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DUOTONE Slick User Manual

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  • Page 1 SLICK 2023 SLICK 2023 User Manual...
  • Page 2 DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL TIPS & TRICKS WATCH OUT FOR USEFUL TIPS & TRICKS REGARDING OUR PRODUCTS UNDER WWW.DUOTONESPORTS.COM. TIPS & TRICKS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL CONTENT RELEASE OF LIABILITY SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS 2.1. Foil Wing Safety 2.2. Dangers from the Foil Wing 2.3. Dangers from the Board or Foilboard 2.4. Dangers to uninvolved third parties 2.5. Weather related Dangers RIGGING THE FOIL WING 3.1.

  • Page 4: Release Of Liability

    In using the DUOTONE product, you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury to you and to third parties while using this equipment. The risks inherent in this sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in this owner manual and by using common sense.
  • Page 5 DUOTONE product may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of the DUOTONE product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Boards & More GmbH and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the DUOTONE product and any of its components.

  • Page 6: Safety And Precautions

    Be aware of the risks you take and limit them to a minimum level! Before going on the water make sure you are familiar with your DUOTONE equipment. For your own safety, read the following instructions as well as product descriptions very carefully.

  • Page 7: Dangers From The Foil Wing

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL 2.2. DANGERS FROM THE FOIL WING WHEN WING FOILING YOU MIGHT FACE THE EXTREME FORCES OF THE ELEMENTS. In rare cases the Foil Wing or its boom can cause dangerous situations: - You can hurt yourself through uncontrolled water take-offs caused by gusty conditions, and the danger of collision with obstacles.

  • Page 8: Dangers From The Board Or Foilboard

    This can result in serious injury or even death for the user or other individuals in the vicinity. All users of the DUOTONE Foil Wing must be aware of the associated risks. These include loss of control, collision with the board and even drowning. Some of the foil components are extremely sharp and thus pose a potential risk.
  • Page 9 DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL KM/H KNOTS DESIGNATION 0 – 0.2 0 – 0.8 0 – 0.6 0 – 0.5 Calm 0.3 – 1.5 0.9 – 5.5 0,7 – 3.5 0.6 – 3.0 Light Air 1 .6 – 3.3 5.6 –...

  • Page 10: Rigging The Foil Wing

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL RIGGING THE FOIL WING 3.1. OVERVIEW OF THE FOIL WING Leading Edge Trailing Edge Leading Edge Handle Sail Battens Front Boom Conntection Leash Attachment Loop Airport Valve Back Boom Conntection (2x) Canopy Boom...

  • Page 11: Inflating The Foil Wing

    The front loop is for shorter booms. These are not offered by DUOTONE. Make sure the end of the boom has been pushed in up to the rear strap.

  • Page 12: Securing The Foil Wing On The Beach

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL 7. Close the outlet valve on the strut and tip and pump the foil 8. Close the valve wing according to the label next to the valve (see Section 4 on using the Air Port valve). When doing this, check regularly to ensure the boom is in the right position.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Air Port Valve

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL HOW TO USE THE AIR PORT VALVE II INFLATION 1. Unscrew and remove the valve cap. 2. Insert the end of the pump hose fully into the blue ring of the valve. 3. Turn the end of the pump hose, including the blue ring clockwise by approximately 90˚.

  • Page 14: Packing Up The Foil Wing

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL PACKING UP THE FOIL WING 1. Remove the air from the Foil Wing via Air Port Valve II. 2. Remove the foil boom from the Foil Wing. 3. Spread the wing on the ground, handles facing down.
  • Page 15 DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Foil Wing Care

    - Be sure that the foil wing has dried completely before packing it up. Otherwise changes of color or mildew could occur. Such bleeding is not covered under the DUOTONE warranty. - Do not dry the foil wing in direct sun! - Keep sand and water out of the air pump.

  • Page 17: Handling Of The Lazy Pump Clip

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL HANDLING OF THE LAZY PUMP CLIP 7.1. REMOVAL OF LAZY PUMP CLIP 1. Use a small screwdriver to remove the Lazy Pump Clip. Slide the tip of the screwdriver carefully under one of the snap arms of the Lazy Pump Clip.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Lazy Pump Clip

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL 7.2. ATTACHING THE LAZY PUMP CLIP 1. Place one half of the Lazy Pump Clip on the valve so that the lower edge of the Lazy Pump Clip fits into the groove of the valve.

  • Page 19: Bladder Repair

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL BLADDER REPAIR 8.1. REMOVING THE LEADING EDGE BLADDER 1. Lay the foil wing down flat on the ground with the struts facing upwards and deflate all the struts. 2. Remove all rubber hose from the leading edge valves.

  • Page 20: Removing The Strut Bladder

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL 7. Unscrew the secure ring from the Air Port Valve II using the provided tool. 8. Push the Air Port Valve II in the leading edge cavity. 9. Remove each side of the bladder through the zipper from the leading edge, leaving the kite line inside the leading edge for re-insertion.
  • Page 21 DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL 2. Push the bladder valve in the strut cavity. 3. Turn it sideways and have a close look at the front part of the strut. 4. Disconnect the small white rope from the loop webbing.
  • Page 22 DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL 6. Take one of the flying lines and halve it. Connect the white rope to this line and secure it with two knots. 7. Turn the strut over to the other side and push the valve into the strut.

  • Page 23: Bladder Repair

    8.3. BLADDER REPAIR For repairing small holes we recommend using the repair kit from DUOTONE. 1. Inflate the bladder and wipe it with a sponge soaked in soapy water or submerge portions of the bladder in a tub of water. Air bubbles indicate holes.

  • Page 24: Re-Inserting Leading Edge Bladder

    DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL 5. For bigger holes: cut a round patch out of the enclosed tube material. 6. Spread the patch and the damaged area with a thin layer of contact glue and let both sides begin to dry.
  • Page 25 DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL 3. Pull carefully on the line coming out of the middle of the leading edge and feed the bladder back into the cavity. 4. Be sure that it is inserted correctly without twisting.
  • Page 26 DUOTONE SLICK 23 / SLICK 23 MANUAL WINDSPEED AND FOIL WING SIZE This foil wing is superbly easy to water re-launch and offers easy, predictable performance. Only a few knots of wind speed is required to fly this foil wing. Foil wing foiling however, generally requires more wind, depending not only on rider ability but also the size of foil wing, rider, board and foil.

  • Page 27: 10. Warranty Policy

    - DUOTONE will not be responsible for any costs, losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product. The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or...
  • Page 28 All Pic‘s: DUOTONE For further information please visit: Online Version www.duotonesports.com 2023 V1...

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