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Vietnam, which guarantees a build or conditions. Always take the time to learn safely with quality that we are proud to put the Ozone name on. qualified instruction and you will progress far quicker. Mission is to design and...
• Ozone will not be responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product. Use of the Ozone product and any of its components involve certain risks, dangers, and hazards which can result The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear and tear including but in serious personal injury and death to both the user and to non-user third parties.
warninGs & safety PreCaUtions This manual refers to the current product it comes with. No information contained kite and control systeM warnings: herein applies to previous and/or other products or components. Always read and understand all warnings and instructions for any other product or component being •...
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cHoose safe weatHer conditions and locations: • Be aware of the general risks associated with action sports. • Always observe local rules and regulations when using this product. • Ensure you understand all weather forecasts and prepare for changes in weather. •...
winD DESCRIPTION FORCE KNOTS MPH METRES SEC <1 <1 <0-0.2 <1 Calm: Smoke rises vertically. Go Paragliding! 0.3-1.5 Light air: Smoke drift shows wind direction. It’s coming - get large size kites ready. 1.6-3.3 6-11 Light breeze: Wind felt on face, leaves rustle. Kite: cruising with buggy/mountain board/ski/snowboard. Experts hydro foiling. Gentle wind: Leaves in motion, light flags extended.
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set-UP 4 liNe mode 5 liNe mode Speed System Line Label System Back Lines Front Lines Brake Handle Clamcleat Trimmer Flag Out Line De-Power Line Quick Release Handle Quick Release Loop Flag-out Loop Finger...
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set-UP bar set-uP iMPortant: set uP your kite for tHe first tiMe in wind less tHan 12kPH to ensure your safety and tHe safety of otHers. • Unfold the kite on the ground, in the direction of the wind. • Fold over the upwind wing tip and use the sandbag provided or put some snow, sand, or your board on the tip to secure the kite.
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all line to kite connections are made using a “larks Head” knot. below tHe bar release (recoMMended Mode) All riders should attach their Kite Leash to the Flag Out System. This is the small eyelet on the Stainless Steel Swivel Ring. When the release is activated, the kite will flag out and fall to the water/ground.
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seCUrity stage of release activate the quick release as shown in the pictures. Providing your leash is attached to the flag out system the kite will 100% depower. final stage of release (in an extreMe eMergency) In the case of an extreme emergency where you need to completely release from the kite, use the quick release on the kite leash.
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seCUrity warning: neVer launcH a kite directly downwind of you in tHe Power zone! reloading tHe leasH ligHt winds If the wind is light (less than 8 kph) lay trailing edge directly into the wind with sand/snow to secure the kite. Place yourself directly in front of the kite.
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strong winds If the wind is strong (more than 8 kph), lay kite directly downwind with sand/snow or board securing the upwind tip. Place yourself at 45 deg to the kite upwind. Hook into the Quick Release. Step backwards while pulling the down wind side of the bar to ease kite into the air.
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claMcleat triMMer oPtion 4: 5-line Mode See 4-Line to 5-line conversion. The kite must be set to Open Cell mode when using 5-line mode. To release the line from the cleat teeth, first pull Ensure the Kite Leash is connected to the Flag Out Line. Activate the Quick Release. The kite will flag out out and down to unlock the line from the teeth, on line #5, loose inflation pressure and fall to the ground.
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4-line closed cell to 5-line oPen cell iMPortant: 5-line Open Cell mOde is reCOmmended fOr snOw and land use Only. The air inTake valves musT be Open when using 5-line mOde – if The valves are nOT seT Open This will COmprOmise The funCTiOnaliTy Of The inTernal re- ride release sysTem and COuld Cause TO damage TO The kiTe.
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Ensure the connected LSL and ISL lines pass between all The two valves on the left and right side of the center valve need Bridles and the Speed Systems. to be opened. Open the Leading Edge air intake velcro to access the valve. Reach inside the valve and undo the velcro retainers at the end of the valve sock on the left and right sides connecting to the ribs.
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Open the undersurface zips (next to the centre Pull the ISL line out from the plastic ring. Connect the ISL line end to the internal knot using a larks of the kite) head connection. Wind and pack the ISL line into the pocket on the rib (profile section). Ensure the line has enough slack as it runs Close the zip towards the tips.
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control systeM: 4-line to 5-line Unwind the flying lines from the bar and remove Pull the Flag Out Line and connected flying line no.3 twists as you would for set up. out through the Quick Release. Disconnect the Flag Out Line from line no.3. Pull line no.3 back through the Quick Release and bar.
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control systeM: 4-line to 5-line continued Remove the Trimmer Bracket screw. Feed the small line loop inside the Trimmer Bracket. Wind the screw back in, ensuring the screw goes though the loop. This stops the line no.3 from falling out. Unwind the first 3 metres of line no.5 Feed the bottom of line no.5 through the bar centre and Quick Release.
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Pull line no.5 and the Flag Out Line back through the Quick Release and bar. Unwind the remaining length of line no.5 from the Connect flying lines to the pigtails using the number plastic winder. label system. control systeM: 5-line to 4-line Unwind the flying lines from the bar and remove Pull the Flag Out Line and connected flying line no.5 twists as you would for set up.
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Pull line no.5 out through the Quick Release and bar centre. Wind line no.5 onto the plastic winder. Remove the Trimmer Bracket screw. Pull the small line loop out of the Trimmer Bracket. Wind the Trimmer Bracket screw back in. Undo the small line loop from line no.3.
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Connect line no.3 with the Flag Out Line, using a loop-to-loop connection. Pull line no.3 and the Flag Out Line back through the Quick Release and bar. Connect flying lines to the pigtails using the number label system.
maintenanCe Speed System and Bridle lines should be regularly checked and maintained in the correct trim or the kite will not perform as designed. If they are worn or not to factory specification (+ or - 15mm) they must be replaced. How To videos and a Bridle Check PDF with all measurements can be found at www. ozonekites.com You must inspect all your equipment before and after every use.
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PaCkinG coMPressor bag • Concertina the Leading Edge (gathering the plastic profile battens together) starting at the centre of the kite, working towards the down wind side. • Turn the kite away from the wind and repeat for the other side. •...
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