Assembling The Kite - Naish C-SHAPE KITE Guía De Usuario

1. ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND LINES
You can use the measurements below to determine the length of your Shift
Extension line. If your kite is not listed, you can use the alternative method
described here.
Pic 1 With your kite inflated draw an imaginary line from wing tip to wing
tip. Extend the Shift Extension line from the attachment point to the imaginary
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line. Slide the sleeve to approximately 10 cm higher than the point where they
intersect.
Pic 2
Using the sleeve, tie a figure eight overhand knot. Cut the extra line off.
Be sure to leave 20 cm of extra line for line stretch and future adjustments.
Pic 3 Attach the Shift line to your new Shift Extension line.
When launching the kite you can check the position of the knot by looking
for slack or extreme tension on the Shift line. A flattened leading edge is an
indication that the Shift Extension line is too short.
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Important Considerations for Maintaining Your Shift System:
You may find that your tensioned lines stretch at a different rate than
the Shift Line. This means you will have to monitor the slack in the Shift
line above the Y connector. It is always a good idea to monitor your kites
performance in relation to how your kite lines are stretching. If at full
power the line is slack, you can shorten your connection point on the
Shift Extension line to eliminate the slack and give the kite optimal
performance. You can test the slack by pulling on the ball at the fixed point on
the QRTL and watch the results at the kite. Have someone look at the shape
of the leading edge to make sure it is not flat in any way. Adjustments can be
Line length is from made at the Shift Extension line by changing the knot position. See page 9 for
pump leash to the
tuning your Shift Bar.
knot. Add 20 cm
Always check for wear on all lines and loops where friction occurs.
to length for line
stretch.
Rotating Chicken Finger:
Be aware that using this item can cause serious
injury or death. When the chicken finger is installed, you
will have to activate your Quick Release Trim Loop in
order to release yourself from the kite. Only use the chicken
finger if you are an expert kiteboarder. Install the chicken
finger only when you are in the water and away from all
obstacles. NEVER return to the shore with your chicken
finger installed. To use it simply slip it under you harness
bar hook and out the end so that the QRTL will not fall
from the hook if there is no pressure on the QRTL.
chicken finger
Note: Pressure from the QRTL can cause the
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Setting up Your Shift Extension Lines
to bend and let the QRTL come unhooked in some circumstances.
Inflating Your Kite with a Standard System:
Always use the pump leash to hold your kite while you inflate it.
First inflate struts then the leading edge.
To attach:
To release:
On Your Octopus System Equipped Kite:
• Close all strut valves.
• Close the deflate valve on the LE.
• Inflate the kite at the LE inflation valve.
• Pump until the kite is very firm and rigid.
• Close the inflate valve with the velcro and valve lock bungee.
How to Deflate Your Octopus Equipped Kite:
• Open all strut valves.
• Open the deflate valves on the LE. That's it.
Inflation Pressure:
Smaller kites require greater pressure in the bladder to hold their shape.
Naish advises using our electric pumps "The Inflator" to inflate your
kite. These pumps have a built in pressure sensor that will shut the
pump off once it has reached the desired inflation pressure. Below are
recommended maximum pressures.
• 6m through 10m kites require a maximum of 8 psi or .55 mPa
• 12m through 14m kites require a maximum of 7 psi or .50 mPa
• 16m through 20m kites require a maximum of 6 psi or .40 mPa
• Always inflate kite very firmly.
Note: Do not over inflate the kite struts or you may damage the
internal bladder.

2. ASSEMBLING THE KITE

Fool Proof Flying Lines:
Naish kites are equipped with
specialized flying line connec-
tors which prevent inadvertently
attaching the front lines to the
trailing edge and the opposite.
The pictures below show how to
use this feature. The line connec-
tors have a handy easy-open fea-
ture as well. Pull on the black tab
to release your flying lines after
your session.
For tips on setting your
standard bar please see the Fine
Tuning Your Kite section.
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