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- Page 1 ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023 Version 1.0 July 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome ................4 Usable wind ranges ............. 6 Safety ................. 7 ALMA overview ..............9 The Airwave control bar ........... 10 Setting Up ................11 Unrolling and securing the kite ......12 Rigging the kite ............. 12 Inflating the kite ............14 Connecting to harness .......... - Page 3 Contents Packing ..................22 Packing the Bar ............. 22 Packing the kite ............. 23 Care and Maintenance ............. 24 Regular checks .............. 24 Specifications ............... 27 Materials ................. 28 Lines ..................29 Warranty ................30 ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023...
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Page 4: Welcome
Austria. Congratulations on your purchase of the Airwave ALMA At Airwave we are passionate about kiting, and our goal is to make the best kites we can – kites that we love to fly in all seasons, on all terrains. - Page 5 ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023...
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Page 6: Usable Wind Ranges
This manual has been prepared to give you information and advice about your kite. Please read it carefully, before heading out and having fun! More information and replacement parts are available through our dealers. You can find your nearest one on airwave.aero. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 7: Safety
This product should be used with a kite-specific harness, and a helmet, wetsuit, gloves, shoes and protective eyewear We strongly recommend to use only the Airwave bar with this product. Always carefully inspect all of your equipment before using it. Knots in the lines reduce their strength, so should be removed before using the kite;... - Page 8 Do not kite near people or obstacles. Kiting near power lines, roads, airports, cliffs, etc. is extremely dangerous. Never let anyone, including yourself, get between the kite and the control handles when using the product. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023...
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Page 9: Alma Overview
Overview ALMA overview IN A NUTSHELL: The ALMA is a hybrid single skin with a high aspect ratio, a radical arc, and 5 closed cells HIGH ARC DESIGN: makes the ALMA both agile and stable INFLATABLE STRUTS: 5 closed cells are reinforced with long high-density nylon rods. -
Page 10: The Airwave Control Bar
Overview The Airwave control bar Safety line (red) Depower handle Cam cleat Depower line Quick release Flag-out system Chicken loop Chicken dick ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 11: Setting Up
A runaway kite can be a serious danger to people or animals downwind. Do not leave the kite flapping in the wind and sun for long periods as this will shorten its lifespan. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 12: Unrolling And Securing The Kite
Freeing the central lines should result in all the lines on that side being cleared. Repeat on the second side. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... - Page 13 Connect the lines together using the universal connectors and a lark’s head knot; red to red, green to green, then the two middle lines. Always double-check the lines are correctly attached to the bar. Wrongly attached lines could mean the kite does not fly correctly, which could put you and others in danger. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023...
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Page 14: Inflating The Kite
With the kite secure and all the lines correctly rigged, you can connect the leash to the flag-out system, then hook the chicken loop onto your harness and pass the chicken dick through the hook. DEFLATION VALVE OPEN DEFLATION VALVE CLOSED ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 15: Launching
Do not use any kite in winds stronger than its recommended upper wind range. The ALMA can be easily launched without the need for an assistant. With the kite laid out parallel to the wind, walk away from it to tension the lines. -
Page 16: Landing
Fly the kite to the edge of the window and lower it gently. When it is low enough, your helper should grab the tip. Run towards your helper to untension the lines. The kite will then flap downwind, and your helper can secure it on the beach. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 17: The Depower Handle
The depower handle The depower handle Pull the depower handle towards you to depower the kite; to release, pull it sharply towards you again then let go. It will return to the neutral position. Neutral position Depower activated ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 18: Quick-Releases
Quick-release Systems Quick-releases Harness Chicken loop Chicken dick Quick Release Leash quick-release Safety line (red) Leash ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 19: Reloading The Quick-Release
1. Pull out the release 2. Thread the chicken loop 3. Let go of the release and 4. Pull on the chicken loop though the hole it should lock back into to double-check it is secure place ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 20: Rewinding The Bar After Releasing
To avoid knotting the lines, pull the release line towards you until you can grab the bar. Fold the release line around the control bar in a figure-8 pattern. When you reach the leash, unhook it and continue folding the main lines in figure-8s around the bar. When all the lines are wound, secure them on the bar. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 21: Emergency (Leash) Quick Release
To reset the leash quick release, pull the plastic handle back and pass the cable through the metal ring on your harness. Then slide the loop over the metal pin and insert the pin into the plastic handle. Release, and it will lock back into place. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 22: Packing
To pack the bar, pull the chicken loop all the way to the bar and fold both plastic bits inside. Fold the lines around the bar in a figure-8 pattern, until you reach the kite. Secure the lines with a half-twist over the end of the bar, and secure with the rubber bands. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 23: Packing The Kite
Open the deflation valves in the trailing edge, and bring the tips together to fold the kite in two, then roll into a sausage shape. Fold in half, then pack into the bag. The bar can be stowed in the front pocket of the bag and secured with its strap. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 24: Care And Maintenance
Depending on use, the flying lines and other parts will likely need to be replaced within the lifespan of your kite. Not servicing these parts can lead to damage to the kite and will void the warranty. Failure of parts while under tension can cause serious injury. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... - Page 25 Stabilise your kite above your head at the top of the wind window (12 o’clock). Set the depower to the neutral position. Pull the bar down completely for 3 seconds. If the kite starts backstalling and falling back within that time frame, that means it can be retrimmed. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023...
- Page 26 (indicated with an arrow in the image below). The lines can be easily separated to release the knot on the green pulley line: Before After ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023...
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Page 27: Specifications
14 - 25 12 - 22 12 - 22 Wind Range (Foil/Snow) 22-38 15 - 40 13 - 35 10 - 28 8 - 23 7 - 18 7 - 18 Recommended line lengths (m) Recommended bar width (cm) ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 28: Materials
Pulleys Sprenger Top lines Liros DC100 / DC60 Lower lines Liros PPSL180 / PPSL120 Brakes Edelrid 800U series Spare parts can be obtained though our network of registered Airwave repair shops. For a full list check airwave.aero ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 29: Lines
Technical data Lines The line lengths for all sizes of ALMA can be downloaded in Excel format from www.airwave.aero. ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023... -
Page 30: Warranty
In order to benefit from the AIRWAVE warranty, you are required to complete the warranty form on the website in the “Warranty” section, within 14 days of purchase. Only a fully completed warranty form, including the name of the retailer and date of purchase, will be accepted to validate this warranty. - Page 31 9. Closing Words AIRWAVE KITEBOARDING Am Gewerbepark 11, 9413 St. Gertraud, Austria Tel: +43 (0) 4352 20477 e-mail: sales@airwave.aero www.airwave.aero ALMA-manual-EN-1-0 September 2023...
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