User manual

Wind speeds may vary according to where they were measured. Always take a wind reading more
than 100m past the nearest upwind object to get an accurate maximum reading. If flying in the
mountains, always take a wind reading towards the highest point of land as wind accelerates up hill.
The wind ranges given above are based on a 75kg/165lbs rider and kitesurfing usage. For snowkiting
and land-boarding the wind ranges will vary according to snow and surface conditions but will be 3-5
knots lower for bottom end and 4-6 knots lower for top end. The lower wind range for any kite can be
increased by the use of a larger surface area or volume board. To estimate usable wind range for
different weights assume that an additional 10kg/22lbs moves the wind range up by 1 knot.
If you cannot keep your kite stable at wind speeds approaching or above the upper stated limits for each size kite,
then please do not attempt to exceed your skill level. We strongly advise riders to stay within the stated wind speeds
Assisted kite landing:
When landing your kite with an assistant, simply fly the kite to the edge of the window and down to
ground level slowly. Have your assistant take hold of the kite firmly in the middle of the leading edge.
Both you and your assistant should walk towards each other to remove all tension from the flying
lines. Your assistant can either lay the kite down, with the nose of the kite facing into the wind and
sand the upper canopy, or hold the kite until you are unhooked from the bar and safely able to take
over the kite.
Self landing kites:
We always recommend that riders attempt to gain an assisted landing. In circumstances where this is not possible
you can land the kite using the rear OSR handles.
You must detach the bypass/handle-pass leash before attempting to land the kite via the rear line
OSR handles. Fly your kite to the side of the window leaving the kite at an angle of about fifteen
degrees to the ground, which equates to the lowest wingtip being about 5m from the ground.
With the kite at the edge of the window and the retaining Velcro on the OSR handle already loosened,
sheet-out, reach up and grab the lower of the two OSR handles. With the webbing loop firmly in your
grasp, unhook while holding onto the webbing handle and proceed to drop the bar. Your kite will fly
slightly to the edge of the window, and then loop under itself, coming to rest on the beach in the dead
downwind position, facing into the wind with the leading edge facing up.
This method is only recommended if you have more than two line-lengths of downwind space and it is impossible to
seek assistance.
Water relaunching:
The Kahoona v4 requires no special technique to relaunch. Due to its swept wingtips and LE profile, it
has auto-relaunch properties, which means that it is incredibly easy to relaunch. The curved canopy
and deep center chord makes it easy for the Kahoona v4 to catch the wind and be maneuvered
around to the edge of the window.
The larger sizes of the Nemesis HP v3 require an appropriate relaunch technique due to their high
aspect ratio and shallow draft. The 12m and 14m sizes should be re-launched using a similar
technique to most SLE kites. Pulling in the 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.
The GP C-kite is equipped with a 5
th
-line that enables the rider to rapidly reposition the kite so that it
takes up the relaunch position when lying in the water.
The TS kites can be relaunched using a similar technique to most other 4-line bridled kites. Pulling in
the 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.
2012 Bars- safety system and QR function :
The Pro-cuff QR is a push to release safety, simply push the cuff upwards and away from your body
to activate. The chickenloop line is pulled out under the load of the flying lines. The Pro-cuff will only
fully release when load is applied to the chicken loop line.