Ikon MICRO 04 User manual

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Dear rider,
You have an IKON kite in your hands, IKON kiteboarding team is extremely glad and proud
to offer you a product that we trust and we spent hours and hours to design. We hope
you'll have great pleasure to ride as much as you can with IKON kites.
However, as your health is important for us, please read first all security warnings, before
using this kite.
1. WARNINGS
By assembling this product, you are agreeing to;
1. Be bound to the terms set forth below; and
2. Require anyone using this product to be bound by such terms. If you are unwilling
to be bound by these terms return this product (before use) for a full refund (except
transport cost).
Release of Liability, Claim Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement
In consideration of the purchase of this product you hereby agree to the fullest extent
permitted by law as follows:
1. To waive any and all claims that you have or may in the future have against IKON
Kiteboarding, resulting from use of this product and any of its components.
2. To release IKON Kiteboarding from any and all responsibility and liability for any
loss, damage, expense, accidents and/or injury to people, objects and/or product which
may occur as a result of the use of the product, due to any cause whatsoever, including
negligence or breach of contract on the part of IKON Kiteboarding in the design or
manufacture of this product.
Assumption of risk / Important Warning!
Use of this product and any of its components involves certain inherent risks, dangers
and hazards, which can result in serious personal injury or death. In using this product
you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury
while using the equipment. The risks inherent in the sport can be greatly reduced by
abiding by the Warning and Safety guidelines listed in this manual and by using common
sense.
If under the age of 18 years, do not operate this kite without the clear consent from a
parent or guardian and the correct supervision. If you are learning for the first time, we
strongly recommend lessons from a professional instructor connected to an autho-
rized training center.
- Do not use your kite near or around power lines, airports, streets, trees, and keep
clear of other people and obstacles.
- Never allow anyone who is not familiar with traction kiting to use this product without
experienced assistance.
- Always learn to use a small-sized, power kite (2m IKON Trainer foil) before attempting
to use this product for the first time.
- Always use your kite with safety release system and familiarize yourself with the
system prior to use.
- Make sure you spend time to become familiar with the operation of your kite and
remember that you are responsible for its safe operation and for the safety of those
around you.
- As you learn the sport make sure to work within your limitations and do not exceed
them.
- Never permanently attach yourself to kite for any reason.
The kite is not intended and designed for use as a flying device nor is it intended as
a means for a floatation device. So all ride above the ground do not engage IKON
responsibility. Moreover, each use of IKON kites outside recommended wind chart
do not also engage IKON responsibility.
Entire Agreement
In entering into this Agreement, you are not relying upon any oral or written representa-
tions other than what is set forth in this Agreement and Users Manual.
KITE SIZE
MICRO 04 45
KNOTS BAR LENGTH
KOOK 06
LAZY 08
PATROL 10
RAFALE 12
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55
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55
5 15 20 25 30 35+100sqm cm
Estimate on 75kg Rider with a medium sized Twintip in the hands of experienced riders
WARNING: These are guidelines only.
IKON WIND RANGE

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Multi features strap :
- Easy trim with big handle
- Integrated font line release
Moulded bar end with adjustable knotless stopper ball
Ergonomic grip with finger lumps
Back Line Pre Line Spectra 3mm
Aluminium bar.
Aluminium moulded centre rivet
Depower Line 2 Spectra 6mm
Unique System Under Bar front line release
This feature can be disconnected for advanced riders !
Flying Line : Dyneema braided lines, pre-stretched and
protected by a polyurethane coloured coating. High stability,
high breaking strength
Push away Quick release
Rotating locking tube
Advanced rider ring leash
Push away Quick release
Easy to set back
Moulded Quick release collar
2. WARRANTY POLICY
The warranty on Ikon products is only valid to the original purchaser of the kite from one
of our official retailer or through Ikon website.
The warranty is valid for twelve months from the date of purchase of the original product,
excluding kite flying lines and bridle system.
The warranty is only valid, when the product was registered online at
www.ikon-kiteboarding.com in the product section within 30 days of purchase.
A warranty claim has to be filled. The warranty form can be downloaded on the website.
Ikon's responsibility is limited to repair or replacement of the defective product and/or
components. Neither Ikon nor any of its retailers will not be responsible for any, losses or
damages incurred as a result of loss or use of product.
The warranty does not cover the following claims conditions:
- Normal wear and tear is not covered. The products will be used in tough conditions and all gear
does wear with use so if you ride a lot and your gear wears out then we consider that normal wear.
You need to maintain and check the flying lines and depower ropes as they do wear with time and
need replacement.
- All the damages due to using in not IKON recommended wind chart.
- All the damages due to fly with IKON kite.
- All the damages due to the kites due to line breaking
- All the damages caused by impact with any materials or objects as a result of prior damages.
- All the damages caused by collisions, abuse, misuse or accidental damage.
- All the damages caused by transport, loading, unloading, droping, or out of water handling.
- All the damages caused by non-recreational use.
- All the damages caused by inappropriate storage or handling.
- All the damages caused by heat of the sun or really cold weather.
- All the damages caused by naturals events such as floods, earthquake, fire, etc.…
- All the damages caused by alterations or modifications.
- All the damages caused by repairs.
- All the damages caused by usage of the kite after the claim is reported.
- Any damage expects manufacturing defects in material or workmanship.
Download the warranty form on our website and send it back to us :
[email protected]
Possible faults or delays in repairs give the purchaser no right of compensation for
damages or warranty extension.
Transport costs are at purchasers cost as well as costs resulting from the inspection
he/she has applied and accepted by IKON Kiteboarding.
IKON Kiteboarding expressly disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability of
fitness for a particular purpose and disclaims any and all responsibility and liability for
consequential and incidental damage or any other losses arising from the use of these
parts, products and/or components.
3. BAR PRESENTATION
A 45cm Snowbar comes with the Micro and the Kook. The Lazy, Patrol and Rafale come
with a 55cm bar. Ikon has identified and designed all the features needed in the Snowbar.
The bar is simple, the features are easy to find, the front-line safety system is
incorporated to the strap and has an under-the-bar safety line release. The main quick
release is simple and efficient. Simplicity is crucial when it comes to safety.
3.1 Features

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The chicken loop is release and you are
disconnected from the kit
Push away Quick release
The collar moving forward release the
chicken loop
1 / The system is coming
disconnected from the factory.
2 / Open the main velcro
3 / Open the small velcro and
put the safety line away.
4 / Close the small velcro back
to place.
4 / Close the main velcro on to
the safety front line release.
Let go off the bar
Grab the red Quick Release
Push away the quick release
3. BAR PRESENTATION
3.2 Release System
Your IKON release system, is an easy and safety push release system. You have just to
push the red collar when you are in a dangerous situation. When you use your IKON kite,
for the first time, try the release system. It's important, to feel it, and to know how it
works, to use it rapidly when it’s needed. Lastly, be careful to your release system, it have
to be correctly closed before each time you launch your kite.
3. BAR PRESENTATION
3.3 Unique System Under Bar front line release
Our main feature on the bar is a unique System Under Bar front line release.
When you receive the bar, this feature is diconnected as it is a really sensitive safety,
we only recommend this feature for beginners or in super strong wind conditions for
total safety. It’s is not recommended to fly with the kites and even less with this safety
activated.
Connecting the Unique System Under Bar front line release.
NOTE:
Due to many external factors and the inherent dangers of snowkiting or landkiting, do
not rely on this release system to activate under all conditions. Kite within your
limitations and stay far away from dangerous obstacles.
It’s better to check twice and act once!! If things are connected wrong the kite can
respond improperly when launched which can be very dangerous.

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3. BAR PRESENTATION
3.4 Safety option
Safety 1 : Grab the Hand Brake with one hand then pull it behind your back and HOLD
Safety 2 : release system on front lines by pulling the release manually or pulling the
unique System Under Bar front line release if the system is conneted.
Make sure when you reactivate the release, the free end of the webbing part is facing
outside.
Safety 3 : Push principal release system then release the leash if necessary
Safety 4 : leash options : the leash can be attached to :
- the unique System Under Bar front line release. In an emergency situation, when the
chicken loop is released, the kite will flag out completely and fall to the ground.
- the break handle
- the ring on the chicken loop (suicide leash, for expert only)
In an emergency situation, when the chicken loop is released, the kite will flag out
completely and fall to the ground.
4. KITE PRESENTATION
4.1 Kite setup
Securing your kite on land:
Layout your kite with bridles system facing up and trailing edge facing into the wind. If you
are in any wind at all put some snow, sand or weight on the trailing edge and let the kite
lay out down wind away from the weight. You can also lay the kite on the side and put
weight on the wingtip. Just make sure you secure your kite.
Separate the bridle system:
Be sure that there are no tangles in the bridle system. (Always start to separate the
bridle link to the leading edge first, then the bridle link to the pulley and finally the back
bridle. ) Lay the bridles system on the ground with the front connection inside and back
connection outside.

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4. KITE PRESENTATION
4.2 Connection
Unwind your lines from your bar laying them out parallel to each other making sure to
remove all twist starting at the bar.
You will notice that the line ends are colored Orange/Grey. Each line end is colored and
labelled so it’s hard to make connection mistake. Please make sure you connect the lines
well.
Its always better to check twice and act once!! If things are connected wrong the kite can
respond improperly when launched which can be very dangerous.
Do the connection with a larks head knot.
4. KITE PRESENTATION
4.3 Launch
Make sure that kite is set up properly. With the kite situated downwind, hook into the
chicken loop.
In light wind place yourself directly in front of the kite, otherwise, place yourself at 45 deg
to the kite, and follow hereafter instructions :
Step 01 : Put tension on the lines to inflate the kite while holding the break to be sure the
kite stay on the ground. Do a visual inspection to be sure that all the lines are connected
properly and are not caught on anything.
Step 02 :Let go off the break handle. Grab the front lines with constant pull, tension the
lines so that the kite begins to lift off the ground.
Step 03 : When kite is half of the windows leave the front lines and grab your bar. Push
the bar away from your body to depower until the kite has reached the zenith.
Step 04 : You are ready to ride and enjoy !

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4. KITE PRESENTATION
4.4 Land
You have different manner to land your IKON kite, we recommend you to use this one :
Step 01 : Grab the brake handle and pull.
Step 02 : Keep pulling on the break until the kite begins to fly back down in the window.
Step 03 : Wait until the kite has completely landed on the ground and secure the handle
so that the kite remains depowered.
Oher methods :
Land your kite with an assistant on the edge of the wind window.
You also could use the primary safety system.
4. KITE PRESENTATION
4.5 Relaunch
If your kite lands leading edge down, simply pull the break handle (pulling more one side
than the other) and your kite will begin to fly in reverse. Steer your kite so that the trailing
edge is facing down. Let go of the handle to relaunch as explain in paragraph 4.3.

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5. Care & Maintenance Gear
5.1 Bar
To open the quick release follow steps 1 through 8. To reassemble, follow the steps in
reverse and make sure to inspect all parts for damage and rinse the parts in fresh
clean water before reassembly.
Line management.
With the ends attached to a solid safe object and your de-power loop all the way
against the bar and sheeting system all the way out (powered up position), grab your
bar and pull back with a good amount of pressure. As you apply and release pressure,
all lines should rise and lower evenly and the bar should be perpendicular to the center
lines. If this is not correct you will need to do small adjustments to all lines to compen-
sate for this difference. It is important to weight each line individually and then do
adjustments. As you pull, each line will begin to lock the fibers into place and minimize
the elastic feel in the line. The more time you spend locking down the lines, the less
work and adjustments you will need to do later.
The goal for all the adjustments is to end up with all lines with the de-power loop and
sheeting system positioned all the way out (powered up position).
The first few times that you use your bar system, the lines and knots will settle in and
change length slightly. It is important to always check your lines after the first few ses-
sions, especially if your kite feels as if it is pulling to one side.
Now that you have your bar set up and ready, take your time and wrap your lines back
onto the bar. You will learn that taking your time wrapping your lines will result in less
twists in your lines when you lay them out the next time.
5.2 Kite
Dry your kite after use away from the sun and direct heat. Never Leave a wet kite in its
bag.
Store your kite in a dry place out of the sun.
Pre and post use check list.
• Bridle Lines: check no lines are damaged. If so, contact your dealer and change them.
• 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 dry. Prepare two pieces of sticky cloth, one for each
side of the damaged area. The patch should cover the hole by at least 2cm all round.
Lay flat and stick on both sides. For bigger holes, please contact your sail repair.
4. KITE PRESENTATION
4.6 Pack
1. Secure your kite on the land with sand or snow
2. Wrap your lines back onto the bar in a figure 8
3. Open the velcro dump seam and remove any debris or snow that may have entered
the kite.
4. Fold your kite by bringing one wing tip to the center of the canopy and then fold again.
Repeat with the other wingtip.
5. If you leave your bar connected, put the bar next to the trailing edge and roll your kite
up folding 3 times with your bar inside. If you choose to disconnect your bar, stash your
bridle system in the velcro on the trailing edge.
6. Put the strap around the kite and put it in the bag.

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