08 C Kite Bar - Best Kiteboarding
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1. What are all the parts on my QR called A detailed parts assembly for the leash QR mechanism is shown left This names all the parts of the QR mechanism that will be used in the following section FLIP FLOP PIN RED QR COLLAR Activation of the Leash QR PUSH RED COLLAR TO Sliding the red plastic QR collar away from the ACTIVATE OR MECHANISM tension adjuster ball will activate the internal QR Z mechanism QR TENSION ADJUSTER BALL Oniv consider this as a last course of action in situations where remaining attached to vour kite is likelv to be more dangerous to vourself and bvstanders than releasing the kite completelv This action will completelv separate vou from vour kite if vou are alreadv unhooked from the chickenloop Handlepass Bypass Leash QR Reassembiv SLIDE PIN THROUGH LOOP AND THEN FLIP PIN DOWN 90 When activated the QR mechanism splits into two separate parts These are shown in detail on the previous page To refit the QR slide the tip of either side of the flip flop pin through the TO SECURE QR SLIDE COLLAR TOWARDS ADJUSTER BALL 97eV rope loop and then flip the pin over by ninety degrees to catch the loop Gently slide the QR collar upwards and over the tip of the flip flop pin then push the QR collar home until it rests snugly against the tension adjuster as shown in the previous image above Can l retrofit my existing 4 line bar to a 52. at all times prefer the double depower and stopper ball of the 08 Best SLE Bar can I use that with my Yarga The 08 Best SLE Bar can be used with the Yarga If using the SLE bar remember to add the 5 line to your rigging The 5 line kit can be passed through the rings above the trim strap on the best SLE Bar The bypass leash arrangement will function exactly as it does on the Waroo or Nemesis HP kites though it will not offer as much depower on the Yarga due to the design of the kite What is the correct adjustment for the 5 line Your 5 line should be under slightly less tension than your front flying lines at all times How long are my lines The C kite Bar comes with 25m flying lines which are comprised of two sections 20m and 5m allowing you to rig either on 25m lines or on 20m lines for tighter turning and faster flying across the window Where do clip my leash The Yarga has been designed strictly for freestyle competition use by experienced riders therefore it offers a minimal set of safety features If you feel unsure about being directly attached to your kite via only a suicide leash then do not purchase the Yarga You can clip your leash in one of two places either directly onto the chickenloop or directly around the depower rope above the stopper ball A small stopper ball has been fitted directly above the chickenloop assembly to ensure easy rotation of the leash karabiner for handlepass tricks
3. can keep your stance tight with your weight behind your board edge to gain massive pop for high powered wakestyle moves Handle passing couldn t be easier or more comfortable with our reduced diameter profiled grip and newly introduced EVA bar end bumpers A large diameter chickenloop without a donkey dick makes hooking and unhooking easier than ever before A high visibility QR handle is designed to be easy to use in an emergency while being compact enough and shielded from above by a stopper ball to ensure it is never fired off by accident Accidental QR activation when hooking back in or riding blind is a thing of the past Dual rear line OSR handles provide you with multiple landing options between heats The large handled pull pull trim strap is topped off by a high load rated front line swivel To allow for quick front line length changes to compensate for changes in wind conditions that exceed the normal depower range the Pro team added a second set of front line knots above the trim strap The new 08 C Kite Bar is designed to be as durable and practical as possible It is the perfect compliment for our Yarga dedicated C kite 08 C Kite Bar Competition Tuned 08 Bar Features Flying lines 20m 5m For 08 we have selected a new high tenacity flying line rated at 700lb breaking strain With minimal elongation under load these new flying lines will mean your kite is more responsive loops faster and feels crisper than e
4. line bar and if so what are the measurements for the bridle and the ideal connection point for each kite size There are more four line bars on the market than it would ever be possible for us to test The 5 line kit has been built with an arrangement of multiple knots on the red bridle line if your front and back flying lines are of roughly equal in length with your bar at the mid travel position and you have a suitable attachment point above the trim strap then it is highly likely that the accessory 5 line kit from best will fit your bar with a minimum of modification We are however unable to advise on specific none Best bar set ups A full bar calibration image is given on the page following by comparing these dimensions to any other four lines bar you should be able to work out compatibility C Kite calibration drawing is on page following 08 C Kite Bar Competition Tuned CALIBRATION C BAR 08 X Front flying line attachment knot Front leader line Rear flying line attaches by loop to loop connection hard lined 60cm 55cm Rear leader line 20070052 De power strap 2006 carbon bar with swivel on top 28cm 65cm to bottom side of bar l Float 2008 Barend 2008 Manufacturer LAM Scale Material Note Calibration Project C Bar 2008 Date yo Date N part Version Illustrator Thomas Gaeh
5. our SLE bar Please check the integrity of your depower line before and after every session If in doubt of its strength always replace it 4 Handle pass Suicide Leash The 08 C kite Bar comes equipped with a high quality handle pass suicide leash For 08 we have added a small bungee line to the QR collar so that it is always retained under tension to reduce the potential for accidental release The re assembly of the activated leash remains exactly the same as in 07 New 08 Bar End Design For 08 we have doubled the overlap between the bar and the bar ends and then beefed up the connection point with a double screw fixing The C kite Bar is now tougher than ever Rear Line OSR Handles For landing vour kite vou now have the option of using L amp R rear line grab handles So you can now land your kite using either rear flying line regardless of beach aspect and wind direction Ergonomic Non slip Grip amp Reduced Diameter Bar The 08 C kite Bar has indented finger ridges across the top of the bar for improved grip and a new color scheme with left and right handed bar colors We ve significantly reduced the bar diameter to allow you to close your hand right over the bar maximizing your contact strength and helping you make each and every handle pass EVA Bar End Bumpers Competition freestyle is all about unhooked riding and throwin
6. AN 08 C KITE BAR USER MANUAL 7 06 C KITE BAR COMPETITION TUNED Best Kiteboarding User Manual Thank vou for purchasing a Best kite Please read this manual carefuliv and in its entiretv before using vour new Best kite 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 unfavorably and unpredictab
7. g massively powered handle pass tricks The new EVA bar end bumpers have been designed to allow you to ride in comfort all day no matter how hard you push yourself or your gear Front line Swivel Uprated for increased load handling ability the 08 centre line swivel will keep your lines tangle free Adjustable pigtail positions allow you to trim the kite for added or reduced depower without having to run to the kite saving you valuable seconds between heats Pull Pull depower strap High visibility handles with added traction pads will ensure your depower is easy to activate in all conditions even with gloved hands during cold winter sessions Bar end Bungees Making sure your gear is ready to go is always a concern with your lines safely wrapped up on your bar and secured with our bungee closures that s one less thing to worry about pa line kit The 08 C Kite Bar will ship complete with a 5 line kit for use with the 08 Varga Riders who purchase the Varga and intend using it with another bar will need to purchase the 5 line kite separately and trim their set up accordingly 5t line set up Your C Kite bar comes ready rigged to ride with the 5 Line kit fitted the component parts of the 5 line kite are shown below When attaching the bridle to the kite for the first time take the red knotted kite bridle and pass the closed loop end through the 5 line attachment point on the center of the LE Then pass the e
8. ly 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 users 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 claims or p
9. ntire red line back through the loop so it forms a larks head around the LE attachment point The rest of your 5 line kit needs to be passed up through the lower ring of the front line swivel as shown right leaving the OSR handle exposed beneath the swivel Do not try to pass the line through the small triangular opening between the three rings To complete rigging your kit just select the correct knot on the bridle according to the size of the kite you are flying and cinch up the blue flying line above that knot Depending on your riding style and bar set up preferences you may wish to try one knot either side of the recommended knot position for each size kite Your 5 line should be under slightly less tension than your front flying lines at all times it is designed to support the center of the LE and provide added stability to the kite The 5 line can also be used to water relaunch and self land your kite For further instructions please refer to the upcoming Yarga user manual FAQ Do I need to use the 5 Line kit with mv Yarga The 5 line kit is supplied with every C kite Bar because it is an integral part of the Varga control system While it is entirely possible to fly the Yarga without a correctly fitted 5 line setup this will not allow you to experience the full performance the Yarga has to offer For maximum stability depower and ease of relaunch we recommend that all riders use the supplied 5 line kit
10. otential 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 Best Action Sports INC 08 C Kite Bar User Manual 700Ib FLYING LINES 4 STH LINE ATTACHMENT POINT NN AMM SPECTRA AOR UNS i REAR LINE OSR HANDLES Description Our Pro team riders claimed 1 2 and 3 places last year in the PKRA and KPWT world rankings so when they work together to deliver a product you can be sure that every aspect has been competition tuned In freestyle competition you only have a few minutes to fire off your best tricks To stand any chance of impressing the judges and progressing to the next round your equipment has to be completely reliable The new 08 C Kite bar is designed fulfil this criteria durability is built into every aspect of the bar those parts you can see and even those that you can t The bar comes equipped with 700lb rated color coded lines Supplied as a 20m set with 5m extensions this gives you the option of rigging short for maximum handling responsiveness and kite speed across the window or rigging long for maximum lift and hangtime for old school tricks A short throw centre line means your bar is always close to hand you
11. ver before Loop to loop end connections allow you shorten or lengthen your line set by 5 metres according to prevailing conditions and your riding preference For new school riding with low altitude high powered unhooked tricks and kiteloops we recommend that you fly on the 20m length line set For maximizing your height and hangtime for old school big air tricks and board offs we recommend that you use both the 20m and 5m extension sets together Large diameter chickenloop Increasing the size of the chickenloop and removing the donkey dick makes hooking and un hooking easier than ever With our large diameter chickenloop you will be making every session an unhooked session Riders should note that the leash is intended to be clipped above the chickenloop not directly to the black tubing loop itself Short throw centre depower line A short throw centre line puts your trim strap front line swivel and bar within easy reach at all times Better body positioning for taking off and landing tricks will make every trick you throw feel easier and improve your success rate on the water The depower line and chickenloop is available as an accessory part from your dealer or directly from the Best website It is easily and quickly replaced and fixed securely with a single Bowline knot A single line depower rope is more prone to accelerated wear especially under competition level use than the dual lines provided on
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