Slingshot Machine Manuale utente
USER MANUAL 2005
Machine
USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Parts List........................................2
Inflation .........................................3
Machine Bar .................................4
Clip & Ride reboot.........................5
Machine setup...............................6
Launching......................................7
Relaunch........................................8-9
Safety.....................................................10-11
Performance.................................12-15
Tuning & Maintenance.................16-17
Warranty / Disclaimer...................18-20
CONTACT
assistance, please email us or visit our website:
http://www.sskiteboarding.com
Customer service:
Domestic: [email protected]
International: [email protected]
P 01
Machine
OVERVIEW
The Machine is Slingshot’s ultimate light wind kite. With
the addition of the Profire Oneline bar and Slingshot’s latest
innovations, the Machine allows you to control the performance, kite
shape, and broad range of power on-the-fly. The Machine features
three new innovations performing as one, for the most fun light wind
riding possible.
Oneline/Splitflex/Power Curve
With the use of Oneline, riders have all the benefits of the most
advanced safety system in addition to the latest performance
features that allow the rider to “sheet” and “trim” the Machine from
the bar. Having the ability to adjust the shape and angle of attack
of the kite on-the-fly results in added power for early planing, loftier
jumps, and unmatched upwind performance with higher cruising
speeds.
Tony Logosz’s, Splitflex automatically controls the trailing edge
P 02
PARTS
1. Machine kite with bag
2. Jenna J Double Pump
3. Machine bar with Oneline
4. Patch kit
If you require further
flaps for optimal balance, speed, and flight
by merging Splitstrut technology with light
weight flexible battens.
Power Curve allows the shape of the
leading edge to be altered using Oneline
trim control without sacrificing the structure
and aerodynamics of the kite. The LE
is radically tucked under the canopy;
Therfore reducing the aerodynamic profile
of the LE. This makes for a very efficient
kite with no need for complicated Y bridles
or cross member lines.
INFLATION
STEPS
1. Close the OUT valve and secure with Velcro straps.
2. Make sure valve clip for each strut is open.
3. Clip the pump leash to the leash loop on the leading edge (LE) of the kite.
4. Insert pump nozzle into IN valve and secure with a slight twist.
5. Inflate kite to 6-8 psi. In constant air temperatures above 85° F / 30° C, inflate
only to 6 psi. This is due to air expansion in higher temperatures.
6. Pull pump nozzle and secure valve with Velcro straps. There is no pinching
required.
7. Clip all valve clips to lock air for each strut. This will allow your struts to remain
inflated even if your LE loses air.
P 03
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Machine
MACHINE BAR
PARTS LIST
P 04
(A) Quick Release Surefire
Bungee Leash
(B) Lock-n-Load
(C) Safety release knob
(D) Adjustable stopper ball
(E) Depower cleat
(F) Depower handle
(G) Bar floats
(H) No-Slip-Grip leader line
(I) Profire Performance bar
(J) Wave Grenade pin
(K) Trim cleat-Oneline
(L) Trim handle
(M) Oneline
(N) Removable Donkey Dick
(O) Wire gate beaner
(P) Line winders
(Q) Oh-Shits
(R) Double Barrel cleat holder
Machine
CLIP & RIDE REBOOT
STEPS
P 05
1. Pull out some slack in the Oneline.
2. Loosen screw on Bell Housing and slide up the rope to expose the swivel.
3. Take the swivel end with the bend in it and insert it up into the loop in your
chicken loop.
4. Insert pin as shown.
5. Pull Bell Housing back over the swivel and line up the screw knob with the
black mark on the chicken rope. Secure the Bell Housing by tightening the
screw.
6. Check to make sure the Oneline
slides freely. Done.
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Machine
KITE SETUP
ATTACHING THE ONELINE BAR AND LINES TO KITE
1. Pump up your kite and lay out the bar and
lines upwind of the kite with leading edge facing
you.
2. Lay out the Oneline kite pigtail behind the kite
(laying away from your bar).
3. Walk out and separate your lines twice
to assure there are no crossed lines. First,
separate your outside steering lines from the
Oneline and the flying lines. Lay your steering
lines to the outside. Then walk out and separate
your flying lines from the Oneline. Lay out your
Oneline in the center and lay out your flying lines
in between the Oneline and the steering lines.
P 06
STEPS
4. Lay your kite on top of the lines with the leading edge facing the bar, 1 meter
from the end of the lines. Place sand on leading edge of kite to secure it.
5. Attach outside steering lines to the trailing edge pigtails using a larks head
knot.
6. Attach flying lines to leading edge pigtails using a lark’s head knot.
7. Attach your Oneline to the last knot at the end of the Oneline kite pigtail from
behind your kite, using a lark’s head knot.
8. Just before launching your kite, have a friend hold your kite in the launch
position at the side of the wind window and do a visual check to make sure the
Oneline is not twisted around your flying or steering lines.
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STEPS
8
LAUNCHING
STEPS
1. Find a wide open area with unobstructed steady wind. Make sure there are no
rocks, trees, fences, cars, power lines or people downwind of you or in your wind
window.
2. Have your launching partner walk your kite to the edge of the wind window
and have them turn the kite on its side and hold the leading edge facing towards
the wind.
3. Once you have tension in your lines, do a safety check to make sure you are
attached to your Quick Release Surefire Bungee, and that your Oneline is flowing
freely through the center of your bar by pulling the Oneline trim and releasing it.
If the Oneline flows freely, you are ready to launch.
4. Signal to your launching partner that you’re ready to launch and as they let go
of your kite, pull the top half of your bar towards you to SLOWLY raise your kite
into the sky. Get in the water quickly and enjoy your session!
P 07
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Machine
RELAUNCH
STEPS
1. When your kite crashes leading edge down, let the kite drift directly downwind
of you and make sure all lines have equal tension.
2. Pull your Oneline in using a hand over hand technique to bring the leading
edge towards you until your kite is lying on its back. You can secure this position
by cleating your Oneline in the Oneline trim cleat. Never wrap the Oneline
around your hand and pay special attention to keeping all body parts clear of
excess line.
P 08
3. Uncleat and release tension of the
Oneline and begin working your kite to
the side of the wind window by pulling
in one side of your bar. The amount of
Oneline you have already pulled in to get
the kite to flip over will slowly get pulled
back through the middle of the bar as the
kite gets closer to the edge of the wind
window.
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RELAUNCH
4. Continue working your kite to the edge of the wind window by applying
pressure to the appropriate steering lines. Do a final check to make sure all lines
are clear of body parts and that there are no lines caught or tangled on your bar.
If at any time you don’t feel comfortable, simply cleat off your Oneline with at
least two feet pulled in to prevent your kite from launching. Disengage your
Oneline when you are ready to relaunch.
5. As your kite lifts out of the water, raise it slowly to the neutral position and
readjust your Oneline to your desired position.
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P 09
STEPS
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