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- Page 1 2002 KITE MANUAL SOLID KITEBOARDING EQUIPMENT SOLID KITEBOARDING EQUIPMENT...
- Page 2 RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS IMPORTANT The user of this product is an adult to yourself and others. Do not use your WARNING! who understands that the use of this kite near power lines, airports, streets product may expose the user to certain and keep your kite fly lines away from...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION KITEBOARDING MANUAL We at Cabrinha would like to THANK YOU for purchasing your new Cabrinha kite and to welcome you to Cabrinha. As you may know, the excitement of kiteboarding is attracting people of all ages from all corners of the globe. It’s one of the most dynamic and fastest growing sports of the new decade. -
Page 5: Safety
As with all sports, there can be certain inherent risks. The fol- lowing contains key safety points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite. • Always use this kite with the more weight the better. - Page 6 SAFETY KNOW spent on the "trainer kite" the homework and that you know CONT’ YOUR safer and the better. the safety precautions of all ABILITY LEVEL aspects of the sport; launching, • Make sure you are a proficient landing, flying, riding, kiting •...
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Page 7: Co2 Kite
OVERVIEW CO2 KITE 4-LINE CAPABILITY MULTIPLE HANG POINTS DACRON STRUTS DACRON LEADING EDGE (L.E.) AIRLOCK HIGH VOLUME VALVE 2-LINE PULLEYS CARBON LOAD TRANSFER TIP BRIDLE (2-LINE MODE) STEERING LINES WRIST LEASH FLY LINE EXTENTIONS FOR 11.5 AND LARGER LEADER LINES... -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Co2 Kite
• NOTE: The 11.5 CO2 and larger require the provided flying line extension to be attached to the end of the leader line to accommodate the wrist leash system. Use the larks head to attach this extension to the end of the leader. - Page 9 SETTING UP LINES AND BAR SET UP YOUR STEERING LINES AND ERGONOMIC CONTROL BAR Check your line lengths before going out on the water. • Loop a piece of line (any rope or cord) around a tree or fence post •...
- Page 10 SETTING UP LINES AND BAR SETTING UP CONT’ LINES AND BAR • Walk back to your control bar. • Standing directly in line with the post or tree, increase pressure on the control bar by pulling straight back toward yourself. Do this a few times to tighten the knots you have just made.
- Page 11 LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS LEADER LINE LEADER LINE TOO SHORT TOO LONG LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS If your bar is at an angle, your leader line needs adjustment. Adjustments are made by moving the knot on the end of the leader line on the leader opposite the wrist leash leader.
- Page 12 CARBON LOAD TRANSFER TIP CARBON LOAD TRANSFER The Carbon Rod Batten comes pre-installed. If the rod has been removed, replace the rod as fol- lows: • Slide the batten into the back of the batten pocket, then slide front of batten into forward batten pocket. •...
- Page 13 INFLATING THE KITE - STRUTS INFLATING THE STRUTS • Unroll your kite, with the STRUTS facing up. • Make sure your back is to the wind and that the leading edge of the kite is closest to your body. Secure the wingtips with sand to keep the kite from flapping.
- Page 14 INFLATING THE KITE - LEADING EDGE INFLATING THE LEADING EDGE All Cabrinha kites feature the 2 part high volume AIRLOCK - CLOSED Airlock valve. The upper section is the inflation cap. The lower section is the release valve. • Make sure that the release valve is seated firmly by turning clock- wise.
- Page 15 LEADING EDGE - DEFLATION CONT’ AIRLOCK RELEASE VALVE OPEN DEFLATING THE L.E. • In order to deflate L.E., you must unscrew the release valve and not the inflation cap. The release valve is the lower portion of the AIRLOCK. • After deflating, clear valve of any sand or debris, then seal the valve before stowing kite to prevent debris from getting inside internal bladder.
- Page 16 BRIDLE LINES ATTACHING THE STEERING LINES TO THE BRIDLE • Carry the kite to the end of the flying lines furthest from your control bar. Make sure the leading edge is facing into the wind. • Turn the kite on its back (struts facing toward the sky). •...
- Page 17 SECURING YOUR KITE SECURING YOUR KITE ON THE BEACH • Always secure your kite with more weight than you think you need. An unmanned kite is dangerous . If you do not have a sandy beach launch, consider sandbags. • Never secure your kite with rocks or sharp objects;...
- Page 18 2 TO 4-LINE CONVERSION CONVERTING THE CO2 TO A 4-LINE KITE THE CONVERSION OF THE CO2 FROM 2 TO 4 LINES IS A SIMPLE PROCESS OF REMOVING THE BRIDLE AND YOU WILL NEED: • a second set of similar length flying lines •...
- Page 19 2 TO 4-LINE CONVERSION INSTALLING THE BRIDLE 1) You will need a large area to lie out the kite and bridle lines, preferably out of the wind. 2) Lay the lines out so that the bridle cluster is away from the kite and the lines are pointing toward the kite.
- Page 20 (near the inflated strut). Make sure that the blue rear line is on the kite’s right rear hang point and the red rear line is on the kite’s left. Your CO2 is now ready to be flown as a 2-line kite.
- Page 21 4-Line Tuning Tips CO2 4-LINE TIPS When the CO1 kites are flow in in 4-line mode, proper tuning is essential to get the best peormance of your kite. A properly tuned kite increases its efficiency, speed, and allows the kite to depower correctly. The following guidelines will help you to properly tune the kites to suit your style of riding.
- Page 22 KITEBOARDING BASICS POWER ZONES OPERATING ZONES AREA OF OPERATION: This is the 100 meters of area to each side and downwind of the pilot . Do not launch your kite if you do not have this safe distance between yourself and other people, pets, or obstructions.
- Page 23 KITEBOARDING BASICS POWER ZONES NEUTRAL POSITION: This is the position just above the pilot's head in the sky ). If the pilot keeps the control bar steady and parallel to his/her shoulders, the kite will natural- ly "park" itself in this position. It is a position in which the kite will have the least amount of pull and is most steady.
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Page 24: Kiteboarding Basics
KITEBOARDING BASICS STEERING KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER • When practicing steering a kite on land, always remember that your kite has extreme power. Be prepared and be safe. • When first learning to fly your kite, always keep your eyes on the kite. •... -
Page 25: Starting
KB BASICS PLANNING YOUR LAUNCH • Choose an area where you have at least 100 meters of space to your left and right and especially downwind of you. • Set up your equipment so that your kite is downwind of where you will be launching, but most importantly, so that it is at an angle off of the wind. -
Page 26: Securing The Kite
Walk down your lines, freeing them of twists and knots. If you have the four line Black Tip kite, first walk down the red lines and then walk down the green lines. • Next, connect the lines to your kite as instructed in the CO2 sections or in the Black Tip sec- tion. •... -
Page 27: Launching With A Partner
KITEBOARDING BASICS LAUNCHING LAUNCHING WITH A PARTNER • Once you have thoroughly checked your lines, your gear, and your launching and land- ing sites, you are ready to launch your kite. • First, attach the wrist leash to your proper wrist. •... - Page 28 KITEBOARDING BASICS LAUNCHING CONT’ LAUNCHING WITH A PARTNER • With both arms extended, SLOWLY steer the kite up into the neutral position. Do this by slowly pulling toward you on the side of the bar attached to high side of kite. DO NOT make any abrupt motions.
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Page 29: Self Launching
KB BASICS SELF LAUNCHING SELF LAUNCHING • First set your kite face down, with the leading edge into the wind, at 100 to 110 degrees off of the wind. • Secure the kite with sand or with sandbags. • Next, wind your lines out from the kite to the place from where you will launch the kite. - Page 30 KB BASICS SELF LAUNCHING CONT’ SELF LAUNCHING • Attach the wrist leash to your proper wrist. • With the control bar in both hands and at chest height, take a few steps back to take the slack out of the flying lines. •...
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Page 31: Landing
KB BASICS LANDING LANDING A KITE TO YOUR PARTNER • You should always determine adequate landing spots before you launch your kite. • Having done that, make sure that when you are heading toward shore, that your landing loca- tion is still safe uncrowded and unobstructed. •... -
Page 32: Re-Launching
Sometimes when you crash your kite, it will land on its side. When this happens, be prepared for a wind gust to re-launch your kite. It often does not take much to re-launch the CO2 kite, so be prepared. It may launch before you are ready. -
Page 33: Kite-Repair
REPAIRS KITE MAJOR TEARS For a major tear in the kite fabric, consult your dealer for a reputable kite repair loft. MINOR TEARS For a minor tear in the kite fabric, you may repair the kite with kite repair tape. Your kite has been supplied with an adhesive kite repair material. - Page 34 REPAIRS VERTICAL BLADDERS VERTICAL BLADDER REPAIRS KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER: • Before attempting to repair one of your kite bladders, make sure your kite is clean and dry. Always keep your kite pump, valves and bladders free of sand, water and other things that will dirty them. •...
- Page 35 REPAIRS VERTICAL BLADDERS • Once you have located the leak, dry the area and mark the hole with CONT’ a circle. A permanent marker works best for this. • Dry and clean the rest of the bladder with a soft towel. •...
- Page 36 REPAIRS LEADING EDGE BLADDERS LEADING EDGE BLADDER REPAIRS REPAIRING THE LEADING EDGE BLADDER: • First, lay the kite out with the struts facing up. • Detach the Velcro closure at each end of the leading edge strut. This will open up the sleeve of the strut and will allow you access to the bladder.
- Page 37 REPAIRS LEADING EDGE BLADDERS CONT’ • If the hole is on a flat area of the bladder, remove the backing on one of the patches and press it onto the bladder, covering the hole. • Set the bladder aside for approximately 20 minutes to dry. •...
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Page 38: Glossary
GLOSSARY KITEBOARDING TERMINOLOGY TRAINER KITE - a kite that may be without assistance, usually to the control bar harness line. This used on land to simulate the motions weighting down a wing tip with sand enables the rider to save energy by used in kiteboarding. - Page 39 GLOSSARY WIND TERMINOLOGY ONSHORE - wind is blowing direct- MPH - a measure of speed, in this sideshore wind. Utilize caution when ly or to a great extent directly from operating your kite near water in case windspeed, which refers to the the water toward the land.
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Page 40: Beach Etiquette
GLOSSARY BEACH ETTIQUETTE Here are some basic things to consider when sharing beaches and water accesses with other users: SETTING UP: • Set up only the gear that you plan on using immediately • Set up in an area where you have plenty of room. •...