MAORIUser manual - English
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1. of the MAORI pm 14 14 To connect a kite leash For un hooked riding 16 AAA A AE A EA OA E E 17 WECM Cal METAS ce I ATi 19 Looking after your kite T 20 Technical e1 ism i i M ec maeri 3 Gin Gliders GIN Gliders was formed in 1998 by paraglider designer and competition pilot Gin Seok Song and his team of engineers and test pilots Robert Graham developed his first paraglider in 1980 and created his first kite in 1990 the C which remains the reference for many kite pilots today Robert has left his mark on kite design history with many significant models Robert now manages the development of GIN kites He joined the GIN family in January 2005 The GIN Gliders philosophy is simple to design equipment that Gin Robert or any other pilot will appreciate and enjoy This philosophy applies equally to a wing for kiting or speedflying as well as a world beating competition glider No product is released onto the market unless Gin and Robert are completely satisfied Gin has over 25 years experience of designing and manufacturing kites and paragliders and is backed up by an equally experienced team both within the company in Korea an2. party liability insurance for kiting The manufacturer of GIN GLIDERS as well as the distributors and agents of GIN GLIDERS products cannot be held liable for death personal injury or material damage resulting from any use of this equipment 2 EGIN Table of contents Welcome to GIN ee e MPORMATION ABOUT TR emm 2 Table of 3 INSIDE HP 4 History OF The MAORI c 5 Fur which level aeaa NAET A aTa EAE 6 STEN THON ican gtd ased maea asia acca nl eat MASAN kE SaS cas dew ESAIN se aden ues awa 6 Description of a tube kite TT i Control bar OF the MAOR lis snccmnensicstesisnnvernveiiassnsaesencnontansenessuurcevahieipeassusoscncsdansyassfeiwnensnhtensves 8 Description of the MAURIS Dar c 8 a da RO aa Cota e aU eto 10 PRINS cc 10 HIT c 10 VU Ns 11 Euro n 12 Safety system
3. people the weather etc t is extremely important to receive proper training before using this product and to fully familiarise yourself with all emergency procedures in safe conditions before having fo resort to them in an emergency The safest place to obtain the necessary skills is from a suitably qualified and competent kite instructor or school Do not attempt to fly this kite without the necessary skills Your kite and safety systems must be regularly checked and properly maintained 20 EGIN Technical data size MAORI WIN RANGE WARNING This table is not 100 applicable To make it complete you have to consider several datas that can modify the windrange like the weight of the rider the level of the rider the performance of the board the altitude and specificities of the spot etc Flat surface area Aspect ratio MAORI 7 7 m MAORI 7 4 8 MAORI 8 9m2 MAORI 9 5 1 MAORI 11 11 m2 MAORI 11 5 4 MAORI 14 14 4 m MAORI 14 5 6 MAORI 17 17 2 MAORI 17 5 9 maeri 21 Acknowledgements bin Gliders would like to thank the Development Team riders who contributed to the development of the MAORI Their effectiveness their optimism and their ideas brought much to the result that is the MAORI Thank you also to all the impassioned people who have given their energy and time for the MAORI 00 GIN
4. the 5th line 5th line right rear line yellow left rear line blue front pre line rear line adjusters float elastic for holding folded lines carbon bar 47 56 cm maeri Swivel System The swivel of the chicken loop swivel system allows you to cancel any twists on the front flying lines and on the 5th line leash To cancel the twists after a jump with one or more rotation s it is easy to turn the bar first to cancel the twist on the rear flying lines then to pull down the bar The act of pulling down the bar relieves pressure on the swivel and allows it to automatically rotate cancelling any twists in the front lines and the 5th line Adjusters The adjusters of the rear pre lines allow a quick and precise adjustment of the line lengths Depower line The depower line can be changed easily without tools You just need to make a bowline knot to each end of the depower line on the metal triangle of the streamer then to fix the ring of the safety system with a lark s head knot Neutral position of the bar 10 EGIN The neutral position of the bar allows easy adjustment of the length of the 5 lines The streamer must be completely un tightened and the bar must be pushed up Then hold the chicken loop and tighten all 5 lines all of the 5 lines must end at the same level wingtip of the kite 11 When the MAORI is completely new the front flying lines and the 5 line will be around 10 cm shorter th
5. thus protected by 10 cm more material than the length of the strut In order to close the pocket correctly it should be folded towards the strut whilst taking care to correctly position the bands of Velcro one on top of the ofher Pigtails and flying lines The MAORI is delivered with front line connectors that have a loop and on the kite the pigtails are equipped with a knot This is in order to avoid any risk of confusion at the fime of connection The MAORI lines are however adjustable and can be used with either a knot or a loop It is up to you to choose the connection system that suits you A logical colour code is used to avoid any risk of mistake during connection Fronts red right rear yellow left rear blue 5 line grey Handle on the main leading edge tube The main leading edge tube is equipped with a double use handle t enables you to attach the strap of the pump fo it in order to inflate the MAORI without holding the kite You will benefit from an easy and safe handhold to carry your MAORI up wind inner surface Facing up top surface down Safety handles IF you need to return to the beach while sitting in the kite the 2 safety handles sewn on the strut wing tips will be convenient for steering the MAORI as well as possible maeri 19 Looking after your kite Do not leave your kite out in the sun or Flapping in the wind if you are not using it the cloth will prematurely age Nev
6. un hooked with the safety system on the Sth line To Fix the Sth line leash back again repeat the steps 1 2 3 in opposite direction 16 EGIN ENE GLI SH Accessories MAORI is delivered with 2 specially designed bags maeri Main rucksack Kite board straps and compression straps External pocket for the pump Waist belt strap Ventilation system and zip to allow the wing to dry to let water and sand out The bag is in the internal lid pocket of the rucksack Designed to carry the Maori with inflated struts With the kite packed inside it is possible to carry it either across your shoulder or to place it inside the main rucksack and to carry it on your back Wing size logo Ventilation system also allows water and sand out maeri 17 GIN pump pump with Aluminium stem Pump leash with quick lock release to fix to the MAORI main leading edge strut handle 18 EGIN Technical details Struts All struts BB1 BB3 have been designed with 4 fabric panels which enables them to benefit from a section that is close to a perfect circle The absence of segments along the struts makes it possible respect the chosen profile as well as possible without the problems created by additional seams End of struts Each BB1 BB2 BB3 BB4 is equipped with a pocket on the trailing edge The pocket was designed to hold the bladder in place and to protect it The bladder is
7. GIN MAORI User manual English Please read this user manual carefully before you use the MAORI Welcome to GIN Thank you for choosing a GIN kite Our R amp D team has invested a lot of time passion and experience into creating the MAORI We hope you will enjoy this kite as much as us and we wish you many wonderful sessions with your new MAORI Kiting Paragliding and Speedflying are our passion and we do our best to develop our products and to share our feelings and sensations through GIN For more information and to keep in touch with the Fantastic evolution of our sport visit our website www gingliders com Please pass on this manual to the new owner if you ever resell your wing Enjoy riding GIN The GIN Team Information about safety Aimed at customers with a good knowledge of kiting this manual principally provides technical information about the MAORI This manual cannot replace training from an approved kite school Kiting is a magnificent sport but certain rules do apply and these must never be neglected As an ambassador of our sport please respect these rules and always keep safety in mind Respect the other riders kite launch and landing zones the riding locations the rules of riding and of the air the public and their safety natural elements Familiarize yourself with your equipment your safety equipment Make sure that you have adequate personal and third
8. an the rear Flying lines After a Few hours of use the front flying lines and the 5 line will lengthen 5 line The 5 line is active It will automatically absorb each gust to make the MAORI safer and smoother in flight For an effective 5 line it s correct length is important With the neutral position of the bar the 5 line must be the same length as the rear flying lines Adjust the 5 line by connecting the tail of the Y of the kite 2 to the knot that aligns with the end of the rear Flying lines The MAORI is delivered with a complete 26m set of 5 lines maeri 11 Lineplan V of the Y of the kite MAORI 7 135 cm MAORI 9 2x 154 cm MAORI 11 2 x 180 cm MAORI 14 2 x 210 cm MAORI 17 2 x 236 cm tail of the Y of the kite Sth line connector MAORI 7 85 cm MAORI 9 68 cm MAORI 11 82 5 cm MAORI 14 107 cm MAORI 17 114 cm active 5th line front flying lines 21 m left rear flying line blue 26 m right rear flying line yellow 26 m connector ring of the front lines The 5th line must pass through it combinated front lines 5 m stop bar ball distance of the stop bar ball to the end of the leash MAORI 7 291 MAORI 8 327 cm MAORI 11 354 cm 14 400 cm 17 439 level zero for the 5 lines maeri 13 Safety system of the MAORI It is imperative that you know the correct operation and assembly of your system safety before using it Always check you
9. d throughout a worldwide network of distributors and dealers This high level of expertise provided by dedicated professionals ensures that you get the best possible product support and affer sales service Robert Graham 4 EGIN History of the MAORI The Maori are people who lived in what is now known as New Zealand Ancient Maori were expert kite makers and flight controllers Their kites were used for light hearted entertainment competitions and for highly significant spiritual rituals Kites were also believed to be messengers like birds kites were considered to have spiritual connections with the Gods It is not by chance that our new tube kite is called the MAORI Like Maori people the GIN development team wanted to create a pure kite concentrating only on the essentials for kitesurfing No superfluous details we wanted a simple but effective product that allows you to concentrate on your ride Flying the Maori the rider feels connected to his kite in a way that allows him to take advantage of the conditions and fo appreciate the elements With the MAORI Robert Graham has designed a kite with an incredible wind range that offers you a smooth and safe ride The MAORI is very instinctive and it will help you to be very effective with your wakeboard style tricks or giving you the boost jump very high High points of the MAORI are ahuge wind range for a classic kite 5th line superb handling sm
10. er store a wet kite for a long time Make sure it is completely dry Never use any sort of chemical cleaner for your kite Only use normal water Store your kite in a dark and dry place leaving the bag open Do not walk on the lines or on the kite When you are preparing to store the MAORI for a long time we advise you to deflate it completely and to open all the valves This will avoid any risk of the valve plugs becoming deformed and not sealing properly Control bar set up and safety system Check your control bar set up and safety system before each use to make sure that it works correctly Check for wear and tear on each part also check all knots and lines making sure that the neoprene protectors are in place where appropriate After each use clean the control bar set up and safety system with normal water Sand considerably increases wear Take care to clean your control bar set up and your safety system of all sand mud and dust Warning Your safety and the safety of others depend upon the correct use of this equipment You are solely responsible for ensuring that you only use this equipment in situations and conditions suitable for your level of competence and in a way that will not endanger third parties Safety does not only depend on the safety systems of the kite it is also the result of training and of the correct evaluation of the situation and all conditions the location potential hazards other
11. ooth and quick response powerful maeri 5 For which level of riders Thanks to its smooth flight and its very easy re launch the MAORI is suitable for all levels of riders from the motivated beginner to the good or top level rider Construction Highly skilled staff takes extreme care during the entire manufacturing process of our kites Every piece of fabric reinforcement and detail has been carefully designed refined and crafted from the most suitable selected materials Everything is then assembled in a finely controlled process create this kite After several hours of use you will still discover small details that simplify your kiting life as a result of the thought GIN put into the design for you By following these concepts and these methods of construction GIN reinforces its position as a reference in terms of the quality of manufacture of its products b EGIN Description of a tube kite CO N g ui uL N e leading edge main tube BBO strut BB1 strut BB strut BB3 strut BB4 wingtip strut wingtip trailing edge top bottom maeri Control bar of the MAORI Description of the MAORI s bar D CD 8 EGIN CO N Gg Uu N ll ll ll combined front line front pre line streamer depower line main safety system solid sleeve swivel swivel system chicken loop stoosh quick release of the leash quick leash Leash of
12. r safety system before each use to make sure that it functions correctly Main quickrelease 1 The solid sleeve from the main quick release is around the depower line The depower line is Fixed with a lark s head knot on the ring of the quick release system 2 Pass the rigid webbing through the metal rectangle of the chicken loop following the arrow on fhe picture 3 Press together the layers of webbing 4 Cover the layers of webbing with the solid sleeve 5 Lock the quick release by pulling down the solid sleeve against the metal rectangle of the chicken loop 6 Torelease push the solid sleeve away from you following the 2 arrows on the picture You will still be connected the kite by the leash of the Sth line 14 EGIN Quick leash 1 Hold the metal leash ring in your hand Pass the batten through the metal ring and place the ring on the red elbow 3 Fold the A batten then cover the A batten batten with the B batten Lock the quick release by unfolding the neoprene cover over the battens The end of the B batten must be visible out of the neoprene cover 4 Torelease pull the neoprene cover in direction shown to release the leash maeri 15 To connect a kite leash For un hooked riding 1 Hold the locker of your kite leash Connect the kite leash to the metal leash ring Move the neoprene cover back in the direction shown to release the leashes N Ready to ride
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