CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL
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1. FLYING LINES A term used to describe all four of the lines included with your kite package These lines connect the bridle lines on the kite to the leader lines on the control bar and are typically 20 30 meters in length Mo GUSTY WIND Wind is inconsistent and varies considerably from one wind strength to another GYBING The motion in which the rider changes the direction of the board he she is riding The rider switches from a starboard tack to a port tack or vice versa GLOSSARY Mo HARNESS A piece of equipment used to temporarily attach the rider to the control bar harness line This enables the rider to save energy by utilizing their body weight and all of their muscles to hang on to the kite Most common are the waist harness attaches around the torso and the seat harness attaches to the waist and around the legs mo gt IDS IDS is a simplified bridle and control system that seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower INFLATABLE KITE A kite with inflatable tubes designed to float the kite and to facilitate water re launchability Mo gt KITEBOARDING The term used to describe the sport of power kiting on water or SNOW KITESURFING Another term used to describe the sport of power kiting on water KNOTS A measure of speed based on nautical miles 1 knot 1 nautical mile per hour 1 knot 1 15 miles per hour 1 knot 1 85 kilometers per hour l LANDING The action which places the k2. Children should always be under adult supervision It is strongly recommended that beginners take lessons ALWAYS inspect your equipment for signs of wear and tear each time before use particularly all lines canopy bladders screws and fittings IF any products are found to show signs of wear amp tear these should be repaired or replaced immediately and before further use If in doubt about any signs of wear amp tear please contact your local vendor Contact details are available from www cabrinhakites com NEVER place yourself in a situation where breakage of any one of the various kiteboarding components would pose a risk to yourself or others or make it difficult to return to the shore securely amp unassisted Make sure you use properly designed and manufactured parts from reputable suppliers Take time to study the conditions including sea state tides currents weather conditions and forecasts before you decide to go sailing Beware of sailing in offshore onshore or strong winds Familiarize yourself with any new location before venturing onto the water Ask the locals to tell you about any hazards Watch out for other beach users especially swimmers and small children Make sure you keep your board and rig under control at all times and that they don t get blown about on the beach or in the water Always use appropriate protective gear and flotation devices Wear the correct protective clothing for the conditi
3. POWERDRIVE TDS CONTROL SYSTEM USER MANUAL CAMUS FRUIT O DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE FOR YOUR SECURITY AND PROTECTION THIS INFORMATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME FOR CURRENT UPDATES PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW GABRINHAKITES GOM IF YOU ARE BELOW THE AGE OF 18 YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN READ THESE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND SHOULD NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU ARE UNDER THE PROPER GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION OF SUCH A PERSON The use of this product exposes the user to many unavoidable and unexpected risks injury dan gers and hazards The suppliers of this product are not responsible for any damage to property Or any personal injury caused by any use misuse abuse or irresponsible use of this product by the user Kiteboarding is a hazardous sport Power kites and their lines and control equipment can be dangerous to flyers and to anyone in the vicinity of their use Kiteboarding must be taken seri ously and we recommend that at least in the early stages of your use you seek the guidance of professional instructors and experienced kiteboarders Improper and or unreasonable use of this kite may result in death or serious injury to any part of your body and to others Do not use your kite near power lines airports buildings automobiles trees streets etc and keep your kite fly lines away from peop
4. STEERING LINES The two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing edge pridles on the kite one to the left wing tip and the other to the right wing tip GLOSSARY STRUTS The outer fabric tubes found on your kite They house the inner inflatable bladders which are filled with air to give structure to the Kite Mo TRAINER KITE A kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions used in kiteboarding It is an excellent instructional and learning tool Despite its small size this kite still has power so be alert Mo UNDER POWERED A situation in which the rider has a kite not powerful enough for his her weight strength and or wind conditions UPWIND The direction from which the wind is blowing Mo oo WATER STARTING The motion of the rider in which he she goes from sitting or lying in the water to standing on the board WINDWARD The upwind side of the kiteboarder 31
5. 1 3 e Walk out the center de power center lines and slip each knot into the larks head loops on the corresponding leading edge or front bridles Make sure that the de power lines do not cross the steering lines FIG 4 6 e The lines should not cross each other or be twisted Your kite is now ready to fly Please see the sections of this manual that relate to safety and make sure you are familiar with the conditions before getting on the water ears JA Sag REAR STEERING N DEPOWER LINES 14 SETUP UPWIND LAUNCH SETUP Bar upwind of kite e Lay the bar 30 meters upwind of the kite The leading edge will be pointed toward the bar and into the wind The wing tips of the kite will be facing away from the bar The control bar should be right side up The Red side of the control system on the left and the gray side of the control system on the right You should also see the L left and R right markings facing upward e Lay out and clear the bridle e Walk out the steering outside lines and place them parallel to each other on the ground about 4 feet apart near the kite remember yellow sheathed lines on the left and black sheathed lines on the right e Place the steering lines far apart so the kite will lie between them e Walk out the de power center lines and place them in between the steering lines parallel to each other so that all four lines are lined up as follows left to right
6. The lines should not cross each other or be twisted e Place the kite on top of the de power lines so the wing tips of the kite are pointing downwind and are near the ends of your steering lines e Make sure the kite is still secured with sand or sand bags e From outside of the kite attach the steering lines to the corresponding back bridles on the wing tips Using larks head knots attach the steering lines to the on the bridles Give each knot a tug to secure e From inside the kite slip the knots on each of the de power lines into the larks head loops on the corresponding leading edge bridles Give each knot a tug to secure e Again double check to make sure that your lines do not cross each other and are not twisted Your kite is now ready to fly Please see the sections of this manual that relate to safety and make sure you are familiar with the conditions before getting on the water Kite tuning tips are located in this manual under Tuning Shy y OPERATION POWERDRIVE IDS QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM QRS You should be familiar with the operation of the QRS in the event of a situation where you wish to activate the QRS feature QRS OPERATION Grab the release body and pull up in the direction of the arrow until the pin is free Under tension the pin will release the harness loop Fig 1 3 F QRS SETTING RESETTING e Slide the QR Pin through the stainless steel Trapezoid Fig 2 e Fold the pin back over
7. ability level and that you have made the correct equipment choices Never kiteboard further from shore than you are reasonably able to swim back Always save a reserve of energy end your kiteboarding ses sion before you are exhausted Make sure you ve done your homework and that you know the security precautions of all aspects of the sport rigging Launching landing flying riding kiting among other water users self rescuing etc Understand and practie operating your security systems be fore ever launching your kite Understand the technique of self rescue before using this product in or near the water Never let someone who is not familiar with inflatable kites launch catch or use your kite You will endanger them as well as yourself and those around you You are responsible for the proper operation of your kite IMPORTANT INFORMATION KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL KITEBOARDING LOCATION e Observe local laws and regulations regarding this product and the usage area Talk to the local riders about the weather conditions and beach rules Check your area thoroughly before launching your kite Make sure you have considerable space in which to launch land and use this product You should have at least 100 meters of space from all objects on both sides and downwind of you Be especially aware of your downwind area Be mindful and aware of the wind direction in relation to your launch area Avoid areas wit
8. constant check with the kite You should know what the kite is doing at all times 16 If anything goes wrong with the launch you should be ready to push the control bar away to depower the kite 17 CAUTION the more wind there is during your launch the faster everything will happen That is why it is important that you launch the kite slowly 180 POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DO NOT SET YOUR KITE FORA 120 4 STRAIGHT DOWNWIND LAUNCH 120 90 RIDER WIND DIRECTION 24 SELF LANDING See IDS Landing Line Operation on page 20 LANDING A KITE TO VOUR PARTNER 1 2 Prior to launching make sure your partner has been instructed on how to land your kite properly Also you should always determine adeguate landing spots before you launch your kite Having done that make sure that when you are heading toward shore that your landing location is still un crowded and un obstructed Never land your kite over on top of or near others especially if they are downwind of you You should have an area clear of people pets power lines trees and other obstructions As you approach shore keep your kite low near the water at the edge of the power window Drop down or step off your board and body drag the final distance to shore Do not approach the shoreline with speed olowly steer your kite into the wind and to your partner Your partner should be on the windward side of your kite as he she approaches it Once
9. if you are on water 20 OPERATION Disconnecting from the kite If at anytime during the Absolute Depower process after the OR has been activated you absolutely need to completely separate yourself from the kite you must also pull the secondary QR located where the landing line attaches to the harness loop fig 3 Pull QR 2 handle in direction of arrow Important Disconnecting from your kite may cause your kite to blow downwind unaccompanied Avoid at all costs doing this in a situation where your loose kite may endanger others Disconnect ing from your kite at sea may also mean the possibility of not be ing able to retrieve your kite Use extreme caution and judgement when disconnecting from your kite Resetting the IDS landing line Once you have recovered your equipment safely on the beach you will need to reset the IDS landing line before using it again Stretch your lines out as if you were going to attach them to your kite Separate the lines from each other so that each individual line is lying parallel to the next one Make sure the landing line is not wound around any other line before re attaching it to the side of the harness loop Slide the landing line ring over the stainless steel pin fig 4 Orient the pin so that it is laying flat on the velcro capturing the landing line ring fig 9 e anaing line Is release from pin The kite is disconnected from rider Secure the pin with the velcro tabs
10. itself Fig 3 Lift the QR Body up the Depower line Fig 4 e Lower the QR Body over the OR Pin Fig 5 e Your QR system is now ready for use FIG 1 16 OPERATION SECURITY PIN The harness loop is the riders primary connection to the depower system as long as it is equipped with a security pin This security pin is active only when the rider is hooked into the harness loop Therefore it is important that a secure connection is made between the Harness Hook and the Harness Loop This critical connection allows you to depower the kite spin your bar freely and re launch your kite easily all while still being connected to your kite We suggest that you engage the Security Pin only when ready to launch and or the Bypass leash is connected CAUTION Be advised that when the Security Pin is engaged you have a semi permanent connection to the kite As a precaution know where your Quick Release Handle is and be educated on how to activate it before engag ing the Security Pin SEDAAN PIN ENGAGING Double check that your QR and control system are set up properly e Hook into your harness loop e Once hooked into the harness loop only engage the Security Pin once you are ready to launch e Insert the Security Pin into the center of the harness hook making sure it is below the harness loop Your harness loop must be between the har ness hook and the Security Pin in order for this feature to wo
11. phenomenon If you feel yourself being lifted sheet out immediately and be ready to pull your QRS De power the kite by pulling on the CAS until the desired effect is achieved The more you pull on the CAS the less power the kite will have Keep in mind that you will still be able to de power the kite through the Depower Loop so do not de power too much with the CAS To increase power pull down on the black power adjustment ball VIEW OF KITE FROM RIDERS PERSPECTIVE KITE IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION DIRECTLY ABOVE THE RIDER Over sheeted wingtip too much back line tension Correct Trim 21 GLOSSARY FREQUENTLY USED KITEBOARDING amp WIND TERMINOLOGY Mo gt ABSOLUTE DEPOWER Absolute Depower is a built in function of IDS which allows the rider to self land a kite on the water or land AIR DISTRIBUTION TUBES Tubes that connect the LE bladder to the strut bladders AIRLOCK a 2 part valve that allows a single point for infla tion and deflation of the kite AIR CLIPS Clips that prevent air transfer between the LE and the struts 2 Z o BAR unit A unit of pressure e bar 14 PSI e 1 mbar 0 015 PSI PSI A unit of pressure Pounds per square inch e PSI 68 9mbar BEAUFORT SCALE A system for estimating wind strength based on the effects wind has on the physical environment e g the behavior of waves smoke etc Instruments are not used to determine wind strengths in this point scale 0 calm t
12. secure your kite with sand or with something heavy and non abrasive the more weight the better see Kite Care for more information An inflatable power kite will still fly even without a rider so be mindful of those around you and secure your kite Your kite may cause serious injury or death if it launches unexpectedly e Do not lend your gear to someone who has not been fully instructed on the use of inflatable kites Other users should also read this user s manual and be proficient in all its points e Check your gear before going on the water Insure that your flying lines security systems kite board etc are all rigged properly and are in working order PROTECTIVE GEAR We strongly recommend the use of the following protective gear e Helmet e Life Jacket Impact Vest or Flotation Vest e Neoprene Wet Suit e Gloves e Foot Protection e Eye Protection e knife e Sunscreen IMPORTANT INFORMATION WIND WATER AND WEATHER CONDITIONS e Do not underestimate the power of the wind e Be aware of unpredictable and changing weather conditions e Avoid offshore or onshore wind conditions e Avoid strong gusty wind e Be careful of wave conditions especially when learning e Be educated about tides and rip currents e Be mindful of your ability level Do not kiteboard if conditions are beyond your ability level e Be educated about air and water temperatures and wear appropriate protection against th
13. the kite in the other direction Steering the Kite to the Right e Hold the bar with both hands shoulder distance apart e With your eyes on the kite slightly pull on the control bar with your right hand pulling it toward your body This will allow your right arm to bend and your left arm to extend Keeping one arm extended is important do not pull both arms toward your body at the same time e Pull slowly The quicker your movements the faster the kite will turn and the more power it will create e Once the kite starts to turn it will continue to turn right unless you tell it otherwise Be ready to steer the kite in the other direction IMPORTANT PAUSE FOR SETUP OF YOUR CABRINHA KITE REFER TO YOUR SUPPLIED KITE USER MANUAL IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH KITES ARE COMPAT IBLE WITH THIS CONTROL SYSTEM PLEASE REFER TO THE KITE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY CHART AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW CABRINHAKITES COM 23 LAUNCHING WITH A PARTNER 1 Before launching re familiarize yourself with your Quick Release System in the event that you must engage them Make sure you have them properly set up 2 Next thoroughly check your lines your gear and your launching and landing sites if all is okay you are ready to launch your kite Be certain your kite is properly inflated this is imperative to the re launchability of your kite 3 Before you launch organize a clearly defined release signal that you and your pa
14. the kite is nearly touching the ground your partner should grab the kite at the middle of the leading edge strut He she should grab the kite in the same location on the kite as when it was launched Your partner SHOULD NOT grab the kite bridles or flying lines Your partner should AVOID grabbing the kite by either wing tip or the trailing edge of the kite Grabbing the kite by the wing tip or the trailing edge will often cause it to flip or spin the kite will also be hard to manage Once your partner has the kite s leading edge he she should walk the kite away from the waters edge Your partner may either continue to hold the kite or he she may secure the kite by turning it over with the struts down and the leading edge pointed into the wind and securing it with sand or sand bags Once on land with your kite secured you may wind up your lines 29 RELAUNCHING VOUR KITE Important CAUTION Proper inflation of the struts especially the leading edge is imperative for re launchability of your kite Make sure your kite struts are properly inflated before entering the water e When your kite goes down on the water know that the kite may re launch on its own often when you do not expect it to so be prepared e f your kite goes down on its face with the leading edge and struts facing the water you must steer the kite onto its side in order to re launch e Pull the rear leader line toward your body Maintain constant ten
15. Zone This is the area in front and to the sides of the pilot but excluding the neutral position and zones It is the area in which the kite has the most power and pull When flown in this area the kite can be powerful and dangerous so avoid flying your kite in this zone when learning Use extreme caution when flying the kite in this zone FIG A Power Trim Adjusters RED BLACK depower repower image not to scale OVERVIEW POWERDRIVE IDS 1 Inline Swivel 2 IDS Landing Line 3 Centerline Adjustment Strap CAS 4 Power Trim Adjusters 6 EVA Hoating Bar Ends 1 Line Winders 8 Quick Release QRS 9 IDS Landing Line Connection Point 0 Secondary Quick Release QR2 2 9 Depower Main Line Harness Loop Security Pin 3 Bypass Leash Attachment Point 0 Front center Lines 6 Bypass Leash Bypass Leash Quick Release 1 14 Rear steering Lines 1 j 18 500kg Centerline SETUP CHECK YOUR LINE LENGTHS The Cabrinha control bars come set up with the flying lines attached however it is wise to check your line lengths before going on the water To do so follow the directions below To check the Powerdrive IDS line lengths use the method described below e Loop a piece of line any rope or cord around a tree or fence post e Tie the line in a knot around the tree leaving a
16. asive surfaces doing so may damage your equipment It is best to rig on sand or grass Damage done to your equipment by rigging on abrasive surfaces will not be covered under warranty e Do not rig among sharp objects that could tear the canopy or puncture the struts and leading edge bladder e Take care not to expose your flying lines to sharp objects that may wear through them e While setting up secure your kite with sand or sand bags Do not secure your kite with rocks or other sharp or abrasive objects that may damage your kite PEINTES SESSIONS Never leave an inflated kite unattended on the beach for a long period of time Winds may shift or change and the kite may become unsecured and fly off e Do not leave an inflated kite secured or not directly exposed to the wind for any length of time This allows the trailing edge to flutter excessively which can damage the kite or tangle the bridles control lines If you must leave the kite exposed to the wind on the beach place sufficient amounts of sand between each strut and near the trailing edge to minimize or stop the fluttering e Do not leave your kite exposed to sunlight for long periods of time Between sessions choose a shaded area to secure your kite When not in use stow away PROPER STORAGE e tis recommended to wash your kite with fresh water and dry thoroughly before rolling and storing e Do not roll up kite when wet e Clear the kite of sand or other foreign objects
17. before stowing e Once it is clean and dry stow your kite in the supplied bag in a clean dry cool place e Do not place heavy objects on the bag containing the kite e Do not leave your kite inflated in your car or car rack box exposing the kite to extreme temperatures while inflated may damage the internal bladders e Wash your control system with fresh water from time to time by placing the entire control system with lines wound onto the bar into a bucket of fresh water and let it sit for 5 minutes Allow to dry thoroughly before storing in a dry location e Once it is clean and dry stow your control bar in the supplied bag in a clean dry cool place BEACH ETIQUETTE BEACH ETIQUETTE Here are some basic things to consider when sharing beaches and water accesses with other users SAFETY Follow the instructions outlined in this manual Follow the instructions and rules and regulations posted at the beaches you use Check with local kiteboarding associations and shops prior to launching in a new area There may be local rules and regula tions to follow which are not posted Utilize common sense Do not touch other people s gear unless instructed to do so by the owner Picking up their bars kites etc may disrupt a setup ritual they have Always secure your kite with sand or sand bags An unmanned kite is dangerous Never leave an inflated kite unattended Winds may shift and cause the kite to become unsecured and fly of
18. e elements e Do not use this product in thunderstorms e Consult an anemometer to determine wind speeds if necessary e Do not use an oversized kite Consult your Wind Range Chart for the correct recommended size Use your common sense If in doubt about what kite size to use choose smaller rather than bigger e Make certain that you are physically capable of operating the security Quick Release QR and IDS devices provided with this kite This kite and control system has been designed around a typical rider weight of 75kg Riders with a weight greater than 5kg may need to use more force to operate the QR than lighter riders Increases in wind strength may also result in greater force being required to operate the QR Be certain to seek the advice of a profes sional such as your Authorized Cabrinha Dealer about the performance of the security systems in relation to body weight Do not attempt kiteboarding without appropriate instruction Do not kite alone Launch land and ride together with a partner or have some one on shore who can keep an eye on you Make sure you are in good physical condition before using this product Practice flying a small traction kite or a trainer kite before flying this kite The more time spent on the trainer kite the faster you will learn Make sure you are a proficient swimmer before using this product in or near the water Make sure the wind and water conditions are within your
19. els have a desired sweet spot that is achieved by the correct tension of the steering back and de power front lines Fine tuning of the kite may be done by making small adjustments to the Centerline Adjustment Strap CAS e Please note that due to the full range of depower available in the system the CAS is used to position the bar within the depower range If you find yourself riding with your arms fully extended and bent over at the waist you can pull the red ball and the bar will move closer to you e The kite is very sensitive to over sheeting Too much back line tension can cause the kite to fly slowly or even backwards in light wind Over sheeting will also minimize the amount of shutdown available in the depower range e Do not over sheet the kite The first objective is to set the kites maximum power while allowing it to fly efficiently across the sky More power and quicker turning is achieved by tensioning the steering back lines This is called sheeting in the kite There is however a point of diminishing returns Too much back line tension will cause the kite to fly slowly across the sky and not allow it to fly to the edge of the power window e With the kite directly overhead hook into the harness loop and fully sheet in power up the kite If the kite is over sheeted the kite will sit back in the window CAUTION beware of lofting Leaving the kite overhead for long periods of time increases the risk of this
20. end of the leash by pulling the OR in the direction of the arrow Disconnecting from your kite may cause your kite to blow downwind unaccompanied Avoid at all costs disconnecting in a Situation where your loose kite may endanger others Discon necting from your kite at sea may also mean the possibility of not being able to retrieve your kite Use extreme caution and judgement when disconnecting from your Kite Familiarize yourself with the operation of the QR and all security systems prior to using this equipment OPERATION IDS is a simplified bridle and control system that seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower Interactive Depower on Demand stage 1 while riding and an Absolute Depower stage 2 method to land your kite Absolute depower functions similar to a oth line system but without the complexity of the unnecessary oth line Our IDS equipped kites use only 4 lines for a simple uncluttered method of control and security IDS Landing line Operation fig 1 Depower on Demand Stage 1 depower Operation Depower on demand is the simplest way to quickly depower your kite in an instant By pushing the control bar away from the rider the kite will immediately begin to depower The further you push the bar away from the rider the more the kite will depower By pushing the bar up near the CAS fig 1 it will depower to the point where it will fall from the sky This is your best defense to immediately diffuse the
21. f SETTING UP Set up only the gear that you plan on using immediately Deflate and put away your kites when not in use Set up in an area where you have plenty of space Set up in a manner conducive to having multiple users in the area Roll up your lines when not in use Always keep other beach and water access users in mind when launching landing and kiteboarding Yield to other beach users Be courteous and cooperative Always be ready to lend assistance to other kiteboarders The favor may be returned sooner than you think IMPORTANT INFORMATION AREA OF OPERATION This is the 100 meters of area with no obstacles to each side and downwind of the rider Do not launch your kite if you do not have this distance between yourself and other people or obstructions A WIND DIRECTION 100 METERS 100 METERS Planning Your Launch e Choose an area where you have at least 100 meters of space from all obstacles to your left and right and especially downwind of you e Set up your equipment so that your kite is downwind of where you will be launching but most importantly so that it is at an angle off of the wind e DO NOT SET UP YOUR KITE FOR A STRAIGHT DOWNWIND LAUNCH The kite will launch with too much power and you will endanger the lives of yourself and those around you if you launch in this manner e Basically if the wind is at your back and straight downwind is at a 180 then you will want to set yo
22. h rocks and or shallow or exposed reefs Be mindful of tide changes As water levels change you may be exposed to new obstructions Avoid launching landing or using this product near power lines telephone poles trees people pets buildings auto mobiles streets sharp objects and airports Avoid crowded beaches and waterways Make sure your lines do not cross a walkway or passage Do not let others walk between you and your kite Be careful and mindful of other water users including windsurfers boaters jet skiers swimmers floating objects etc Before launching make sure you have scouted a backup landing area in case you do not make it back to your launch spot IMPORTANT INFORMATION KITE CARE Due to the often extreme nature of kiteboarding a thorough approach should be taken when caring for your kite and all its as sociated rigging as well as your protective gear Eee FOR YOUR SESSION Thoroughly check your protective equipment helmet etc to make sure it is in working order and in good condition e A frequent inspection of the kite and the control system should be made in order to identity punctures tears or abrasions in the canopy struts or security systems It is also necessary to check the fly lines for wear and for unwanted knots which may reduce the strength of the fly lines Check bridle lines and pulleys for wear and replace when necessary e Do not rig on asphalt cement gravel or other abr
23. ite on the water or on land LAUNCHING The motion in which the rider steers the kite from their partner s hands into the sky LEADER LINES The lines that attach directly to the control bar You will attach these lines to the flying lines in order to connect them to your bar LEADING EDGE LE The front inflated tube of your kite LEEWARD The downwind side of the kiteboarder LOFTING Lofting occurs when the kite is above the riders head in the neutral position Instability in the wind can cause sudden verti cal force and lift a rider off of their feet LUFF A term used to describe what happens to the kite in a lull A term also used to describe the complete de powering of a kite LULL A term used to describe wind when it lessens in strength for any amount of time Mo o MPH Miles Per Hour A measure of speed 1 mph 1 6 kilometers per hour Mo NEUTRAL POSITION This is the position just above the rider s head in the sky If the rider levels out the bar the kite will gravitate to the neutral position However it is difficult and dangerous to keep the kite in this position Although in this position the kite may feel steady and may feel like it has the least amount of power or pull it is also the position in which on land the rider is most susceptible to lofting On the water the neutral position can be utilized to rest while you reel in your board but on land we strongly suggest you do not utilize the neutra
24. l posi tion After launching it is best to make your way to the water without delay Do NOT linger on land with the kite in neutral position It is VERY dangerous NEUTRAL ZONE This is the area that includes the neutral position and the area to the left and right of the rider It encompasses the 29 GLOSSARY most upwind or windward positions in which to fly the kite When flown here the kite has less power or pull than when it is in the power zone However use caution when the kite is in this zone especially when on land and especially in gusty wind conditions Mo gt OFFSHORE Wind is blowing from the shore directly or to a great extent out to the water Do not operate your kite in or near water in this wind direction ONSHORE Wind is blowing directly or to a great extent directly from the water toward the land Do not operate your kite in or near water in this wind direction OVER POWERED A situation in which the rider has a kite too powerful for nis her ability level weight strength and or wind conditions Mo PLANING The point in time in which the rider gets the board skimming on the water POWER ZONE This is the area in front and to the sides of the rider but excluding the neutral position and zones It is the area in which the kite has the most power and pull When flown in this area the kite can be powerful and dangerous so avoid flying your kite in this zone when learning Use extreme caution
25. le and all obstacles Always fly in an open area and observe wind and weather conditions particularly in circumstances where you may encounter offshore onshore winds or strong winds Do not attempt to use your kite on water until you are confident and com fortable with the use of a trainer kite on land Spend time to become familiar with the operation of your kite and remember that you are responsible for its operation and for the security of those around you As you learn the sport work within your own limitations and do not exceed them If you intend to use the kite on water always use appropriate protective gears and flotation devices and do not attach yourself or tie yourself permanently to the kite lines The kite is not intended for use as a flying device nor indeed is it intended as a means of flotation continues to next page continued from previous page RECOMMENDED KITEBOARDING PRACTICE Kiteboarding is an extremely diverse sport with many disciplines and ability levels As with all sports there can be certain inherent risks The fol lowing contains key security points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite Kiteboarding is a HAZARDOUS activity and the use of Kite boarding equipment involves the risk of serious personal injury to any part of the users body or death Injuries are an INHERENT RISK of kiteboarding and the par ticipation in kiteboarding implies the users acceptance and assumption of those risks
26. ng this kite in any mountainous region uneven terrain or glacier Wind condi tions in these areas are notoriously unstable and can change in velocity and direction without notice Never use this product in the vicinity of powerlines liftlines trees or other obstacles Contact with these obstacles can Cause severe injury or death Do not tether yourself to any stationary or moving object such as a Stake snowmobile or car while flying this kite Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects SNOWKITE People downwind or down slope have right of way It is your responsibility to avoid them SNOWBOARD People down slope have right of way It is your responsibility to avoid them You must not stop where you obstruct others or are not visible Whenever starting or merging with others look upwind up hill and yield to others Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment Observe any and all posted signs and warnings Keep out of closed areas SNOWBOARD Prior to using any lift you must have the knowledge and ability to load ride and unload safely Do not snowboard snowkite when tired or under the influ ence of alcohol or drugs Snow terrain and snowboarding snowkiting conditions vary constantly watch out for and avoid any man made struc tures trees rocks debris variations in terrain or slopes avalanche areas crevasse cliffs power lines water hazards changes in snow surfaces or tex
27. o 12 hur ricane BODY DRAGGING This is an instructional tactic step in which the rider flies the kite while in the water but without the board The rider will launch then walk to the water and basically drag in the water while practicing flying re launching and self rescue techniques BLADDER The inner inflatable tube found within the leading edge and the struts of the kite Imagine a bike it has both a tire on the outside and an inner tube which holds air BRIDLES The lines that hang from the wing tips and leading edge of the kite The flying lines will be attached from the control bar 28 to these bridle lines in order to connect control bar to kite Tow Points The attachment points for the bridle BYPASS LEASH SYSTEM An optional security leash feature that is recommended for first time users and kiteboarding schools and for riders who kiteboard without being hooked into the harness loop Mo CENTERLINE ADJUSTMENT STRAP CAS Used to depower the kite by changing the relationship between the front and back line lengths It is also used to position the bar closer to the rider CONTROL BAR The steering device the rider uses to steer the kite Mo DE POWER LINES The two center flying lines that attach to the leading edge bridles on the kite one to the left wing tip the other to the ight wing tip These lines assist in de powering the kite DOWNWIND The direction in which the wind is traveling
28. o your inflated kite 12 SETUP LINE LENGTH CORRECTIONS The line length adjustment is made at the end of the flying lines where they are connected to the kite If one of the flying lines is too long loosen the larks head loop from the knot then loosen the knot and move it towards the kite to shorten the line It the line is too short loosen the larks head loop from the knot then loosen the knot and move it towards the control bar to lengthen the line Re tighten the knot and check your line length again Adjust again if necessary until the control bar is balanced DO NOT put knots in your FLYING LINES Knots in the flying lines compromise the life of the line CORRECT Control bar is even and parallel with your shoulders 2 INCORRECT If your bar is at an angle your leader line needs adjustments 13 SETUP DOWNWIND SET UP Bar downwind of kite e Lay the bar 30 meters downwind of the kite so that the wing tips are facing the control bar the leading edge of the kite should be facing into the wind When setting the bar up downwind of the kite you must turn the bar upside down before walking the lines out The red side of the control system should be on the right and the gray side of the control system on the left e Lay out and clear the bridle e Walk out the steering outside lines and using a larks head knot attach them to the middle knots on the rear line attach ment points FIG
29. ons such as a wetsuit or a UV top lt is recommended to wear a helmet Make sure someone knows where you ve gone amp when you are expected back always sail with a buddy Be aware of the conditions as they change Always return to the beach if there is a significant change in the conditions Le wind dropping or wind amp waves increasing As you learn the sport work within your own limitations and do not exceed them Do not alter modify or change this product This product is designed and manufactured only for kite boarding on water or snow Keep these warnings cautions and instructions for future reference The following contains key security points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite and associated kiteboarding equipment on water land or snow SNOW USE GENERAL GUIDELINES The points listed under the Recommended Kiteboarding Prac tice also apply to the use of this product on the snow Please read the previous paragraphs even if you intend to use this product primarily on the snow These kites are intended for use on the snow as a traction device to propel a rider across wide open snow fields in a controlled and appropriate manner Do not attempt to use this kite as a flying device Do not use this kite to soar from ridges cliffs or slopes Do not attempt to launch yourself into the air in any manner which can create excessive impact to the rider upon landing Extreme caution must be taken when usi
30. ote that only compatible Cabrinha kites will benefit from all of the security and per formance functions associated with this control system Consult www cabrinhakites com for a list of compatible kites for use with this control system Please read this users manual carefully and entirely before using this control system This manual is not intended to replace proper kiteboarding instruction but rather to supplement it Do not attempt to kiteboard without appropriate instruction It will make this sport more enjoyable not only for yourself but for those around you IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Kiteboarding is a hazardous sport with many disciplines and ability levels As with all sports there are inherent risks of injury The following contains key points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite e Be familiar with the set up and use of the supplied security systems IDS Landing Line and the Harness Loop Quick Release systems e Make sure your Powerdrive IDS control system is rigged and used according to the supplied instructions e Make sure your kite is compatible with the Powerdrive IDS control system e Always use your Cabrinha kite with a Bypass leash e NEVER permanently attach yourself to this kite the control bar or lines e NEVER use this kite as a flying device e NEVER touch the kite lines while they are under tension do not catch the kite using these lines e When inflated but not in use
31. ower zones and by avoiding putting your kite in the neutral position while on land NEUTRAL ZONE MODERATE POWER MOST power MU Neutral Position his is the position just above the pilot s head in the sky If the pilot levels out the bar the kite will gravitate to the neutral position However it is difficult and dangerous to keep the kite in this position Although in this position the kite may feel steady and may feel like it has the least amount of power or pull it is also the position in which on land the pilot is most susceptible to lofting On the water the neutral position can be utilized to rest while you reel in your board but on land we strongly suggest you do not utilize the neutral position After launching it is best to make your way to the water without delay Do NOT linger on land with the kite in neutral position It is VERY dangerous Lofting Lofting occurs when the kite is above the riders head in the neutral position Instability in the wind can cause sudden vertical force and lift a rider off of their feet Neutral Zone This is the area that includes the neutral position and the area to the left and right of the pilot It encompasses the most upwind or windward positions in which to fly the kite When flown here the kite has less power or pull than when it is in the power zone However use caution when the kite is in this zone especially when on land and especially in gusty wind conditions Power
32. piece long enough to attach all lines e Roll out the flying lines from the post and set the control bar on the ground facing up with the Red side of the control system on the left and the gray side of the control system on the right You should also see the L left and R right markings facing upward Make sure there are no obstructions in between your bar and the post e Make sure your flying lines are not twisted or crossed e At the ends of the flying lines nearest the post you will notice that there are eyelets on the rear steering lines and front de power lines The overhand knots on the front de power lines are there to eliminate incorrect connection to the kite e Take the rope attached to the post and feed it through the eyelets on all four lines with the yellow on the left and the black on the right e lie a bowline knot with all four lines inside the loop e Walk back to the control bar e Make sure that the centerline adjustment strap is fully extended so that the kite is set up at full power e Standing directly in line with the post pull back hard and steady on the control bar by pulling straight back toward yourself e Your control bar should be in line with your shoulders and should be straight and not at an angle e All of the lines should have even tension under pressure l e no slack in the de power lines steering lines e f your control bar is even your control system is ready to attach t
33. power of the kite so you can quickly regain control Once the kite has safely landed on the water it be 4 a position where you can easily perform an Instant elaunch Absolute Depower Stage 2 depower Absolute Depower should only be used in situations where you would like to land your kite and end your session whether it be on water or land It should be noted that relaunching your kite using this method is slightly more difficult than the Depower on Demand method Absolute Depower is designed to release the residual power from your kite by allowing it to flag symmetri cally from the center of the leading edge Operation t In order to use Absolute Depower you must have your Bypass leash attached to the trapezoid at the top of the harness loop A O It is also important that you familiarize yourself with the opera tion of the QR prior to going on the water J Absolute Depower can only be achieved by activating pulling ig the QR in the direction of the arrow fig 2 By activating the QR the control system will separate from the harness loop and trans fer the load onto the IDS landing line The kite can now achieve full depower and will flag itself on the water or land Once the kite has safely landed you can pull yourself towards the kite by walking up the two center lines hand over hand until you reach the leading edge From there you can secure the kite with sand if you are on land or perform a self rescue
34. rk properly Fig 1 amp 2 e Make sure that the Security Pin is secure This will keep your harness loop from accidentally dropping out of your harness hook Your Security Pin is now ready for use SECURITY PIN RELEASING With your hands slide the Security Pin out of the harness hook Fig 3 17 OPERATION Centerline Adjustment Strap CAS The CAS effectively changes the length of your front lines referred to as trim by pulling the red ball to shorten the line depowers the kite slightly To re power the kite you will have to lengthen the front lines by pulling on the black ball re powers the kite to its original trim e Pull on the red ball to depower e Pull on the black ball to re power DEPOWER REPOWER black Note The CAS is meant to provide a limited amount of trim and is not to be confused with or used in place of the IDS depowering func red tion see next section Wos se ettet 18 OPERATION BYPASS LEASH The Bypass leash is used to keep your kite from going astray when you release the control bar while unhooked from the harness loop Connecting the Bypass Leash e The Quick Release end of the Bypass leash should be connected to the harness bar fig 1 e The snap hook end of the Bypass leash should be connected directly to the trapezoid at the top of the harness loop fig 2 CAUTION To disconnect yourself from the Bypass leash you must activate the QR at the
35. rtner both understand 4 Connect your Bypass leash to the leash attachment point 0 Next engage the security pin 6 Have your partner stand with the kite at 100 off of the wind FIG 1 a partner should hold the kite in the middle of the leading edge with the leading edge vertical and pointing into the wind 6 Your partner should stand behind the kite and not to the side or in front of the kite 9 Also your partner SHOULD NOT touch the bridle or flying lines 10 With the control bar in your hands and at chest height take a few steps back to take the slack out of the flying lines 11 Signal your partner to let go of your kite It is important that your partner lets you steer the kite out of his or her hands 12 CAUTION Your partner SHOULD NOT throw the kite into the air Instruct him her against doing this BEFORE you launch When the kite is thrown into the air it hinders the ability of the kite to launch properly When thrown the kite may either launch too abruptly and powerfully or it may not launch at all It is potentially a very dangerous way to launch 13 Once your partner lets go of the kite have him her move upwind of you and out of your way 14 SLOWLY steer the kite to the edge of the power window DO NOT make any abrupt motions The slower you steer the kite the more in control you will be 15 With the kite at the edge of the power window and the wind at your back walk slowly to the waters edge keeping in
36. sion on this leader line CAUTION Make sure not to wrap the leader line around your hand and do not allow your body to get entangled in the lines You may need to pull as much as two meters of leader in order to lift the wingtip of the kite e HINT Keep your board on your feet and in front of you This will slow your forward momentum and increase the speed of relaunch e Once the wingtip begins to lift the kite will soon roll onto its side e Once on its side the kite will begin to move toward the edge of the wind window You may have to finesse the kite to the edge of the window to do this continue to hold onto the same leader line until the kite wants to re launch e Sometimes especially in light wind you must be patient as the kite works its way to the edge of the wind window Do not get impatient and start pulling on both sides of the bar Continue to work the kite to the original side you chose When the kite is ready to re launch release the leader line and steer the kite up into the sky Slowly steer your kite into the sky and level out your bar Be prepared to depower the kite by pushing the control system toward the kite 26 TUNING TUNING THE KITE Proper tuning of your kite is essential for best performance A properly tuned kite increases its efficiency speed and allows the kite to de power correctly The following guidelines will help you to properly tune the kite to suit your style of riding e All mod
37. ture due to altitude and sun exposure wind and weather changes and any other condi tions which could affect your ability to properly control your snowboard snowkite POWERDRIVE TDS USER MANUAL Introduction Important Information Wind Water amp Weather Conditions Know Your Ability Level Kiteboarding Location Kite Care Beach Etiquette Area of Uperation Kite Positions Zone amp Power KITE OVERVIEW amp CONTROL SYSTEM N D EX 10 POWERDRIVE IDS SETUP 12 Line Length Corrections 14 Downwind Launch Setup 15 Upwind Launch Setup CO CO O con OO RO OPERATION 16 Quick Release System 17 Security Pin 18 Centerline Adjustment Strap 19 BYPASS Leash 20 DS Landing Line 22 Steering 23 PAUSE 24 Launching 20 Landing 26 Relaunching 2 Tuning 20 Glossary INTRODUCTION X EE t THAN K YO U for purchasing a Cabrinha product and welcome to the sport of kiteboarding As you may know the excitement of Kiteboarding is attracting people of all ages from all corners of the globe It s one of the most dynamic and fastest growing sports in the world CAUTI 0 N Kiteboarding can be overwhelming if not approached in an edu cated manner That s why we have supplied this extensive user s manual It will help to educate you about your new kite and about the ways in which to use it It contains information regarding the setup care and maintenance of your control system Please n
38. ur kite at about a 100 off the wind either to the left or to the right of you e The more the kite is positioned into the wind when you launch the less power it 180 will have when it goes up and the easier your launch will be e Your partner will stand with the kite while you will stand 30 meters away at your control bar POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DO NOT SET YOUR KITE FOR A 120 4 STRAIGHT DOWNWIND LAUNCH e Make sure you launch slowly and launch the kite at an angle NOT STRAIGHT DOWNWIND 90 90 WIND DIREGTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION KITE POSITIONS ZONE POWER It is important to understand kiteboarding s basic zones of power before you launch a kite MANY OF THE ACCIDENTS THAT HAP PEN IN KITEBOARDING happen on land and many also happen when kiteboarders put their kites in what is called neutral position Unfortunately people often think that the kite is stable in neutral position However wind fluctuates it gusts and lulls and in neutral position something known as lofting can occur when wind fluctuates When a kite luffs or receives less wind in its foil the kite will move slightly away from the pilot When a gust hits the kite receives a surge of power and often that surge of power is too much for a kiteboarder standing with the kite high overhead As a result the kiteboarder may be lofted lifted into the air Lofting can be serious but you may reduce the chances of lofting by understanding the p
39. when flying the kite in this zone PUMP Device used to inflate the kite O O o QRS QUICK RELEASE SECURITY SYSTEM A quick release point on the control system which when activated detaches the control system from the harness loop Also referred to as the Main QR 30 QR2 A secondary quick release on the harness loop which when activated separates the landing line from the harness loop Thus separating the kite from the rider A REACH A direction of travel relative to the wind direction Generally 90 160 degrees off the wind RE LAUNCHING The motion in which the rider steers the kite off of the water and back into the sky HOO SELF LAUNCHING A technigue in which the rider launches the kite without as sistance usually by weighting down a wing tip with sand until he she is ready to launch SIDE OFFSHORE Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the shore out to the water This is a combination of offshore and sideshore wind Do not operate your kite in or near water in this wind direction SIDESHORE Wind is blowing from the left or from the right parallel to the shore Ideal wind direction for kiteboarding SIDE ONSHORE Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the water toward the land This is a combination of onshore and sideshore wind Utilize caution when operating your kite in or near water in this wind direction SPRINT Single Point Rapid Inflation Technology
40. which are attached to the QR 2 handle fig 4 21 HOW TO STEERING This is a partial list of techniques to be remembered and applied Be certain to always take instruction from a professional Key Points to Remember e When practicing steering a kite on land always remember that your kite has extreme power Be prepared We suggest you develop your kite handing skills on land with a trainer kite and then move to the water for further practice using the body dragging techniques with your power kite e When first learning to fly your kite always keep your eyes on the kite e Steer slowly Do not make any abrupt motions with the control bar e Keep in mind the power of the kite e Never turn the control bar like a car steering wheel It is ineffective for steering the kite and may actually cause the kite to become out of control Steering the Kite to the Left e Hold the bar with both hands shoulder distance apart e With your eyes on the kite slightly pull on the control bar with your left hand pulling it toward your body e This will allow your left arm to bend and your right arm to extend Keep ing one arm extended is important do not pull both arms toward your body at the same time e Pull slowly The quicker your movements the faster the kite will turn and the more power it will create e Once the kite starts to turn it will continue to turn left unless you tell it otherwise e Be ready to steer
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