SKIKE V7 FIX User manual

MANUAL-ENGLISH
SKIKE V7 FIX ALL MODELS

Table of Contents
© Four Ace International Ltd.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. CONGRATULATIONS! 1 ............................................................
A.1 Now fun may begin! 1 .........................................................
B. WARRANTY 1 .............................................................................
B.1 Provisions of warranty 1 .....................................................
B.2 Warranty as GOLD Support customer 2 ..............................
B.3 Product key RFID card serial number 3 ...............................
B.4 Warranty as a non-GOLD Support customer 4 ....................
C. SAFETY 4 ....................................................................................
C.1 General 4 ............................................................................
C.1.1 Points before starting 5 ............................................
D. YOUR NEW SKIKES 6 ................................................................
D.1 Scope of delivery 6 .............................................................
D.2 First steps 6 ........................................................................
D.3 Wheels without reverse control mechanism 6 ....................
D.4 Quick release 8 ...................................................................
D.5 Wheels with reverse control mechanism 8 .........................
D.6 Equipment and Clothing 9 ..................................................
D.6.1 Footwear 9 ................................................................
D.6.2 Clothing 10 ...............................................................
D.7 Protective Clothing 10 ........................................................
D.7.1 Head protection: helmet 10 ......................................
D.7.2 Hand protection: gloves 10 .......................................
D.7.3 Ellbow-and knee protection 10 .................................
D.7.4 Protective goggles, sunglasses and suncreen
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D.8 Poles 11 ..............................................................................
D.8.1 Type and setting 11 ..................................................
E. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 11 ..........................................
E.1 General 11 ..........................................................................
E.2 Screws, nuts, quick releases, joints 12 ...............................
F. SETTING, BUCKLING- AND UNBUCKLING 12 .........................
F.1 Wheelbase and basic setting 12 .........................................
F.1.1 Wheelbase setting 13 ................................................

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F.1.2 Setting shoe size 13 ..................................................
F.2 Straping in and unstraping 14 ............................................
F.2.1 Straping 14 ................................................................
F.2.2 Unstraping 15 ............................................................
G. BRAKE ADJUSTING 15 ..............................................................
H. ORTHOTIC ADJUSTMENT 16 ....................................................
I. BRAKING TECHNIQUE 17 ...........................................................
J. SKIKE TECHNIQUES 18 ..............................................................
J.1 What is skiking? 18 ..............................................................
J.2 First steps 18 .......................................................................
J.3 Braking exercises 19 ............................................................
J.4 Start rolling 19 .....................................................................
J.5 Skating or skike techniques 19 ............................................
K. SETTINGS 19 ..............................................................................
K.1 Changing tyres and tubes 19 ..............................................
K.1.1 Removing tyres 20 ....................................................
K.1.2 Putting on tyres 20 ...................................................
K.2 Straight or track tuning 21 ..................................................
K.3 Changing bearings 21 .........................................................
K.3.1 Dismantling: 21 .........................................................
K.3.2 Assembly: 21 ............................................................
L. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 22 .............................................
L.1 Specifications 22 .................................................................
L.2 Benefits 22 ..........................................................................

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A. CONGRATULATIONS!
A.1 Now fun may begin!
Congratulations and thank you for choosing skikes. You are now entering
the world of skiking - the new and ultimate endurance activity and
supplement for balance sports. Skiking is basically already a sport in
itself. People who are skiking exercise a very high percentage of their
muscles and this in the great outdoors over a wide variety of terrain.
Skiking provides a supplement and alternative training for many
favourite sports. It enables year round training and variety to sports
specific training, which can help sustain increases in performance. This
applies to sports like running, cycling, football, rowing and snow sports,
as well as to the not so obvious, which can range from water skiing to
motor sports.
Sophisticated design, joint-gentle pneumatic tyres, a highly efficient,
patented braking system and the intelligent orthotic leg adjustment offer
a completely new way of life in the great outdoors, whether uphill or
downhill. The new v7 FIX Poly Urethane wheel option adds the capability
to participate in roller ski and inline skating events on smooth dry land
surfaces.
By observing these instructions to learn quickly and easily, skiking can be
a perfect combination of sport, fun and exercise for most children and
adults.
B. WARRANTY
B.1 Provisions of warranty
The term skikes stands for a matched set of sports equipment as well as
its original parts and properties, manufactured by Skike Sports
International Ltd. (Skike Sports). The products of Skike Sports are subject
to strict and constant quality control. If the skike contrary to
expectations, does not work properly, contact your retailer. A list with the
corresponding addresses can be found on the internet at www.skike.com.
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which the skike was acquired, begins on the date of purchase and,
requires proof of purchase. After the warranty period any repairs are
chargeable.
Skike Sports warrants to the original purchaser that the skikes are free
from material or manufacturing defects. The warranty does not cover
damage to the skike that arise due to damages, wear and tear of wearing
parts, violence, abuse and / or improper use, accident, loss, technical
changes, use in inappropriate environment, inadequate maintenance and
care, or by products Skike Sports is not responsible for.
Use of non-original spare parts will void the warranty. Warranty claims
can only be accepted if a complete, belonging together set can be
presented for review.
Skike Sports shall not be liable for claims against you, made by third
parties based on loss or damage alledged to have been caused by your
product, or which were due to the improper operation and / or improper
use, or failure to observe the safety, operating and manual instructions,
as well as loss or damage by third parties, even in the event that we
have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
B.2 Warranty as GOLD Support customer
Thank you for choosing a skike product. You have acquired a brand
product of excellent quality. Unfortunately there have been cases of
fraud in the past , in which copies of our products were offered and sold
at lower prices. Since those products did not meet our product quality
standards, it unfortunately has led in the past to accidents causing
considerable physical damage.
To to be able to counteract these criminal activities clearly and reliably -
for ensuring your safety - we have developed a new identification system
(authenticity check), which is now at your disposal. At the same time, it
helps you to be able to do any warranty claims quickly and easily even
from home.
We strongly recommend that you undertake the skike set authenticity
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trust right in his retail store.
Please register your skike purchase on our internet portal www.
skike.com. You need both: the skike product key (Fig. 1) on the skike
RFID card (Figure 2) and the skike serial number which is the same on
both skikes (Figs. 3 and 4)
B.3 Product key RFID card serial number
Once all the required data are stored, you will receive a confirmation
from the system. You are now registered as Gold Support customer. You
are now sure that you have purchased an original skike product and thus
all rights to a possible warranty claim.
As a thank you for your cooperation Skike Sports grants you skike a
warranty extension of 6 months over your local statutory warranty.
By registering your purchase with Skike Sports, you have the option of
contacting the Skike Sports Express Service for any warranty services
that will be available. Registering enables you to easily log into your
account from your location to advise of any faults and supply one or two
images of the problem, so that it will be easier for our staff to undertand
the fault and start the response process via email.
A Gold Support registration is available via your retailer at the time of
purchase, or within 30 calendar days from date of purchase, if you prefer
to self-register from your PC at home.
After 30 days you can still register your puchase and then login for the
skike set authenticity check and, for any warranty service. However an
extension of the local warranty period will no longer be available (see

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A.2).
For any warranty claim registration is required either to you, or the
dealer you trust.
Your warranty claim is only against the direct seller, the retailer you trust.
The proposed prcedure by the trademark owner and FAE can irrevocably
and exclusively in the interest of the customer to circumvent this rule.
However, the legislature also support efforts to grant claims for genuine
products. A validity check, even by the manufacturer / dealer, therefore,
is always the prerequisite for any claim.
B.4 Warranty as a non-GOLD Support customer
In this case, please contact directly retailer from whom you purchased
the product. They will then, if not carried out by you, make the necessary
authenticity check online.
In this case, please contact directly retailer from whom you purchased
the product. They will then, if not carried out by you, make the necessary
authenticity check online.
To make a warranty claim you need to contact your retailer, describe the
fault / damage and supply one or two pictures of the problem. This
information will then be entered into the Skike Sports warranty system.
You must agree with the retailer if the spare parts should be supplied by
direct delivery to your home address or via your retailer. Then the
warranty claim will be sent to Skike Sports, processed quickly and the
relevant part(s) will be sent to the required delivery address.
If you are sent warranty parts directly, you will receive an appolgy for the
fault and, for the inconveience experienced, a little thank you gift.
C. SAFETY
C.1 General

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C.1.1 Points before starting
Read the instructions and retain them.
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Check and maintain the tyre pressure of pneumatic wheels. This should
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be 107psi .
Check directional stability and the tightness of all wing nuts, quick
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releases and parts, always before and after every ride.
Note: The effectiveness of self-locking nuts, such as those used
on the major adjustment for the heel belt assembly, may
decrease over time. If you have to solve a self-locking nut
completely, it has to be replaced with a new nut. Damage caused
by not replacing nuts, will not be covered by the warranty.
Take the time to set up the skikes correctly regarding shoe size and
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maintenance.
Seek advice and help when setting up your skikes, from skike
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instructors or experienced skiers.
First familarize yourself with the device, and begin with braking and
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then running technique.
Please wear protective equipment and preferably some reflective. It is
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essential to wear an approved helmet and full finger gloves. Skike
gloves and knee and elbow protectors are recommended, as well as
sunglasses and suncreen on even mild UV days.
To minimise rubbing on bare skin (esp. in long skike sessions) wearing
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of 3/4 socks or pants that come down over the claves is recommended.
Start slowly and carefully. Seek the help of experienced skikers, use
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recommended video links and instruction courses (www.skike.com).
Never undertake changes which could affect the skikes operating
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security. Use only original skike spare parts. Design changes and the
use of non-original skike spare parts leads to immediate loss of
warranty claims!
When skiking at any time: Observe the terms and restrictions of
the Highway Code / normal road traffic! Avoid skiking on roads
where there is vehicle traffic. Use routes that are reasonably
free from other traffic. Skike at the side of the track / road and in
single file. Select only routes, terrain and surfaces that
correspond to your actual riding skills! Start on solid, flat, clean
and dry surfaces. Avoid danger to other track / road users and be
considerate and polite. Smile, say hello and create a good image

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for skiking!
D. YOUR NEW SKIKES
D.1 Scope of delivery
For the contents of your skike set, please refer to the product labels and
packaging. Content and delivery may vary depending on product model,
design and series. Your skike is designed for normal, everyday use. Use
under extreme conditions is not intended and shall relieve the
manufacturer of all warranty claims. Treat your skikes carefully and
accordinly only put them to their intended use.
D.2 First steps
Before you can use your new skike you must first insert and lock in the
wheels supplied. Please follow to the following instructions carefully.
Installing the wheels is completely straightforward and easy to do.
We recommend before installation of pneumatic wheels to check their air
pressure. This is much simpler before installation. The air pressure in all
air wheels should always have between 6-7 bar (107 PSI).
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Check the pre-assembled wheels for completeness. Unpack the
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supplied quick releases and check for completeness.
Unscrew the quick release nut. The washer remains on the quick
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release spear (threaded bolt), up against the tension lever.
Insert wheel into the fork
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From the outside of the skike (i.e. the side which will have the outside
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of your shoe), push the quick release spear through the shaft hole in
the frame, then the wheel and lastly through the axle hole in the frame
at the other side. Screw on the quick release nut ( recessed / grooved
end up against the skike frame) and slightly tighten by hand.

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D.4 Quick release
Correct locking of a quick release is performed as follows: When the
wheel and quick release is in place with the nut on the end, the
tensioning lever is then wound in a clockwise direction. The correct
setting is achieved by first winding the tensioning lever around
effortlessly at an of angle of 90 degrees to the plane of the wheel until if
becomes close to being tight. Then firmly push the lever all the way down
until it rests as flat as possible on the skike frame or fork. By adjusting
the wound up postion of both the nut and the lever, you can finish with
level being locked firmly in place. If necessary the flattened lever can be
wound a little more when it is in the locked down position. The final
position of the lever should be facing backwards, to minimise the risk of
oncoming items being caught inside the lever.
D.5 Wheels with reverse control mechanism
The procedure is the same for wheels with and without a reverse control
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In addition, the following applies for the reverse control mechanism. The
drawing shows small levers on the outside centres of the wheels. When
you insert the wheel into the frame, make sure it will turn in the correct
direction, and make sure that the small levers are correctly postioned
againt the frame. On the underside of the frame if in the rear wheel
position and on the top side of the frame if in the front wheel position
(recommended). Then proceed as before. (Picture where the small lever
to rest, so wheel in front of the fork and image wheel in the fork, but with
the small lever in the foreground.
Now your skike are ready - have fun!
D.6 Equipment and Clothing
D.6.1 Footwear
Basically skiking is possible with most footwear. An important condition is
that the shoe in the heel provides a good grip and there are no buckles or
eyelets on the shoe, so a pleasant and uniform force distribution can be
achieved when strapping in the shoes. Best footwear is usually running or
walking shoes. A wide splayed out heel may be hard to fit into the skike.
Note: If the muscles in the ankles are weak or in need of support,
it is recommneded a high cut shoe be worn that provides ankle
support. Otherwise, if the ankle musculature is strong enough to
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preferred as it enables better freedom of movement, and
appropriate techniques for specific run benefits.
D.6.2 Clothing
For skiking no special clothing is required. However, it is subject to
weather conditions recommended a reflective Functional sportswear with
adequate freedom of movement.
Note: In the lower leg area (e.g. pants), they should not be too
long as to risk clothing being caught in the wheels or brakes. In
the calf area a piece of clothing (eg pants, 3/4 socks or
stockings) are recommended, so that no direct skin contact with
the calf shells arises, particularly during long skiking sessions.
D.7 Protective Clothing
D.7.1 Head protection: helmet
Lightweight protective and approved helmet with sufficient cooling
features.
D.7.2 Hand protection: gloves
Full finger gloves are strongly recommended. They provide protection
against abrasions when contact is made with the ground and warmth in
colder weather conditions.
D.7.3 Ellbow-and knee protection
Protective sleeves worn around knees and elbows are recommended so
that even when falling at higher speeds, sufficient protection is provided.
Skike protector sets are flexible and have Kevlar sections over the joints,
designed to protect against abrasions.
Note: The use of elbow and knee protectors or pads is
recommended, especially for beginner skikers, children and
extreme rider safety reasons.
D.7.4 Protective goggles, sunglasses and suncreen
Recommended for trips in groups and in training. Sunglasses and
suncreen even on mild UV days.

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D.8 Poles
D.8.1 Type and setting
Since the sport of skiking is more akin to cross country skiing than roller
balding and inline skating, the use of poles is an (almost) self-evident
thing. The poles engage the upper body in propelling the skiker,
especially when the track is not wide enough to skate. They are used for
pushing, climbing and providing balance support and additional security.
Conventional aluminum poles can be used, but they may not be strong
enough for some off track situations and may have poor shock damping
properties for avoiding unnecessary strain on joints. Skike adjustable
length carbon shaft poles with the new multi-function strap and screw
on/off tip changing system are ideal for both on and off road use. Just like
skikes can be fitted to different shoe sizes, skike poles can be adjusted to
different length people and activities.
Note: The recommended pole length is calculated as follows:
Skikers height in cm x 0.9
E. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance and inspection of the skikes contributes to the
security of the device. Check before and after every ride the tightness of
all fittings and the wear of the tyres.
Note: The effect of self-locking nuts (such as those used on the
major adjustment for the heel belt), may decrease over time.
Self-locking nuts may be used only once!
Note: Wheel bearings should be maintained at regular intervals
with a suitable lubricant.
Note: Any sharp edges caused by use must be blunted
E.1 General
Ideally, you should clean the skike after each use and check also the
tightness of all catches. Remove dirt and dust, preferably with a brush

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and a damp cloth to avoid adverse effects of any kind that may be
incurred by dirt and moisture.
E.2 Screws, nuts, quick releases, joints
A regular review of all threaded connections is required to prevent
greater damage and maintenance-related accidents!
Self-locking nuts must always be replaced after they have dissolved and /
or were dissolved to be replaced. The locking effect is guaranteed only
for a proper first use.
We recommend changing of all self-locking nuts at least once a
year and to replace them with new, original skike spare parts.
Quick releases can be loosened and tightened again more often without
loosing their securing capabilities, but the nuts are subject to progressive
wear.
We recommend replacing all quick releases with new, original
skike spare parts after about 40-50 uses for security reasons.
Keep all joints free of dirt. Pay attention to the wear of the plastic disc
between the two metal surfaces. Regularly check the correct position of
the hinge screws. Never replace only one joint, always replace both joints
at the same time on a single skike! The replacement of only one joint on
a skike places a resulting much greater burden of both joints and
therefore inevitably leads requiringmore frequent changes of both joints.
We recommend with normal, regular use of your skikes to
replace all joints once a year with new, original skike spare
parts. Joints are subject to wear. Regular replacement for your
safety guarantees a consistent and high riding pleasure.
F. SETTING, BUCKLING- AND
UNBUCKLING
F.1 Wheelbase and basic setting
Front position, standing position, and brake adjustment must be
coordinated so that optimal function of skike can be achieved. The
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For small feet of the heel strap is to use the foot as far as it goes in the
center of the skike position.
F.1.1 Wheelbase setting
Loosen and remove screw with attached tool (1.b.)
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Put front weels to the desired position (1.a or 1.c)
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Insert screw (1.b.) and fasten
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Proof directional stability of the skike (see section H.2)
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C.1.2 Setting shoe size
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The heel belt determines the position in skike
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F.1.2 Setting shoe size
The heel belt determines the position in skike
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When the front wheel is already in the correct position, make sure to
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stand close to the front wheel while adjusting the heel belt. Please
consider that the brake can still be adjusted sufficiently far to the rear (
see brake adjustment section: D).
The skike has a wing nut on one side (5.c). By loosening the wing nut
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and moving the heel strap (6), the position of the foot is also changed.
The coarse adjustment of the heel strap can be made in each case on
the opposite heel lift fixture means of attachment to differently
positioned holes.
Note: The distance between the heel (shoe) and rear wheel ,
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F.2 Straping in and unstraping
F.2.1 Straping
Before you put on the skike, make sure that between calf and calf shell
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there is a fabric (pants, socks or stocking)
The new foot belts with fixation can be easily opened and reared until
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they stop.
Beginner and less experienced skikers should start by sitting down to
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put the skikes on. Begin on flat ground. First, slide the foot below the
two over foot straps when the skike is on the ground, then slide the foot
backwards into the heel strap (6).
Tighten the straps and start with the calf shell (5) , especially in the
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absence of seat firmly on the stand is already loose after tightening of
the calf strap (5) guarantees.
The second strap to tighten is the Middle strap (3.b), pressing on the
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lying down holding strap on the shoe. Avoid shoe node or the like below
the belt. Before tightening, make sure that the strap end with the pin
has been pulled all the way through the retaining slot, to have the pin
pressing up against the retaining slot.
Note: the central aperture (4.d) is not intended to pull bands,
but can be used for it in certain special cases, for example, to
give a little foot better support or comfort.
Lastly tighten the front strap (3.a).
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F.2.2 Unstraping
Unstraping takes place in reverse order.
Note: Optimal is a sitting position. If this is not the case, make
absolutely sure the calf shell is undone last!
Front retaining strap (3.a) undo it until it is fully removed from the slot
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at the tightening end
Middle strap (3.b) undo it until it is fully removed from the slot at the
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tightening end
Undo the calf shell strap (5) and step out
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G. BRAKE ADJUSTING
Optimal Surface: Grass or carpet
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Take a normal upright posture
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Press both knees all the way back
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You should be able to feel the brakes engaging with the rear wheels in
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this position.
If this is not the case,or the brake engages too early, you need to undo
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quick release (5.b) to shift the position of the calf shell and the brake so
that with an upright stand, the brake can be felt engaging without
leaning back.
Quick release (5.b) re-tighten properly. (See Operation Quick Release)
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With practice, the brake can be changed so that you only need lean
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Note: If the brake is not sufficient forward or backward setting,
please point wheelbase and basic setting (see section C.1) note!
H. ORTHOTIC ADJUSTMENT
Optimal Surface: Grass or carpet
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Loosen rear quick release (5.a) at the calf shell, push Wade shell (5)
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completely to the left, slightly tighten
Take a normal upright and relaxed posture intuitively feel, how vertical
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the skike feels with this setting. ( Is it vertical or rolling onto a wheel
edge?)
Repeat step 2, but push the calf shell completely to the right and quick
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release (5.a) tighten slightly.
Repeat step 3
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Set position of the calf shell based on the experience of points 2-5 to
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achieve the most ergonomic position. The objective is to have the
skikes running vertically and not on an inside or outside wheel edge.
Re-tighten quick release (5.a) firmly. (See Operation Quick Release)
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