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EN- IMPORTANT
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND PROTECTION AND
THAT OF OTHERS, USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY
AFTER READING AND ACCEPTING THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. IT IS INTENDED FOR THE
PRACTICE OF KITEWING. IF YOU ARE A MINOR, YOU
MUST HAVE YOUR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS READ
THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND MUST
USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION
AND INSTRUCTION OF ONE OF THESE PEOPLE.
These instructions for use do not in any way replace
knowledge of one or more wind-powered sports and proper
control of your kitewing equipment. If you're new to kitewing,
do not use this product until you are familiar with the different
directional techniques (course angle in relation to the wind
direction). Knowing these techniques and putting them into
practice means you can always come back to your starting
point and thus avoid the dangers inherent in this sport. We
advise you to complete a training course in a wind sport with
a qualified instructor to understand, use and master good
practices.
The use of this product may expose the user to serious hazards.
DECATHLON declines all responsibility in the event of
material damage or bodily injury resulting from use that does
not conform with the warnings and instructions provided to
guarantee your safety, or from incorrect or irresponsible use
of this product.
SAFETY MEASURES
Make sure before each use that your product is in good
condition. :
- Check each inflatable tube (leading edge and strut), as well
as the sail. Do not use your product and get it repaired if the
fabric is punctured or torn, or if a seam is worn, cut, detached
or loose.
- Check your kite leash. Change your leash if it shows too
much wear either on its attachments or along its entire
length. Check the seams of the leash attachment point. Do
not use your product if the seams are worn, frayed, detached
or loose.
- Check each handle on the kite. Do not use your product
if a handle is bent, cut, scuffed or torn. Check the handle
attachment points on the kite. Do not use your product and
repair it if a seam is worn, scuffed, detached or loose.
- Check that your product is holding air pressure after
inflation. Do not use your product and get it repaired if the air
pressure of the inflatable tubes drops after inflation.
- Check the inflation/deflation valves. Do not use your
product if any of the valves are not working properly or if they
are showing signs of wear, cracking or leaking.
- Check the various Velcro straps located at the trailing edge
of the kite by the inflatable tubes are properly in place and
locked.
- If your kite model has a zip next to the inflation / deflation
valve, check that this zip is fully closed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Kitewing is a sport that can expose the user to significant
risks. Some accidents can lead to serious injury and even
death. For your safety, we recommend that you respect the
following safety rules:
- Check with your doctor that your state of health allows you
to practise kitewing.
- Refer to local regulations for kitewing use.
- Do not kitewing if there is danger present, if visibility is poor,
or in stormy weather
- Do not practise kitewing in gusty wind conditions or
excessively high wind speeds.
- Adapt your equipment to the weather conditions (wind and
temperatures).
- Consider your environment, watch out for obstacles (boats,
poles etc) and people around you. Always keep a safe
distance from them.
- Before or after use, secure your kitewing to prevent the
kite from accidentally taking off. For example, you can attach
your kite using your leash to a fixed point and weigh down
your kite.
- Always use a kitewing leash for your kite. Check that
this leash is attached to the anchor point provided for this
purpose on the kite. Before use, tie the other end to your
wrist. The leash lets you retrieve the kite if you ever let go.
- When in use, be careful that the leash does not wrap around
any part of your body. If it does, take steps to get out of it
quickly.
- Do not go exceed your own your abilities and skills. Be
honest with yourself.
- Wear safety equipment appropriate to your use.
- Remain in control of your speed and trajectory at all times.
If used on water, be aware that waves, currents and other
users can be dangerous. For your safety, we recommend
that you respect the following safety rules:
- This product does not protect against drowning. Reserved
for swimmers!
- Do not kitewing if the wind is blowing from the land, which
could push you offshore.
- Wear suitable safety devices for being rescued at sea
when kitesurfing. Use a flotation vest and helmet suitable
for kitewing.
- Kitewing use is prohibited in swimming areas and more
generally in any area reserved for another activity, as well
as in nature reserves
- Before getting in the water, find out about the kitesurfing
conditions from the local lifeguards, from other kitesurfers
who are familiar with the location and using all other available
means (e.g internet). Do not kitesurf alone.
When used on land, always remember that obstacles, speed,
terrain and other users can be dangerous. For your safety,
we recommend that you respect the following safety rules:
- This product does not absorb impacts.
- Do not practise kitewing if the wind is blowing towards a
dangerous obstacle. The wind could push you towards this
obstacle.
- In use, wear protective equipment suitable for your
environment. Use joint protectors, back protection and a
helmet adapted to your use.
- Kitewing use is prohibited in any area reserved for another
activity, as well as in nature reserves.
- Before using your kitewing, find out about the conditions of
practice from other users familiar with the location and using
all other available means (internet, for example). We do not
recommend that you kitewing alone.
CARE AND STORAGE
- To avoid premature wear, do not leave your product
exposed to the sun or waving about in the wind before and
after your session.
- Store your product in its bag after cleaning it on a clean
surface or rinsed with fresh water if used in the sea, free of
any foreign elements (for example: sand, pebbles, grass,
seaweed) and leave it to dry in a dark dry place.
- Do not leave your product in direct sunlight, in the boot of
your car or in extreme heat for prolonged periods.
- The ORAO kitewing kite has a serial and/or traceability
number. Do not remove this serial number, as you will be
asked for it during any communication with DECATHLON
and/or ORAO.
PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY
ORAO kitewing kites are compatible with ORAO pumps or
require a pump with an inflation tip for a Boston valve and / or
a tip for a bayonet valve.
FR- IMPORTANT
POUR
VOTRE
PROPRE
PROTECTION ET CELLES DES AUTRES, UTILISEZ CE
PRODUIT UNIQUEMENT APRÈS AVOIR LU ET ACCEPTÉ
LES INSTRUCTIONS ET AVERTISSEMENTS SUIVANTS.
CE PRODUIT N'EST PAS UN JOUET. IL EST DESTINÉ
À LA PRATIQUE DU SPORT KITEWING. SI VOUS
ÊTES MINEUR, VOUS DEVEZ FAIRE LIRE CES
AVERTISSEMENTS ET CES INSTRUCTIONS À VOS
PARENTS OU TUTEURS ET NE DEVEZ UTILISER
CE PRODUIT QUE SOUS L'ENCADREMENT ET LA
SURVEILLANCE DE L'UNE DE CES PERSONNES.
Cette notice d'utilisation ne remplace en aucun cas la
connaissance d'un ou plusieurs sports de vent et la maîtrise
de votre engin de glisse. Si vous débutez le kitewing,
n'utilisez pas ce produit avant d'avoir la connaissance des
différentes allures (angle de route par rapport à la direction
du vent). La connaissance de ces allures et sa mise en
pratique vous permettra de toujours revenir à votre point de
départ et ainsi éviter les dangers inhérents à cette pratique.
Nous vous conseillons de réaliser un stage d'apprentissage
d'un sport de vent auprès d'un moniteur diplômé afin de
connaître, d'utiliser et de maîtriser les bonnes pratiques.
L'utilisation
de
ce
produit
son
utilisateur
à
des
DECATHLON décline toutes responsabilités en cas de
dégâts matériels ou blessure corporelle occasionnée à la
suite d'une utilisation non conforme aux avertissements
et instructions fournis pour garantir votre sécurité, d'une
utilisation abusive ou irresponsable de ce produit.
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ
Assurez-vous avant chaque utilisation que votre produit est
en bon état :
- Vérifiez chaque boudin gonflable (bord d'attaque et latte),
ainsi que la voilure. N'utilisez pas votre produit et faites le
réparer si le tissu est troué, déchiré ou si une couture est
usée, écorchée, détachée ou lâche.
- Vérifiez votre leash d'aile. Changez votre leash si celui-ci
présente une usure trop importante que ce soit au niveau de
ses attaches et sur toute sa longueur. Vérifiez les coutures
du point d'attache du leash. N'utilisez pas votre produit si les
coutures sont usées, écorchées, détachées ou lâches.
- Vérifiez chaque poignée de l'aile. N'utilisez pas votre
produit si une poignée est tordue, coupée, écorchée ou
déchirée. Vérifiez les points d'attache des poignées sur l'aile.
N'utilisez pas votre produit et faites le réparer si une couture
est usée, écorchée, détachée ou lâche.
- Vérifiez que votre produit tient la pression d'air après
gonflage, N'utilisez pas votre produit et faites le réparer si
les boudins gonflables perdent de la pression d'air après
gonflage.
- Vérifiez les valves de gonflage / dégonflage. N'utilisez
SÉCURITÉ,
VOTRE
peut
exposer
risques
importants.
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