North Surfboard User manual

2020
SURFBOARDS
USER MANUAL

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 2019
VERSION: SB01

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.

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SAFETY WARNINGS
For your safety and the safety of others, North Kiteboarding strongly urge you to undergo lessons
with a recognised certied 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 unt 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 inated 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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• Never wrap lines around ngers, arms, hands, legs, head etc.
• Helmets are strongly recommended to avoid injury from your board or other hard objects.
• We strongly recommend you wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) or impact vest
while kiteboarding.
• Do not kitesurf, surf or foil in shallow waters or in areas with underwater obstacles.
LIMIT DANGERS TO OTHERS:
• Be courteous to other riders and comply with established give way rules.
• Stay clear of other water users. Leave sufcient space between you and swimmers, boats,
paddle boarders and any other water user.
• Familiarise yourself with local marine use guidelines and obey all established rules.
• Respect wildlife and behave accordingly.
• When hydro-foiling you operate at greater speeds than normal and obstacles and
other water users get closer exponentially faster. Be aware of this and adjust your
actions accordingly.
• Note that this is a non-exhaustive list. Use common sense if other risks arise.
WARRANTY POLICY
+180 WARRANTY
We believe in our products, stand behind our quality and value our customers.
That’s why we’re giving you an extra 180 days beyond the legal warranty period for your country of
purchase, just for registering your product online. Your product must be registered within 60 days
of purchase at www.northkb.com, to receive a free extended warranty.
To register your North product simply:
1. Fill out the online registration form at www.northkb.com
2. Have your purchase receipt handy so you can upload it during product registration
FOR ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NORTH KITEBOARDING RETAILER.
NORTH WARRANTY TERMS
This warranty covers new products purchased ONLY from an authorized North Kiteboarding centre,
retailer or distributor or from the North Kiteboarding website.
North Kiteboarding warranties our products to be free from major defects in material or
workmanship to the original purchaser ONLY, for a period of 365 days* from the date of purchase.
*Warranty period may vary by country of purchase.

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THIS WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING LIMITATIONS:
1. Warranty claims within the extended 180 days are valid only when the product is registered and
activated in the warranty registration section of www.northkb.com within 60 days of purchase.
2. Warranty registration must be accompanied by the original purchase receipt in which the name of
retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible.
3. Warranty is only valid when the product is used for its normal intended recreational use and will
not cover products used in teaching or rental operations, unless this is an ofcial North qualied
& afliated school.
4. North Kiteboarding will make the nal warranty determination, which may require inspection and/
or photos of the equipment which clearly show defects. If necessary, this information must be
sent to your point of purchase, or your country’s North Kiteboarding distributor, postage prepaid.
5. If North Kiteboarding deems the product defective, the warranty only covers the repair or
replacement of the defective product. North Kiteboarding will not be responsible for any costs,
losses or damages incurred as a result of the loss of use of this product.
6. The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear or tear
including, but not limited to: punctures, rigging with other than North Kiteboarding components,
damage due to excessive sun exposure or hot temperatures such as inside an unventilated
car, damage due to the product being stored in temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius,
damage caused by improper handling and storage, damage caused by use in waves or shore
breaks, damage caused by self launching or self landing, damage caused by crashing the kite
at high speed, damage caused by the use of kickers, sliders or other such equipment or riding on
anything other than water, damage caused by using any inappropriate tools or any tool other than
those specied within the installation guides and user manuals, damage caused by neglect of the
care and maintenance instructions provided within the Installation Guides and User Manuals.
7. This warranty is void if any repair, change or modication has been made without authorization to
any part of the equipment.
8. The warranty for any repaired or replaced equipment is good from the date of the original
purchase only.
9. All warranty claims must be accompanied by a digital copy of the original purchase receipt in
which the name of the ofcial retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible.
10. There are no warranties that extend beyond the warranty specied herein.
For any warranty claims please contact your North Kiteboarding retailer. A claim form can be
downloaded from northkb.com.
Contact us at
North Kiteboarding
North Actionsports Group
Lageweg 34
2222 AG Katwijk, The Netherlands

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1 - Toe Rail
2 - Deck Pads
3 - Front Inserts
4 - Rear inserts
5 - FCSII Fin Boxes
6 - Leash Plug
7 - Serial Number
OVERVIEW
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Your North Surfboard comes with the accessories included:
3x North Hexcel Coremat surf ns
6x Grub screws (for n boxes)
3x Inlls (for n compatibility in the FCSII boxes)
1x North n key (for n installation)
1x North leash attachment loop
We have included the premium lightweight North Hexcel Coremat Finset and Inll Kit so you are
ready to hit the water right away. Your North Surfboard is also compatible with click-in tool-less
FCSII ns.
To install FCSII Fins please refer to the FCSII manufacturers User Manual.
WARNING:
Do not use power tools for installation as it may cause damage as control of torque and power is
limited. Doing so will render your warranty void.
WARNING:
Prior to assembly, please ensure board and accessories are clean and free of sand. Ensure all
screw inserts are clean. Do not cross-thread the inserts.
WARNING:
Over tightening screws can cause irreversible damage to the n boxes. Doing so will render your
warranty void.
WARNING:
Use the North n key supplied. Ensure the n key is fully engaged before turning. Using the wrong
tool or not fully engaging the tool will damage the grub screw head and create sharp edges which
may cause injury upon contact with skin.
INVENTORY LIST

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FIN INSTALLATION
1. Ensure the board, ns, grub screws and inlls are free from dirt and sand. Pay close attention
to the grub screw threads and n boxes.
2. Identify the correct orientation of each of the three ns.
3. Note: The symmetrically rounded n is the centre n. The two side ns have the at side
facing inwards.
4. Place the silicon inlls into the front of each of the n boxes. Insert each inll in at an angle,
engaging the front of each inll into the front of the box and then pushing the rear of each
inll down so it slides into the box.
5. Ensure you install the correct inll into the corresponding n box. The odd one out is the rear
n inll. The two asymmetrically angled inlls are the outer n box inlls and are labeled with
arrows pointing towards the rail.
6. Insert the three ns into their corresponding n boxes so the base of the n is ush with the
bottom of the board.
7. Tighten the two grub screws on both sides of each n box until rm, using the n key provid-
ed. Note: Do not over tighten as this may cause damage to the ns and boxes.
8. Ensure all three ns are secure and stable.
STRAP INSTALLATION
The North Comp Surfboard has been designed as a strapless board.
The North Charge and Cross Surfboard models are designed to be ridden with or without straps.
Please Note: Straps Sold Separately. The North Free Surf Straps can be purchased additionally. Visit
www.northkb.com to nd your local retailer.
Please refer to the Binding Manual for installation instructions online at northkb.com
LEASH INSTALLATION
All North Surfboards come attached with a leash attachment loop located on top of the board near
the tail.
To install a leash please refer to the leash manufacturers User Manual.
INSTALLATION

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• We recommend washing all kitesurng equipment with fresh water after each session and
drying it in the shade.
• Your North Surfboard is fragile. Avoid damaging it when not in use by storing it in a board bag.
• Avoid unnecessary UV exposure by storing your board away from direct sunlight.
• Avoid exposure to hot temperatures such as inside an unventilated car. Store board in
temperatures not exceeding 45 degrees Celsius.
• When using the North product with non-North accessories, please refer to their manual to
ensure compatibility.
• Check board and inserts prior to use. Ensure screws are tight and there are no cracks,
holes or scratches which could compromise your board’s structure.
• Tighten the strap screws rmly. Do not over tighten. These screws are subject to extreme
loads and should be checked regularly if still tight.
NOTE: This North Kiteboarding Surfboard is designed for kitesurng and surng in and around
waves. This surfboard is not intended for large jumps such as kiteloops etc. Breakage is possi-
ble on hard landings due to the lightweight and high-performance design. Direct large wave
impact and direct impact with hard objects, can damage or break the board.
Serial number can be found on the tail of the board on the base. PLEASE REFER TO
OVERVIEW ON PAGE 8.
BOARD CARE
SERIAL NUMBER

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