Chrono V5

Alto rendimiento universal

Diseñada para todo tipo de pilotos de twin-tip e hydrofoil que buscan superar sus límites y maximizar las condiciones disponibles, ya sea alcanzando velocidades máximas o larguísimos periodos de suspensión.

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Estimated current manufacturing time: 12 days

Alto rendimiento universal

  • Foil kite de alto rendimiento universal
  • Nueva forma de vela refinada que mejora la aceleración y suaviza el mando
  • Ajustes polivalentes, para tablas twin-tip e hydrofoil
  • Nuevas tallas más pequeñas con un magnífico rendimiento en vientos fuertes
  • Para riders expertos o con experiencia previa con tablas foil

Evolución continua

La Chrono V5 no tiene un diseño tan reelaborado como lo fue la V4, pero su mando refinado deja patente una continua evolución. En cuanto a prestaciones, se sitúa entre los modelos Hyperlink y R1 de nuestra gama.

  • El diseño de la V5 se ha centrado en el perfeccionamiento de la forma de la vela, que permite loops más redondeados y con mejor aceleración, un mando más suave en general y una pérdida más tardía.
  • Las nuevas tallas de 9 y 7 metros aportan una potencia y un planeo inmensos, lo que permite divertirse navegando con vientos más fuertes.
  • La válvula también tiene un diseño nuevo que permite un inflado más rápido y mejor sellado.

Aunque volarla es sólo un poco más exigente que la Hyperlink, el espectro de prestaciones de la Chrono V5 se aproxima más al de la extraordinaria máquina de carreras R1, lo que liberará tu potencial de progresión.

CREDENCIALES DE FOIL KITE DE ALTAS PRESTACIONES

La Chrono V5 continúa con orgullo el rico legado de sus predecesoras. Meticulosamente elaborada con tecnología de diseño de vanguardia, esta cometa ofrece unas prestaciones que son al tiempo accesibles y excepcionales.

Aunque las nuevas tallas de nueve y siete metros están diseñadas para rendir con vientos más fuertes, la Chrono V5 sigue centrándose en proporcionar sesiones épicas tanto a riders de hydrofoil como a los de twin-tip que quieran mejorar su rendimiento con vientos de ligeros a medios.

COSTURAS TRANSVERSALES EN LA VELA Y GANANCIAS AERODINÁMICAS

Introducidaso en la Chrono V4, nuestras innovadoras costuras transversales en el borde de ataque optimizan esa vital sección aerodinámica, lo que da como resultado una superficie más lisa y un rendimiento delicioso.

VUELO FLUIDO, POTENCIA Y TACTO CONSTANTES

La Chrono V5 sigue basada en la misma forma en planta de la V4, con un elevado número de cajones y relativamente pocas (y más cortas) líneas. Esto no sólo reduce la resistencia parásita, sino que también facilita y simplifica el montaje en comparación con otros diseños del mercado que buscan altas prestaciones.

Con un peso ligerísimo y una estabilidad sin igual, la respuesta inmediata del la Chrono V5 a los gestos en la barra también hace que sea fácil encontrar potencia incluso en las rachas más flojas, lo que te ayuda a avanzar en condiciones en las que, de otro modo, la potencia disponible sería mínima.

Las nuevas sensaciones que transmite la barra, que se nota más ligera hace que la fatiga ya no sea una preocupación, al tiempo que el movimiento fluido y dinámico produce una entrega de potencia constante en todo el giro para volar sintiéndose muy conectado con la cometa.

LIGERA, HERMÉTICA Y ROBUSTA

La Chrono V5, que lleva un tejido doble rip-stop ligero, hermético y robusto en sus superficies superior e inferior, cuenta con un revestimiento repelente al agua que mejora las características de vuelo y facilita el redespegue desde el agua.

En Ozone. como siempre, durabilidad y ligereza van de la mano.

Las nuevas tomas de aire del borde de ataque garantizan un inflado eficaz, mayor estanqueidad y una posición optimizada para que la presión de aire interna sea constante. Estas mejoras también ayudan a que, tanto en agua como en tierra, los redespegues sean mejores, lo que garantiza recuperaciones impecables.

CUANTO MÁS LE PIDES, MÁS TE ENTREGA

Cuando lleves una tabla foil sentirás la Chrono V5 como si tuvieras las manos en el volante de un deportivo de altas prestaciones; cuanto más le pidas, más te dará. Ya sea trazando ángulos pronunciados en ceñida o saliendo a gran velocidad en empopada, la cometa ofrece una aceleración y agilidad extraordinarias.

La ceñida sin esfuerzo también se da por descontada en una twin-tip, y en cuanto a pura sensación navegando, disfrutarás como nunca en aguas tranquilas con tan sólo cambiando el ángulo con decisión para que responda.

Incluso cuando das rienda suelta a la enorme potencia y velocidad de la cometa, el suave control y la ágil respuesta dan toda la confianza necesaria para cargar un canto y volar alto.

La búsqueda de la excelencia aerodinámica de alto rendimiento te ha traído aquí.

Propulsa tu experiencia en kitesurf con la Chrono V5 y convierte vastos espacios oceánicos en tu patio de recreo personal.

LO QUE SENTIRÁS

  • Mando super suave
  • Pérdida más tardía = respuesta al mando en más rango de la ventana de viento
  • Increíble rendimiento en ceñida, incluso con vientos muy flojos
  • Enorme potencia de canteo
  • Tracción limpia y progresiva, perfecta para navegar con hydrofoil
  • Suspensiones increíblemente largas y saltos fluidos
  • Loops más redondos, con mejor aceleración

POR QUÉ LO SENTIRÁS

  • El elevado número de cajones que mantiene el perfil y reduce el flujo de aire turbulento
  • Costuras transversales que garantizan un perfil aerodinámico limpio
  • Excelente planeo en todo el rango de velocidades
  • Materiales ultraligeros de altas prestaciones
  • Alargamiento elevado, con cintas de carga internas que aportan cohesión
  • Refuerzos en el perfil del borde de ataque mantienen la circulación y evitan deformaciones
  • Precisas opciones de trimado para variedad de estilos de navegación

AJUSTES DE LAS LÍNEAS DE FRENO

Tres posiciones de la línea de freno permiten ajustar a tu gusto la sensación que transmite la cometa y la presión de la barra. Es rápido y fácil sin tener que añadir o quitar líneas.

1: HYDROFOIL:

Disminuye la presión de la barra y alarga el periodo de elevación, perfecto para maniobras con tabla foil. El ajuste hydrofoil es el nudo superior de la línea PB1.

2: POLIVALENTE:

El equilibrio ideal en prestaciones y sensación para la mayoría de riders y condiciones. El ajuste polivalente es el nudo central de la línea PB1 (ajuste de fábrica).

3: TWIN-TIP:

Aumenta la presión de la barra y ofrece una sensación más nítida y directa, perfecta para navegar con tablas twin-tip. Si prefieres una barra más dura y directa, este podría ser tu ajuste. El ajuste twin-tip es el nudo más bajo de la línea PB1.

LONGITUDES DE LA LÍNEA DE VUELO

Utilizando longitudes de línea de 19 a 23 m, el mando de la Chrono V5 se vuelve más sensible y directo, lo que facilita la ejecución de saltos, ya que sentirás una mayor “conexión” con la cometa. Con vientos más fuertes, la capacidad de ceñida aumentará significativamente con líneas más cortas. Si buscas esta sensación, te recomendamos las siguientes longitudes de línea:

7m y 9m – líneas de 19m o 21m

11m y 13m – líneas de 21m

15m y 18m – líneas de 23m

Para navegar con foil, las líneas más cortas (de 10 a 20 m) son las que un amplio abanico de riders prefieren, por el mando y respuesta dinámicos que aportan.

Ventaja de ser propietario de la fábrica

Ventaja de ser propietario de la fábrica

Ozone posee su propia fábrica donde se fabrican todas las cometas, velas, tablas, hidroalas, parapentes, speed wings y accesorios. Garantizando un control de calidad manual y los mejores materiales en cada paso, también hay excelentes condiciones de trabajo para los 1.000 empleados.

Diseñado con OZ-CAD

Diseñado con OZ-CAD

El futuro es ahora. Todas las cometas y velas Ozone están diseñadas con nuestro propio y avanzado software CAD personalizado que controlamos y modificamos con cada nuevo diseño de producto. Al permitir desarrollos técnicos específicamente adaptados, nuestros diseñadores pueden maximizar el rendimiento al tiempo que minimizan los residuos.

Materiales ultraligeros de altas prestaciones

Materiales ultraligeros de altas prestaciones

Los materiales ultraligeros de alta calidad se llevan empleando profusamente en nuestras cometas y parapentes desde 2011. El uso de materiales ultraligeros se traduce en un verdadero aumento del rendimiento: la cometa se infla más rápido, vuela más rápido y es más reactiva incluso con la brisa más ligera.

Costura transversal en el borde de ataque

Costura transversal en el borde de ataque

El borde de ataque lleva ahora una costura transversal que crea una superficie más limpia en la parte más importante del perfil. El resultado es una circulación menos turbulenta que permite que la capa límite tarde más en desprenderse, lo que repercute positivamente en el planeo de la cometa y mejora las prestaciones.

Alto número de celdas

Alto número de celdas

Un gran número de celdas reduce el abombamiento entre las costillas, lo que mantiene la forma de la velocidad y las superficies diseñadas quedan más lisas y precisas. Esto reduce el flujo de aire turbulento, lo que proporciona más eficiencia, velocidad y despotenciación para que el rendimiento general sea mejor.

Bocas de cajón optimizadas

Bocas de cajón optimizadas

Las bocas de cajón del borde de ataque se han perfeccionado para que el inflado sea más progresivo y rápido, y queden mejor selladas, y se han ubicado en la posición óptima para mantener la presión interna. Esto mejora las capacidades de redespegar la cometa, tanto desde tierra como desde el agua.

Refuerzos en el borde de ataque

Refuerzos en el borde de ataque

El borde de ataque está reforzado con varillas de plástico ligeras y flexibles que mantienen la forma del perfil durante cambios del ángulo de ataque y cuando el aire circula sobre el perfil de manera turbulenta. Esto mejora drásticamente el rendimiento general ya que el perfil se conserva su diseño de manera fiel.

Diagonales internas y cintas de carga

Diagonales internas y cintas de carga

Unas cintas de carga internas trabajan junto a costillas diagonales optimizadas, distribuyendo la carga desde las bridas de manera uniforme y eficaz. Esto mejora el equilibrio de la estructura interna, al tiempo que permite que extradós e intradós mantengan el perfil sin verse distorsionados por cargas o tensiones indirectas.

Líneas de brida con funda

Líneas de brida con funda

Líneas de Dyneema de alta calintensidad y bajo estiramiento, con funda que ofrecen máxima robustez y prestaciones. Son las mismas líneas que llevamos usando los 10 últimos años en nuestra gama de Snowkite.

Acelerador de doble polea

Acelerador de doble polea

Con poleas Ronstan Orbit de alta calidad y baja fricción que reducen el desgaste y la fatiga del rider, al tiempo que mejoran las sensaciones y prestaciones de la cometa.

Canales de drenaje de agua

Canales de drenaje de agua

El extremo de cada celda lleva un canal interno a lo largo del borde de fuga. Esto permite que la arena suelta o el agua corran entre las celdas y salgan por las puntas durante el vuelo. Los cajones de las puntas van cerrados con velcro que puede abrirse para limpiar la cometa Limpia siempre tu cometa vaciando cualquier resto de agua, arena o suciedad, ya que esto prolongará su vida y contribuirá que vuele de la manera para la que fue diseñada.

Cremallera de desinflado estanca

Cremallera de desinflado estanca

Inteligentemente ubicada para desinflar y guardar la cometa de manera fácil.

Estudiada geometría de las bridas

Estudiada geometría de las bridas

Trabajamos a fondo durante nuestro proceso de I+D en el desarrollo del rango de tamaños para que las sensaciones sean homogéneas. Cada cometa tiene una geometría de bridas propia, que se prueba de manera individual y se afina para maximizar las sensaciones que transmite y sus prestaciones.

Conectores de línea infalibles

Conectores de línea infalibles

Los conectores de línea infalibles evitan montar de manera incorrecta las líneas de vuelo de la cometa.

Technical Bag para cometas de celda cerrada

Technical Bag para cometas de celda cerrada

Bolsa técnica muy espaciosa, con bolsillo interno y bolsillo externo para la barra. Las hombreras ajustables y el acolchado proporcionan confort adicional.

Funda Compressor para cometas de celda cerrada (opcional)

Funda Compressor para cometas de celda cerrada (opcional)

Para plegar la cometa de manera que se mantenga la forma de las varillas de plástico del borde de ataque. Materiales ligeros, cintas de compresión internas y un forro de malla transpirable mantienen el peso y el tamaño del equipaje al mínimo, ideal cuando se viaja con varias cometas. Combínala con la Technical Bag para guardar varias comentas en una sola cometa.

A CULMINATION OF ALL WE’VE LEARNT FROM 25 YEARS OF AERODYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT IN OUR OWN FACTORY

The Edge V12 is the culmination of all that we’ve learnt through more than two decades of Ozone running its own factory that builds paragliders, wingsuits, kites, wings and accessories. A thousand highly trained employees apply their skills across nine factory floors, including the dedicated prototyping department that operates full time. The turnaround on ideas into physical products is super fast and allows for the development of strong, lightweight and perfectly trimmed products to come to life.

Intense high performance levels are borne from the fact that our designers capitalise on having 100% access to the factory to try new ideas and then produce as many prototypes as it takes to make products feel just right.

Ozone not only owns all its own production processes in the factory but also in design. Our highly advanced, custom built OzCAD software, built from the ground up, means that our designers intimately understand every square inch of pressure exerted in each size of every product. Part of our design team is dedicated to the upgrade of the CAD code as well as the addition of new modules and features to the program as the development of our products continues.

BORN LIGHT; GENETICALLY STRONG

At Ozone we have always believed in designing lightness and strength into our paragliders, kites and now wings, to be as efficient in flight as possible.

Naturally, the lighter the kite or wing is, the better it will fly. The stronger it is, the longer its performance will last.

We avoid adding surplus features or unnecessary cosmetic items to our designs and use top of the line materials put through a rigorous testing programme.

If you compare the weights of any Ozone kite or wing against the most dedicated light weight specific products produced by our competitors, you’ll see that all our products are just born light. Even on our entry level designs we don’t compromise the handling benefits that airborne products undoubtedly have through being lighter.

Combined with cutting edge manufacturing and highly skilled craftspeople our designs are Born Light; Genetically Strong.

Technical, performant, durable and efficient – the lightness and strength is built in.

A clean and simple design, featuring an easy-to-use trim system, a removable brake handle to make inflation, self-landing and reverse re-launch easier and our innovative Click-In Loop Quick Release.

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Thank you for purchasing this Ozone product. Our mission is to design and build quality products with cutting edge performance that are easy, fun and safe to use.

At Ozone we are passionate about sports, and it is this passion that drives our design team to perfect and develop products that we love to ride with. We are proud of the quality of our products, and are constantly searching for the best components and materials to use in our designs. We manufacture in our own high-quality production facility in Vietnam, which guarantees a build quality that we are proud to put the Ozone name on. A close look at one of our products reveals that same superior quality and construction that ensures that every Ozone product will enjoy a long life, with consistent performance and aesthetics. To view the factory video visit our website www.flyozone.com. Many dynamic action sports carry inherent risks but with common sense and education from qualified instructors means you can easily enjoy these incredible sports. Accidents generally happen due to a lack of experience, changing weather conditions or from using equipment not suited to the riders’ ability and/or conditions. Always take the time to learn safely with qualified instruction and you will progress far quicker. Ride safe Team Ozone

Release of Liability

OZONE KITESURF LTD / OZONE KITES LTD RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAVIER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK

By assembling and/or using this Ozone product, you agree that you have read and understood the entire Ozone product owners manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that manual, prior to using the Ozone product in any way. You additionally agree that you will ensure any additional or subsequent user of your Ozone product will read and understand the entire Ozone product owners manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that manual, prior to allowing that person to use your Ozone product.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Use of the Ozone product and any of its components involve certain risks, dangers, and hazards which can result in serious personal injury and death to both the user and to non-user third parties. In using this Ozone product, you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury to you and third parties while using this equipment. The risks inherent in this sport can be greatly reduced by abiding by the warning guidelines listed in this owner manual and by using common sense.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS

In consideration of the sale of the Ozone product to you, you herby agree to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows;

TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that you have or may in the future have against Ozone Kitesurf LTD or Ozone Kites LTD and all related parties resulting from use of the Ozone product and any of its components.

TO RELEASE Ozone Kitesurf LTD or Ozone Kites LTD and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that you or any users of you Ozone product may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of the Ozone product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Ozone Kitesurf LTD or Ozone Kites LTD and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the Ozone product and any of its components.

In the event of your death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall be effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives. Ozone Kitesurf LTD or Ozone Kites LTD related parties have not made and expressly deny and oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein and the Ozone product owners manual.

Warranty

Ozone warrants this product according to the laws in force against any major manufacturing defect. This warranty is subject to the following limitations:

  • The warranty is valid only when the product is used for its intended use, and does not cover products used in rental or teaching operations.
  • Ozone will make the final warranty determination, which may require inspection and/or photos of the equipment, which clearly show the defect(s). If necessary, this information must be sent to the Ozone dealer, postage prepaid.
  • If a product is deemed to be defective by Ozone, the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only.
  • Ozone will not be responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product. The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to; assembling with other than Ozone components, damage due to excessive sun exposure, damage caused by improper handling or storage, and damage caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship.
  • This warranty is voided if any unauthorized repair, change or modification has been made to any part of the equipment. The warranty for any repaired or replaced equipment is good from the date of the original purchase only. The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims.
  • The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible.
  • There are no warranties that extend beyond the warranty specified herein.

WARRANTY CLAIMS

  • Warranty claims must be sent to Ozone by an official Ozone dealer or country distributor.
  • Warranty claims must be processed and be issued a return authorization prior to shipping to the Ozone dealer the product was purchased from.

Warnings & Safety Precautions

This manual refers to the current product it comes with. No information contained herein applies to previous and/or other products or components. Always read and understand all warnings and instructions for any other product or component being used. To read previous product manuals go to www.flyozone.com

Read the following points before assembling and/or using this product:

General Warnings:

  • Before using this product you must take lessons from a certified instructor/school.
  • Always wear a Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device when using this product near or on the water.
  • Always carefully inspect all of your equipment before using it.
  • The use of this product exposes the user to many unavoidable and unexpected risks, dangers and hazards.
  • Always use extreme caution when using this product.
  • Misuse of this product can cause serious injury or death.
  • Only use this product if you are in good physical health.
  • Never act in a careless manner when using this product.
  • You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you when using this product.
  • If you are under the age of 18 you should have your parents or legal guardian read all warnings and instructions. You should not use this product unless you are under proper guidance and supervision.
  • Do not use this product if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications.

Kite and Control System Warnings:

  • Always have a partner when launching and landing your kite.
  • Always learn to use a small trainer kite before attempting to use a larger power kite.
  • Never allow anyone who is not familiar with power kites to use this product.
  • Never use this product without a safety leash system. A loose kite is extremely dangerous.
  • The kite/control system is equipped with passive safety systems, which need to be activated by the user for them to work.
  • The leash system is not a permanent attachment to this product. Never permanently attach yourself to the kite or any of its components.
  • Never use this kite with another control system or safety leash. Only use the control system that is supplied with this kite. Other brands are not compatible with this design therefore and the safety system will not work.
  • Always wear protective equipment when using this product, for example; helmet, gloves, shoes, protective eyewear etc.
  • Always use a high quality and well maintained kite specific harness.
  • Get yourself used to the way all quick release devices work by testing them often in a non-emergency situation.
  • Rinse all quick release devices in fresh water after each use. Quick release devices have a limited lifetime and must be checked and replaced often.
  • Always activate and re-load all safety systems to familiarize yourself with how they work. This is the only way to be sure that you know how to use them in all situations, and that they are correctly loaded and safe for use.
  • The quick release trim loop and kite leash equipped with a quick release must be replacement after 250hours of use. Replace them before if you see any sign of wear. The wearing of quick release devices is not considered a warranty issue.
  • Never touch the flying lines when the kite is in use. Flying lines are extremely dangerous while under tension and can cause serious injury or death.
  • Never use this product with worn lines. A line that breaks while under tension can cause serious injury or death.
  • Always check your flying lines for knots before each use. Knots greatly reduce the strength of the lines.
  • Stay away from tangled flying lines unless the kite is secured to the ground. An unsecured kite can self launch unexpectedly, and can cause serious injury or death.
  • Never allow yourself, or anyone else, to get between the control bar and the kite when using this product.

Choose safe weather conditions and locations:

  • Be aware of the general risks associated with action sports.
  • Ensure you understand all weather forecasts and prepare for changes in weather.
  • Never learn to use this product in more than 10 knots of wind.
  • We highly recommend you purchase a wind speed indicator to be able to measure wind speeds. Study the wind guide to understand wind speeds.
  • Never use this product in high winds.
  • Never use this product in thunderstorm and lightning conditions.
  • Only use this product when you can remain in a standing position.
  • Never use this product in wind conditions that are above your ability level.
  • Never use this product near or on the water in offshore wind condition unless you are an expert swimmer.
  • Always observe local rules and regulations when using this product.
  • Never use this product near power lines, telephone poles, trees, bushes, roads, automobiles or airports.
  • Only use this product when you have at least 100m of clear space downwind, and on both sides of your launching position. The power of the kite can pull you downwind unexpectedly with great force.
  • Do not fly your kite over other people or pets. Spectators should remain upwind of you when using this product.
  • Never use this product on crowded beaches or fields.
  • Practice launching and landing procedures, and self rescue techniques before using this product near the water.

 

Set Up:

1: Speed System

2: Line Label System

3: Back Lines

4: Front Lines

5: Brake handle

6: Clamcleat Trimmer

7: De-Power line

8: Flag-out Line

9: Quick Release Handle

10: Quick Release loop

11: Flag-out Loop

12: Finger

Kite Set Up

IMPORTANT: Set up your kite for the first time in wind less than 12kph  to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

  • Unfold the kite on the ground, in the direction of the wind.
  • Fold over the upwind wing tip and use the sandbag provided or put some snow, sand, or your board on the tip to secure the kite.
  • Take the speed system from the Velcro retainer and lay out on the ground. Untangle if necessary.
  • Take the bar and unwind the lines at 90 degrees to the kite. (Bars are delivered with the flying lines already connected.)
  • Connect the lines to the kite following the numbered label system ensuring all lines are free from each other.

Now you’re ready to fly!

Bar Set Up

All line to kite connections are made using a “LARKS HEAD” knot.

Always double check your lines before launching. Wrongly attached lines will stop the kite flying correctly and could therefore mean you have no control of the kite putting yourself in a dangerous situation.

Security

IMPORTANT: All Ozone release systems require the user to operate them manually in the case of an emergency. It is imperative the kite is set-up as shown in the manual, incorrect setup will compromise the operation of the release system.  All lines and de-power systems must be tangle free and the kite leash connected in the right way, see pictures.

Quick Release Connection

The Quick Release is the primary connection to the kite. Make sure you connect to the Quick Release using the finger as shown in the pictures.

Below the Bar Release (Recommended Mode)

All riders should attach their Kite Leash to the Flag Out System. This is the small eyelet on the Stainless Steel Swivel Ring.
When the release is activated, the kite will flag out and fall to the water/ground.

In all situations make sure that all lines are clear of all working release systems and the kite leash is connected in the right way.

Advanced Riders (Use at your own risk, not recommended) 

Riders performing unhooked tricks or who are more confident and have spent many hours Kiting can attach in Expert mode, where the loop part runs through the large eye of the steel ring. When letting go of the bar in Expert mode (without activating the release e.g. missed handle pass) the kite will depower but WILL NOT flag out.

Be aware in this situation, the Quick Release will be out of reach and can therefore not be released. When hooked in and activating the Quick Release the steel ring automatically slips off and the kite will flag out.

1st Stage of  Release

Activate the Quick Release as shown in the pictures. Providing your leash is attached to the flag out system the kite will 100% depower.

Reloading the Quick Release

Final Stage of Release (in an extreme emergency)

In the case of an extreme emergency where you need to completely release from the kite, use the quick release on the kite leash. This will completely detach the kite and control system from the user, and could therefore hit anything or anyone downwind causing damage, serious injury or death. RIDE RESPONSIBLY.

1st FLY 

WARNING: 
Never fly your kite in strong wind for the 1st time. Do not attempt to fly a kite without being taught by a certified kite instructor.

Light Winds

If the wind is light (less than 8 kph) lay trailing edge directly into the wind with sand/snow to secure the kite. Place yourself directly in front of the kite. Hook into the Quick Release.

Step backwards while pushing the bar forward. The kite will slowly inflate and take off. Keep some tension on the back lines until the kite is fully inflated.

In very light winds, to assist launching, gently grab and pull on the front lines until the kite takes off from ground.

Strong Winds

If the wind is strong (more than 8 kph), lay kite

directly downwind with sand/snow or board

securing the upwind tip.

Place yourself at 45 deg to the kite upwind. Hook

into the Quick Release. Step backwards while

pulling the down wind side of the bar to ease kite

into the air. The kite will slowly inflate and take off on the side of the wind window. Keep some tension on the back lines until the kite is fully inflated.

Landing

Option 1:

Release the Primary Security.

Ensure the safety leash is connected to the flag out line (see pictures, this is the recommended safety option). Activate the Quick Release, and the kite will flag out on one front line and fall to the ground. (See SECURITY)

Option 2:

Only recommended in light winds.

Grab the Brake Handle with one hand then pull it behind your back and HOLD. The kite will stall evenly and reverse to the ground.

Take care not to release the Brake Handle until the kite has been secured with sand or snow.

Option 3:

Recommended option.

Fly the kite to the edge of the window and lower it gently and

• Have a friend catch and take control of the kite.

• Run towards the kite to take all tension from the lines.

Reverse Relaunch

When the kite is landed face down, take the Brake Handle  firmly, pull and hold. The kite will reverse from the ground, turn over, and land leading edge up. The kite is now ready to launch normally.
See “LAUNCHING”.

Clamcleat Trimmer

To release the line from the cleat teeth, first pull out and down to unlock the line from the teeth, then set the trimmer line to the desired amount.

Pull the trimmer line down to de-power the kite. This is needed if you are overpowered, for unhooked riding, or if you are walking on the beach or snow.

Release the trimmer line away from you to increase kite power.

Triming for Line Stretch

All lines should be maintained as close to equal length as possible. Flying lines can stretch over time, generally the front lines stretch more as these take the majority of the load.

To check your lines, unwind the lines from the bar and have a partner hold the lines even at the bar end. Taking hold of the lines at the other end, pull on the lines to check they are even. If the lines are not even you may either;

1: Stretch out the shorter lines. Attach the shorter lines to a car hitch or something very solid. Then take hold of the bar and pull with enough force to stretch the line. Do this to any lines that are shorter and re-check that all 4 lines are equal length.

2: Use the Leader Line trimming knots located underneath the bar ends.

Brake Line Settings

Three settings allow you to fine tune kite feedback and bar pressure to your liking. It is quick and easy to change with no extra lines to add or remove.

Open the larks head knot on the KR1 line (yellow line attached on the Speed System) to move position to one of the three settings:

All-round – The ideal balance in performance and feeling for most riders and conditions. The All-round setting is the middle knot on the PB1 line (factory setting).

Twin Tip – Increases bar pressure and offers a sharper, more direct feeling perfect for Twin Tip riding. If you prefer a heavier and direct feel this could be the setting for you. The Twin Tip setting is the lower knot on the PB1 line.

Hydro foil – Decreases bar pressure with a longer lifting period perfect for foiling maneouvers. The Hydro Foil setting is the upper knot on the PB1 line.

Packing

Concertina method:

We highly recommend using the concertina method when packing. It will keep Leading Edge plastic battens in their designed shape while the kite is stored.

The leading edge plastic battens are a fundamental part of the design and should not be forced out of their given shape otherwise the kite can loose stability and flying characteristics.

The optional Closed Cell Compressor bag makes packing with the concertina method easy and hassle free.

  • Land and safely secure the upwind tip with the supplied sand bag, sand, snow or your board.
  • Wind the lines around the bar horns. Secure the lines with the elastic.
  • Also wind up the Speed System onto the bar – this helps reduce bridle tangles.
  • Open the centre cell zip on the top surface.
  • Concertina the Leading Edge (gathering the plastic profile battens together) starting at the centre of the kite, working towards the down wind side.
  • Turn the kite away from the wind and repeat for the other side.
  • Store the concertinaed Leading Edge in the velcro holder.
  • While deflating use the internal compression straps to keep the kite in place.
  • Once the kite is fully deflated close the zip on the kite ready for the next session.
  • Close the bag zip and draw cord, then fold in half or three sections.
  • Use the outside compression strap to keep the kite folded.

For a quick and temporary pack down the tip on tip method can be used.

• Land and safely secure the upwind tip with the supplied sand bag, sand, snow or your board.

• Wind the lines around the bar horns. Secure the lines with the elastic.

• Also wind up the Speed System onto the bar – this helps reduce bridle tangles.

• Open the centre cell zip on the top surface.

• Fold the kite tip on tip and roll from the tip to the center.

• Fold the kite to the length of the bar and fasten the webbing strap around the folded kite and bar, then put it into the kite bag

Maintenance

This is a high-end performance product. When often used highly powered up or with race and hydrofoil boards you are using the kite at it’s top end and it will wear quicker.

Pre and post use check list.

You must inspect all your equipment before and after every use. Check the entire kite including upper and lower surfaces, line attachment points, speed system and bridles. Immediately replace any worn or damaged parts with original parts only.

Control System and Quick Release: Check for abrasion/wear, if any part is damaged replace it immediately. Always clean your control system with fresh water after every session, and reload/activate the Quick Release to check the system is functioning correctly. Store your control system with the Quick Release  open. Reload the next time you set up your kite.

• Lines: Check them every time you wind and unwind the lines. If one of them is damaged, change the corresponding pair.

• Speed System: Check the pulleys and lines for abrasion, if any are damaged change them immediately.

• Bridle lines: Check the bridle lines for abrasion, if any are damaged change them immediately.

• Sail: Check there are no holes or tears in the sail. If your sail is torn, you can repair it with the sticky cloth, provided in repair kit. To repair the sail, make sure it is clean and dry. Prepare two pieces of sticky cloth, one for each side of the damaged area. The patch should cover the hole by at least 2cm all round. Lay flat and stick on both sides.

• Packing: Dry your kite after use away from the sun and direct heat. Never leave a wet kite in its bag. Store your kite in a dry place out of the sun. Never wash or clean it with detergent.