Summary of Contents for Cabrinha Crossbow IDS
- Page 1 2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL MANUEL D'UTILISATION DE L'AILE BENUTZERHANDBUCH FÜR DEN KITE MANUAL DEL USUARIO DEL KITE MANUALE D’USO DEI KITE カイト・ユーザースマニュアル РУКОВОДСТВО ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ...
- Page 3 DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE FOR YOUR SECURITY AND PROTECTION. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. FOR CURRENT UPDATES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.CABRINHAKITES.COM IF YOU ARE BELOW THE AGE OF 18, YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN READ THESE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND...
- Page 4 RECOMMENDED KITEBOARDING PRACTICE: Kiteboarding 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. • Kiteboarding is a HAZARDOUS activity and the use of Kiteboarding equipment involves the risk of serious personal injury to any part of the user’s body or death.
- Page 5 SNOw USE GENERAl GUIDElINES • The points listed under the Recommended Kiteboarding Practice also apply to the use of this product on the snow. Please read the previous paragraphs even if you intend to use this product primarily on the snow. • These kites are intended for use on the snow as a traction device to propel a rider across wide open snow fields in a controlled and appropriate manner. • Do not attempt to use this kite as a flying device. Do not use this kite to soar from ridges, cliffs or slopes. • Do not attempt to launch yourself into the air in any manner which can create excessive impact to the rider upon landing. • Extreme caution must be taken when using this kite in any mountainous region, uneven terrain or glacier. Wind conditions in these areas are notoriously unstable and can change in velocity and direction without notice. • Never use this product in the vicinity of powerlines, liftlines, trees, or other obstacles.. Contact with these obstacles can cause severe injury or death. • Do not tether yourself to any stationary or moving object such as a stake, snowmobile, or car while flying this kite. • Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects • SNOWKITE: People downwind or down slope have right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Important Information Wind, Water, & Weather Conditions Wind Range Chart Know Your Ability Level / Kiteboarding Location Kite Care Beach Etiquette Area of Operation Kite Positions, Zone & Power KITE OVERVIEW & CONTROL SYSTEM 2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ Overview SETUP Sprint™ Inflation System Inflating the Kite Pause HOW TO Tuning Repairs - Tears / Struts Bladders Repairs - Leading Edge Bladders Glossary 2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL... -
Page 8: Introduction
It contains information regarding the setup, care and maintenance of your control system. Please note that only compatible Cabrinha kites will benefit from all of the security and performance functions associated with this con- trol system. -
Page 9: Important Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Kiteboarding is a hazardous sport, with many disciplines and ability levels. As with all sports, there are inherent risks of injury. The following contains key points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite. • Be familiar with the set up and use of the supplied security systems: IDS™ and the Harness Loop Quick Release systems. • Make sure your control system is rigged and used according to the supplied instructions. -
Page 10: Wind, Water, & Weather Conditions
• Consult an anemometer to determine wind speeds if necessary. • Do not use an oversized kite. Consult your Wind Range Chart for the correct recommended size. Use your common sense. If in doubt about what kite size to use, choose smaller rather than bigger. • Make certain that you are physically capable of operating the security Quick Release (QR) and IDS™ devices provided with this kite. This kite and control system has been designed around a typical rider weight of 75kg. Riders with a weight greater than 75kg may need to use more force to operate the QR than lighter riders. Increases in wind strength may also result in greater force being required to operate the QR. Be certain to seek the advice of a professional such as your Authorized Cabrinha Dealer about the performance of the security systems in relation to body weight. WIND RANGE CHART This wind range chart is only to be used as a point of reference. It is based upon a rider who is approximately 170 lbs. (75 kg). Actual use may vary based on your body weight, ability level, water conditions, board size, and riding style. When choosing a kite size, please use your personal experience, common sense, and always check what other riders are using on the water for a size reference. Lighter riders should use a smaller kite and heavier riders may need a size larger. Be certain to seek the advice of a professional such as an instructor or Authorized Cabrinha Dealer before making your decision. 2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL... -
Page 11: Know Your Ability Level / Kiteboarding Location
IMPORTANT INFORMATION KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL KITEBOARDING LOCATION • Do not attempt kiteboarding without appro- • Observe local laws and regulations regard- priate instruction. ing this product and the usage area. • Do not kite alone. • Talk to the local riders about the weather conditions and beach rules. • Launch, land, and ride together with a partner or have someone on shore who can keep an • Check your area thoroughly before launch- eye on you. ing your kite. • Make sure you are in good physical condition • Make sure you have considerable space in before using this product. -
Page 12: Kite Care
IMPORTANT INFORMATION KITE CARE Due to the often extreme nature of kiteboarding, a thorough approach should be taken when caring for your kite and all its associated rigging, as well as your protective gear. PREPARING FOR YOUR SESSION erties of the material and reduce it’s lon- • Thoroughly check your protective equip- ment (helmet, etc.) to make sure it is in gevity. If you must leave the kite exposed to... -
Page 13: Beach Etiquette
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. • Check with local kiteboarding associations and shops prior to launching in a new area. There may be local rules and regulations to follow which are not posted. • Utilize common sense. • Do not touch other people’s gear, unless instructed to do so by the owner. Picking up their bars, kites, etc. may disrupt a setup ritual they have. • Always secure your kite with sand or sand bags. An unmanned kite is dangerous. • Never leave an inflated kite unattended. Winds may shift and cause the kite to become unse- cured and fly off. SETTING UP • Set up only the gear that you plan on using immediately. Deflate and put away your kites when not in use. -
Page 14: Area Of Operation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AREA OF OPERATION This is the 100 meters of area with no obstacles to each side and downwind of the rider. Do not launch your kite if you do not have this distance between yourself and other people, or obstructions. PLANNING YOUR LAUNCH • Choose an area where you have at least 100 meters of space from all obstacles 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. • DO NOT SET UP YOUR KITE FOR A STRAIGHT DOWNWIND LAUNCH! The kite will launch with too much power and you will endanger the lives of yourself and those around you if you launch in this manner. • Basically, if the wind is at your back, and straight downwind is at a 180°, then you will want to set your kite at about a 100° off the wind, either to the left or to the right of you. • The more the kite is positioned into the wind when you launch, the less power it will have when it goes up, and the easier your launch will be. • Your partner will stand with the kite while you will stand 30 meters away at your control bar. • Make sure you launch slowly, and launch the kite at an angle, NOT STRAIGHT DOWNWIND! POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS :... -
Page 15: Kite Positions, Zone & Power
IMPORTANT INFORMATION POwER ZONES KITE POSITIONS, ZONE & POWER It is important to understand kiteboarding’s basic can be utilized to rest while you reel in your zones of power before you launch a kite. MANY board, but on land, we strongly suggest you do OF THE ACCIDENTS THAT HAPPEN IN not utilize the neutral position. After launching, KITEBOARDING happen on land, and many it is best to make your way to the water without also happen when kiteboarders put their kites delay. Do NOT linger on land with the kite in in what is called neutral position. Unfortunately, neutral position. It is VERY dangerous. -
Page 16: 2011 Crossbow Ids™ Overview
OvERvIEw 2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ 1) Kite Body 9) Bridle Guides 2) Leading Edge 10) F ront line attachment point 3) Airlock™ High Volume Valve 11) R ear line attachment point 4) Sprint™ Valves 12) F ront (center) Lines 5) Sprint™ Air Distribution Tube 13) Steering (rear) Lines 6) Sprint™ Air Clips 7) Bridle 8) Pulleys 2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL... -
Page 17: Setup
SETUP SPRINT™ INFLATION SYSTEM The SPRINT™ inflation system is a simple to use feature to quickly inflate your kite to an even pressure. The SPRINT™ system uses a single inflation point to connect your high volume, two way Cabrinha pump. As you pump your kite with air, all struts and your leading edge inflate quickly and simultaneously to the desired pressure. The supplied leash pump and threaded valve connection keeps your kite under control even when pumping up directly in the wind. Once the kite is pumped you can choose to clip off the air to the struts. This way if you damage a strut while in use, the rest of the kite will maintain its pressure. At the end of the session you can choose to deflate your kite completely by disengaging the strut clips. You can also keep your struts inflated and put your kite away rolled up so that the next session will take just minutes to set up. SINGLE INFLATION VALVE FILLS THE ENTIRE KITE WITH AIR AIRLOCK™ INFLATION/DEFLATION VALVE THE UPPER SECTION IS THE INFLATION CAP THE LOWER SECTION IS THE RELEASE VALVE FIG. 3 FIG. 2 FIG. 1 2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL... - Page 18 SETUP INFLATION BASICS See the section on Kite Care before inflating your kite. • 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 kite with sand to keep it from flapping in the wind. • Use the supplied pump leash to connect the pump to the kite. This will free your hands to pump the kite. • Open the inflation cap by turning it counter-clockwise. (FIG. 1) • Make sure that the release valve is seated firmly by turning clockwise. Do not over tighten the release valve when the kite is not inflated. Doing so may twist and damage the bladder. The valve base is held in place by a Velcro disc • Attach the pump using the supplied Cabrinha adapter (or use a standard nozzle). To attach the adapter, remove the adapter from the end of the pump hose. Thread the adapter on to the upper section of the Airlock™. Reattach the hose and pump the kite. (FIG. 2) • Open all of the Air Clips to allow air to flow from the LE into the struts. (FIG. 3) • When inflating, hold the pump with both hands and provide even pressure to the handle. This will help maintain the life of the Pump. • Confirm that the corners of each strut under the leading edge are able to fully inflate. Lightly push air around in the bladders until the corners are free and correctly lined up. • It is common that the LE will inflate before the struts. If a strut is not inflating, make sure that the air clip is open and the air tube is not pinched or damaged. FIG. A • When the kite is fully inflated, remove pump hose and screw the inflation cap back on. Lightly turn/tighten until inflation cap is firmly secured. • Tighten the lower release valve. • Do not under-inflate or over-inflate the kite. Proper inflation will make it difficult but not impossible to bend the ends of the kite in. If it is very easy to bend the wing tips in, the leading...
- Page 19 SETUP TIPS FOR SECURING YOUR KITE • Never leave an inflated kite unattended on the beach for a long period of time. Winds may shift or change and the kite may become unsecured and fly off. • Always secure your kite with sand, using more weight than you think you need. An unmanned kite is dangerous. • Never secure your kite with rocks or sharp objects (including your board); they will compromise the life of the kite. If you do not have a sandy beach launch, consider sand bags. • Do not leave an inflated kite (secured or not), directly exposed to the wind for any length of time. This allows the trailing edge to flutter excessively, which can damage TO DEFLATE the kite or tangle the control lines. If you must leave UNSCREW...
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Page 20: Pause
IMPORTANT! I M P O RTA NT PAUSE! FOR SETUP OF YOUR CABRINHA CONTROL SYSTEM, REFER TO YOUR SUPPLIED CONTROL SYSTEM MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH CONTROL SYSTEMS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THIS KITE, PLEASE REFER TO THE KITE/ CONTROL SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CHART AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.CABRINHAKITES.COM. -
Page 21: Tuning
TUNING The 2011 Crossbow IDS™ offers 2 settings for depower travel and turning impulse. This is dependent on the attachment position of the rear bridle line and pulley. Setting A (Factory Setting) The factory setting provides the lightest turning impulse and also increased depower travel. This setting uses both A towpoints on the wingtip. Setting B Moving the rear bridle line and also the pulley link to the B setting increases the turning impulse and shortens the depower travel. This setting uses the B towpoints on the wingtip. When moving the rear bridle from the A to B setting you must make sure to move both the rear bridle line and pulley link in unison. 2011 CROSSBOW IDS™ KITE USER MANUAL... - Page 22 REPAIRS MAjOR TEARS For a major tear in the kite fabric, consult your dealer for a reputable kite repair loft. To find a Cabrinha dealer in your area, please go to: http://www.cabrinhakites.com/where_to_buy/dealer.html MINOR TEARS FIG. 1 For a minor tear in the kite fabric, you may repair the tear with kite repair tape. Your kite has been supplied with an adhesive kite repair material. 1. Clean and dry your kite. 2. Lay the kite flat on a clean, dry, smooth surface. 3. Cut two pieces of repair tape the same size, making sure they are each big enough to cover the entire tear. 4. Carefully cover one side of the tear with a piece of the repair tape. Gently rub the tape smoothly onto the sur FIG. 2 face of the kite. 5. Next, cover the opposite side of the tear with the second piece of repair tape, in the same manner as before. 6. Make sure the tape is secure. REPAIRING STRUT BLADDERS Key Points to Remember • Before attempting to repair one of your kite FIG.
- Page 23 REPAIRS REPAIRING STRUT BLADDERS (continued) 8. Go to the base of the sleeve and gently pull the bladder FIG. 6 out of the sleeve. Detach the flying line and leave it in the s leeve. H aving t he fl ying l ine t hrough t he s leeve w ill allow you to easily replace the bladder once it is repaired.
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Page 24: Repairs - Leading Edge Bladders
REPAIRS REPAIRING LEADING EDGE BLADDERS FIG. 1 1. First, lay the kite out with the struts facing up. 2. Each end of the Leading Edge (LE) bladder is folded over and secured with a Velcro closure. You will also find a zipper access pocket at the center of the LE. Undo each Velcro closure and unzip the center access pocket. This will open up the sleeve of the strut and will allow you access to the bladder. (Fig. 1,2) FIG. 2 3. Separate the Airlock Valve Assembly from the leading edge. Carefully lift the retainer ring from the bladder. Using the small pull tab on the Velcro ring, carefully peel the Airlock base off of the inside of the LE. Keep track of the assembly for later use. (Fig. 3,4,5) 4. Next, disassemble the Sprint™ valves. Remove the tubing lock collars of the strut valves (Fig. 6). FIG. 3 5. Slide the air clips off of each tube. (Fig. 7). 6. Remove the screws (2) from the base of each LE valve. (Fig. 8). - Page 25 REPAIRS 15. Dry and clean the rest of the bladder with a soft towel. FIG. 7 16. Again, deflate the bladder. 17. Decide whether to use the glue or a patch supplied in your bladder repair kit. 18. If the hole is on a seam, you will need to glue the area. 19. 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 FIG. 8 the hole. 20. Set the bladder aside for approximately 20 minutes to dry. 21. Again, inflate the bladder and check to make sure it is now holding air. 22. Deflate once again. 23. Tie each flying line to the corresponding ends of the bladder. FIG. 9 24. Lay the bladder flat near the center access pocket and fold it, accordion style, so that you may feed each end back into the sleeve without twisting the bladder. 25. Starting with one end, feed the bladder into the access pocket.
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Page 26: Glossary
GlOSSARy FREQUENTLY USED KITEBOARDING & WIND TERMINOLOGY 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. ABSOLUTE DEPOWER CONTROL BAR Absolute Depower is a built in function of IDS which allows The steering device the rider uses to steer the kite. the rider to self land a kite on the water or land. AIR DISTRIBUTION TUBES Tubes that connect the LE bladder to the strut bladders.AIR- DE-POWER LINES LOCK - a 2 part valve that allows a single point for inflation The two center flying lines that attach to the leading edge and deflation of the kite. 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. AIR CLIPS Clips that prevent air transfer between the LE and the DOWNWIND struts. - Page 27 GlOSSARy position. However, it is difficult and dangerous to keep the kite in this position. Although in this position the kite may feel steady and may feel like it has the least amount of power or KITEBOARDING pull, it is also the position in which on land the rider is most The term used to describe the sport of power kiting on water susceptible to lofting. On the water, the neutral position can or snow. be utilized to rest while you reel in your board, but on land, we strongly suggest you do not utilize the neutral position. After KITESURFING launching, it is best to make your way to the water without Another term used to describe the sport of power kiting on delay. Do NOT linger on land with the kite in neutral position. water. It is VERY dangerous. KNOTS NEUTRAL ZONE A measure of speed based on nautical miles. This is the area that includes the neutral position and the area 1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour. to the left and right of the rider. It encompasses the most 1 knot = 1.15 miles per hour.
- Page 28 GlOSSARy STEERING LINES The two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing edge QRS-QUICK RELEASE SECURITY SYSTEM bridles on the kite-one to the left wing tip and the other to A quick release point on the control system which, when ac- the right wing tip. tivated, detaches the control system from the harness loop. Also referred to as the Main QR. STRUTS The outer fabric tubes found on your kite. They house the inner inflatable bladders, which are filled with air to give struc- A secondary quick release on the Quicklink Body which when ture to the kite. activated separates the landing line from the IDS Tower. Thus separating the kite from the rider.