KITE MANUAL
ENGLISH
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A NEW RRD KITE You have chosen a kite featuring the latest technology, outstanding performance, and RRD’s exclusive design.
Before using your kite for the first time, please read this user manual carefully. This manual is designed to familiarize you with your new RRD kite and to provide important information on correct setup, tuning, maintenance, and proper care of the kite and its components.
EXEMPTION AND ACCEPTANCE Assignment of responsibility, rejection of claims, and acknowledgment of risk acceptance
ASSEMBLING THIS PRODUCT YOU UNDERTAKE TO:
First of all to follow carefully terms and conditions set forth below, and second of all require anyone using this product to be bound by such terms. If you are unwilling to be bound by these terms, return this product (before use) for a full refund. A full refund will only be applied if this product has never been used.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
The use of this product and any of its components involves inherent risks, dangers, and hazards that may result in serious personal injury or death. By using this product, you voluntarily agree to assume and accept all known and unknown risks associated with its use. The risks inherent in this sport can be significantly reduced by strictly following the warnings and guidelines outlined in this User’s Manual and by exercising common sense.
EXEMPTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF WAIVER OF CLAIMS
In consideration of the purchase of this RRD product, you hereby agree to the following waiver and limitation of liability, to the fullest extent permitted by law: • To waive any and all claims that you have, or may have in the future, against Ricci International Srl, its
agents, and all related parties, arising from the use of this product and any of its components. • Under no circumstances shall Ricci International Srl and/or its agents and related parties be liable for any loss, damage, or liability of any kind, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary, contractual, or otherwise, for any injury, loss, or expense suffered by you or any other user of this RRD product, or by your next of kin, resulting from the use of the product for any reason whatsoever. This includes, without limitation, negligence or breach of contract in the design or manufacture of the RRD product or any of its components. In the event of death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall remain fully effective and binding upon your heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns, and legal representatives. RRD and all related parties make no oral or written representations other than those expressly stated herein and in the RRD Product User’s Manual, and expressly disclaim any other representations.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK The use of this RRD product and any of its components involves certain inherent, unavoidable, and unpredictable risks, dangers, and hazards, which can result in serious personal injury or death to both the user and to third parties. By using this RRD product, you freely agree to assume and accept all known and unknown risks of injury to yourself and to third parties while using this equipment. Kiteboarding is a dangerous sport, and the use of kiteboarding equipment can result in serious personal injury or death to both the user and third parties. The risks inherent in this sport can be significantly reduced by strictly following the warning guidelines listed in this owner’s manual and by exercising common sense.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS By purchasing and using this RRD product, you hereby fully agree to the following: • To explicitly waive any and all claims that you have, or may have in the future, against Ricci International Srl for any damages incurred as a result of using this RRD product or any of its components. • Under no circumstances shall Ricci International Srl be liable for any loss, damage, injury, or expense that you or any user of this RRD product may suffer as a result of its use, including any of its components, for any cause whatsoever, including negligence or breach of contract in the design or manufacture of the RRD product and its components. In the event of your death or incapacity, all provisions contained herein shall remain fully effective and binding.
READ THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW RRD KITE Warnings: • Kite flying can be dangerous. • Always exercise extreme caution when using this product. • Misuse of this product can result in serious injury or death. • Only use this product if you are in good physical health. • Your kite is not a personal flotation device. Never engage in careless behavior when using this product (such as jumping in the air or tying yourself to objects or structures). You are responsible for your own safety and for the safety of others around you when using this product.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY RULES • This product is not a personal flotation device. • Always wear a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device when using this product near water. • Always have a partner when launching and landing your kite. • Always learn to use a small two-line stunt kite before attempting to use this product. • Never allow anyone unfamiliar with traction kiting to use this product without experienced assistance. • Never use this product without a leash system. A loose kite is extremely dangerous to anyone downwind.
• The leash system is not a permanent attachment to this product. Never permanently attach yourself to the kite or any of its components. • Always wear a helmet, gloves, shoes, and protective eyewear when using this product. • Always use a high-quality, kite-specific harness. • Before using this product, take lessons from a reputable kite school. Do not attempt to fly a kite without proper training from a certified instructor. • Familiarize yourself with how your Quick Release devices work by testing them often in a non-emergency situation. • After every session, rinse the following devices in fresh water: Quick release, Depower trim loop, Safety leash, Leash system Quick Release devices have a limited lifespan. They must be checked at the end of each session and replaced as soon as any signs of wear or damage appear, in order to maintain optimal performance. • The Quick Release, Trim Loop, and any leash equipped with a quick release must be replaced after 250 hours of kiting, or sooner if any wear is observed. Wear on Quick Release devices is not considered a warranty issue.
CHOOSE SAFE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
•Never learn to use this product in more than 10 knots of wind. •Never use this product in high or gusty winds. •Never use this product in thunderstorm and lightning conditions. •Only use this product when you can remain in a standing position. •Never use this product in wind conditions that are beyond your ability level. •Never use this product near or on the water in offshore wind conditions unless you are an expert swimmer.
WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES.
CHOOSE A SAFE LOCATION. •Always observe local rules and regulations when using this product. •Never use this product near power lines, telephone poles, trees, bushes, roads, automobiles, or airports. •Only use this product when you have 100 meters of clear space downwind, and on both sides of your launching position. The power of the kite can pull you downwind unexpectedly and with great force. •Do not fly your kite over other people or pets. Spectators should remain upwind of you when using this product. •Never use this product on crowded beaches or fields. •Never use this product near the water unless you know how to swim and are in good physical health. •Practice launching and landing procedures, and self rescue techniques before using this product near the water.
Use caution with the flying lines. • Never touch the flying lines when the kite is in use. Flying lines are extremely dangerous while under tension and can cause serious injury or death. • Never use this product with worn lines. A line that breaks while under tension can cause serious injury or death. • Always check your flying lines for knots before each use. Knots greatly reduce the strength of the lines. • Stay away from tangled flying lines unless the kite is secured to the ground. An unsecured kite can self launch unexpectedly, and can cause serious injury or death. • Never allow yourself, or anyone else, to get between the control bar and the kite when using this product(s).
ADJUSTING THE POWER OF YOUR KITE WITH THE CLAM CLEAT.
Pulling on the black handle will shorten your front lines and the kite will have less power. Releasing the black handle will give you more power.
ASSEMBLING THE KITE.
FOLDING THE KITE.
INFLATING: • Always use the pump leash to hold your kite while you inflate. • Single Pump System is standard on all RRD Kites. • Pump until the kite is very firm and rigid (max 10 psi). • Cover the inflate valve with the Velcro.
After landing and securing your kite, detach your lines and wind them up. Leaving lines on the ground can be hazardous. NOTE: • Never store a kite if WET. If you fold a wet kite you risk to have a color run on different colors of the materials of your kite. Color runs on any RRD Kites will not be covered by warranty, since it’s only due to neglecting this point. • Let it dry and remove excess sand from the kite before rolling it up. Carefully folding the kite is very important to extend the life of the kite and to prevent twisting the leading edge bladder. Before folding your kite, dry it out completely. TO FOLD THE KITE: 1) Open both valves on the leading edge - deflate valve and inflate valve - to fully deflate air from the main bladder; 2) Lay the kite flat on the ground and flatten the leading edge; 3) Start folding the kite at the wingtip towards the center making sure that the leading edge stays flat; 4) Fold both sides together; 5) Fold the kite into three sections.
HOW TO DEFLATE YOUR KITE WITH SPS SYSTEM: Open the dump valve on the LE. That’s it!!!
INFLATION PRESSURE:
• Pressure is really important, pump until the kite is very firm and rigid (max 10 psi). • Don’t leave the kite exposed to direct sunlight. • Never leave an inflated leading edge on a hot spot.
max 10 psi
RRD KITES WIND RANGE BASED ON KITER OF 75 KGS OF WEIGHT PASSION PASSION LIGHT WIND SQmts
Knots
5 6 7 8 9 10.5 12 13 14 16
22/40 21/37 19/35 17/33 15/30 13/27 11/25 10/22 9/20 8/18
LIGHT WIND LIGHT WIND
OBSESSION
RELIGION
SQmts Knots
SQmts Knots
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
21/39 20/37 18/35 16/33 14/30 12/26 11/23 10/22 0/20
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
25/45 22/40 20/36 18/33 16/31 15/27 13/25 11/23 10/20
NOTES ON KITE Pulleys - Make sure that all the pulleys are in good working order before each session. Rinse them with fresh water after each session to keep them sand and debris free. Sun - Ultraviolet radiation is the enemy of all fabrics. Your kite will last a long time in even the most extreme sun, but care should be given not to subject the kite to unnecessary exposure. For instance; If you have more than one kite rigged on the beach, put the one you are not using in the shade. Heat - Bladder pressure increases when the air inside gets hot. Be careful of kites left on dark surfaces (black sand, asphalt) as the pressure in the bladders may cause damage to the kite. Don’t leave struts fully inflated inside a hot car. Sand - Try to keep sand from sitting in the crease between the inflated frame and the canopy. Sand left here will act as a constant source of abrasion. Rocks - Rocks, coral, sticks and other beach debris are potential puncture hazards for any kite Bladder - Keep sand and water out of the internal bladders. If deflating the kite on the water, close valve afterwards.
Storing - The combination of a kite stored while still wet and heat can cause colours to transfer. Only pack your kite away after it is completely dry. WARNING: THIS PROBLEM IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY Pump - Apply even pressure on both sides of the pump handle to decrease the possibility of handle failure. Self-launch - Use caution when self-launching in windy conditions, as this puts a lot of strain on the leading edge. Leading edge - Do not allow the leading edge to bend backwards. Use care when handling on the beach during launching or landing to keep the leading edge in its proper “C” shape. The kite is not designed to be bent backwards. Straightening or bending the leading edge backwards puts tremendous strain on the fabric.
Shore break - Even a small shore break can be brutal on a kite. Not only does the shorebreak carry sand into every crevice on the kite, but moving water can rip the kite skin. Miscellaneous - Impact zones, shore breaks, power lines and trees are even dangerous.
CORRECT USE OF THE INFLTAING/DEFLATING VALVE. After inflating the kites, make sure the bottom section of the valve is well tightened.
Always cover the valve, both when the kite is inflated and also when it’s deflated and folded into its bag.
When the kite is folded, make sure to NEVER let the valve unscrewed and/or without the neoprene cover. Leaving the valve unscrewed and not covered will DAMAGE kite fabric and the valve itself.
SPS /SINGLE PUMP SYSTEM CONNECTION.
1 - Pull the transparent connector through the SPS hole on the dacron fabric surface, making sure to keep the air bladder inside the leading edge (or strut) in a correct position, avoiding twists.
2 - Pull the transparent connector towards the oustide until its base will be perfectly locked in place around the SPS hole onto the dacron fabric surface.
3 - Place the soft rubber (silicon rubber) cap around the soft rubber tube, making sure that the tube reaches the correct position shown in the photo.
4 - In order to help inserting the tube around the transparent connector, you can use a small drop of water as lubrication. While inserting the tube around the transparent connector, make sure to insert it well and all the way to the end.
5 - Push firmly the tube and the cap above the transparent connector, making sure the tube will not slide back compared to the original position inside the cap.
6 - Once you have placed the cap properly on top and around the transparent connector, push firmly on the cap making sure its locked around its specific groove on the transparent connector, as shown in the photo.
WARRANTY Ricci International Srl warrants this product to be free of major defects in material or workmanship to the original purchaser, for a period of twelve (12) months (24 EU) from the date of purchase.
This warranty is subject to the following limitations. The warranty is valid only if you keep the sales invoice or ticket showing clearly the date of purchase. The warranty is valid only when the product is used for kiteboarding on water, and does not cover products used in rental or teaching operations. Ricci International Srl will make the final warranty determination. Ricci International Srl demand the following information to process the warranty request: • Damage area photo; • Kite’s Serial Number photo; • Copy of the selling invoice or ticket. Please provide the above information to your dealer who will forward to Ricci International. Direct requests are not allowed. Products can be returned only if a return authorization number (RA) is given by the Ricci International Srl Distributor in advance. The RA number must be clearly labeled on the outside of the package, or will be refused. If a product is deemed to be defective by Ricci International Srl, the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only. Ricci International Srl will not be responsible for any costs, losses, or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear and tear including, but not limited to, punctures, rigging with other than Ricci International Srl components, damage due to excessive sun exposure, or damage due to over
inflation of the bladders, 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. This warranty is voided if any unauthorized repair, change or modification has been made to any part of the equipment. The warranty for any repaired or replaced equipment is good from the date of original purchase only. The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims. The name of the retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible. There are no warranties, which extend beyond the warranty specified here in.
Warranty Claims
Warranty claims must be processed and be issued a return authorization prior to shipping to RRD International Srl. Please call or write for claims processing to the national Ricci International Srl distributor or and than forward to Ricci International Srl.
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to request to local distributor.
The authorization number must be placed in good evidence on the outside of the box containing the claimed product. In case of shipment does not show any authorization number, the package will be refused.
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