North Kiteboarding 2020 SONAR FOIL SYSTEM User manual
2020
SONAR FOIL SYSTEM
USER MANUAL
RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 2019
VERSION: FS01
Thank you for choosing North.
At North we are drawn to nature’s ever-changing
playground – where water meets wind.
Those two elements create an alchemy that is never
the same, one day to the next. It stirs our restless
souls, our hearts quicken. It promises us re within.
We chase it.
Every day we are inspired – and humbled - by
nature’s engineering genius and her beautiful,
intuitive simplicity. To that we add cutting-edge
technology from the World’s best design workrooms
and decades of performance expertise.
North is where nature meets technology, in the
pursuit of a ride that will lift us out of this world and
halfway to another.
This is kiteboarding.
We are North.
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RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Releases of liability, claim waiver and assumption of risk:
By assembling and/or using this North Kiteboarding product, you agree that you have read and
understood this entire North Kiteboarding product owner manual, including all instructions and
warnings, prior to using North Kiteboarding products in any way.
In addition, you agree that you will ensure that any additional or subsequent users of your
North Kiteboarding products will read and understand the entire product manual of the North
Kiteboarding product, including all instructions and warnings contained in this manual, prior to
allowing that person to use your North Kiteboarding product.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
In using your North Kiteboarding product and any of its components, you freely agree to
assume and accept any known and unknown risks of injury to you and third parties when using
this equipment.
The internal risks, dangers and hazards of the sport can be greatly reduced by adhering to the
warning guidelines listed in this user’s manual and by using common sense.
WARNING:
Use this product at your own risk. Kiteboarding is a HAZARDOUS activity which involves RISKS and
DANGERS that are unavoidable and can result in serious bodily injury or death of the user and
others. Ensure all parts of your product are thoroughly checked before each use. Download and
read the User Manuals and Installation Guides relating to the product before using it. Failure to do
so may result in personal injury or death.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS:
In consideration of the sale of the North Kiteboarding product to you, you hereby agree to the
fullest extent permitted by laws as follows;
To waive any and all claims, that you have or may have in the future against North Kiteboarding and all
related parties resulting from the use of the North Kiteboarding product and any of its components.
North Kiteboarding and any of its agents are released from any and all liability for any loss, damage,
injury or expense that any users of this product may suffer, or that your next in kin may suffer, as a
result of the use of this product, including but not limited to negligence, breach of contract in the
part of North Kiteboarding, or any of its agents, in the design and manufacture of this product.
USER MANUAL SONAR FOIL SYSTEM 5
SAFETY WARNINGS
For your safety and the safety of others, North Kiteboarding strongly urge you to undergo lessons
with a recognised certied instructor prior to using this product. This user manual is NOT a
substitution to lessons.
Kiteboarding involves unavoidable risks so it is important that you familiarise yourself with these
risks and take appropriate measures to minimise risks as much as possible. You should also
familiarise yourself with safety precautions and systems related to your equipment.
Kiteboarding is a high-intensity action sport. As such, you should not participate in this sport
if you are physically unt or suffer from any medical conditions that may put you at further risk
when kiteboarding.
LIMIT DANGERS TO YOURSELF:
• Be aware of the usual risks associated with water sports such as drowning, rapidly
changing conditions, hypothermia, sunburn, fatigue, rocks, waves etc.
• Do not kiteboard in extreme weather and/or rapidly changing conditions such as large
storms, thunder etc.
• Check weather reports, local prevailing conditions, tides, and currents prior to launching.
• Do not kite in offshore winds, or strong onshore winds.
• Choose the appropriate kite for your body size, ability and the conditions. Do not use a kite
size that is beyond your control for the given conditions. If conditions change while you are
kiteboarding and you can no longer control your kite, return to shore.
• When the kite is inated but not in use, secure the kite in one place with a non-abrasive,
heavy object to prevent it from ying away in any sort of conditions.
• Check over all of your equipment prior to launching. Do not launch if lines are knotted,
frayed, cut, tangled or damaged in any way.
• Only y your kite on unobstructed waters. Do not y your kite over land.
• Be aware of the surroundings prior to launching. Do not y your kite around power lines,
power poles, tall buildings, trees, cliffs, airports etc. Gusty conditions can make launches
unpredictable so be cautious of potential collisions with obstacles.
• Always kite with a partner or a supervisor observing you from land.
• Whenever possible use a launch and landing assistant.
• Be familiar with your quick release system and do not be afraid to use it if necessary.
• Always use a safety leash so your kite is contained in case of a primary quick
release deployment.
• Keep hands clear of lines when they are under tension from the kite. Lines can be very
sharp and abrasive.
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