Best '08 Waroo User manual

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BEST KITEBOARDING
USER MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a Best kite. Please read this manual carefully and in its entirety before using
your new Best kite.
WARNING
Kiteboarding/kitesurfing/snowkiting are extreme sports. They have numerous inherent risks and dangers,
and pose substantial risk of cuts, scrapes, bruises, broken bones, loss of limbs, loss of vision, paralysis,
and other serious, permanent and disabling injuries and death to the rider and others. Some of the
sources of these risks include but are not limited to:
•Being lifted by the kite and then dropped or slammed into the ground, snow, trees, rocks,
buildings, piers, jetties and/or other structures or surfaces.
•Being dropped or slammed into other people and/or property.
•Contact with kite lines under tension, and/or watercraft.
•Drowning.
•Underwater conditions and/or objects such as sharp shells, broken glass, sand bars, shoals,
reefs, oyster beds, and/or concrete.
•Contact with sea life such as sting rays, sharks, sea turtles, jelly fish, etc.
•Weather conditions and/or changes in weather conditions such as increasing or decreasing wind,
waves, updrafts, lightning and/or water spouts.
•Equipment performance. Kiteboarding is a new sport. Kiteboarding equipment and safety gear
are NOT 100% reliable. Safety designs and features are often new and unproven. Kites may
behave unfavorably and unpredictably. Lines can twist, tangle, or break, resulting in serious injury
and/or loss of control of the kite.
When using this product, you are responsible 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.
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or injury caused by negligent operation of this product by the purchaser/user, and the purchaser/user
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’08 Waroo: High Performance SLE (Supported Leading Edge) Inflatable Kite
Best Kiteboarding would like to thank you for choosing the new 2008 Waroo. We guarantee that this kite
will exceed your expectations. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, simply contact the retailer
you bought it from within 30 days of delivery, send it back to them, and we will refund the purchase price
of your kite. This is in addition to our standard materials and workmanship limited warranty.
Best Kiteboarding has a dedicated, year-round R&D team comprised of our world-class technical staff
and pro-team riders. We never stop testing and we never stop improving our products. With our dedicated
R&D facilities in Australia and Brazil being staffed year-round, you can be sure that everything we make
has been fully tested in the most extreme locations the world has to offer. Our Brazil R&D site is open
whenever there is wind, so if you are in the area and want to try the latest products that we have in
development, stop by – we value the feedback. After all, we make kites for our customers to ride and to
enjoy, not just for ourselves.
Description:
The ’08 Waroo is the perfect kite for any rider and any discipline. It turns faster, jumps higher, loops
tighter, hangs longer and now chases waves better than ever before. The ’08 Waroo will outperform both
your expectations and the competition. It is not just the best value for the money out there; it is simply the
best Dacron/Rip-Stop SLE kite on the market.
Completely redesigned to make it even better than before, the ’08 Waroo will allow you to progress
further than you ever imagined, no matter which style of riding you prefer. The product of three years of
continuous development, every aspect of the ’08 Waroo has been reworked in response to customer
feedback to deliver the perfect do-anything, ride-anywhere kite, ensuring that it will be the best selling
SLE kite on the market for the third year running.
The ‘08 Waroo’s super easy handling and big surf ability has been enhanced by our new VP2 front bridle
system. The VP2 short-throw front pulley system optimizes load distribution between the wingtips and the
center of the LE, giving a more stable kite that can be ridden deeper into the wind window. With increased
depower, VP2 gives maximum wind range from reduced bar travel and increases turning response
without any increase in back line pressure.
VP2 delivers huge improvements in handling, stability and turning speed for the ‘08 Waroo, enabling us to
simplify the back line attachment set-up, giving you the most direct bar connection to your kite. For 2008,

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we have added multiple rear line configurations, giving you total control of turning speed, power delivery
and depower. Now you can dial-in your new Waroo perfectly for wherever and however you ride.
Freestyle riders will love the easy big-air, rock steady unhooked handling, fast kite-looping and light bar
pressure of the ’08 Waroo. Newly revised canopy profiling and shaping make the ‘08 Waroo the perfect
choice for riders looking to maximize their riding progression. After just one ride, we are sure you will
agree it is the best Waroo we have ever made.
Big wave surfers will die for the ‘08 Waroo’s surf-tough build quality and absolute reliability. There is no
better Dacron and Rip-Stop kite to rely on when you are cutting back on the face of an overhead wave or
charging down the line. Improved Canopy Framing Technology, an all new Load Flex LE seam and our
laser cut Solid Airframe Construction guarantee that the Waroo is the toughest kite you have ever ridden.
Nothing else comes close.
Beginners looking for an easy handling kite with light bar pressure, amazing stability, maximum depower
and the easiest relaunch in its class need look no further than the ’08 Waroo. Our new VP2 bridle and
wingtip shaping endows the ’08 Waroo with lightening fast relaunch and improves upon its legendary
stability. Custom Tune options allow even a total novice to dial in their preferred handling style for
maximum enjoyment in all riding conditions.
The ’08 Waroo comes loaded with more must-have performance features than ever before, and all with
the outstanding build quality that you have come to expect from Best Kiteboarding. The ‘08 Waroo is
unquestionably the kite with best value for the money you will ever own. No other kite offers the perfect
blend of versatility, performance, superb handling, and outstanding build quality that you get from the ’08
Waroo, and none come close to this price point. The ’08 Waroo is simply head and shoulders above the
competition, but do not take our word for it - one ride will tell you all you need to know.
’08 Waroo: Kite package
Your ‘08 Waroo is delivered complete with the following items:
•Over–the-shoulder carry bag.
•High-volume, dual-action pump with alloy shaft.
•Bladder and canopy repair kit.
•Replacement trailing edge battens.
•This user manual on CD.
’08 Waroo: Performance features and kite set up
When unpacking your ’08 Waroo for the first time, we recommend that you take some time to familiarize
yourself with the product and the design features that make your kite unique. This will help you in setting
the kite up correctly the first time and ensuring you gain the maximum potential from its high-performance
design.
VP2: The new LE bridle and depower system delivers more than just
increased depower from reduced bar travel. A dual stage short-throw
pulley system optimizes load distribution between the wingtips and
the center of the LE, giving a more rigid and stable kite that delivers
less pitching, ensuring that stability remains unaffected by depower.
VP2 offers the reduced bar-throw benefits and increased turning rate
of a 2:1 rear line pulley system, with no back line pulleys and no
increased bar pressure.
The VP2 bridle system automatically varies the distribution of front line load between the wingtips and LE
of the ‘08 Waroo. As you depower your kite, VP2 ensures that the entire LE of the kite is loaded under
line tension in the optimum way at all times. VP2 also ensures that the stability of your kite is unaffected
by depower; as you depower the kite, VP2 automatically adjusts the angle of attack and line load. VP2
delivers more depower from reduced bar travel and makes the ‘08 Waroo easier to relaunch than any
SLE we have ever made.

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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 front bridle is free from twists and knots.
When correctly laid out, the VP2 section of your front bridle
should look exactly like the image on the left. Any twists in the
bridle can be removed by counter-twisting the lines where they
connect to the front flying lines. See last page for more details.
Custom Tune Options: Rig and ride it your way. With our direct rear
bridle setup, you can rig your ‘08 Waroo for any blend of turning
speed, depower and bar pressure.
From unhooked riding to freestyle to big wave surfing; we are sure
you will find a setup option that suits you perfectly, no matter where
or how you prefer to ride.
Canopy Framing Technology: Crashing your kite is a fact of life.
The ‘08 Waroo is the only high-performance kite designed with
Canopy Framing Technology - the ultimate reinforcement system.
The entire perimeter of each canopy panel on the ‘08 Waroo is
supported with a continuously-curved reinforcement zone, isolating
the canopy from impact loads and delivering durability based on
sound engineering.
CFT is a unique approach to the tasks of distributing shock loads and effective transfer of TE tension
across the canopy of your kite. Whenever you crash your kite, the impact load generated by the rapid
deceleration of the airframe as it hits the water is distributed across the much lighter rip stop canopy. In
high-speed crashes, there is a huge amount of energy to be dissipated across the kite and this energy will
naturally find the weakest point of the kite, with drastic consequences.
With CFT, a lightweight but incredibly strong ‘buffer zone’ is stitched into the canopy sections and
between the airframe and canopy joins. Due to the unique continuously curved shape of CFT, impact
energy is harmlessly circulated around the kite until completely dissipated.
Load Flex LE Seam: For 2008, the load flex seam receives
additional mark-cloth internal reinforcement along with additional
stitch reinforcement. Our unique three-layer webbing-taped LE seam
guarantees the strongest LE on any inflatable kite. There is simply no
stronger or cleaner seam construction.
A full-length, webbing-tape reinforcement ensures that the new
Waroo is the toughest kite you will ever fly.

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Solid Airframe Construction V2: New for ’08, all LE strut joints are
laser cut, shaped and Kevlar tape reinforced. There is no better way
to connect the leading edge to the struts. Our construction gives the
stiffest and lightest structure available, yielding a kite with exceptional
performance and easy handling for riders of all abilities.
Teijin Rip-Stop Canopy: If you want to cut corners, you can buy
cheaper fabric, but you certainly can not use anything better.
We use Teijen Rip-Stop for our canopy material, as there is no better
rip-stop cloth available. All seams are glue-taped, folded, and Z-
stitched to ensure perfect panel alignment and maximum kite
longevity.
Dacron Wingtip Panels: Multi-layer Dacron wingtip panels distribute
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 and wingtip patches give maximum
abrasion resistance to protect your kite, even when self-launching
from less than ideal situations.
Woven Spectra Serviceable Pulley Lines: We use high strength
wear-resistant 4mm braided abrasion-resistant pulley lines, so you
spend more time kiting and less time servicing your kite.
Ronstan High Load Pulleys: Precision Ronstan pulleys provide
friction-free depower action. Combined with our new VP2 bridle
design, they deliver unbelievable depower and wind range.
TE Battens: Precision-tolerance fiberglass battens support the
trailing edge canopy section and smoothes the airflow over the
trailing edge. Improved aerodynamics ensures faster turning and
silent maneuvering, while our smooth pocketed mark-cloth
construction delivers outrageous durability.

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CFT Reinforced Trailing Edge: Like all kites in our 2008 range, the
’08 Waroo benefits from our exclusive CFT reinforced trailing edge,
which provides razor-sharp turning response and unmatched
durability, even if you leave your ’08 Waroo lying on the beach for
days or weeks on end.
Optimized Aspect Ratio: The ’08 Waroo benefits from our new
optimized aspect-ratio shape. A balanced profile-shape and chord
depth create a kite with unmatched stability in high winds.
Combined with our VP2 bridle system, the balanced aspect-ratio
delivers all the incredible jumping and depower benefits of a high-
aspect design SLE, with the turning and handling characteristics of a
mid-aspect ratio surf kite.
Surf-Tough Build Quality: Our unique Canopy Framing Technology,
LE Load Flex seam, fully taped canopy and Solid Airframe
Construction come together to deliver the most proven and trusted
kite construction package in the industry. A kite purchase is a
considerable investment. However, with the legendary Best
Kiteboarding build quality and warranty, it is the smartest investment
you will make this year.
Highest Quality Materials: The ’08 Waroo uses only the best
available materials and construction. When we can not find what we
need to make the best kites in the world, we develop and design it
ourselves.
Setup options and pre-flight checks:
The ‘08 Waroo is shipped with all bridle lines secured to the center strut valve retaining Velcro. When you
receive your kite, unroll your ’08 Waroo and remove the foam valve protectors. Next, detach the bridle
lines from their traveling position on the center strut and separate 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.

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When unpacking your kite for the first time, correctly lay out the front bridle as shown below. For
maximum performance and correct depower function, it is important that the front bridle is free from twists
and knots.
When correctly laid out, the VP2 section of your front bridle should look exactly as the image on the
bottom right. Any twists in the bridle can be removed by counter-twisting the lines where they connect to
the front flying lines. Any twists should be removed before attaching the flying lines.
Only attach your front flying lines to the knotted pigtail attached to the back of the wingtip pulley.
All pulleys run on abrasion resistant woven spectra insert lines (detailed in red and grey). This line is
chosen specifically for its flexibility and abrasion resistance. Due to the use of moving parts it is
recommended that you check the smooth operation of the pulleys before each flight. Any damage on the
main bridle should be replaced immediately.
Rear Lines: A-B-C Custom Tune
The rear flying line attachments on the ’08 Waroo are comprised of two lines that join to form a short ‘V’
shaped bridle. The rear flying lines attach beneath this ‘V’ section to one of the six supplied knots.
The wingtips of the ’08 Waroo have three rear line attachment points, A-B-C, running from the TE to the
LE. Moving the rear bridle ‘V’ sections between the A-B-C attachment points allows you to vary the
turning speed, turning circle, depower rate and power delivery of the kite to suit your local conditions and
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In general, using the attachment positions closer to the TE of the kite will give you the lightest bar
pressure, reduced power through a kiteloop and the fastest pivoting and turning. Using the attachments
towards the LE of the kite will give you more bar feedback, increased power throughout a kiteloop and a
wider, sweeping turning style.
Custom Tune set-up options are detailed below.
A-A: This setting has the tightest and fastest pivot turning style, while delivering the
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-A
is the stock bridle setting.
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. This gives the most ‘crisp’
handling style.
A-C: This is the mid-position set-up. A-C splits the ‘V’ bridle between the front-most and
rear-most attachment points. A-C offers an excellent combination of turning speed,
depower and bar feedback that is particularly suited to unhooked riding and for extracting
maximum control in high winds. Bar pressure is similar to the Yarga in this set-up while
turning speed remains fast, making this the ideal freestyle/competition setting.
B-C: This setting minimizes depower travel and delivers more consistent pull, right
across the wind window. The B-C setting is preferred for a rock-steady feel and for milking
the maximum low-wind performance from your ’08 Waroo for heavier riders or for slowing
the kite down to make it easier for beginners and novice riders.
Using the same points for attaching both legs of the ‘V’ bridle, A-A and B-B, increases the effective length
of the rear ‘V’ bridle by one knot position. To compensate for this, attach your rear flying lines one knot
closer to the kite beneath the ‘V’ bridle. Using the A-C option shortens the rear ‘V’ by one knot. To
compensate for this, select one knot further away from the kite beneath the ‘V’ bridle.
Pre-use checks:
Once you have unpacked your kite for the first time, take the time to check that all of the knots are
correctly seated and cinched up wherever there are larksheads connections on the front and rear bridle
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Riders should perform a thorough inspection of their kite each time they set-up and prior to launching, to
ensure that it has sustained no damage during use. Any damage should be repaired by a professional
kite or sail loft to ensure continued safety and usability.
Self-launching the ’08 Waroo:
The ’08 Waroo launches much like any other LEI (Leading Edge Inflatable) kite; the only difference being
that, as with any SLE kite, the rider must take care where they position the bridle lines prior to launch.
Make sure the bridles and flying lines can not get tangled. The ’08 Waroo has line deflectors on the strut
ends to assist in this.
With the kite inflated correctly and all the flying lines attached to the correct bridle points, place the kite at
the edge of the wind window. Placing sand on the inside of the kite behind the 1
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strut towards the 2
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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 your bar, which should be positioned across the wind, on the opposite side of the wind window
from your kite. Hook into the chickenloop, and take a second to check your lines visually one last time.
With the bar firmly in your grasp and the bar positioned at 50% depower position, pull the top of the bar
towards you and step backwards.
Pulling the bar back towards you and stepping backwards will flick the sand off the wingtip, releasing the
kite and allowing it to self launch. If it is possible to have someone experienced assist in the launch,
this is always the preferred method.
Landing the ’08 Waroo:
Due to having dual rear line OSR handles and its
unique bridle layout, landing the ’08 Waroo is
much easier than landing other SLE kites. Two
simple methods can be used to land the ’08
Waroo, depending on your personal preference
and the wind conditions.
Method 1: This method is suitable for most wind
speeds on open beaches, with sufficient free
space downwind. Fly your kite to the side of the
window, leaving the kite at an angle of about ten
degrees to the ground. This equates to the lowest
wingtip being about 5m from the ground.