Ocean Rodeo Sle Kite Manual - Kite Care And Maintenance
KITE caRE aNd maINTENaNcE
Proper care and maintenance will provide you with
many years of enjoyment from your Ocean Rodeo kite.
Important things to remember include:
• Keep your kite out of the sun when not in use
• Deflate the leading edge and roll the kite when left on
the beach to eliminate flutter damage
• Dry the kite after using, as failure to do so can cause
mildew and color bleeding
• Rinse the kite with fresh water after extended salt
water use
• Check on the inside of the leading edge tube (where
the body material sews on) for rocks, etc
• Inspect the kite regularly for small tears, loose
stitching and general wear, and have repaired as soon
as possible
• Beware of heat in vehicles if storing your kite with
struts inflated
• Check bridles for wear
• Check pulleys for wear and rinse to remove salt and
sand.
STRuT bLaddER REmovaL
1 Lay the kite out in a clean, non windy area.
2 Recruit a friend or get a couple of weights (sandbags,
heavy books, etc.)
3 Disconnect the clamp from the valve stem by twisting
the overlapping pieces on the clamp and then remove
tubing (1)
4 Attach a line that is approximately 1.5 times the as long
as the strut to the valve stem. (2)
5 Push the valve stem inside the strut. (3)
6 Open the Velcro flap at the end of tube. (4)
7 Have a friend hold the valve end of the strut of the
strut or use a weight around the area.
8 Pull out the bladder (5) and remove the line form the
valve. (leave it threaded in the valve housing)
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