Summary of Contents for BEST Kiteboarding V3 Kite
- Page 2 Ride Best LLC (d/b/a Best Kiteboarding) products. © 2011 RIDE BEST, LLC, d/b/a BEST KITEBOARDING...
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION: Best Kiteboarding would like to thank you for choosing one of the new v3 kites from our 2011 line up. These represent the current state of the art in kitesurfing equipment design and manufacture; we know that it will provide you with huge amounts of enjoyment.
- Page 4 SWEPT WINGTIPS: The Swept Wingtip design of the Kahoona V3 allows for a unique combination of exceptional low end power, high depower and maximum stability. The Kahoona blends favorable traits from both C-kites and SLE kites to provide an exceptional riding experience for kitesurfers of all skill levels. QUAD-STRUT DESIGN: The leading edge shape and highly swept back wingtips of the Kahoona allowed the R&D team to remove the centre strut from the airframe: with one less strut in the air the Kahoona is able to turn...
- Page 5 LOAD FLEX SEAM: The tip-to-tip leading edge seam on all of our kites is triple stitched with a full length tape closure on the outside. The inside is fully taped with a full length Mark cloth strip for maximum strength with all internal seams being smooth-taped to protect the bladders from any ridges of stitching.
- Page 6 The HP v3 design improves upon all previous incarnations. Advancements in canopy shaping and a revised bridle design have allowed us to enhance stability and unhooked performance while removing all canopy battens. New material choices and aerodynamic refinements mean that when you pull the trigger, the HP v3 will rip you off the water with explosive vertical lift and keep you airborne with a hangtime sensation that is simply unique.
- Page 7 EZ-PUMP Our EZ-Pump system is the simplest, fastest and most reliable rapid inflation system on the market. Developed for the Taboo with all new molded parts and reduced component count, this is by far the best EZ-Pump system yet. NEW NEEDLE LEADING EDGE: As simple as it sounds, using a brand new needle every time you start to build a new leading edge isn’t standard practice in the industry - but it’s the best way to build the strongest kite possible and that’s why we build the Nemesis HP this way.
- Page 8 Brightly colored Ripstop materials can be prone to color leaching if stored when wet, particular when new. Best Kiteboarding will not replace a kite on the basis that it has suffered from color leaching in the fabric.
- Page 9 SELF-LAUNCHING: All Best kites can be self-launched. Connect the flying lines of the bar to the kite following the line convention, centerlines from the bar to the front bridle attachment points and color coordinated rear flying lines to the matching rear pigtails. Check and double check that your flying lines are free from twists before proceeding any further.
- Page 10 slack on one back line will enable to the kite to taxi around to the edge of the window where the kite can be flipped onto one wingtip with the bar. HOT LAUNCHING: ADVANCED RIDERS ONLY With the kite resting on its trailing edge in the water, with its weight partly supported by the struts, it is possible that the kite may ‘hot launch’...
- Page 11 The Redline Performance Bar is the ideal choice for your new v3 kite. Its range of safety features has been designed with the v3 kites in mind and it is perfectly calibrated for your new kite.
- Page 12 Brightly colored Ripstop materials can be prone to color leaching if stored when wet, particular when new. Best Kiteboarding will not replace a kite on the basis that it has suffered from color leaching in the fabric.
- Page 13 To pack your v3 kite first completely deflate the struts. Then release the deflate valve on the LE of the kite. Roll up each strut from the bottom to the top to expel all the air. Repeat this until all the struts are deflated. Roll the LE from tip to center to expel all the air from one half of the kite, then repeat with the other side of the kite being careful not to squeeze air from one half of the leading edge into the other during deflation.
- Page 14 If you bought the gear at one of our Authorized Best dealers, get in touch with them. The warranty ONLY applies to new products bought directly from Best Kiteboarding or from an Authorized Best dealer.
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