Ocean Rodeo SHIFT GEN 3, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual SHIFT GEN 3 PILOT GEN 2...

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Page 3: ...THE LOCK IN TUBE QUICK CHANGE TRIM LOOP BELOW BAR SWIVEL LEASH TO LINE ATTACHMENT LEASH TO HARNESS ATTACHMENT RELEASE CUFF MAINTENANCE SINGLE FRONT LINE FLAGOUT DEPOWER USING THE I3 SIDEWINDER SHIFT...

Page 4: ...for professional or com mercial use rentals instruction etc are covered under a 30 day warranty only Repairs or alterations not covered by warranty will be billed to the customer SAFETY PRECAUTIONS G...

Page 5: ...best practices etc Never launch with obstacles or people closer than two full line lengths downwind Never kite near power lines Never ask a non kiter to launch or land your kite Always wear a kite le...

Page 6: ...5 A E F N M J I H O P R C D K Q S L G B...

Page 7: ...FORCE TENSIONER SYSTEM I3 G STOP BAR STOPPER LOCKING TUBE BAR FLOATS GROOVE BAR I3 SIDEWINDER BACK LINE TRIM TUNER BELOW BAR SWIVEL PUSH AWAY RELEASE CUFF LEASH ATTACHMENT RING TRIM LOOP LOCK IN TUBE...

Page 8: ...7 A F D H N U O Q S V R G C I J K P T W L M B E...

Page 9: ...DE BACK LINE LEADERS TRIM CLEAT VELCRO TRIM HANDLE STOPPER BALL BAR FLOAT FRONT LINE TUBING SHEATH CENTRE LINER BAR GRIP LINE STORAGE TAB BELOW BAR SWIVEL RELEASE CUFF LEASH ATTACHMENT RING TRIM LOOP...

Page 10: ...bar you have received 2 x 20cm front line pigtails A 2 x 20cm back line pigtails B 2 x 30cm back line pigtails C 2 x 35cm back line pigtails D All back line pigtails have been colour coded red and gr...

Page 11: ...ase cuff has a lip for improved grip on one side and is smooth on the opposite side It is important that you attach the trim loop with the lip of the cuff facing you The smooth side faces away from th...

Page 12: ...session To separate yourself from the trim loop in an emergency situation push the release cuff away from you As long as your kite leash is attached to the flagout ring the control bar will ride up a...

Page 13: ...in an upright position and push up on the cuff Hold the quick release by the swivel head and insert the ring end of the trim loop back into the quick release Push the loop up into the quick release wh...

Page 14: ...e loop is released and exposing the connection screw Using a fin key remove the screw and pull the loop out Slide the new loop in and replace the screw As shown on page 14 USING THE LOCK INTUBE The lo...

Page 15: ...OT GEN2 User Manual Note Slider loop must be used with correctly sized ring on the harness rope to ensure clean release Refer to manual supplied with slider loop for most recent information Slider Loo...

Page 16: ...em To correct twisted front lines Grasp the swivel head and turn it in the opposite direction of the line twists WARNING Multiple twists in your front lines can create dangerous amounts of friction an...

Page 17: ...ch the leash to the trim loop slide the EVA float back to expose the clip and clip it onto the flagout rig as shown below DesignerTips Once clipped onto the flagout ring slide the float back up to cov...

Page 18: ...7 LEASHTO HARNESS ATTACHMENT Note Always attach your leash with the release cuff end closest to your harness Remove the connection tether from the leash and attach it to the harness ring as shown belo...

Page 19: ...18 SHIFT GEN3 PILOT GEN2 User Manual Once the connector tether has been attached to your harness reset the leash s quick release following the steps shown below...

Page 20: ...19 RELEASE CUFF MAINTENANCE Note Always flush sand and debris out your release systems after each session...

Page 21: ...remain tethered to you by your leash It is important that you inspect you front flagout line often for any damage or wear This is easily done by grabbing the leash attach ment ring and pulling the lin...

Page 22: ...nspool the wound up trim line in a controlled manner 2 Your hand does not need to leave the bar grip during this process Adjusting trim while riding If the tuning knob feels too difficult to turn shee...

Page 23: ...er will become visible at the top of the float 1 When the bar is wound to mid power the first white marker will centered in the window on the tension lock 2 When the bar is wound to full power the spr...

Page 24: ...f properly tuned your bar should sit perpendicular to the Polyurethane locking tube 1 and both tensioning springs should be equally compressed 2 If the bar is not perpendicular to the locking tube one...

Page 25: ...d Divide this number by 2 This is the length of line that must be shifted from one side of the winder to the other Completely depower the bar by unwinding the Sidewinder to the minimum power setting U...

Page 26: ...the stopper in place tap it with your control bar This will offset the two stopper components and engage the friction pad locking mechanism Warning Do not move stopper below safe line marked on locki...

Page 27: ...you start your session Storing the bar with the tension ing system fully depowered will increase the life of the springs and prepare you for your next launch To increase the life of your lines and ba...

Page 28: ...M ADJUSTMENT PILOT Bar is set at maximum power when trim line is in longest position To depower the kite pull down on Velcro trim handle To add power to the kite pull down and away from the cleat to d...

Page 29: ...d with sand or debris give it a quick rinse in the water before and after riding To avoid tangles we suggest you wind your lines in a figure 8 pattern around your bar ends This end over end approach w...

Page 30: ...e with fresh water after each session and store out of direct sunlight WARNING Knots can easily form in your flying lines especially close to the kite end of your lines Always inspect for and remove k...

Page 31: ...roducing a new ISO safety standard for quick release systems on kite bars The new ISO standard regulates how bars are tested to ensure a level of safety you can rely on even in the harshest conditions...

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