Cabrinha Powerlock CS3 User Manual page 26

FREQUENTLY USED KITEBOARDING & WIND
TERMINOLOGY
TRAINER KITE
A kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions used
in kiteboarding. It is an excellent instructional and learning
tool. Despite its small size, this kite still has power, so be
alert.
INFLATABLE KITE
A kite with inflatable tubes designed to float the kite and to
facilitate water re-launchability.
LEADING EDGE (LE)
The front inflated tube of your kite.
STRUTS
The outer fabric tubes found on your kite. They house the
inner inflatable bladders, which are filled with air to give
structure to the kite.
BLADDER
The inner inflatable tube found within the leading edge and
the struts of the kite. (Imagine a bike-it has both a tire on the
outside and an inner tube which holds air).
AIRLOCK - a 2 part valve that allows a single point for infla-
tion and deflation of the kite.
SPRINT
Single Point Rapid INflation Technology.
AIR CLIPS
Clips that prevent air transfer between the LE and the struts
AIR DISTRIBUTION TUBES
Tubes that connect the LE bladder to the strut bladders.
OVERRIDE - Is a system designed to limit the travel of the
control bar under normal riding conditions. It allows the
rider to spin the bar after rotations without depowering the
kite too much. Also acts as a line manager for the depower
extensions.
QRS-QUICK RELEASE SERCURITY SYSTEM
Connection points on the control systems that the rider may
release in an emergency. QRS Harness Leash (Patent) that is
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attached to the rider and kite, designed to disconnect you in
an emergency.
BYPASS™ LEASH SYSTEM
An optional security leash feature that is recommended for
first time users and kiteboarding schools, and for riders who
kiteboard without being hooked into the harness loop.
CONTROL BAR
The steering device the rider uses to steer the kite.
BRIDLES
The lines that hang from the wing tips and leading edge of
the kite. The flying lines will be attached from the control bar
to these bridle lines in order to connect control bar to kite.
Tow Points – The attachment points for the bridle
LEADER LINES
The lines that attach directly to the control bar. You will
attach these lines to the flying lines in order to connect them
to your bar.
FLYING LINES
A term used to describe all four of the lines included with
your kite package. These lines connect the bridle lines on the
kite to the leader lines on the control bar and are typically
20-30 meters in length.
STEERING LINES
The two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing edge
bridles on the kite-one to the left wing tip and the other to
the right wing tip.
DE-POWER LINES
The two center flying lines that attach to the leading edge
bridles on the kite-one to the left wing tip, the other to the
right wing tip. These lines assist in de-powering the kite.
Centerline adjustment strap (CAS)-
Used to depower the kite by changing the relationship
between the front and back line lengths. It is also used to
position the bar closer to the rider.
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