Summary of Trust BAR 11
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Bar 11.
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1 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual tips & tricks watch out for useful tips & tricks regarding our products under www.Northkites.Com in the following category: tv, pics & goodies ›› movies. Tips & tricks.
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2 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h content content 1. Release of liability 3 2. Safety and precautions 4 2.1. Kiteboarding safety 4 2.2. Dangers from the kite 4 2.3. Dangers from kite lines 5 2.4. Dangers from the kiteboard 5 2.5. Dangers to uninvolved third parties 5 2.6. Weahter relat...
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3 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 1. Release of liability 1. Release of liability release of liability, claim waiver, assumption of risk by assembling and/or using this north kite product, you agree that you have read and understood the entire north kiteboarding product owner’s manual, including al...
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4 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 2. Safety and precautions 2. Safety and precautions north kiteboarding strongly recommends: we recommend a third-party insurance for kitesurfers. In some countries, such insurances are mandatory for kitesurfers. If you are not yet able to kite or if yo...
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5 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 2. Safety and precautions 2.2. Dangers from the kite when kiteboarding you might face the extreme forces of the elements. In rare cases the kite or its lines can cause dangerous situations: ›› you can hurt yourself through uncontrolled water take-offs caused by gus...
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6 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 2. Safety and precautions 2.6. Weahter related dangers ›› avoid offshore wind. ›› be careful with onshore wind. ›› get information on tidal and sea current conditions at your kiting spot! ›› get information from both the weather report and the locals o...
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7 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 3. System 3. System 3.1. Trust bar north kiteboarding’s new trust bar has been completely reworked and combines a vari- ety of new functions. It forms the basis of our five line and four line bar and is supplied with a completely redesigned iron heart iii and a new...
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8 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 3.1.1. Trust bar 5th element the trust bar 5th element can be used with all north five line kites for maximum safety on the water. The trust bar 5th element is supplied ready to use with all lines and a safety leash. The standard settings are suitable ...
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9 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 3. System 3.1.2. Trust bar quad control the trust bar quad control has been especially developed for certain north kites. It offers maximum safety with all the freedom of a four line bar. Important: don’t forget that a four line bar can never match the safety of a ...
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10 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 3.2. Iron heart iii the newly developed iron heart iii offers a variety of new functions that make kiting easi- er and safer. In order to avoid possible mistakes in using the new system, you should famil- iarize yourself with all its functions and pro...
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11 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 4. Functions 4. Functions 4.1. Safety leash the new safety leash has a specially developed carabiner that is covered with a neo- prene sheath. This sheath prevents injuries and keeps the carabiner from getting acci- dentally caught in any lines or other objects. F...
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12 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 4.1.2. Attaching the safety leash to the harness 1. Thread the red line at the release grip through the metal ring of your harness. 2. Pull the loop of the red line over the release pin. 3. Pull the release grip down while you push the release pin dow...
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13 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 4. Functions 4.2. Safety modes the new iron heart iii has two different safety modes. The standard safety mode and the suicide mode. Depending on your skills and requirements you can opt for one of these modes before you take off. Important: north kiteboarding rec...
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14 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 4.2.1.2. Releasing in standard safety mode while hooked in 1. To separate yourself from your kite in an emergency situation while you are hooked in, simply push the red release grip at the iron heart iii away from your body. 2. This separates the conn...
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15 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 4.2.2. Suicide mode important: north kiteboarding recommends using only the standard safety mode because it permits completely depowering the kite. North does not recommend using the suicide mode at any time since this mode makes it impossible to com- pletely depo...
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16 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 4.2.2.2. Releasing in suicide mode while hooked in 1. In order to separate yourself from the kite in an emergency situation while hooked in, simply push the red release grip at the iron heart iii away from your body. 2. This will separate the connecti...
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17 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 4.3. Reassembling the iron heart iii after release important: keep the red safety line pulled in during assembly and keep an eye on your kite at all times. Make sure not to get caught in drifting lines. Never wrap any lines around your wrist or other parts of your...
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18 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 4. Functions 4.4. Roto head the roto head permits you to untangle the lines after a rotation jump or a kiteloop while you are riding. It is not necessary to remove the safety leash because the red safety line runs through the center of the iron heart ...
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19 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 4. Functions 4.5. Flip flop chicken dick the new chicken dick makes it easier for you to lock the chicken loop. This prevents acci- dental unhooking of the chicken loop from the harness hook. For unhooked tricks you can easily push the flip flop chicken dick to th...
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20 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 4. Functions 4.6.1. Depowering 1. Pull the black adjuster towards your body until you get the desired depower effect. 2. Let go of the adjuster and the line will be locked between the teeth of the vario cleat. 3. In order to prevent the adjuster from ...
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21 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 4. Functions 4.6.3. Positioning the vario cleat the vario cleat can be adjusted to the rider’s body size or personal preferences. This makes the adjuster equally easy to reach for both tall and short riders. Important: the position of the vario cleat may only be c...
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22 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 4. Functions 4.7. Free sliding stopper and stopper ball the bar stopper allows you to quickly adjust the depower travel on the water. The bar can then be put down on the bar stopper to reduce the strain on the rider’s arms. Important: the bar stopper ...
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23 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 4. Functions 4.8. One 4 all the one 4 all system allows you to individually adjust the bar width. The narrow position of 46 cm reduces the kite’s turning speed and is recommended for smaller kites and for new school tricks. The wide position of 55 cm is for maximu...
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24 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 4. Functions 4.9.1. Hooking into the micro loop 1. Pull the bar towards your body so that the micro loop faces the micro hook. 2. Tilt the bar slightly forward and bring the micro loop under the micro hook. 3. Let the bar slide up so that the micro ho...
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25 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 4. Functions 4.10. Kook proof line attachment one of the most common mistakes in setting up a kite is getting the steering lines and the flying lines mixed up. In order to avoid this problem, north kiteboarding has developed the trust bar and the kook proof system...
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26 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 5. Replacing parts 5. Replacing parts 5.1. Replacing the rubber line 1. Remove the bottom side of rubber line from the groove with the help of a small screw driver. 2. Pull the rubber line up and out through the release grip of the iron heart. 3. Inse...
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27 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 5. Replacing parts 5.3. Fitting the micro hook (micro loop upgrade kit) / replacing the depower line 1. Remove the suicide ring from the safety line and pull it out of the iron heart iii. 2. Remove the u-shaped bolt at the roto head by using a small screwdriver as...
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28 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 5. Replacing parts 5.4. Replacing the chicken loop / chicken dick 1. Push the release grip up and open the release pin. This keeps a little opening at the release grip when you let go of it. 2. Observe the markings above the metal bolt. 3. The metal b...
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29 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 6. Tips and tricks 6. Tips and tricks 6.1. Trim check 6.1.1. Standard setup of the bar (upon delivery) 1. The vario cleat must be completely open (maximum kite power). 2. Put the iron heart iii as close as possible to the bar. 3. The leader lines must be tied to t...
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30 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 6. Tips and tricks 6.1.2. Checking line length since the lines stretch over time it is recommended to check the line length before each use and to adjust the lines for a proper trim of the bar. 1. Carefully lay out the lines and separate them. Thread ...
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31 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 6.1.3. Extending the fifth line of thetrust bar 5th element important: this setup is only relevant for the trust bar 5th elemenet . The bar is supplied with a special extension loop. If the two front lines should have stretched to an extent that the difference in ...
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32 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h 6.1.3.1. Attaching the extension loop 1. Thread the end of the fifth line through the small eye of the extension loop 2. Pull the end of the extension loop through the loop of the fifth line. 3. Pull the fifth line and the extension loop to tighten th...
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33 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 7. Maintenance and care to ensure that your trust bar always functions properly, you must observe the following points: ›› always rinse the entire trust bar in clear water after use. Open the iron heart iii to clean it on the inside as well. ›› clean the roto head...
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34 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual e n g li s h metal parts ›› the surfaces of cr-ni steel parts should not show any black discoloration (see also maintenance of cr-ni steels in the iron heart manual). ›› metal parts must not be bent out of shape (pins, center part). ›› moving and locking parts mus...
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35 north kiteboarding bar 11 manual 8. Warranty policy north kiteboarding warrants this product to be free of major defects in material or work- manship to the original purchaser for a period of six months from the original date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the following limitations: ›› ...
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