Odo Kiteboarding K1 - YO Kite User manual

2019 K1 - YO KITE
USER MANUAL

THANKS FOR CHOOSING ODO KITEBOARDING
THE FOLLOWING USER MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED TO DESCRIBE
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO USE YOUR ODO
KITEBOARDING KITE AWARE OF THE INHERENT RISKS RELATED TO
KITESURFING
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD
THE USER MANUAL
IF YOU ARE BELOW THE AGE OF 18 YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR PARENT OR
GUARDIAN READ THESE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AND
SHOULD NOT IN ANY CASE USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU ARE UNDER
THE PROPER GUIDANCE AND SUPERVISION OF YOUR PARENT OR
GUARDIAN.
THE FOLLOWING USER MANUAL IS NOT INTENDED TO TEACH HOW TO
PRACTICE KITESURF
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CONTENTS
1. Release of liability……………………………………………………...1
2. Safety precautions and recommendations…………………………..….1
2.1. Kiteboarding safety recommendations……...............................................2
2.2. Precautions and dangers from the kite…………………………..........2
2.3. Recommendations to minimize the dangers from the kite
lines……………...…………………………………………………...……2
2.4. Recommendations to minimize the dangers from your
kiteboard surfboard…………...…......………………...............................….3
2.5. Recommendations to minimize the dangers to uninvolved
third parties…..........………………………………………….......................3
2.6. Recommendations to minimize the weather related risks…………….3
3. How to set up your kite…………………….……………………..……5
3.1. Kite description……………...…………………………………..........5
3.2. Bar force settings………………………………………………....….6
3.3. Inflating the kite………………………………………….…………..7
3.4 Securing the kite……………………………………………………...8
4. Correct use of the inflating and deflating valves……........…………....8
4.1. When you need to inflate your kite…………….……......................…8
4.2. When you need to deflate your kite….……………..….................….8
5. How to connect the bar lines to your kite……………...……………..13
6. Packing up the Kite………………………………………….……….14
7. Kite suggested care and maintenance…………………………….....15
8. How to repair your bladders……........………………………….........10
8.1. How to remove the leading edge bladder……………........….…...10
8.2. How to remove the strut bladders……………….…......…………...11
8.3. Bladder Repair…...................….....……………………………….....11
8.4. Re-inserting the leading edge bladder........................………….........11
9. Wind speed and kite size……………………......……………....…....12
10. Warranty Policy……………………………………………....…….13

1. Release of Liability
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, CLAIM WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK
By assembling and/or using this Odo Kiteboarding product, you agree that you have read and understood the entire
Odo Kiteboarding product user’s manual, including all instructions and warnings contained in that manual, before
using the Odo Kiteboarding product in any way.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
The use of the Odo Kiteboarding Product and any of its components involve certain inherent risks, dangers, and
hazards that can result in serious personal injury and death to both the user and to nonuser third parties. In using the
Odo Kiteboarding Product, you freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury to
you and to third parties while using this sport equipment. The risks related to this sport activity can be greatly
reduced following the warning guidelines listed in this user’s manual and using common sense.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS
In consideration of the sale of the Odo Kiteboarding product to you, you hereby agree to the fullest extent permitted
by law, as follows:
To release waive any and all claims, that you have or may in the future have against Top Surf S.r.l. and all related
parties resulting from use of the Odo Kiteboarding Product and any of its components. To release Odo Kiteboarding
and all related parties from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that you or any users of
your Odo Kiteboarding product may suffer, or that your next of kin may suffer, as a result of the use of the Odo
Kiteboarding product, due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Top
Surf S.r.l. and all related parties in the design or manufacture of the Odo Kiteboarding product and any of its
components. In the event of your death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall be effective and binding
upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and representatives. Top Surf Srl related parties have
not made and expressly deny any oral or written representations other than what is set forth herein and the Odo
Kiteboarding product user’s manual.
2. Safety precautions andrecommendations
Odo Kiteboarding strongly recommends
-Before using your Odo Kiteboarding product you must attend a licensed Kiteboarding school to learn the basics of
this sport. Get familiar with the safety precautions, which are mandatory to Kiteboard safely. Kiteboarding creates a
heavy stress on your body: You should practice this sport only if you are in good physical condition and do not suffer
from any medical conditions that may prevent you from kiting. Always act carefully not to endanger yourself or
anyone else nor the safety of uninvolved third parties. Be certain to evaluate the risks you can take and limit them to
a minimum level.
-For your own safety, read the following instructions very carefully and before using this Odo Kiteboarding product
make sure you are familiar with your Odo Kiteboarding gear.
-Never kite alone, have always someone that can help you in case of need.
-The following recommendations and precautions listing cannot be complete. Be aware that the basic rules for
kiteboarding comply with those of common sense and are valid for all outdoor sports.
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2.1. Kiteboarding safety recommendations
-Fly your Kite only over unobstructed water, never on land.
-Fly this kite only if you are a strong swimmer and you are wearing a Coast Guard approved PFD.
- Only use Odo Kiteboarding compatible bars with a safety system that you can open in emergency situations.
- Use a quick-release system kite leash that can disconnect your body from the gear in case of an unpredictable
emergency.
- Avoid any area with obstacles like power lines, telephone poles, airports, streets, buildings and trees.
- Even if it is strongly suggested not to do should you want to use a board that is leashed to your body, wear a
helmet
-Take into account the usual risks associated with water sports such as rocks, waves, sunburn, hypothermia, jellyfish
etc.
2.2. Recommendations to minimize the dangers from the kite
-Fly your kite only over unobstructed water.
- When kiting, do not fly over people or pets.
-Ensure that a semi-circle extending 100 meters downwind and to each side of your flying position is clear of people
and or obstacles.
- Use the Odo Kiteboarding kite leash that allows you to keep the kite under control or if necessary to disconnect it
from your body.
-If not secured properly a parked kite filled with air can fly away at any time, injuring people and in extreme cases
even kill them: when not in use the inflated kite must be secured with sand or heavy objects.
-You can hurt yourself through uncontrolled water take-offs caused by gusty conditions, and the danger of collision
with obstacles.
-The incorrect usage of the kite creates a high risk of injury for yourself as well as others.
- People who get caught by the lines can suffer injuries or burns.
-Uninvolved third parties can get injured through crashing kites.
2.3. Recommendations to minimize the dangers from the kite lines
-The kite lines are dangerously sharp when under tension: never touch the kite lines when the kite is under the wind
load.
- Never use kite lines damaged, with nicks, cuts etc. Inspect the lines when rigging and eventually replace the line set
immediately with a new Odo Kiteboarding original line set.
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