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Blade offers a one year warranty on all its products. The following are
recommendations to help preserve the kite for many more years after the warranty
expires.
Avoid bringing the kite in contact with any sharp objects that could tear the canopy or
puncture the bladders.
Never rig equipment on abrasive surfaces or around sharp objects. The damage done
in this case is not covered under the warranty. Sand and grass are the best surfaces
for rigging and de-rigging your equipment.
Make frequent inspections of the control system, canopy, lines, release system,
pulleys, and DePower Strap in order to identify any damage before attempting to
launch.
Do not leave an inflated kite exposed to wind and/or sunrays for long periods of time.
Between sessions, choose a shaded area where you can safely lay and secure your
kite.
Never drag the kite on the beach, always carry it with its struts facing upwards and
make sure the kite stays clear off the ground. Careless handling of the kite on the
ground may cause damage to the canopy that might only be noticed once flying the
kite.
Salt water does not damage the canopy. However, it is recommended to wash your
control system, lines and Kite Bridles with fresh water and dry thoroughly before
storing.
Keep dirt, sand and water from entering the bladders or air pump.
Deflate bladders for longer storage. Never store an inflated kite after it has been
exposed to high temperatures; this may damage the internal bladders.
Always dry kite and remove excess sand before rolling and packing away. Storing a wet
kite may cause discoloring and mold.
Pack kite with as few wrinkles as possible. This will prolong the life of your kite. Always
store the equipment in a clean, dry, cool place in the supplied bag.
KITe CaRe
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KITe TuRnInG speed adjusTmenT
There are two options for tuning how fast your kite turns. For optimal
performance, all kites are designed to be ridden as “Fast Turning” but
sometimes when learning is involved slower handling may be desired.These
settings can be easily adjusted when the kite is on the beach. To change the
setting, simply undo the Larks Head knot on the rear bridle line from the white
webbing strap and attach it using the same knot to the white webbing strap
adjacent to it. Be sure to have the same setting on both sides of the kite.
Note: All kites come out of the factory with the fast turning as the default
setting.
KITe TunInG foR sTandaRd RIdInG and Wave peRfoRmanCe (TRIGGeR
5Th GeneRaTIon)
All Trigger kites have an additional Wave Performance setting. On this setting the
kite has unique specifications geared towards wave riding. This setting can be
easily adjusted when the kite is on the beach. Simply undo the Lark’s Head knot
on the front bridle line and attach it to desired style of riding. Be sure both sides
of the kite are tuned to the same riding style. For optimal performance, the kite
is designed to use the “standard” setting and this is the default setting it comes
out of the factory. Please note that on the wave riding setting the kite will feel
much different and many riders will not feel this setting is compatible with their
riding style.
KITe TunInG
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