will benefit from all of the security and perfor- mance functions associated with this control system. Consult www.cabrinhakites.com for a list of compatible kites for use with this control system.
- Page 7 Be familiar with the set up and use of the supplied security systems: OVERRIDE™ 2 and the Harness Loop Quick Release systems. • Make sure your Powerlock CS3 is rigged and used according to the supplied instructions. • Make sure your kite is compatible with the Powerlock CS3.
- Page 8 QR. Be certain to seek the advice of a profes- sional such as your Authorized Cabrinha Dealer about the performance of the security systems in relation to body weight.
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Page 9: Know Your Ability Level / Kiteboarding Location
IMPORT AN T IN F O R M A TI O N KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL / KITEBOARDING LOCATION KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL KITEBOARDING LOCATION • Do not attempt kiteboarding without appropriate instruction. • Observe local laws and regulations regarding this product and the usage area. - Page 10 I M P O R T A NT IN F ORM A TIO N KITE CARE Due to the often extreme nature of kiteboarding, a thorough approach should be taken when caring for your kite and all its as- sociated rigging, as well as your protective gear. PREPARING FOR YOUR SESSION •...
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Page 11: Be Ach E T I Que T Te
BE ACH E T I QUE T TE BEACH ETIQUETTE Here are some basic things to consider when sharing beaches and water accesses with other users: SAFETY • Follow the instructions outlined in this manual. • Follow the instructions and rules and regulations posted at the beaches you use. •... - Page 12 OVERVIE W POWERLOCK CS3 6 / 7 / 8 * im a g e n o t t o s ca l e CK07Control_System_Manual.indd 8 4/18/06 4:21:00 PM...
- Page 13 OVERV I E W POWERLOCK CS3 OVERVIEW - POWERLOCK CS3 1. Front Leader Lines 2. Grab Ball (KS6TB22) 3. Centerline Adjustment Strap (KS6OVUPKT) 4. Power/Depower Extensions 5. Line Stop 6. Override Unit 7. Override Sleeve (KS6ORT2) 8. Tension Ring (KS6ORTRING) 9.
- Page 14 CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS The Cabrinha control bars come set up with the flying lines attached; however, it is wise to check your line lengths before going on the water. To do so, follow the directions below: CAUTION: The Powerlock CS3 can be adjusted in the same manner as outlined below.
- Page 15 SET U P LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS Adjustments are made by moving one or both of the knots on the ends of the leader lines. Your goal is to have all of your flying lines the same length. •...
- Page 16 SETUP CONNECT AND LAUNCH - DOWNWIND LAUNCH SETUP DOWNWIND LAUNCH SET UP (Bar downwind of kite) • Lay the bar 30 meters downwind of the kite so that the wing tips are facing the control bar (the leading edge of the kite should be facing into the wind).
- Page 17 SETU P CONNECT AND LAUNCH - UPWIND LAUNCH SETUP UPWIND LAUNCH SETUP (Bar upwind of kite) • Lay the bar 30 meters upwind of the kite. The leading edge will be pointed toward the bar and into the wind. The wing tips of the kite will be facing away from the bar.
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Page 18: Control System
CON T ROL S Y ST E M QUICK RELEASE POWERLOCK CS3 QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM (QRS) You should be familiar with the operation of the QRS in the event of a situation where you wish to activate the QRS feature. -
Page 19: Security Pin
CON T ROL S Y ST E M SECURITY PIN SECURITY PIN The harness loop can be used as the rider’s sole connection to the DEPOWER SYSTEM, as long as it is equipped with a security pin. This security leash is active only when the rider is hooked into the Harness Loop. - Page 20 CON T ROL S Y ST E M CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP Centerline Adjustment Strap (CAS) All Cabrinha control systems come with a CAS. To operate it is a “pull pull” action. This is used to change the length of your front (depower) lines.
- Page 21 System as a means of shutting the kite down. CAUTION: If using a BYPASS™ Leash on the Powerlock CS3, releasing the QRS will separate you from the kite. The Powerlock CS3 is equipped with an alternate leash attachment point above the CAS which will allow the rider to remain attached to the left front line.
- Page 22 Overview One of the most valuable features of the POWERLOCK CS3 is its ability to depower the kite by positioning the control bar into Override™2 mode. By pushing the control bar past the OVERRIDE™2 ball and releasing it, the kite will depower and fall from the sky.
- Page 23 CON T ROL S Y STE M OVERRIDE™ 2 OPERATION: TO DEPOWER: If depower is needed, push the bar past the Override Stopper Unit. The kite will depower and slowly drop out of the sky. To resume riding, simply grab the control bar, un-spin any twists in the lines, and sheet back in. CAUTION: By sheeting the bar back in, the kite will power back up and continue flying.
- Page 24 CONT ROL S Y STE M OVERRIDE™ 2 PAUSE! FOR SETUP OF YOUR CABRINHA KITE, REFER TO YOUR SUPPLIED KITE USER MANUAL. A KITE/CONTROL SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CHART AND KITE USER MANUAL ARE AVAIL- ABLE ONLINE AT WWW.CABRINHAKITES.COM. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH KITES ARE COMPAT-...
- Page 25 REP AI R REPLACING YOUR FLYING LINES - POWERLOCK CS3 POWERLOCK CS3 In order to replace your control system’s flying lines, you must first remove the existing flying lines from the leader lines. You may then attach new flying lines to the current leader lines, assuming the leader lines are in an acceptable condition.
- Page 26 G L OSS ARY FREQUENTLY USED KITEBOARDING & WIND attached to the rider and kite, designed to disconnect you in TERMINOLOGY an emergency. TRAINER KITE BYPASS™ LEASH SYSTEM A kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions used An optional security leash feature that is recommended for in kiteboarding.
- Page 27 G LOSS A RY HARNESS LAUNCHING A piece of equipment used to temporarily attach the rider to The motion in which the rider steers the kite from their the control bar harness line. This enables the rider to save partner’s hands into the sky. energy by utilizing their body weight and all of their muscles to hang on to the kite.
- Page 28 G L OSSA R Y LULL A term used to describe wind when it lessens in strength, WINDWARD for any amount of time. A term also used to describe the The upwind side of the kiteboarder. complete de-powering of a kite. KNOTS LUFF A measure of speed based on nautical miles.
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