Safety Release And Leash; How To Release; How To Re-Plug Your Quick-Release; Connecting Your Leash To The Life Line - Fone DIABLO V3 Manuel

SAFETY RELEASE AND LEASH

The new F-ONE quick-release has been designed to work effectively even in the most critical situations
and can be triggered under load but also when the lines are slack. A stopper at the top holds the kitebar
to make sure the system works even when the bar is pushed towards the rider and blocked in the lowest
position. Its new push-away system enables to trigger the release with minimal force.
N° Designation
Manual swivel
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Release Handle
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Life Line Ring
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Chicken loop
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Tchootch
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Leash
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Lifeline swivel
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HOW TO RELEASE

In case of emergency or when encountering a difficult situation, do not hesitate to trigger
your release system which enables to fully depower the kite.
To trigger the release, hold firmly the red handle and push it away from you.
It is critical to know your safety systems properly to
make sure you can use them effectively in emergen-
cy situations. It is therefore recommended to train
on how to release and depower the kite very often.

HOW TO RE-PLUG YOUR QUICK-RELEASE

Before plugging back your quick-release, make
sure you are not tangled in the lines. Hold on to
the life line and keep it pulled in by a good mar-
gin. Never wind your lines around any part of your
body. You should also keep an eye on your kite
at all time.
• Push the red handle upwards.
• Bring the tip of the chicken loop onto the metallic
plate under the swinging locker.
• Swing the locker back to vertical.
• Release the red handle.
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SAFETY RELEASE AND LEASH

CONNECTING YOUR LEASH TO THE LIFE LINE

Never launch your kite before connecting your leash to the life line.
• Connecting your leash: (standard mode)
Clip the snap hook onto the small buckle of the stainless steel ring at the
end of the life line. The main ring is where the life line should be tied to.
CAUTION: The standard mode is the only mode which guarantees a complete depower of
the kite when triggering the quick-release. F-ONE recommends not to use the suicide mode
which is made to answer the specific needs of expert riders only.

CONNECTING YOUR LEASH TO YOUR HARNESS

Trigger the release system of the leash to disconnect the tip. Take the small end part and tie the main
loop onto the leash ring of your harness. To do so, slide the loop into the ring and then slide the other
end (plastic tube) into the loop on the other side of the ring (picture 1). Plug the two parts of your leash
back together by fitting the small loop into the needle (picture 3), then tuck the needle into the tube
(picture 4 & 5). Make sure the release system is clean before going on the water.
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HOW TO RELEASE THE KITE LEASH

When encountering difficulties, you might need to completely
disconnect the kite from you even after having triggered the
quick-release of your chicken loop. To do so, release the kite
leash (tied onto your harness) by pushing the white part in
the direction of the red arrow (picture 1). The kite will then be
completely disconnected from you.
CAUTION: When fully disconnected, the kitebar and
the lines can hit people located down the wind from
you and cause severe injuries.

HOW TO RECONNECT YOUR KITE LEASH

Secure your kite and make sure the lines are not tangled. Thoroughly clean your system (sand...) before
reconnecting. Plug back your leash following the instructions here above.
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