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- Page 1 ZULU II User manual - English Please read this user manual carefully before you use the ZULU II.
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Page 2: Welcome To Gin Kiteboarding
Thank you for choosing a GIN kite. Our R&D team has invested a lot of time, passion and experience into creating the ZULU II. We hope you will have as much fun with this kite as we have, and we wish you many wonder-... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of content: Welcome to GIN KITEBOARDING…_______________________________________________2 Information about safety_______________________________________________________2 Table of content______________________________________________________________3 GIN KITEBOARDING____________________________________________________________4 Construction ________________________________________________________________4 History of the ZULU II __________________________________________________________5 Windrange__________________________________________________________________5 Description of the ZULU II______________________________________________________6 Technical features_____________________________________________________________7 NEW «GIN LOW FRICTION RING»__________________________________________7 Single point inflation system____________________________________________7... -
Page 4: Gin Kiteboarding
GIN KITEBOARDING GIN Kiteboarding is a rider’s company. For us, kiteboarding is a priority and a way of life. The members of GIN’s Development Team have worked and ridden hard throughout the year to ensure you get the best experience possible through our products. We are stoked to intro- duce to you the new ZULU II. -
Page 5: History Of The Zulu Ii
Its instant re- launch will be a perfect ally in your freestyle sessions and the lift of the ZULU II will make you discover a new perspective of your spot…... -
Page 6: Description Of The Zulu Ii
Description of the ZULU II 6. bridle SLE 1. leading edge 7. left rear pigtail (blue) 2. trailing edge 8. left front pigtail (red) 3. strut 9. right rear pigtail (grey) 4. top surface 10. right front pigtail (red) 5. bottom surface... -
Page 7: Technical Features
Technical features - NEW «GIN LOW FRICTION RING»: The new kite bridle standard devloped by GIN KITBOARDING. No pulleys to break, no sand wear out. - Single point inflation system: External system / Clip protection / No dump valves for safe and easy use. -
Page 8: Safety Handles
Setting for the back lines to adjust the bar pressure, choose between: light and very light These two possible settings on the wingtip let you adapt the ZULU II very easily to match the moment and your needs. Then you will be one with your kite! -
Page 9: Zulu Ii Control Bar
12. endcap 6. trim 13. bar (ZULU II 5 and 7 : 44cm bar / ZULU II 9 : 48 cm bar 7. main quickrelease / ZULU II 11 : 52 cm bar / ZULU II 13 : 56 cm bar) -
Page 10: Trim
Trim The power adjustment strap allows you to adjust the power of the kite. Strap released, the kite will have maximum power. Strap pulled, the kite will have less power: 1. Neutral position, no modification of the trim 2. For 50% trim (less power): Pull down the grey strap (A) 3. -
Page 11: Swivel System
Swivel system The swivel of the chicken-loop (swivel system) allows you to cancel any twists on the front flying lines and on the leash. To unwind the twists after a jump with one or more rotation(s), it is easy to turn the bar first to cancel the twist on the rear flying lines, then to pull down the bar. -
Page 12: Safety System
Safety system It is imperative that you know the correct operation and assembly of your safety system be- fore using it. Always check your safety system before each use to make sure that it functions correctly. Main quickrelease 1. The depower line is fixed to the quick release system with an elastic cord. WARNING : the elastic cord of the sleeve must not be twisted around the depower line;... -
Page 13: Leash Quickrelease
Leash quickrelease 1. Hold the black end at the end of the grey loop (A) of the leash line. Pass it through the metallic D-ring of the swivel. 2. Then pass it through the small grey loop (B). 3. Pass the pin through the grey loop (A) at the end of the kite leash. Slide the pin into the black tube. -
Page 14: Auxiliary Safety On The Rear Pre-Lines
The kite will flag out in the wind. Bags ZULU II is delivered with 2 specially designed bags: Main backpack: - kite board straps and compression straps - external pocket for the pump... -
Page 15: Looking After Your Kite
- Your kite and safety systems must be regularly checked and properly maintained. -The ZULU II is a kite adapted for kitesurfing and snowkiting. Unlike a paraglider or a speed- flying wing, the ZULU II is NOT designed for free flight and does NOT meet the specific safety requirements of free flight. -
Page 16: Adjustment Of The Bar
Adjustment of the bar The neutral position of the bar allows easy adjustment of the 4 lines. Neutral position of the bar: - The power adjustment strap must be released and the bar must be pushed up (depowered) - The stopper ball must be placed against the power adjustment strap Have someone hold the chicken-loop (or fix it to a hook) and hold the 4 lines under equal tension: - the knots of the front and rear pre-lines must be at the same level... -
Page 17: Gin Kiteboarding Warranty
GIN Kiteboarding. - If Gin Kiteboarding declares that warranty is valid, the warranty will cover only the repair or replacement of the defective product or part. GIN Kiteboarding will not be responsible for any costs, losses or damages incurred due to shipment. -
Page 18: Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements GIN Kiteboarding would like to thank the riders who contributed to the development of the ZULU II. Their effectiveness, their optimism and their ideas brought much to the result that is the ZULU II. Thank you also to all the impassioned people who have given their energy and time for the kite and for GIN Kiteboarding.
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