Gin GEEK User manual

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GEEK
USER GUIDE

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Taking care of your equipment 13
Warning precautions
Release weaver of claims
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4
CAUTION
Preparation
Installation - top handle
Installation - bindings
Installation - ns
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9
10
12
RIDING THE GEEK
SUMMARY
Rigging the twin tip
Rigging the bindings
Technical data
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6
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CONSTRUCTION

3.
WARNING
PRECAUTIONS
warning
Kiteboarding can be dangerous. Make sure to get professional instructions before you go kitesurng.
Using the product requires you to be responsible for your own as well as others’ well-being, which includes informing subsequent users/
owners of your equipment about the risks and responsibilities involved. It is possible to suer serious injuries or even death if this product is
used incorrectly.
Safety is not only determined by the safety systems on the kite, but also by proper training, and evaluation of all the circumstances ; location,
potential hazards, other people, weather, etc.
Before you kite, check out the spot. Consider any hazards such as obstacles, shallows, currents, and bans. If an emergency occurs, you need
to know if a rescue craft can reach you.
Never kite near people or obstacles, and always leave at least two line-lengths between you and the downwind line. It is extremely dangerous
to kite near powerlines, roads, airports, clis, etc.
Please read this user guide carefully before using your board and follow the procedures described. It should be noted that these safety
guidelines are only guidelines and do not claim to cover every possible instance.
For any questions regarding our equipment, please contact your local Gin Partner.
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4.
RELEASE
WAIVER OF CLAIMS
By purchasing our equipment, you agree to be a certied
kitesurfer and accept all risks associated with kiteboar-
ding activities, including injury and death. Improper use or
misuse of Gin equipment greatly increases these risks to
the user and to third parties. As a user of the Gin Kiteboar-
ding product, you freely acknowledge and accept that you
and third parties are exposed to known and unknown risks
of injury.
Under no circumstances shall Gin Kiteboarding or its
partners be held liable for personal injuries or third-party
damages. If you have any questions about how to use our
equipment, please contact your local partner.
warning 4.

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RIGGING
TWIN-TIP
STANCE
plug and play
Screws M6 x 20 (20mm)
Grab handle screws M6 x 12 (12mm)
Fin holes
Binding base inserts
Base plate adjustment
Handle
Pads
Fins 40mm
Set up the board and enjoy!
NARROW
WIDE

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plug and play
Set up the board and enjoy!
RIGGING
BINDINGS
Screws M6 x 20 (20 mm) - 4 screws
Ramped toe bar
Velcro strap cover
Inside Eyelet
Inner Strap
Outer strap
Outside eyelet
Stance settings
Impact pads
Base plate
A set-up kit is included with the Geek 4. The bag contains the adjustable pads, the ns, the handle, and the screws. When disassembling the board for travel,
this bag can be reused.

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TECHNICAL DATA
SIZE 133 x 39 138 x 41
2.4 2.8 3 3.5
COLOR
WEIGHT (KG)
geek board
142 x 43 150 x 45
ROCKER MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM MEDIUM

8.
PREPARATION
4-POINT CHECK
Is my personnal equipment correct and adapted?
(Helmet, harness, impact vest, wetsuit, ...)
Is the board correctly set up and connected ?
Does the weather allow for a safe ride?
Is the launch area clear and safe ?
geek board 8.

9.
INSTALLATION
Place the handle onto the board in the correct
alignment, allowing the insert to be clearly visible
through the handle screws
Using a screwdriver, insert two M6x20mm
screws through the handle mounting holes and
tighten them.
TOP HANDLE
RIDE the GEEK
Do not over tighten the screws as this may cause damages.

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Make sure the bindings and board are clean and
free of dirt and sand. The board’s screws and in-
serts must be in good condition.
Bindings should be placed on the board accor-
ding to their left and right positions. There are si-
gnals on the Velcros that will help you understand
right and left.
To attach the foot straps to the base plate, start
with the right base plate. One of the straps is la-
beled “Left’ on the Eyelet of the strap. Insert this
eyelet through the top of the base plate.
Then slide the eyelet forwards into the outside of
the right base plate.
Ajust the velcro to your foot. Note that the straps
are adjustable in two parts independently of each
other.
As with the right foot strap, follow the same
procedure for the left base plate.
RIDE THE GEEK
INSTALLATION
BINDINGS
Slide the inlet from above and wedge in until it clicks.

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In order to secure the footpad casing to the
board, insert the M6x20mm screws through your
chosen inserts.
It is always possible to adjust your stance until
you nd what feels best. To do so, just move the
adjustable angle piece to the desired angle. Just
make sure your screws are tight before riding. Screws should be tightened until they are secure.
Even when disassembled, the adjustable stance
angle piece stays in place. Even in the boardbag,
nothing falls out.
The Geek Pads are fully adjustable to t a variety of foot sizes, shapes, and comfort levels, thanks to it mul-
tiple velcros. Make sure you experiment with the settings and nd what works best for your foot size and
riding style.
RIDE THE GEEK
INSTALLATION
BINDINGS
A wide stance is possible when the footpads are aligned with the outermost inserts on the board, and a narrow stance is possible when the
footpads are aligned with the innermost inserts. If you are unsure of your position, place the pads in the middle inserts.

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In the washer hole, insert one M6x 20 mm screw.
Allow the screw to appear through the bottom of
the board.
On the underside of the board, align the ns with
the M6x 20 mm screw.
Place one M6x20 screw under the n while hol-
ding it in place with a screwdriver. Line up the se-
cond M6x 20 mm screw with the n below using
the same process.
Make sure that all the ns are aligned properly
and that all screws are tightened.
RIDE THE GEEK
INSTALLATION
FINS

13.
TAKING CARE
OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
INSTRUCONS
Check the board before using it. Make sure the screws are tight
and there are no cracks, holes, scratches that could dampen the
interior of the board and compromise its structural integrity.
Make sure the foot strap and n screws are tightened rmly. Avoid
overtightening. As these screws are subject to extreme loads,
they should be checked regularly to see if they are still tight.
Rinse your board, pads and ns with clean water as often as pos-
sible to limit aging.
Avoid excessive sun exposure and hot temperatures, such as in
an unventilated car. Temperatures should not exceed 45 degrees
Celsius when storing board.
Should you nd any sign of wear, change the defect part without
further delay. Most of our spare parts are available on the market.
When not using your Geek board, store it in a board bag to prevent
sun exposure, scratches, and other wear and tear.
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Geek User Guide English V1.0