Safety instructions
CAUTION: Kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. The user of this
product should understand that participating in kite powered sports may involve serious injury or death
and agrees to observe the safety precautions listed below.
Safe location and weather conditions:
• Stay away from power lines, roads, airfi elds and railway lines when using this product.
• Never use this product on crowded beaches.
• Do not fl y your kite over bystanders.
• Never fl y kites or use this product in thunderstorms, lightning or gusty/stormy winds.
• Never fl y a kite or use this product with wind forces so strong you that are unable to maintain full
control of your kite and its power at all times.
• Do not fl y a kite or use this product when wind conditions are likely to change dramatically.
• Stop kiting immediately when a storm or lightning is approaching.
Safe traction kiting:
• Traction kites are no toys, they should not be fl own by inexperienced persons and certainly not by
children.
• Learn to fl y kites with smaller sizes and start in light winds.
• Never use kites or this product for paragliding or parachuting.
• Never use any type of kite or this product for jumping off high places like hills or cliffs or for any
other manlifting activity.
• Always use fully protective gear when landboarding, snowkiting or buggy riding.
Safe kiteboarding:
• Do not go kiteboarding in offshore winds.
• Be careful when kiting in onshore winds.
• We strongly recommend the use of helmet and life jacket/impact vest. Also a safety knife to cut fl y-
ing lines in case of emergency is recommendable.
• Do not kiteboard in spots already in use by swimmers or surfers.
• Beware of strong currents.
• Stay safely away from other watercrafts and shipping lanes.
• Never go further out to sea than you can safely swim back.
• Always make sure there is a capable person on shore that is keeping watch and is ready to provide
(or call for) help in case of an emergency.
Safety issues when using this bar:
• This bar has been designed and manufactured using high quality materials as well as advanced
production methods.
• Prior to every use of this product, fully check your bar (and fl ying lines) for any signs of wear and
tear. Replace parts immediately if needed.
• Prior to every use of this product, check if your safety releases are still working properly. In case the
safety release does not work as it should, do not use this product and replace parts if needed.
• Only use this product for kiteboarding, landboarding and snowkiting.
• Do not use this product when your body weight is over 130kg (285lbs).
• Only use this bar in combination with Peter Lynn Twinskin kites. When using this bar with different
kite models, contact the manufacturer to ensure this bar is compatible with your kite.
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