PLKB SYNERGY 6 User manual

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USER MANUAL

WELCOME
ank you for buying this PLKB product, and welcome to the World of PLKB, a wind driven
excitement, where people passionately pursue their dreams. Whether that’s freeriding flat
waters, foiling with only a summer breeze, freestyle in the storm or charging rolling sets on
your wave board. PLKB is here to help you pursue your dream, making you achieve your
ultimate challenge and Never stop having fun! Are you ready?
PLKB has been there taking challenges from the early days of the sport. Challenges to develop
breakthrough ideas, make better products, improve performance and quality in all aspects of
those products. We have the right kites dor all kite disciplines, for any terrain and for all
conditions. All this is realized by a passionate crew of kite sports enthusiasts and we invite
you to join us. It’s that passion that makes us fly.
Before any attempt to use this product, please ensure you pay full and careful attention tot
he contents of this manual. While traction kiting is an exciting and fun sport, it can be highly
dangerous, especially if not all the necessary safety precautions are taken. So please make
sure you learn this great sport in a safe way. Only then will you progress quickly and enjoy
this beautiful and enjoy this beautiful sport to the max.
Enjoy!

Safe location and weather conditions:
• Stay away from power lines, roads, airfields, railway lines, trees and buildings.
• Never launch your kite in crowded areas. Do not fly your kite over bystanders.
• Make sure there is a ‘clear’ downwind area at least three times the distance of
your flying line length.
• Never fly kites or use this product in thunderstorms, lightning or gusty/stormy
winds.
• Never fly a kite or use this product with wind forces so strong that you are
unable to maintain full control of your kite and its power at all times.
• Do not fly a kite or use this product when wind conditions are likely to change
dramatically.
• Stop kiting immediately when a storm or lightning is approaching.
• Make sure you are familiar with the location and local customs and laws before
attempting any kind of kite sports.
Safe traction kiting:
• A traction kite is not a toy and should not be flown by inexperienced persons
and certainly not by children.
• Learn to fly kites by starting in light winds with a small sized kite.
• Never use any type of kite or this product for paragliding, parachuting or base
jumping.
•
• Never use any type of kite or this product for any manlifting activity.
• Always use fully protective gear when kiteboarding, landboarding, snowkiting or
buggy riding.
Safe kiteboarding:
•
• Be careful when kiting in onshore winds.
• We strongly recommend the use of helmet and life jacket/impact vest. A safety
knife to cut flying lines in case of emergency is recommended.
• Do not kiteboard in spots already in use by swimmers or surfers.
• Beware of strong currents and sharks.
• Stay safely away from other watercrafts and shipping lanes.
• Never go further out to sea than you can safely swim back.
• Always make sure there is a capable person on shore that is keeping watch and is
ready to provide (or call for) help in case of an emergency.
• We strongly recommend taking lessons from a certified kiteboarding school
before using this kite on your own.
Safety issues when using this product:
manufactured using the latest and most advanced production methods.
• Prior to every use of this product, fully check your equipment for any signs of
wear and tear. Replace parts immediately where needed.
• Prior to every use of this product, check if your safety releases are still working
properly and you are aware how to use it. In case the safety release does not
work as it should, do not use this product and replace parts where needed.
• Only use this product for kiteboarding, buggy riding, landboarding and
snowkiting.
• Do not use this product when your body weight is over 130kg (285lbs).
• Only use this product when you are in a good state of health. Never use this
product when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Do not alter, modify or change this product. Repairs should be done by a
professional kite repair shop, sail repair shop, or by the Peter Lynn company.
should understand that participating in kite powered sports may involve serious injury or death and agrees
to observe the safety precautions listed below.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

THE WIND WINDOW
Before flying your kite it is very important to understand the ‘wind window’.
also known as the ‘power zone’) and where the kite will create the least power
(edge of the window and zenith).
MAXIMUM POWERMINIMUM POWER
EDGE OF WIND WINDOW POWER ZONE
1 2 3

TERMINOLOGY
1. Inflate/deflate valve
2. Pump leash attachment
3. Leading edge
4. Single inflation air ducts
5. Canopy
6. Trailing edge
7. Left top line attachment point with low friction ring
8. Struts
9. Right top line attachment point with low friction
ring
10. Bar pressure adjustment
11. Rear line adjustment
12. Left rear line attachment point
13. Right rear line attachment point
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7
11
12
9
13
5
6
11
8
10
12
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STARTING OFF
To start flying your kite you need to follow the following steps:
Step 1. Pumping up your kite
Step 2. Setting up your bar*, lines and preferred bar pressure setting
Step 3. Checking your safety systems*
*For more information on your controlbar please refer to the separate Navigator control bar manual
STEP 1. PUMPING UP YOUR KITE
Place your kite on the ground with its
leading edge into the wind, the
bottom of the kite facing upwards.
Attach the pump leash to the kite’s
pump leash attachment.
Attach the pump hose to the valve.
Make sure the clips on the air ducts
leading to the struts are all open.
Start pumping until the leading
edge feels firm. If you prefer to use a
pressure gauge, pump until it reaches
about 6 psi.
Detach the pump and close the inflate
valve.
will prevent the whole kite from los-
ing pressure in case of a puncture.
Place the kite on the ground with
the top of the kite facing up, leading
edge into the wind. Weigh down the
canopy with some sand or a board
with fins facing up.

STEP 2. SETTING UP YOUR BAR AND LINES
Attaching the top lines to the kite
Make sure you attach your flying lines using a larkshead knot. Place a larkshead
knot in the flying line connector, slide it over the middle knot on the top line
attachment on the bridle and tighten the larkshead as shown.
Attaching the rear lines to the kite
Connect the flying line connector to the rear line attachment and tighten the
larkshead as shown.
BRIDLE
BRIDLE
FLYING LINE
FLYING LINE
FLYING LINE
FLYING LINE
FLYING LINE
FLYING LINE
BRIDLE
BRIDLE
BRIDLE
BRIDLE
1. Minimum bar pressure
2. Medium bar pressure
3. Maximum bar pressure
Undo the bridle line from the webbing loops on the kite and re-attach the line
to the correct webbing loop.
Bar pressure
1 2 3
To make the rear lines longer attach
the flying line attachment loop to the
bridle line just behind the adjustment
knot furthest away from the kite.
To shorten the rear lines attach the
flying line attachment loop to the
bridle line just behind the adjustment
knot closest to the kite.

SECONDARY QUICK RELEASE
In case you completely want to disconnect yourself from the kite, you can activate the secondary quick release afterwards.
STEP 3. CHECKING YOUR SAFETY SYSTEMS
Before launching your kite always check if your primary and secondary safety releases function properly.
Re-connecting the primary safety releaseActivating the primary quick release
Activating the secondary quick release Re-connecting the secondary quick release
Re-connect the primary safety release by placing stainless steel ring on the end
of the depower loop tube into the Centrix push-away center piece and behind
Always make sure all parts are free of sand and/or snow before re-connecting
your safety system.
kite.
To activate your secondary quick release, move the red release in the direction
of the arrows.
Re-connect the secondary safety release by placing the loop over the stainless

Bar care:
• Make sure you regularly check your bar for wear and tear. Replace parts when
needed.
• Make sure your flying lines are free of knots.
• Before launching, always check that your quick releases are in working order and
free of sand or other debris.
• When reaching the water, before starting your kiteboarding session, splash some
• After every session, rinse your bar with tap water to remove the salt from the bar.
If there are problems with your kite or your bar, please contact your Peter Lynn
dealer.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
the kite sport puts a high strain on the equipment involved. By taking good care of
your equipment, you can minimize the wear on your equipment.
Kite care:
• Inspect your equipment before launch. Check for tears, abrasions, undone
stitching, and all other forms of damage.
• Test all moving parts of your equipment such as pulleys before every launch.
• Do not rig on rough terrain. Stay far away from sharp items that could damage
your kite, such as seashells, trees, washed up wood or fences.
• Secure your kite using soft items like sand or sand bags. Do not use items with
sharp edges like rocks.
• Do not unnecessarily leave a kite unused for a longer period of time to prevent UV
damage. Weigh down fluttering parts to reduce wear.
• Before connecting your pump to the inflate valve, pump it a few times to remove
any sand from the hose.
• Always make sure your kite is dry before packing and free of sand or sharp items.
• Regularly rinse your kite when used in salt water.
• When storing for a long time, it is advised to leave part of the bag open, to allow
fresh air to get in the bag, and any remaining traces of moist to dry up.

WARRANTY
PLKB warrants this product, when it is purchased from an authorized PLKB dealer by a retail customer, to be free of major defects in
material or workmanship to the original purchaser, for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase by the original retail
customer. is warranty is subject tot he following limitations:
• e warranty is solely for the benefit og the original retail purchaser and may not be assigned. For retail customer warranty claims,
proof of purchase from an authorized PLKB dealer is required. If the date of purchase can not be established, PLKB will make a
determination based on the last production year and/or the condition of the particular product claimed.
• e warranty on this product is valid only when it is solely used for designated purposes c.q. kiteboarding on water and does not
apply to any product for rental and/or teaching purposes.
• PLKB will make the final warranty determination, which may require inspection and/or photos of the equipment. Photos must clearly
show the defect(s). If necessary, this information must be sent to the PLKB dealer where the product was originally purchased,
postage prepaid. Alternatively you may contact the PLKB distributor in (or nearest to) your country.
• If a product is deemed to be defective by PLKB, the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only. PLKB
will not be responsible for any including, but not limited to, damage due to excessive sun exposure, use in combination with other
than PLKB control gear, damage caused by improper handling and storage, damage caused by use in waves or shore break, and
damage caused by anything other than defects in material and workmanship.
• e warrenty is voided if any unauthorized repair, change or modification has been made to any part of the equipment. e warranty
for any repaired or replaced equipment takes eect from the date of the original purchase only. e original purchase only. e
original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims. e name of the PLKB dealer and the date of purchase must be clear
and legible.
• ere are no warranties which extend beyond the warranty specified herein.
Warranty Claims
Warranty claims must be processed through an authorized PLKB dealer and be issued a return authorization prior to shipping the
product concerned. For claims pro-cessing please contact the PLKB dealer the product was purchased from or call - or write to - the
national PLKB distributor. If there is no PLKB distributor in your country, please find our contact details on our website www.plkb.world

DISCLAIMER – RELEASE OF LIABILITY
PLKB / Equipe Trading B.V. - Release of Liability
Caution
Before making any attempt to set up or use this product, you agree to have read and fully understood the entire PLKB LEI user manual;
including, but not limited to, all instructions and warnings it contains. You also agree to make sure that any other user of this PLKB
product, prior to using it, will also read and fully understand this PLKB LEI user manual; including, but not limited to, all instructions and
warnings it contains.
Assumption and acceptance of risk
Kite powered sports can be very dangerous and physically demanding. While powerkiting in its many forms is an exciting and fun sport, it
can be highly dangerous for yourself in kite powered sports can result in serious personal injury – and even death – to the user as well as
to third parties. Before setting up and using this PLKB product you agree to assume and accept any risk of injury, whether known or
unknown, to both yourself and any third parties from using this PLKB product. To reduce these risks, we strongly recommend you to stick
to the safety precautions listed in this PLKB user manual.
Disclaimer and Release of Liability
Concerning the purchase of this PLKB product by you, you hereby agree, to the greatest extent allowed by law, to waive any claims you
have or may have in the future against PLKB and all related entities resulting from using this PLKB product and/or any of its components.
You will also release PLKB and all related entities from any liability for special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages,
whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise including, but not limited to, loss of property other than this PLKB
product, loss of use of this product, or other property or other economic losses. PLKB shall not be liable for contribution or
indemnification, whatever the cause.
All terms and conditions contained herein shall, in the event of your death or incapacity, apply and be binding upon your heirs, next of
kin and any other representative including, but not limited to, administrators and executors. e foregoing provisions regarding liability
and warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all other liability- and warranty statements, whether written, oral or implied.

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