Ozone Hyperlink V3, Manual

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Page 2: ...nufacture in our own high quality production facility in Vietnam which guarantees a build quality that we are proud to put the Ozone name on A close look at one of our products reveals that same superior quality and construction that ensures that every Ozone product will enjoy a long life with consistent performance and aesthetics To view the factory video visit our website www flyozone com Many d...

Page 3: ...one product and any of its components In the event of your death or incapacity all provisions contained herein shall be effective and binding upon your heirs next of kin executors administrators assigns and representatives Ozone Kitesurf LTD or Ozone Kites LTD related parties have not made and expressly deny and oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein and the Ozone prod...

Page 4: ...e not compatible with this design therefore and the safety system will not work Always wear protective equipment when using this product for example helmet gloves shoes protective eyewear etc Always use a high quality and well maintained kite specific harness Get yourself used to the way all quick release devices work by testing them often in a non emergency situation Rinse all quick release devic...

Page 5: ...d conditions that are above your ability level Never use this product near or on the water in offshore wind condition unless you are an expert swimmer Always observe local rules and regulations when using this product Never use this product near power lines telephone poles trees bushes roads automobiles or airports Only use this product when you have at least 100m of clear space downwind and on bo...

Page 6: ...5 4 12 19 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 Calm Smoke rises vertically Go Paragliding 4 11 16 13 18 5 5 7 9 20 29 Moderate wind Flags flap small branches move Now we re talking Kite twin tip jumping begins Wing Ripping on hydrofoil skate mountain board ski snow board Cruising with SUP windsurf board 5 17 21 19 24 8 0 10 7 30 38 Fresh wind Small trees begin to sway Everyone loving life powered up and smiling 6 22 27 ...

Page 7: ...ower Line Clamcleat Trimmer Brake Handle Back Lines Line Label System Speed System Front Lines Finger 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 5 5 Flag out Loop Quick Release Loop Quick Release Handle 1 4 line mode 5 line mode seT UP ...

Page 8: ...the speed system from the Velcro retainer and lay out on the ground Untangle if necessary Take the bar and unwind the lines at 90 degrees to the kite Bars are delivered with the flying lines already connected Connect the lines to the kite following the numbered label system ensuring all lines are free from each other Now you re ready to fly 1 2 3 4 IMPORTANT Set up your kite for the first time in ...

Page 9: ...the release is activated the kite will flag out and fall to the water ground In all situations make sure that all lines are clear of all working release systems and the kite leash is connected in the right way Riders performing unhooked tricks or who are more confident and have spent many hours Kiting can attach in Expert mode where the loop part runs through the large eye of the steel ring When l...

Page 10: ...ency where you need to completely release from the kite use the quick release on the kite leash This will completely detach the kite and control system from the user and could therefore hit anything or anyone downwind causing damage serious injury or death RIDE RESPONSIBLY security 1st STAGE OF Release RELOADING THE Quick Release FINAL STAGE OF Release in an extreme emergency 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 2 3 4...

Page 11: ...wards while pushing the bar forward The kite will slowly inflate and take off Keep some tension on the back lines until the kite is fully inflated In very light winds to assist launching gently grab and pull on the front lines until the kite takes off from ground security 1 2 3 4 5 1 RELOADING THE LEASH 1st FLY WARNING NEVER LAUNCH A KITE DIRECTLY DOWNWIND OF YOU IN THE POWER ZONE Light winds 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...t to release the Brake Handle until the kite has been secured with sand or snow 1 2 3 4 Option 3 Recommended option Fly the kite to the edge of the window and lower it gently and Have a friend catch and take control of the kite Run towards the kite to take all tension from the lines If the wind is strong more than 8 kph lay kite directly downwind with sand snow or board securing the upwind tip Pla...

Page 13: ...f you are overpowered for unhooked riding or if you are walking on the beach or snow Release the trimmer line away from you to increase kite power full DE POWER half POWER FULL POWER All lines should be maintained as close to equal length as possible Flying lines can stretch over time generally the front lines stretch more as these take the majority of the load To check your lines unwind the lines...

Page 14: ...hrough the plastic ring on the bridle line tab next to the zip Feed the line from the wing tip side towards the center Close the zip until 5mm before the slider goes into the bungee cover leaving room for the ISL line to run freely Connect the two ISL lines coming out of the kite to the LSL line using a loop to loop connection IMPORTANT 5 line Open Cell mode is recommended for Snow and Land use on...

Page 15: ...n the Leading Edge air intake velcro to access the valve Reach inside the valve and undo the velcro retainers at the end of the valve sock on the left and right sides connecting to the ribs Pull the valve out 14 15 10 11 12 13 16 The two valves on the left and right side of the center valve need to be opened KITE 5 LINE OPEN CELL TO 4 LINE CLOSED CELL 1 2 Lay out the Kite and Speed Systems as you ...

Page 16: ...on Ensure the line has enough slack as it runs towards the tips If there is too much tension it will prevent the kite from flying Close the zip Repeat process for the other side Open the Leading Edge air intake velcro to access valve Undo the four velcro retainers and unroll the valve Push the valve back into the kite Reach inside the valve and attach the ends of the valve sock to the velcro retai...

Page 17: ...h the Quick Release Pull line no 3 back through the Quick Release and bar Ensure the red stopper ball remains on line no 3 Connect the small line loop to line no 3 using a loop to loop connection The small loop acts as a line stopper against the red stopper ball Disconnect the Flag Out Line from line no 3 1 2 3 4 5 CONTROL SYSTEM 4 LINE TO 5 LINE ...

Page 18: ...rew goes though the loop This stops the line no 3 from falling out Unwind the first 3 metres of line no 5 from the plastic winder Feed the bottom of line no 5 through the bar centre and Quick Release 6 7 8 9 10 Connect line no 5 with the Flag Out Line using a loop to loop connection 11 CONTROL SYSTEM 4 LINE TO 5 LINE continued ...

Page 19: ...astic winder Connect flying lines to the pigtails using the number label system 12 13 14 CONTROL SYSTEM 5 LINE TO 4 LINE Unwind the flying lines from the bar and remove twists as you would for set up Pull the Flag Out Line and connected flying line no 5 out through the Quick Release Disconnect the Flag Out Line from line no 5 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...move the Trimmer Bracket screw Ensure the red stopper ball is on line no 3 Feed line no 3 through the bar centre and Quick Release Pull the small line loop out of the Trimmer Bracket Wind the Trimmer Bracket screw back in Undo the small line loop from line no 3 Store the small line loop 4 5 6 10 11 7 8 9 ...

Page 21: ...ne no 3 with the Flag Out Line using a loop to loop connection Pull line no 3 and the Flag Out Line back through the Quick Release and bar Connect flying lines to the pigtails using the number label system 12 13 14 ...

Page 22: ...responding pair Speed System Check the pulleys and lines for abrasion if any are damaged change them immediately Bridle Lines Check the bridle lines for abrasion if any are damaged change them immediately Sail Check there are no holes or tears in the sail If your sail is torn you can repair it with the sticky cloth provided in repair kit To repair the sail make sure it is clean and dry Prepare two...

Page 23: ...e away from the wind and repeat for the other side Store the concertinaed Leading Edge in the velcro holder While deflating use the internal compression straps to keep the kite in place Once the kite is fully deflated close the zip on the kite ready for the next session Close the bag zip and draw cord then fold in half or three sections Use the outside compression strap to keep the kite folded ...

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