Overdrive Bar Adjustment; Steering - Cabrinha QUICKLOOP 1X Manual

OVERDRIVE BAR ADJUSTMENT

OVERDRIVE BAR ADJUSTMENT.
The Overdrive Bar has a method of changing the bar
length, to suit different riding styles, or different sized
kites.
OVERDRIVE OPERATION.
Adjustment from inside to Outside Setting.
• Lightly Push the upper end of the bar end in slightly.
This in turn releases the load on the catch mechanism.
• With the Upper section pushed in, pull down the
Overdrive Catch, and release the upper end of the bar
end. (FIG 1)
• Pull the upper end of the bar end outwards until you
hear the Catch connect. As a visual guide you will
also see the catch has now moved upwards into the
bar end. (FIG 2)
• Repeat this process for the other end of the bar before
flight.
Adjustment from Outside to Inside Setting.
• Lightly Push the upper end of the bar end outwards.
This in turn releases the load on the catch mechanism.
• With the Upper Section Pushed outwards, pull down
on the Overdrive Catch, and release the upper end of
the bar. (FIG 3)
• Push the Upper Section of the Bar end inwards until
you hear the Catch connect. As a visual guide you will
also see the catch has now moved upwards into the
bar end. (FIG 4)
• Repeat this process for the other end of the bar before
flight.
CAUTION:
Be adivised to check that the bar ends
are functioning correctly before use, and both ends
are locked in the required position. (out/out or in/in).
Overdrive Care and Maintenance.
• Wash the Overdrive 1X System frequently in fresh water. Do this by placing the complete
bar in a bucket of fresh water and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. While in the fresh water
rotate the Overdrive Harness Loop, and also operate the Overdrive Bar ends. Allow the
Overdrive 1X System to dry thoroughly before storing.
• Make sure that all sand is rinsed off from the Overdrive System before riding.
• Ensure that the Security Pin is firmly attached to the Overdrive Bridge (as mentioned on
Page 17 FIG 8).
• Use the correct leash attachement point on the Overdrive System (as mentioned on page
18 FIG 2).
• Routinely operate the QR2 release.
• To aid in the longevity of the Overdrive Bar Ends, routinely flush water through the bar end
from the upper section down.
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FIG 1
FIG 2
FIG 3
FIG 4

STEERING

This is a partial list of techniques to be remembered and applied. Be certain to always take
instruction from a professional.
KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
• When practicing steering a kite on land, always remember that your kite has extreme
power. Be prepared. We suggest you develop your kite handing skills on land with a
trainer kite, and then move to the water for further practice using the "body dragging"
techniques with your power kite.
• When first learning to fly your kite, always keep your eyes on the kite.
• Steer slowly. Do not make any abrupt motions with the control bar.
• Keep in mind the power of the kite.
• Never turn the control bar like a car steering wheel. It is ineffective for steering the kite
and may actually cause the kite to become out of control.
Steering the Kite to the Left
• Hold the bar with both hands, shoulder distance apart.
• With your eyes on the kite, slightly pull on the control bar
with your left hand, pulling it toward your body.
• This will allow your left arm to bend and your right arm
to extend. Keeping one arm extended is important; do not
pull both arms toward your body at the same time.
• Pull slowly. The quicker your movements, the faster the
kite will turn and the more power it will create.
• Once the kite starts to turn, it will continue to turn left
unless you "tell it" otherwise.
• Be ready to steer the kite in the other direction.
Steering the Kite to the Right
• Hold the bar with both hands, shoulder distance apart.
• With your eyes on the kite, slightly pull on the control bar
with your right hand, pulling it toward your body.
• This will allow your right arm to bend and your left arm to
extend. Keeping one arm extended is important; do not pull
both arms toward your body at the same time.
• Pull slowly. The quicker your movements, the faster the
kite will turn and the more power it will create.
• Once the kite starts to turn, it will continue to turn right
unless you tell it otherwise.
• Be ready to steer the kite in the other direction.
HOW TO
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