Ikon PEAK 2-05 User manual

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 recom-
mend lessons from a professional instructor connected to an authorized 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 experi-
enced 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. More-
over, 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 representations
other than what is set forth in this Agreement and Users Manual.
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KITE SIZE
PEAK 2 - 05 45
KNOTS BAR LENGTH
PEAK 2 - 07
PEAK 2 - 09
PEAK 2 - 12
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5 15 20 25 30 35+100sqm cm
KITE SIZE KNOTS BAR LENGTH
BLIND 2 - 07
BLIND 2 - 09
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BLIND 2 - 12 45
5 15 20 25 30 35+100sqm cm

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 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
The CONVERT BAR 2 comes in only one size 45cm wide. Our R&D department focused on the
shape of the kite to use a unique bar length.
Reduced bar diametre, new grip, soft EVA molded bar ends, new push away quick release,
mounted with flying line #8770 – 400kg from COUSIN, the bar has been tested in hard
conditions to make sure each component is durable and work perfectly within the control
system.
The CONVERT BAR 2 comes as a 4 line bar with the safety on one front line. It’s easy to make
the safety work on both front lines (for the PEAK 2 only).
The 5th line kite comes within the bar bag to set the BLIND 2 to full wakestyle mode.
3.1 Features
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FRONT LINE ADJUSTMENT
CLAMCLEAT TRIM
STAINLESS STEEL BAR CENTER
SOFT EVA MOLDED BAR ENDS
BACK LINE - PRE LINE WITH PU TUBE
METAL PULLEY
REMOVABLE LOCKING TUBE
NEW PUSH AWAY QUICK RELEASE

3. BAR PRESENTATION
3.2 Release System
The new Ikon Quick Release is the main component of our safety system so we did not hesitate
to upgrade from last generation when it comes to your safety.
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. Moreover, take time
to clean it with clear water after each session, and ensure there is no sand or salt water could
block the release.
3. BAR PRESENTATION
3.3 Safety Options
Safety 1 : Adjust the trim using cleat adjustment. Trim initial position is in full power. Pulling the
depower handle towards you will reduce the power, you just have to lock it in the cleat system.
Pull the handle towards you and out off the cleat to recover full power setting.
Safety 2: Let go of the bar
If you have too much power, let go of the bar, it will have for effect to have the maximum depower.
(Note: it's necessary to read security warning in previous pages, without important knowledge
this action on the bar could be very dangerous)
Safety 3: Emergency safety
If you are in danger, push on the collar of the release system. It will disconnect you from the
chicken loop.
Safety 4: Full release
If after using release system, the kite is still pulling you from the leash, grab the leash red safety
handle and push the release away. This action will completely disconnect you from the kite and
bring you to a total safe position.
NOTE:
Due to many external factors and the inherent dangers of kitesurfing, 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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GRAB THE RELEASE COLLAR
PUSH AWAY THE COLLAR
KEEP PUSHING TO EJECT THE LOOP
LET IT GO
MAKE SURE THE PIN IS FACING DOWN
PUSH THE RING IN AGAINST THE PIN
RELEASE THE COLLAR OVER THE PIN
USE THE CLEAT TO DEPOWER
LET GO OF THE BAR
PUSH AWAY THE QUICK RELEASE
USE THE QUICK RELEASE
RE-ASSEMBLE THE QUICK RELEASE

3. BAR PRESENTATION
3.4 Chose your safety - 3 in 1
Otpion 01 : 4 Lines - safety on one front line (factory settings)
The safety line is attached with a larks head knot to one of the front line. (see
above)
The safety line goes through the velcro at the back of the cleat.
It goes through the bar then through the swivel of the chicken loop and finally
attached with a larks head knot to the safety ring where you will connect your
leash.
This option is a factory system and it has been designed especially for the
PEAK 2 AND BLIND 2.
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3. BAR PRESENTATION
3.4 Chose your safety - 3 in 1
Otpion 02 : 4 Lines - safety on both front lines (for PEAK only)
Steps to do from the factory settings to put the safety on both front lines :
ONLY FOR THE PEAK 2
1 - Remove the stopper ball and undo the larks head knot.
2 - Disconnect the front flying line from the safety line.
3 - Thread the whole font line through the ring.
4 - Remove the RED pigtail attached on the saftey line.
5 - Thread the RED pigtail through the ring.
6 - Thread the stopper ball through the RED pigtail
7 - Connect the RED pigtail to the safety line.
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3. BAR PRESENTATION
3.4 Chose your safety - 3 in 1
Otpion 03 : 5 Lines - safety on 5th line (Work for PEAK and BLIND)
Steps to do from SAFETY MODE 02 :
1 - Remove the stopper ball and undo the larks head knot.
2 - Remove the RED pigtail attached to the ring.
3 - Thread the 5th line through the ring.
4 - Thread the stopper ball through the 5th line.
5 - Connect the RED pigtail to the 5th line.
6 - Re-connect the RED pigtail to the leash line with a larks head knot.
This option has been designed especially for the BLIND 2 in 5th line mode.
It also works with the PEAK 2 on 5th line mode.

WAVE
FREERIDE
FREESTYLE
STYLE
4. KITE SETTINGS
4.1 PEAK 2 - BACK LINE ADJUSTMENT
The back line can be adjusted to adjust the turning speed of your kite. Simply move forward the
attachment points to slow down the kite. By moving the attachment point forward, it will also
increase slightly the bar pressure.
4. KITE SETTINGS
4.1 PEAK 2 - FRONT LINE ADJUSTMENT
The front line can be adjusted to fit your style of riding. 3 attachment points are available and are
suited for waveride, freeride or freestyle. By moving the attachment point forward, it will also
increase slightly the bar pressure.
FAST
MEDIUM
SLOW
QUICK
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KITE SIZE
PEAK 05 205
5TH LINE LENGTH
PEAK 07
PEAK 09
PEAK 12
240
270
310
cm
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PIGTAILS
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20
cm
sqm
5TH LINE LENGTH
Connect the fifth line extension provided with the kite.
4. KITE SETTINGS
4.1 PEAK 2 - 5TH LINE ADJUSTMENT
The 5th line on the PEAK 2 is only a safety line and this line is not supporting the leading edge.
Therefore it’s better to have this line slightly lose.
5 LINES
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STYLE
FREESTYLE
WAKESTYLE
4. KITE SETTINGS
4.1 PEAK 2 - BACK LINE ADJUSTMENT
The back line can be adjusted to adjust the turning speed of your kite. Simply move forward the
attachment points to slow down the kite. By moving the attachment point forward, it will also
increase slightly the bar pressure.
4. KITE SETTINGS
4.1 BLIND 2 - FRONT LINE ADJUSTMENT
The front line can be adjusted to fit your style of riding. 2 attachment points are available and are
suited for freestyle or wakestyle. By moving the attachment point forward, it will also increase
slightly the bar pressure.
QUICK
FAST
MEDIUM
SLOW
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KITE SIZE
PEAK 05 87
5TH-1
PEAK 07
PEAK 09
97
115
cm
160
5TH-2
185
205
cm
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PIGTAIL
20
20
cm
86
F-MAIN
96
113
cm
sqm
5TH-15TH-1
5TH-2
PIGTAIL
F-MAIN F-MAIN
Connect the fifth line extension provided with the kite. Connect also the front line extension
included in the kite bag.
4. KITE SETTINGS
4.1 PEAK 2 - 5TH LINE ADJUSTMENT
The 5th line on the PEAK 2 is only a safety line and this line is not supporting the leading edge.
Therefore it’s better to have this line slightly lose.
WARNING FOR 5TH LINE SETTING :
We advise our riders to use the freestyle
mode first before using the wakestyle setting.
Wakestyle setting has been developped for
our top team riders and the flying
characteristics are really specific.
5 LINES
ACTIVE V - FULL C-SHAPE
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FREESTYLE
WAKESTYLE

4. KITE SETUP
4.1 LOCKING THE ONE PUMP VALVE
After your kite is pumped, lock the one pump valve on each strut to separate the inflated area in
case of leak. This is safer for you and your gear. Turn your kite with bladers face to the ground
and trailing edge face to the wind and secure it with sand or board (becareful with the fins).
4. KITE SETUP
4.1 PUMPING THE KITE
Unscrew the top of the valve. Plug one of the fitting (coming in the kite bag) then pump the kite
with a proper pressure ( 7 psi recommended). Remove the plug, tighen the middle part of the
valve, srew the cap on and put the velcro cover over.
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4. KITE SETUP
4.1 CONNECTING THE LINES
Separate the bridle system:
Be sure that there are no tangles in the bridle system. Lay the bridles system on the ground with
the front connection inside and back connection outside.
CONNECT
Unwind your lines from your bar laying them out parallel to each other making sure to remove
all twist starting from the bar.
You will notice that the line ends are colored. 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.
WIND
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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 compensate 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 sessions, 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.
5. Check our website
Feel free to go on our website : www.ikon-kiteboarding.com.
We will update on a regular basis the support section content and “HOW TO” movie too.
You can directly contact us for any request, information or advise : [email protected]