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Summary of Contents for Ocean Rodeo Sle Kite
- Page 1 SLE KITE MANUAL...
- Page 2 NoTES TaKE a LESSoN! _ _ ___ _ ___ _ ______ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ ___ _ _____ _ ________ _ _______ _ _______ _ _______ _ ________ _ _______ _ _______ _ ____________ _ _______________ _ ________________ _ _______________ _ ________________ _ _______________ _ ________________ Before you launch any kite, it is imperative to take certified kiteboarding lessons.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Strut bladder replacement _______________________________________________________________________22 Selecting Kite size __________________________________________________________________________________________________6 Leading edge bladder removal ____________________________________________________________24 Location ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 Leading edge bladder replacement ______________________________________________24 assembly of kite ________________________________________________________________________________________________________7 Warranty___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________26 SLE Kite bar ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________10 attaching flying lines to your oR SLE kite _____________________________12 Launching Your SLE Kite ______________________________________________________________________________15... -
Page 4: Important Notice
For simplified warranty claims and product updates school. For information on lessons in your area go to please register your product with Ocean Rodeo (via our www.oceanrodeo.com. website www.oceanrodeo.com or mail in coupon found on the back page of this manual). -
Page 5: Caution
cauTIoN SafETY WaRNINg KITE poWEREd SpoRTS caN bE vERY daNgERouS aNd phYSIcaLLY dEmaNdINg. ThE uSER of ThIS pRoducT ShouLd uNdERSTaNd ThaT paRTIcIpaTINg IN KITE poWEREd SpoRTS maY INvoLvE SERIouS INjuRY oR dEaTh aNd agREES To obSERvE ThE foLLoWINg SafETY pREcauTIoNS: •... -
Page 6: Selecting Kite Size
SELEcTINg KITE SIzE LocaTIoN: Select the right size kite for the conditions, your ability Safe site criteria and weight. This chart is a rough guideline. Many factors The site for your kiteboarding must meet the following can affect your decision of which size of kite to use: body criteria to ensure your safety and that of others: weight;... -
Page 7: Assembly Of Kite
Ideal site conditions pumps to clear nipple of any debris (sand, stones, etc) • Side shore wind Debris in the bladder can cause small punctures. • Smooth, steady moderate strength wind (8-15 knots) • Always use the largest nozzle size possible. The back •... - Page 8 4. Inflate the kite. 8-9 psi is recommended. 8.Holding kite at center of leading edge rotate so that kite 5. Close the valve and secure with the velcro flap. [2] sits leading edge down and into the wind. Use a weight (sand, fine gravel, no sharp objects) to weigh down the leading edge of the kite.
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Page 10: Sle Kite Bar
[1]. this manual. Note Wingtips are parallel. The increased de-power of the SLE kite design can only If the rear lines are shorter than the front lines the kite be realized when used with a bar that offers excessive... - Page 11 turn response but reduce the power window of the kite. • Identify lines at bar end and work your way down to Conversely, longer lines decrease turn response but the kite separating the lines increase the power window of the kite. •...
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Page 12: Attaching Flying Lines To Your Or Sle Kite
• be sure there are no knots in your flying lines as they create a weak point! aTTachINg fLYINg LINES To YouR ocEaN RodEo SLE KITE. 1. Before you attach your lines have your kite pumped up leading edge down and weighted with sand or gravel. - Page 13 [9] 6. Make a final inspection of your bar system. Important If you are using an Ocean Rodeo SLE bar with your SLE kite make sure your SLE stopper is pushed away from the bar as far as possible. This will allow the bar to freely slide up the front lines and de-power the kite in the event of a gust during launch.
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Page 15: Launching Your Sle Kite
LauNchINg YouR SLE KITE facing the wind. The trim line on the bar should be set to reduce the power during launching. (Sheeted in) [10] assisted Launch Never let a person unfamiliar with handling a power Give your launching partner slack in the lines to allow... - Page 16 Note If you decide to launch the kite to the right carry If all is clear signal to your partner to let go and SLOWLY raise your kite. Get into the water as quickly as possible. out this procedure on the left side of the bar. Tip If you are on the beach never position your kite where you would not want to go.
- Page 17 Note When pulling leader lines avoid line tangles on your If the kite lands leading edge towards you pull in as much outside line as you can until the kite starts to turn body and equipment! around. Once the kite starts to rotate pull the opposite outside line to complete the rotation.
- Page 18 LaNdINg YouR ocEaN RodEo water at the edge of the window, unhook, release your leash, grab the front line re-ride handle and let the bar SLE KITE go. [12] The kite will de-power and swing down wind on the front line leash, so make sure there are no people or Never let a person unfamiliar with power kites land obstructions at least 2 line lengths down wind of you.
- Page 19 KITE caRE aNd maINTENaNcE...
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Page 20: Kite Care And Maintenance
Proper care and maintenance will provide you with 1 Lay the kite out in a clean, non windy area. 2 Recruit a friend or get a couple of weights (sandbags, many years of enjoyment from your Ocean Rodeo kite. Important things to remember include: heavy books, etc.) 3 Disconnect the clamp from the valve stem by twisting •... -
Page 22: Repairing The Bladder
REpaIRINg ThE bLaddER strut. 4 Have a friend hold the trialing edge of the strut (or use 1 Inflate the bladder a weight) while you pull the bladder back into the strut 2 Cover the bladder with soapy water using a sponge or with the line through the bladder opening (7) 5 Make sure the valve is seated properly in the opening cloth... -
Page 24: Leading Edge Bladder Removal
LEadINg EdgE bLaddER REmovaL 6 Open the zipper and gently remove the bladder [17] 7 Disconnect the lines from the bladder but be sure to 1 Get two lines each approximately 2/3 the length of the leave them threaded in the LE tube. 8 (see Bladder Repairs above) leading edge tube 2 Open the Velcro at the tip of both ends of the LE tube. - Page 25 LEadINg EdgE bLaddER 4 Use the lines to gently pull the bladder back into the REpLacEmENT leading edge tube making sure there are no twists in the bladder and that the valves line up with the valve 1 Lay the bladder out valve side up hole openings 2 Have a friend hold the middle of the leading edge by 5 Seat strut valves and then reattach tubing and clamps.
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Page 26: Warranty
WaRRaNTY All standard Ocean Rodeo products are covered by a One Year Warranty offered to the original purchaser on workmanship, with a One Year Warranty on materials. Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of Ocean Rodeo product at our option. The warranty does not... - Page 27 Date of Purchase What is your product primarily used for? Kiteboarding Landboarding Other Snowboarding Paddlesports Surfing Wakeboarding How did you hear about Ocean Rodeo? Dealer Trade Show Friend Internet Magazine Ad/Article Television What is your other favorite sport? Climbing Skiing...
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