Tuning Your Kite - Naish Kite 2011 Guide De L'utilisateur

5. Safety
Shift Leash Quick Release Features
Releasing the Shift Leash Quick Release:
Pics 1 & 2: If you need to get totally free of the kite, release the leash quick release by grabbing the red handle
and pushing it away from you, and let go.
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Reconnecting the Shift Leash Quick Release:
Pic 1: Slip the pivot pin through the loop that is still attached to your harness or spreader bar.
Pic 2: Pull the red release tube toward yourself sliding it over the pivot pin.
Pic 3: Keep sliding it back making sure it slides smoothly over the pivot pin.
Pic 4: Pull it all the way back to the white stopper ball to ensure that it doesn't release inadvertently.
Always make sure the handle is in the correct position.
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CAUTION! If you are practicing spins, and you continually spin in one direction, the Control System could be ren-
dered ineffective by twisted lines. To avoid the potential of twisted lines you should always try to do the same num-
ber of spins in both directions. In addition, you should always check the condition of your Leash system by pulling
on your leash attachment to make sure the line is not bound in any way. If you feel tension on the line you should go
to the beach and reset your lines to eliminate all twists.
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5. Safety
Release of Power:
If you need to release yourself from your kite, your first option is to unhook from your trim loop and let go of the bar.
If you can not unhook immediately then you need to release your QRTL. Your kite comes with a leash that connects
from one of the front lines or fifth line to your harness. If you need to release your kite, this will keep you attached
to your kite and the kite will have no power. If your kite keeps pulling you for any reason, you can release yourself
from your leash with the quick release at the bottom of the leash.
Remember: you should know how all of your releases work, keep them in good working order, and practice using
them. You should be able to reach them all in an instant without a second thought.
If your kite goes down in the surf, release yourself from it. Hanging on will cause the kite to rip or lines to break.
Even a small wave or shore break can exert enough force to damage your kite if you do not let it go.
In the event that your kite is down in the water and you want to self rescue or self land your kite, grab the line that
your leash is attached to. "Walk" yourself up that line to the kite to avoid an unwanted relaunch. Make sure that you
stay clear of the other lines.
6.

Tuning Your Kite

Advanced Tuning-Shift System
Tuning your kite to match your riding style is the key to maximizing your fun. Small adjustments can greatly effect
the kite's performance. We recommend using the standard setup until you become familiar with the behavior of
your kite. You can then adjust the settings in a variety of ways:
1. Dynamically change the power of the kite by moving the control bar up/down the gray center line (trim line).
Sheeting in and out will change the Angle of Attack.
2. Statically change the Angle of Attack by adjusting the trim line at the smart loop.
3. Tune where full power is on your trim line to suit your riding style by adjusting the Power Tuning Knots. There
are three knots on the leader lines. See Advanced Tuning on page 17 for more information.
4. Modify the turning speed of the kite by attaching the flying lines to one of the two attachment points.
A. Forward Centerline Attachment Point
• Choice of pros
• Most wind range
• Increased sheetability
• Best for overpowered conditions
B. Rear Centerline Attachment Point
• More hang time
• More power goes to harness
• Choice of heavier riders
• Kite is less sensitive to bar movements
C. Forward Turning Speed Adjuster
• For high wind conditions
• For beginners
• For smaller kites in your quiver
• Decreased turning speed
• Kite is less sensitive to bar movements
D. Rear Turning Speed Adjuster
• Fastest turning speed
• Underpowered conditions
• Can use a smaller bar
• Less hand pressure to turn
• Great for wave riding
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