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This method is only recommended if you have more than two line-lengths of downwind space and it is impractical to land 
your kite using the front line OSR handles. 

 
 

 

 

Water Relaunching the Waroo:   
 

The Waroo has ‘built-in’ relaunch capability due to the curved shape of the wingtips and the geometry of 
the VP2 bridle. With the kite’s leading edge down in the water, simply depower the kite via the trim strap, 
then pull and hold either of the back lines to start the relaunch process.   
 
The kite will taxi across the wind window, eventually rotate upwards into an upright position, and then 
await relaunch, which is initiated by pulling back on the side of the bar that corresponds to the uppermost 
wingtip.  As the kite is relaunching off the water, be careful not to pull all the way in on the bar, which 
could oversheet the kite and cause it to fall backwards into the water.  Instead, as the kite begins to lift 
from the water, push out on the bar a little and avoid oversheeting.  
 

 

In lighter winds, it may be beneficial to use your board to create extra resistance to the pull of the kite, to 
enable faster relaunch, and to speed the kite taking an upright position at the edge of the wind window. 
Once in this position, simply adjust the bar and steer the kite, launching it upwards. 

 
Hot launching: 

 
With the kite resting on its trailing edge in the water, with its weight partly supported by the struts, it is 
possible that the kite may accidentally ‘hot launch’ at some point downwind of you in the power zone

As 

soon as the kite powers up, it is imperative that you push out on the bar and sheet out the kite, for front-
line load only (otherwise you’ll be taken for a ride). The rear lines must not have any tension until the kite 
is safely in the neutral zone, which, in this case would be overhead at the zenith. 
 

Reverse launching:

 

 
When the kite is directly downwind of you, with LE resting on the (with the wingtips closer to you and the 
c-shaped center of the kite farthest away from you), you can create a reverse draft using the rear lines on 
the trailing edge, which causes the kite to hover up backwards. If both rear lines are pulled with even 
tension, the kite will hover up, evenly balanced. If one rear line is released a few inches, the kite will spin 
around in the opposite direction and start to redirect. In this case be prepared to flip the bar and sheet-out 
the kite to reduce powering up the kite in a downwind position, and crashing it back into the water. 
 

Both of these are advanced techniques and only recommended for experienced riders. 

 

Wind Ranges: 

 

The suggested wind range chart is to be used as a guide.  Always 
know your limits, and when in doubt, rig a smaller kite, if possible. 
 
Wind speeds may vary according to where they are taken.  Always 
take a wind reading more than 100m past the nearest upwind object 
to get an accurate maximum reading. If flying in the mountains, 

Summary of Contents for 2009 WAROO

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Page 2: ...le for your own safety and the safety of others around you Never use this product as a flying device Never touch flying lines when the kite is in use RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU AGREE WITH THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS Before using this product the purchaser user has carefully reviewed understood and agrees to comply with the terms of this Us...

Page 3: ...judged the 09 Waroo doesn t just blur the lines between new school and old school wakestyle and freestyle it erases them The Waroo s huge depower fast turning and easy handling help riders of all skill levels to progress faster further and simply have more fun kiteboarding The 09 Waroo comes with a revised VP2 bridle for perfect stability and ABC Custom Tuning for confidence inspiring versatility ...

Page 4: ... The upper canopy section of the VP2 bridle highlighted in RED left includes an additional pulley that improves the relaunchability of the Waroo by allowing the kite to slide under its bridle during relaunch When unpacking your kite for the first time correctly lay out the front bridle as shown in the image on the left For maximum performance and correct depower function it is important that the f...

Page 5: ...turning forces for unmatched responsiveness and enable self launching without risk of damage Increased surface area at the wingtips gives greater turning agility while our curved wingtip profile improves aerodynamics and eliminates vortex induced drag Kevlar Wingtip and LE Patches However and wherever you ride your kite will come into contact with the ground at some point Our Kevlar reinforced LE ...

Page 6: ...arate the bridles into left and right Front Lines The front attachments are comprised of a leading edge bridle that terminates on both sides with a closed loop larks head and replaceable center section that the VP2 pulleys travel on Should advanced signs of wear show on either the pulleys or bridle after extended use contact your nearest dealer for replacement parts When unpacking your kite for th...

Page 7: ...lightest bar pressure Riders will find this particularly suited to killing the power when big wave surfing and for extracting the maximum control for big air and huge hang time A B This setting gives light bar pressure with a turning feel midway between traction and pivot turning Turning speed remains very fast on this setting The A B setting gives the most precise handling and crisp bar feedback ...

Page 8: ... 2 nd strut helps to keep the kite flat to the wind until the wingtip has been folded over and secured with more sand Fold the wingtip over on the leading edge and sand down the folded wingtip Before going back to your bar to launch wait at the kite for a while to ensure you have placed enough sand on the kite to hold it down Return to your bar which should be positioned across the wind on the opp...

Page 9: ...nd work your way down the flying line to secure the kite Self Landing the Waroo Rear line OSR We always recommend that riders use the front line handles to land their kite if unassisted The rear line handles are primarily intended as back up safeties should you be unlucky enough to break a front line or be unable to untangle your front flying lines You must detach the bypass handlepass leash befor...

Page 10: ...the water with its weight partly supported by the struts it is possible that the kite may accidentally hot launch at some point downwind of you in the power zone As soon as the kite powers up it is imperative that you push out on the bar and sheet out the kite for front line load only otherwise you ll be taken for a ride The rear lines must not have any tension until the kite is safely in the neut...

Page 11: ...ar Its extended travel allows for complete depower of the kite which is key to the improved safety of the Waroo over a C shaped kite How hard should I pump my Waroo kite We recommend 9 10 PSI for the HP smaller kites require slightly more inflation 5 PSI and larger kites up to 5 PSI less An under inflated kite will be problematic through the flight cycle and when re launching Some riders have note...

Page 12: ...e that flying unhooked is not recommended unless you are already comfortable with the increased level of kite control required Never try to asses the correct trim for unhooking in high winds and never unhook without using a rated safety leash designed for this purpose How do I perform a self rescue with my Waroo Opinions on the best method to self rescue vary If you believe that you stand a good c...

Page 13: ...ystem the first time you launch after refitting any bridle sections To replace the upper floating pulley line simply un loop both ends of the line shown in red thread a new line through the pulley and cinch up the retaining knots on each end Inflation Best Kiteboarding kites are shipped with a hand operated pump We selected these pumps because it is very difficult to over inflate the kite with a m...

Page 14: ...t Best Kiteboarding customer support via our website For any general questions about using Best Kiteboarding products or to chat with other kitesurfers and to find out all the latest info about everything Best Kiteboarding visit the website http www bestkiteboarding com or log onto the online user forums at http forum bestkiteboarding com Request for additional information and updates to the produ...

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