Blade 2013 LADY FAT, User Manual

Page 1: ... BLADEKITEBOARDING USER MANUAL 2013 ...

Page 2: ...ility 04 Safety First 07 Bar Overview 08 Kite Overview 09 Wind Range 10 Control System and Lines 16 Mad2 Multi valve Airflow Distribution System 19 Attaching Control System to Kite 20 Kite Tuning 22 Kite Care 23 Repairs 31 Warranty Policy ...

Page 3: ...18 a parent or guardian should review this manual and statements This product should not be used unless under the close supervision of an adult who has read and understood all aspects of this manual Once again no actual kiteboarding should take place without proper guidance from a licensed instructor Welcome to the Blade family and thank you for purchasing Blade kites We hope you will enjoy kitebo...

Page 4: ...ted by law This agreement shall be effective and binding upon all heirs next of kin executors administrators assigns and representatives in the event of the incapacity or death of the purchase user In entering this agreement the purchaser user shall not rely on any oral or written representations or statements other than what is set forth in this Agreement Act If you are reading this manual it mos...

Page 5: ...DO NOT SET UP YOUR KITE FOR A STRAIGHT DOWNWIND LAUNCH This will cause the kite to fly through the power window and will endanger your life and the lives of those around you In most situations the safest way to launch would be when the kite is between 90 110 from the wind direction downwind is 180 when the wind is blowing on your back When launching your kite it is advisable for your partner to ho...

Page 6: ...ind Edge Trailing Edge front bridle Rear bridle bar overview Front Flying Line Swiwel Bar Throw Adjustmant Tab Bar Stick Safety Ring Chicken Loop Donkey DIck Slider Cover Velcro Hook Foam Clam Cleat Rear Flying Line Rear Leader Line ...

Page 7: ...en all four lines are in even tension and the swivel dome is not more than 2 inches 5cm from control bar the kite is ready for inflation If the tension is not even in all four lines and the bar is tilted in even the slightest bit the lines need to be adjusted Do not adjust the Flying Lines Make the lines shorter by making knots in the Leading Lines only WIND RANGE The following chart is an approxi...

Page 8: ... safety ring alone the kite will lose all power and drop remaining attached by one of the center flying lines Always check the mechanism before attempting to launch This device has a limited lifetime and it is recommended to change the mechanism after 400 hours of kiting Rinse the system in fresh water after every session To Activate Grab the yellow colored release slider Force it up towards the b...

Page 9: ...d to add or decrease the bar throw This can be easily adjusted on the beach within seconds Loosen the bar throw adjustment tab Pull the depower line so that the cleat is positioned at the desired position To even out the lines coming out of the QR pull the shorter one of the two until they are even The Kite Leash The kite leash should be connected to secure the kite to the rider This leash secures...

Page 10: ... will see that all Bridle Lines are secured to a strut valve by Velcro Release the Bridle Lines Secure the wingtips with sand it is suggested to use more sand than less as an unsecured kite can become very dangerous Before attempting to inflate check proper connection on all MAD2 units In addition make sure all MAD2 clips are open These clips are located under neoprene cover in between the LE and ...

Page 11: ... into the bladders As you inflate make sure all struts are inflating as well If they are not make sure the MAD2 clip is open and the MAD2 hose is not twisted For best performance of kite do not over inflate or under inflate An under inflated kite can cause the wing tips to bend in resulting in loss of power A proper inflated kite is one that does not lose its shape when on its side in launch posit...

Page 12: ...oint the kite stalls and falls back towards the power zone There are two knots on the rear bridle The ties should be adjusted for different wind conditions Knot A should be used for different light wind to average wind conditions Knot B is recommended for stronger wind conditions KITE TUNING Unwind the lines and the control bar so that the ends of the lines are downwind from the bar If you are fac...

Page 13: ...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 21 KITE TURNING SPEED ADJUSTMENT There are two options for tuning how fast your kite turns For optimal performance all kites...

Page 14: ...ore complicated than others and some can highly risk the safety of the rider if not done properly If you have any difficulty performing the following repairs and or replacements it is critical you seek assistance from someone who does Also all equipment leaving Blade s factories undergo high quality control It is important you perform similar periodic equipment checks after all repairs and replace...

Page 15: ...tween the bungee and the cover lift the bungee up and off the hook The cover should now be easy to lift up Remove and discard old depower line from the system Take Insignia tape or masking tape and tape around one end of the new depower line This will help you weave the line through the system Make a simple knot on the other end of the depower line Thread the depower line through the clam cleat an...

Page 16: ...afety ring Chicken Loop Replacement Most likely you will NOT find it necessary to replace the chicken loop for the life of the bar but if you enjoy unhooked riding Blade offers a larger chicken loop that might be more convenient to use Remove the bungee cord off the hook on the slider cover same way as replacing depower line Using a thin flat head screwdriver push out the pin holding the chicken l...

Page 17: ...er same as depower line replacement REPAIRS Bungee Cord Replacement Using a small flat head screwdriver insert the screwdriver in between the bungee and the cover lift the bungee up and off the hook The cover should now be easy to lift up Remove and discard old bungee cord Insert the metal clamps on the new bungee cord into the slots Make sure it is firmly set With the aid of a thin line stretch t...

Page 18: ...e of the original purchase only Blade will make the final warranty determination which may require inspections and or photos of the equipment which clearly show the defect s If necessary this information must be sent to Blade costumer service postage prepaid If a product is deemed to be defective by Blade the warranty covers the repair of replacement of the defective product only Blade will not be...

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