Ozone R1 Maintenance

S P E E D S Y S T E M M A I N T E N A N C E
Exposure to heavy loads, regular wear and tear, as well as harsh marine environments such as water, salt,
sand, and sun, can lead to stretching, shrinking, or damage in both Bridle lines and Speed System lines.
Bridle lines and Speed Systems require maintenance just like any high performance equipment in racing
sports - they must be checked regularly and maintained in the correct trim or the kite will not perform as
designed. Check all lines to their specs and replace if necessary.
R1 V5 4-LINE SPEED SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
R1 V5 4-LINE SPEED SYSTEM
R1 V5 4-Line Speed System lines that are worn must be replaced. If the Speed System lines are not worn but are not to factory specifications you
must adjust back to factory spec using the Splice Trim System.
A BRIDLES
C B A
992mm
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2
MEASUREMENT
1.
Align the lower ends of PA1 and PB1.
2. Ask an assistant to hold lower ends even,
or use a ground stake (or a screw driver)
through the lower end loops.
3. Apply even tension through the Speed
System by pulling on the A, B and C
bridle line groups attached to the upper
ends of PA2, PB3 and PC1 respectively.
4. The overall length of the Speed System
should measure 992mm from the lower
ends to the upper ends.
5. If measurement points A, B and/or C are
not positioned at 992mm they can be
individually adjusted using the Splice
Trim System located on lines PA2, PB3
and PC1.
6. Check all Speed System lines to their
specs and replace as necessary.
B BRIDLES C BRIDLES KR1
SPLICE TRIM SYSTEM
PB3
PA2
PC1
PB2
PA1 PB1
LINE MEASUREMENTS
PA1
PA2
KR1 EXT
PB1
PB2
4
PB3
PC1
KR1 EXT
3
1
CORRECT TRIM INCORRECT TRIM
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ADJUSTMENT
1. To shorten: pull the knot under the heat shrink down twice the distance required to adjust. While holding it in position, loosen the splice so the loop can
adjust to its new length. Loosen the bridle lines connection at the upper end of PA2/PB3/PC1 and move them to position at the top of the loop. Pull the
lines tight and ensure the splice is locking.
2. To lengthen: push the knot under the heat shrink up twice the distance required to adjust. The upper end of the knot is spliced into itself. Loosen the
splice and pull out line as required from the top end of the splice. Loosen the bridle lines connection at the upper end of PA2/PB3/PC1 and move them to
position at the top of the loop. Pull the lines tight and ensure the splice is locking.
3.
If adjusting the position of measurement C by changing the length of PC1, the position of the knot in KR1 EXT must also be adjusted by the same amount
and in the same direction.
4. If A, B and/or C can not be adjusted to a length of 992mm the Speed System lines have likely shrunk or stretched and/or might be damaged.
5. Check all Speed System lines to their specs and replace as necessary.
SLIDE
480
505
951
460
238
490
160
EXAMPLE 1: If measurement point A is 20mm longer than the factory standard spec of 992mm, move the knot under the heat shrink
down 40mm and adjust the A bridles connection to the loop of PA2.
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EXAMPLE 2: If measurement point B is 10mm shorter than the factory standard spec of 992mm, move the knot under the heat shrink
up 20mm and adjust the B bridles connection to the loop of PB3.
EXAMPLE 3: If measurement point C is 10mm shorter than the factory standard spec of 992mm, move the knot under the heat shrink
up 20mm and adjust the C bridles connection to the loop of PC1. Then move the knot in KR1 EXT up by 10mm.
EXAMPLE 4: If measurement point C is 20mm longer than the factory standard spec of 992mm, move the knot under the heat shrink
down 40mm and adjust the C bridles connection to the loop of PC1. Then move the knot in KR1 EXT down by 20mm.
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2a 2b
SHORTER
2d 2e
2c
LONGER
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