Ocean Rodeo Stick-Shift Gen 2 User manual

KITE CONTROL BAR - FEATURING SIDEWINDER BACK LINETRIM.
Gen 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY.....................................................................................................................
TAKE A LESSON.............................................................................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................
BAR FEATURES..............................................................................................................
USING THE R3 SIDEWINDER........................................................................................
PIGTAIL GUIDE...............................................................................................................
TUNING THE LINES.......................................................................................................
USING THE LOCK IN TUBE...........................................................................................
TRIM LOOP RELEASE CUFF ACTIVATION..................................................................
TRIM LOOP RESET.........................................................................................................
BELOW BAR SWIVEL....................................................................................................
USING THE R3 G-STOP (BAR STOPPER) ...................................................................
THE R3 FORCE TENSIONER SYSTEM.........................................................................
KITE LEASH ATTACHMENT...........................................................................................
KITE LEASH RELEASE.....................................................................................................
SINGLE FRONT LINE RE-RIDE......................................................................................
STORING AND CARING................................................................................................
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WARRANTY
All kite control bars are covered by a one year warranty offered to the
original purchaser on workmanship and materials. Warranty is limited to the
repair or replacement at Ocean Rodeo’s sole discretion.This warranty does
not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear, misuse or negligence
and does not extend to any other equipment possibly damaged in the event
of a product failure.
This warranty is invalid and void if unauthorized repairs or modifications
have been made to the equipment. Bars used for professional or com-
mercial use (rentals, instruction, etc) are covered under a 30 day warranty
only. Repairs or alterations not covered by warranty will be billed to the
customer.

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TAKE A LESSON!
THIS MANUAL IS NOT A KITE LESSON! BEFORE YOU LAUNCH
YOUR KITE,TAKE LESSONS FROM A PROPERLY CERTIFIED
SCHOOL!
For information on lessons in your area go to
oceanrodeo.com/kiteboarding/L2K
IMPORTANT NOTE
Read this manual thoroughly before using your new kite control bar.This
is not a kiteboarding instruction manual, nor does it eliminate the need for
professional instruction in the sport of traction kiting.
The user is therefore advised to obtain such instruction as well as familiar-
izing him or herself with the information in this manual, prior to the use of
the accompanying kite control bar and line set.
For more information and a listing of certified schools in your area, visit
oceanrodeo.com/kiteboarding/L2K

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Caution: Kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically
demanding.The user of this product should understand that participating
in kite powered sports may involve serious injury or death and agree to
observe the following safety precautions:
� Get instructions specific to your kite and its safety systems.
� Be first aid certified and carry first aid and rescue devices.
� Consult your doctor prior to taking kite lessons.
� Always wear a nationally approved personal flotation device when on
the water.
� Dress appropriately for the weather and water temperatures.
� Check your equipment’s condition before every session; look for signs of
use and potential failure.
� Never kite alone.
� Do not kite in overpowered or gusty conditions.
� Do not kite in offshore wind conditions.
� Before launching your kite at an unfamiliar location, scout for safety
hazards and consult other kiters in the area for possible concerns (rocks,
reefs, currents, changeable weather, local ‘best practices’, etc).
� Never launch with obstacles or people closer than two full line lengths
downwind.
� Never kite near power lines!
� Never ask a non-kiter to launch or land your kite!
� Always wear a kite leash! Never wear a board leash!
� Always weigh your kites with rocks or sand when on the beach to prevent
inadvertent launch.
� Always announce your launch so people around you can be prepared to
move or assist in the event of a problem.
� Do not exceed your ability. Be honest with yourself.
� Never use alcohol or other mind altering drugs prior to kiteboarding.
� Never modify or otherwise alter any safety or release system.
� Never kite if your release system is not fully functional.

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...............................R3 LINE SPLITTER
...........................BACK FLYING LINES
.....FORCE TENSIONER SPRING CAP
...... R3 FORCE TENSIONER SYSTEM
................R3 G-STOP: BAR STOPPER
....................................LOCKING TUBE
.........................................BAR FLOATS
.......................................GROOVE BAR
.................................R3 SIDEWINDER:
BACK LINE TRIM TUNER
................R3 G-STOP: BAR STOPPER
.............PUSH AWAY RELEASE CUFF
............. LEASH ATTACHMENT RING
...........................................TRIM LOOP
......................................LOCK IN TUBE
.........................................PUSH AWAY
KITE LEASH RELEASE CUFF
................................. STAINLESS CLIP
WITH NEOPRENE COVER
............................EXTENDING LEASH
BAR FEATURES

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USING THE R3 SIDEWINDER
NOTE: While riding, the R3 Sidewinder should be located on your right side.
To add power:Twist the tuning knob clockwise (1).The winder will add ½ cm
of trim for every quarter turn of the knob.
To depower: Bump or nudge the tuning knob outwards to allow the winder
to unspool the wound up trim line in a controlled manner (2).Your hand
does not need to leave the bar grip during this process.
Adjusting trim while riding: If the tuning knob feels too difficult to turn,
sheet the bar out to decrease backline tension. Slightly bearing off
down-wind can also provide the same effect.
To rapidly depower: Nudge the winder and induce rotation in a counter-
clockwise motion.This will allow the Sidewinder to skip multiple teeth on
the gear and depower the kite quicker.
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When the bar is at max power, the bar ends will appear as shown in
image (1).
When the bar is at minimum power, the bar ends will appear as shown in
image (2).
Warning: Over tightening the back
line trim winding mechanism can
result in damage to your bar floats,
spring tensioning system, and the
winder itself.
Always ensure bar is partially
depowered before winding your
lines up at the end of a session.
Never store your bar in it’s fully
powered setting.

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PIGTAIL GUIDE
Warning:
Before riding with your new Ocean Rodeo Pilot bar, please ensure you are
using the appropriate pigtails and that your kite is properly rigged.
Included with this bar you have received:
4 x 20cm pigtails (A)
2 x 30cm pigtails (B)
2 x 35cm pigtails (C)

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Note:
If you have noticeable front line stretch, you can offset it by replacing the
backline pigtails with one of the longer alternative sets provided.
For Ocean Rodeo Kites from 2017 and older:
Use 35cm (C) pigtails to offset frontline stretch.
For all other kites:
Use the 30 cm (B) pigtails to offset frontline stretch.

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TUNING THE LINES
Your kite’s performance relies on properly tuned lines! Make a habit of
checking your line lengths regularly. Attach all four lines to a solid object
(fence, line wrapped around a tree, etc.) Pick up the kite bar and make sure
the winder is set for maximum power before tuning your lines. Now, pull on
the bar so that tension is applyed to your rear outside (back) lines.
If properly tuned, your bar should sit perpendicular to the Polyurethane
locking tube (1) and both tensioning springs should be equally
compressed (2)
If the bar is not perpendicular to the locking tube, one of the back lines has
stretched more than the other. There are two ways to fix this:
1.) If the difference between line lengths is small (<2cm), the shorter line
can be stretched to make up the difference in line lengths. Remove all lines
except for the short line from the anchor point and pull on the bar until the
line has stretched to the same length as the others.
2.) If the difference between line lengths is large (>2cm), you should adjust
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line lengths using your pigtails. See the Pigtail Guide on the following
pages.
If the springs are not equally compressed when fully powered, the trimline
has stretched and must be adjusted at the winder. To fix this:
�Measure the difference between the two spring lengths when fully
powered. Divide this number by 2.This is the length of line that must be
shifted from one side of the winder to the other.
�Completely depower the bar by unwinding the Sidewinder to the
minimum power setting.
�Using a small flathead screwdriver, loosen the knot attaching the line to
the winder assembly.
�Once you have developed slack in the trimline-winder knot, slide the
appropriate length of line through the winder assembly that was calculated
in Step 1. (3)
�Adjust the Sidewinder to full power to verify that the force tensioner
springs are now compressed the same amount. Repeat from Step 1 if
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USING THE LOCK-IN TUBE
The lock-in tube helps keep your trim loop hooked in if you have slack or
minimal tension on your lines while riding.
To use the lock-in tube, simply flex the tubing into the head of the harness,
under the trim loop.

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TRIM LOOP RELEASE CUFF ACTIVATION
Note: Always test your quick release before each session!
To separate yourself from the trim loop in an emergency situation, push the
orange release cuff away from you.
As long as your kite leash is attached to the center line leash attachment,
the control bar will ride up a single front line and depower the kite.
In most instances upon release the cuff will remain in the UP position for a
quick reset.

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TRIM LOOP RESET
To reset your trim loop after it has been released:
� Begin by locking the cuff in the UP position if it is not already.To do this
hold the trim loop system in an upright position and push up on the cuff.
�Hold the quick release by the swivel head, and insert the ring end of the
trim loop back into the quick release.
�Push the loop up into the quick release while holding the swivel head,
opposing this force. The loop will snap back into the quick release once
enough pressure has been applied.
WARNING: Ensure fingers are kept away from the release cuff while
resetting!

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BELOW BAR SWIVEL
Twisted front lines can affect the operation of your front line re-ride system.
To correct twisted front lines: Grasp the swivel head and turn it in the
opposite direction of the line twists.
WARNING: Multiple twists in your front lines can create dangerous
amounts of friction and prevent proper depowering when the front line
re-ride system is activated. Untwist your lines regularly!

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USING THE R3 G-STOP (BAR STOPPER)
To adjust the stopper position on the locking tube, align the top edges of
both stopper components .
To lock the stopper in place, tap it with your control bar.This will offset the
two stopper components and engage the friction pad locking mechanism.
Warning: Do not move stopper
below safe-line marked on locking
tube.
Note: Locking the Bar Stopper
below this line will prevent the kite
from depowering and could lead to
serious injury or death.

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THE R3 FORCETENSIONER SYSTEM
The tensioning system allows the user to depower their kite when there is
no tension on the back lines.To keep the tensioning system free from sand
and debris, rinse it regularly.This can be achieved by simply dunking the
bar in the water as you start your session. Storing the bar with the tension-
ing system fully depowered will increase the life of the springs and prepare
you for your next launch.
To increase the life of your lines and bar floats, flush the floats out with
fresh water regularly. Make sure the winder is set to minimum power,
remove the spring cap from the top of the bar float and flush the float from
the base with fresh water so that it flows out the top of the float. Be sure to
replace the spring cap into the top of the bar float.

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KITE LEASH ATTACHMENT
Note: Always attach your leash with the rider end release cuff closest to
your harness!
Follow the images below to attach your leash to the D-ring connection point
on your harness: