Ocean Rodeo 2011 Free Ride Bar User manual

Important note
Read this manual thoroughly before using your
kite bar. This is not a kiteboarding instruction
manual, nor does it eliminate the necessity for
obtaining professional instruction in the sport of
traction kiting.
The user is therefore advised to obtain such
instruction as well as familiarizing him/herself with
the information contained in this manual prior to
using this bar. For information on lessons in your area
visit www.oceanrodeo.com.
Take a lesson!
Before you launch any kite, it is imperative to
take certified kiteboarding lessons.
For Information on lessons in your area go to
www.oceanrodeo.com.
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Table of contents
Caution _____________________________________________________________________ 6
Tuning the lines ________________________________________________________ 7
Back line length adjustment____________________________________ 9
Attaching the kite leash to your harness ______________ 10
Kite leash attachment ___________________________________________ 11
Back line re-ride _____________________________________________________ 11
Kite safety leash release cuff tension__________________ 12
Trim loop release cuff activation ___________________________ 13
Trim loop reset after activation _____________________________ 14
Using a lock in tube________________________________________________ 15
Trim line adjustment ______________________________________________ 18
Adjustable tension bar stopper _____________________________ 17
Adjust bar length____________________________________________________ 19
Line storage bungees ____________________________________________ 20
Storing and caring __________________________________________________ 21
Warranty_________________________________________________________________ 21
The crew is for you! ________________________________________________ 22

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AFront line swivel assembly.
BTrim line.
CBack line re-ride handle.
EBack line leader.
GBar float.
HBar.
IKite leash.
JAdjustable bar stopper.
LTrim cleat.
MTrim loop body.
NPush away trim loop release.
ORetractable bungee line holder.
PTrim line pull end.
QTrim loop
RLock in tube.
SKite leash release cuff.
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•Getinstructionspecifictothetypeofkitepower
craft.
•Obtainfirstaidtrainingandcarryfirstaidand
safety/rescue devices.
•Consultyourphysicianpriortobeginningkite
powered sports training.
•Alwayswearanationallyapprovedpersonal
flotation device when using a kite on water.
•Dressappropriatelyforweatherconditions;
cold water and/or cold weather can result in
hypothermia.
•Checkyourequipmentpriortoeachuseforsignsof
wear or failure.
•Neverkitealone.
•Donotkiteinoverpowered,gustywindconditions.
•Donotkiteinoffshorewindconditions.
•Beforelaunchingfromanunfamiliarsitebeaware
of any dangers (rocks, reefs, currents, changeable
weather, etc).
•Scoutunfamiliarsitesbeforelaunching.Never
launch from an area with any obstacles closer than
2 line lengths downwind (people, rocks, etc).
•Donotkitenearpowerlines!
•Donotaskanon-kitertoassistinthelaunchingor
landing of a kite.
•Alwaysusethekiteleash.
•Alwayspreventkitesfrominadvertentlylaunching
on land by weighting with sand, gravel, etc.
•Alwaysannouncewhenyouaregoingtolaunch
your kite so people can be prepared to move in the
event of a gust or a problem.
•Disableanunattendedkitebyremovingthelines,
and then placing the kite leading edge down, facing
the wind and weighting with sand, gravel, etc.
•Donotexceedyourkitingability;behonestwith
yourself.
•Youmustnotusealcoholormindalteringdrugs
prior to using this product.
•Donotmodifyorremoveanyreleasesystems.
•Stopuseimmediatelyifyourreleasesystemsare
not fully functional.
Caution Safety Warning: 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:
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Tuning the lines
It is very important that your lines are tuned properly.
Make a habit of checking your line lengths regularly.
Attach all four lines to an immovable object (nail or
screwdriver pushed into the ground etc.)
Pick up the kite bar and make sure the trim strap
isfullyextended(un-cleattheropeandletitpull
through the cleat so the stopper knot is touching the
cleat.) (1)
Nowpullonthebartocheckyourrearoutsidelines.
Ifthebarisnotsquare(perpendicular)tothecenter
lines then adjust the length using the knots on the
leader line. (2)
All Lines Equal Length!
Withyourtrimstrapfullyextended(stopperknot
touching the cleat) your back lines and front lines
mustbeequalinlength.Ifatanytimeyourrear
lines are shorter than your front lines your kite will
not fly properly. Lines stretch so please check them
regularly!(3) >>
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Back lines
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Overall all lines
equal length
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Back Line length Adjustment
Yourbackflyinglinescanbeadjustedlongeror
shorter by sliding the bar floats up and adjusting the
larks head knots. (1)
Move the larks head connection up or down to correct
uneven back line lenghts. (2)
Whenyourlinelengthsareequalslidethebarfloats
down covering the loose ends of the back leader lines.
(3)
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IMPORTANT!
The kite leash release cuff must always be located at your
body and within easy reach! Never attach the release cuff
on the bar end as the release cuff will be out of reach in an
emergency!
WARNING!
Always attach the release cuff to the front of your harness
spreader bar with a strong secure connection. Some
harnesses come with a handle pass line located at the
back of the harness. This back attachment is designed
for high level riders performing advanced tricks. A back
mounted kite leash may come under substantial load
during a emergency kite release which may rotate you
facing away from the kite and make it difficult to reach the
release cuff on the kite safety leash.
ATTACHING THE KITE LEASH TO YOUR HARNESS
Locate a secure attachment point on harness
spreader bar. (1)
Thread the webbing release tab through the stainless
ring mounted on you harness speader bar. (2)(3)
Attaching the kite leash to your harness
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