GIN Kiteboarding BOOM V2, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 BOOM V2 USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ms 3 4 CAUTION Preparation Launching Re launching Landing Packing Speed system maintenance 14 16 17 18 19 20 FLYING THE BOOM V2 SUMMARY Rigging closed cell kites Kite plan Bridled Speed system Technical data Wind indicator Measurements Outline 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 CONSTRUCTION ...

Page 3: ...ows currents and bans If an emergency occurs you need to know if a rescue craft can reach you Never kite near people or obstacles and always leave at least two line lengths between you and the downwind line It is extremely dangerous to kite near powerlines roads airports cliffs etc Bars should have emergency release mechanisms that can be opened in an emergency If you experience an unforeseeable e...

Page 4: ...atly increases these risks to the user and to third parties As a user of the GIN Kiteboar ding product you freely acknowledge and accept that you and third parties are exposed to known and unknown risks of injury Under no circumstances shall Gin Kiteboarding or its partners be held liable for personal injuries or third party damages If you have any questions about how to use our equipment please c...

Page 5: ...connect the lines and enjoy IKA certified and registered A B Loop with nod Loop For the Boom V2 we recommend using 12 meter lines and a 55 centimeter bar There is about 15 cm of length difference between power and steering line Avoid touching the breaks as it alters the kite s performance For larger sizes 18 and 21 release 1 knot from the breaks ...

Page 6: ...6 KITE PLAN BOOM V2 ...

Page 7: ...7 BRIDLE BOOM V2 8M2 to 10M2 MAIN A LEADING EDGE MAIN B SECOND ROW MAIN Br BRAKES ...

Page 8: ...8 BRIDLE BOOM V2 11M2 to 21M2 MAIN A LEADING EDGE MAIN B SECOND ROW MAIN Br BRAKES ...

Page 9: ...9 SPEED SYSTEM BOOM V2 A B 540mm 240mm 125mm Loop with nod Loop main brake 400mm 610mm 1000mm 150mm red blue Boom V2 Riser Total length 650mm Total length 165mm Dyneema 3mm 500kg ...

Page 10: ...IO WIND RANGE FOIL CELL NUMBER AREA FABRIC WEIGHT SIZE COLOR Wind range is expressed in knots Wind ranges are provided for your information and vary from rider to rider It depends on your level weight and board Additionally you should choose your kite based on the weather conditions the aerodynamic situation and the overall quality of the spot and its level of safety You can get an idea of the con...

Page 11: ... breeze Gentle wind Moderate wind leaves in motion light flags extended Fresh wind small trees begin to sway Sand blows on the beach White capped waves Gale trouble walking DESCRIPTION KNOTS 1 1 3 4 6 7 10 11 16 17 21 22 27 28 33 34 40 KM H 1 1 5 6 11 12 19 20 28 29 38 39 49 50 61 62 74 ...

Page 12: ...l TRIM The kite can only be trimmed with the length of the lines or with its speed system We recommend not to shorten the A s or B s as the kite will not come faster nor go any further Pulling the B s the kite comes in a more stable way but goes less far in the window Pulling the brakes the kite stalls less quickly but when pulling too much the reflex of the profile already at the ready is taken a...

Page 13: ...ing edge and if they are pulled the reflex will disappear and the kite will look further ahead with the risk of a frontal collapse This picture shows when the brakes are pulled With the speed system and the length of the brakes except the mono lines we can change the angle of the flaps which gives us a more or less hollow profile for the down Wind The difference is noticeable in forces acting on t...

Page 14: ...re it On the trailing edge side of the kite place the bar far enough from all the bridle lines Make sure that the bridles are free of tangles and that the pulleys aren t jammed Connect and test your quick release system Ensure that your flying lines are correctly connec ted and that you are clear of any potential risks Make sure there are no damages or knots ...

Page 15: ...ECK Is my personnal equipment correct and adapted Helmet harness impact vest wetsuit Is the kite correctly set up and connected Are the lines untangled Does the weather allow for a safe ride Is the launch area clear and safe 15 ...

Page 16: ...small tension on the lines Pre inflate the kite up to half way in the sky espe cially in strong wind If needed an assistant can hold your back in strong wind Start pulling up the kite slowly and walking downwind to the kite SELF LAUNCH Put the kite up to the zenith and check that every thing is correctly set up ...

Page 17: ...r is facing the right way grab the back lines and pull When pulling the back lines your kite should reverse Your kite should be on one wingspan above the water let go of one of the back lines and hold the other one The kite will now rotate Put your hand back on the bar as soon as the leading edge of the kite points up ONE LINE LAUNCH REVERSE LAUNCH When pulling up the kite the drainage system on t...

Page 18: ...he edge of the window upwind of the kite After the helper has taken the kite walk towards him to release the tension on the lines The kite will flag out downwind of the helper Secure the kite with some sand or something that won t damage the kite Hold both back lines simultaneously until the kite stalls and flies backwards Don t release the back lines until the kite is fully landed Backstalling sh...

Page 19: ...mportant to pack the kite carefully Fold up the Boom V2 as shown in the pictures below With that method of packing the leading edge is treated carefully which will increase the kite s life performance and launch behavior If the sails are not folded as ex plained the kites can lose their guarantee ...

Page 20: ...from the wind Always change one side at a time and use the other side as a template for how the mixer should look like Lines A B brake must not move Open the speed system package check that there are no missing parts 9 pieces and overlap them with your old speed system Disconnect the front and rear pigtails Start by disconnecting the front connection A by removing the loop heads Disconnect the res...

Page 21: ... Make sure all the bridles are clear before connection Pass the speed system through the corresponding pulleys 2 Pass the main gear head through the other two 3 Pass through both loops 4 Apply tension Make sure there is no twist Main A has to be clear from Main B REASSEMBLY ...

Page 22: ...22 SPEED SYSTEM Before using the Boom V2 check that the speed system and bridles are correct Make sure the pulleys are free of sand to avoid any damage RECOMMENDATIONS ...

Page 23: ...ce just like any high performance equipment in racing sports Regularly check the condition of your line connectors your pre lines on the bar side and your lines Never use this product without a safety leash system A loose kite is extremely dangerous to assistance Should you find any sign of wear change the defect part without further delay Most of our spare parts are available on the market Custom...

Page 24: ...24 WWW GINKITES COM Blue Boardsports SA Route des Marais 10a box 19 2074 La Tène Switzerland contact ginkites com Boom V2 User Guide English V1 0 ...