Yarga and Bularoo EZ-pump guide
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1. 07 08 EZ PUMP BLADDER REPAIR AND TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE BEST KITEBOARDING USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing a product from Best Kiteboarding please read this and all other applicable product manuals carefully before using your new product WARNING Kiteboarding kitesurfing snowkiting are extreme sports They have numerous inherent risks and dangers and pose substantial risk of cuts scrapes bruises broken bones loss of limbs loss of vision paralysis and other serious permanent and disabling injuries and death to the rider and others Some of the sources of these risks include but are not limited to e Being lifted by the kite and then dropped or slammed into the ground snow trees rocks buildings piers jetties and or other structures or surfaces Being dropped or slammed into other people and or property Contact with kite lines under tension and or watercraft Drowning Underwater conditions and or objects such as sharp shells broken glass sand bars shoals reefs oyster beds and or concrete Contact with sea life such as sting rays sharks sea turtles jelly fish etc e Weather conditions and or changes in weather conditions such as increasing or decreasing wind waves updrafts lightning and or water spouts e Equipment performance Kiteboarding is a new sport Kiteboarding equipment and safety gear are NOT 100 reliable Safety designs and features are often new and unproven Kites may behave unfavorably2. and unpredictably Lines can twist tangle or break resulting in serious injury and or loss of control of the kite When using this product you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you Never use this product as a flying device Never touch flying lines when the kite is in use RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS Before using this product the purchaser user has carefully reviewed understood and agrees to comply with the terms of this User Manual Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury or death The purchaser user of this product understands that the seller is not responsible for any damage to property or injury caused by negligent operation of this product by the purchaser user and the purchaser user releases the seller from all such liability In the event of your death or incapacity this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs next of kin executors administrators assigns and representatives The purchaser user of this product expressly assumes the risk of any and all bodily injury death and or liability which may result from the purchaser or user s participation in kiteboarding The purchaser user agrees to hold Ride Best LLC harmless from any and all liability and waive and release any and all
3. claims or potential claims against Ride Best LLC and any of its respective agents affiliates subsidiaries employees instructors officers directors shareholders suppliers and manufacturers in the event of any such bodily injury or death which may result from the purchase and or use of Ride Best LLC d b a Best Kiteboarding LLC products 2008 RIDE BEST LLC d b a BEST KITEBOARDING LLC 2007 EZ Pump equipped kites Component parts Bularoo and Yarga SLE The EZ Pump total inflation system was first introduced with the 2007 Bularoo All Terrain SLE and the 2007 Yarga Hybrid SLE kites Both of these kites used identical internal components detailed below bad D I e Aj gt I N Qi MALE EZ PUMP LE FITTING N SCREW FI meg The internal EZ Pump system is comprised on two main sections the Leading Edge LE bladder parts detailed left and the Strut bladder fitting detailed below The LE bladder parts consist of the LE bladder itself and the male EZ Pump fitting This short valve stub extends from the LE bladder through a retaining disc stitched into the LE fabric and into the strut casing where it meets the female EZ Pump fitting The Strut bladder parts are comprised of the strut bladder and the female EZ Pump strut fitting When correctly fitted together the male and female EZ Pump fittings form an airtight seal that allows for fast and easy in
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5. es and deflate the LE and struts Fold the kite in half from wing tip to center and overlay the two halves of the kite Roll the kite gently from wingtip to center strut along the trailing edge do not roll it too tightly as you could stretch the internal EZ Pump fittings Then gently fold the kite from tip to tail into 3 using a Z shape rather than rolling into a C shape before placing it in the bag Inflation Best Kiteboarding kites are shipped with a hand operated pump We selected these pumps because it is very difficult to over inflate the kite with a manual pump Yarga SLE and Bularoo kites should be inflated to 10PSI Best Kiteboarding will not be responsible for any damage that occurs due to the use of a pressure hose compressor when inflating your kite Where do I go for extra information Your local Best Kiteboarding retailer has been trained in all aspects of the products they sell and can help you with any queries you may have regarding all Best Kiteboarding products You may also contact Best Kiteboarding customer support directly via cs reos besikiteboarding com For any general questions about using Best Kiteboarding products or to chat with other kitesurfers and to find out all the latest info about everything Best Kiteboarding visit the website http www bestkiteboarding com or log onto the online user forums at http forum bestkiteboarding com Request for additional information and updates to the product manuals should be s
6. flation of the entire kite through the main LE inflation valve The external parts of the EZ Pump system on the 2007 kites comprises the LE Screw Fit valve assembly This is comprised of three parts the Screw Fit valve housing the Deflate valve fitting and the Inflate valve fitting Continued on next page 2007 EZ Pump Trouble shooting Deflating LE Deflation of the leading edge while the struts remain inflated is indicative of an incorrectly fitted fouled LE inflate valve or a puncture in the LE bladder It is impossible for there to be any issue with the internal EZ Pump fittings on either the LE or Strut bladders if all the struts remain inflated If the LE deflates but all the struts stay inflated check the following items in sequence 1 Unscrew the entire valve assembly from the valve seat flip the deflate plug over and check that the black rubber air seal is in position This is a small flat black rubber sealing ring about 35mm in diameter The sealing ring should be flush with the bottom of deflate plug and free from sand or any other debris Clean and reseat if required and carefully screw the plug back into the LE and inflate once again If the sealing ring has fallen off reassemble with a new sealing ring prior to inflation Spare parts are available online 2 If the LE deflates again check that when removing the pump adaptor from the top of the valve assembly the deflate plug has not become loosened al
7. he 2008 Bularoo production The 2008 updated Bularoo model was only ever available with standard deflate valves on the struts membrane deflate valve models were not produced 2008 EZ Pump Bularoo Trouble shooting Deflating LE Deflation of the leading edge while the struts remain inflated is indicative of either an incorrectly fitted inflate or deflate valve fouling of the deflate valve or a LE bladder puncture It is impossible for there to be any issue with the internal EZ Pump fittings on either the LE or Strut bladders if all the struts remain inflated If the LE deflates but all struts stay inflated check the following in order 1 Check the LE Deflate valve is seated correctly when fitted correctly the valve should look like the example on the left below the example on the right is incorrectly fitted When correctly fitted the top of the valve plug should be slightly concave If you are struggling to seat the valve cap correctly wetting the valve plug can help M INCORRECTLY FITTED ini Ja DEFLATE VALVE PLUG ms px CORRECTLY FITTED H a a lt DEFLATE VALVE PLUGS a a iie 2 Ifthe deflate valve plug is already correctly seated you could either have a fouled deflate valve or a LE puncture To check for a fouled deflate valve open the valve and look inside to see if there is a build up of material or excess rubber flashing from the moulding process Excess rubber can be safely trimmed away wi
8. lowing air to escape The two threads run counter to each other so always hold the deflate valve fitting securely when removing the pump adaptor and screwing the air cap in place 3 Ifthe LE deflates again remove the inflate valve cap and check that the internal one way valve has not become damaged this will be obvious as the part will be torn or deformed If the small one way valve is damaged or has become detached then replace both parts of the screw in valve fittings 4 If the LE deflates again then you have a LE puncture Remove and fix the LE bladder or replace it if the puncture is in a location that cannot be adequate repaired 2007 EZ Pump Kites Trouble shooting Deflating struts and LE If your kite does not appear to hold adequate air pressure the procedure for checking should be as follows Inflate the kite fully and leave standing 1 If any of the struts and the LE deflates check the strut deflate valves In high temperature or if the valves have been left plugged in the valve material may stretch slightly allowing a small amount of air to Te i Pe PALVE SEALED i SOMPLETELY leak out To quickly fix this simply wrap the WITH PLUG valve stem with a zip tie and secure it down firmly with the valve cap in place This will fix 99 of slow deflation issues 2 If the above procedure does not fix your deflation issue Open the access zip on the deflated strut fold back the black rubber protecti
9. on sheet and part the internal valve fittings Take a wet cloth and wipe around the male fitting and the inside of the female fitting to remove any traces of salt or talc The ingress of salt water into the valve parts due to repeated crashes can cause a build up of salt crystals that breaks the air seal Carefully but forcefully reseat the female EZ Pump fitting onto the male fitting Reposition the black rubber protection sheet over the back of the zip and close the zip Re inflate the kite fully through the LE valve and leave to check seal integrity 3 Should the strut and leading edge deflate again the female strut fitting could have become deformed due to repeated crash impacts or incorrect rolling of the leading edge when packing the kite You can sometimes fix this by applying a thin bead of rubber glue solution such as aqua seal around the middle of the disassembled male EZ Pump fitting and then reassembling the valve fittings 4 If this does not work then you have a puncture in your strut either repair the puncture if possible or replace the strut bladder EZ Pump kites 2008 Bularoo For 2008 the Bularoo was released with updated internal valving components all the internal EZ Pump fittings were remanufactured to tighter tolerances for 2008 A softer Female strut fitting was introduced that was less affected by rough handling and packing The screw fit LE external valve was phased out part way through t
10. th a craft knife or scalpel If the inside of the valve is not fouled then you have a LE puncture Remove and repair the puncture or replace the LE bladder if the puncture is in a location that cannot adequately be repaired 2008 EZ Pump Kites Trouble shooting Deflating struts and LE Please refer to the 2007 section on deflating struts and LE EZ Pump FAQ How hard should I pump my kite We recommend 9 10PSI for the Bularoo and Yarga SLE Smaller kites require slightly more inflation 5 PSI and larger kites up to 5 PSI less An under inflated kite will be problematic through the flight cycle and when re launching Some riders have noted that in adverse wind conditions inflating the kite slightly above the recommended PSI has delivered further benefits in improved stability This is particularly noticeable in the snow where the cold air temperature may lead to a decrease in internal air pressure over time Due to the hugely increased risk of impact damage when flying on land we recommend that land boarders and snowkiters do not exceed the recommended inflation pressure of 10 PSI Do not store your kite with inflated struts inside a vehicle during the summer as in car temperatures can rise rapidly leading to a catastrophic increase in strut pressure We recommend that when storing the kite for any period of time all the valve plugs be removed from the valves How do I pack my kite For the quickest pack down open the strut valv
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