User manual

2012 KITES FAQ:
How can I repair my kite if it becomes damaged?
For small areas of damage to your kite we recommend the range of products made by Kitefix.com.
Their range of sail tapes, repair cloths and Glue-fix kits are easy to use and ideal for working repairs,
they will find an emergency Kitefix 1
st
aid kit in the bag with your kite.
For larger repairs requiring professional attention your Best Kiteboarding retailer can point you
towards your best, approved, local repair facility.
How should I care for my kite?
Inflate and deflate your kite with care. Follow proper inflation techniques and pack your kite when it is
completely deflated and dry. Do not roll up your kite with the deflate prongs still in the strut valves as
this can damage the internal valve membranes.
Do not leave the kite inflated and sitting in the wind unused for long periods of time, as this
accelerates wear to the canopy cloth. Inspect the kite periodically for small holes or tears and patch
when detected to eliminate costly repairs.
When packing your kite away for any period of time please ensure that it is completely dry and free
from contaminants. Wherever possible rinse your kite down with clean water immediately after use
and leave it to dry thoroughly before packing it away. Brightly coloured Ripstop materials can be
prone to color leaching if stored when wet, particularly when new. Best Kiteboarding will not replace a kite
on the basis that it has suffered from color leaching in the fabric.
Can I use a bar from another brand on my kite?
Yes, however, certain precautions need to be taken into consideration when using other bars. It is
best to seek technical assistance before rigging a ‘non-BEST bar’ to the kite. Never self launch when
using an untested bar for the first time.
The current BEST bar range all use an equal flying line calibration where the front and rear line
lengths is equal with the bar pulled to the max power position and the trim strap fully extended- this
has become the accepted standard for most major kite manufacturers.
The Redline Performance Bar v2 is the ideal choice for all kites except 5
th
-line specific kites such as
the GP. Its range of safety features has been designed with all kites in mind and it is perfectly
calibrated for your new BEST kite.
EZ-Pump
tm
repair kit contents:
1x User manuals download note.
1 x Soft silicon rubber EZ-Pump inflation tube (enough for two replacements).
4 x Small zip-ties.
2x Click-valves
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