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GlOSSARyKITESURFINGAnother term used to describe the sport of power kiting onwater.KNOTSA measure of speed based on nautical miles.1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour.1 knot = 1.15 miles per hour.1 knot = 1.85 kilometers per hour.LLANDINGThe action which places the kite on the water or on land.LAUNCHINGThe motion in which the rider steers the kite from their partner’shands into the sky.LEADER LINESThe lines that attach directly to the control bar. You will attachthese lines to the flying lines in order to connect themto your bar.LEADING EDGE (LE)The front inflated tube of your kite.LEEWARDThe downwind side of the kiteboarder.LOFTINGLofting occurs when the kite is above the riders head in theneutral position. Instability in the wind can cause sudden verticalforce and lift a rider off of their feet.LUFFA term used to describe what happens to the kite in a lull.A term also used to describe the complete de-powering ofa kite.LULLA term used to describe wind when it lessens in strength, forany amount of time.MMPHMiles Per Hour. A measure of speed.1 mph = 1.6 kilometers per hour.NNEUTRAL POSITIONThis is the position just above the rider’s head in the sky. Ifthe rider levels out the bar, the kite will gravitate to the neutralposition. However, it is difficult and dangerous to keep thekite in this position. Although in this position the kite may feelsteady and may feel like it has the least amount of power orpull, it is also the position in which on land the rider is mostsusceptible to lofting. On the water, the neutral position canbe utilized to rest while you reel in your board, but on land, westrongly suggest you do not utilize the neutral position. Afterlaunching, it is best to make your way to the water withoutdelay. Do NOT linger on land with the kite in neutral position.It is VERY dangerous.NEUTRAL ZONEThis is the area that includes the neutral position and the areato the left and right of the rider. It encompasses the mostupwind or windward positions in which to fly the kite. Whenflown here, the kite has less power or pull than when it is inthe power zone. However, use caution when the kite is inthis zone, especially when on land, and especially in gustywind conditions.OOFFSHOREWind is blowing from the shore directly or to a great extentout to the water. Do not operate your kite in or near water inthis wind direction.ONSHOREWind is blowing directly or to a great extent directly from thewater toward the land. Do not operate your kite in or nearwater in this wind direction.OVER-POWEREDA situation in which the rider has a kite too powerful for his/her ability level, weight, strength, and/or wind conditions.PPLANINGThe point in time in which the rider gets the board skimmingon the water.POWER ZONEThis is the area in front and to the sides of the rider, but excludingthe neutral position and zones. It is the area in whichthe kite has the most power and pull. When flown in this area,the kite can be powerful and dangerous, so avoid flying yourkite in this zone when learning. Use extreme caution whenflying the kite in this zone.PUMP – Device used to inflate the kite. QQQRS-QUICK RELEASE SECURITY SYSTEMA quick release point on the control system which, when activated,detaches the control system from the harness loop.Also referred to as the Main QR.QR2A secondary quick release on the Quicklink Body which whenactivated separates the landing line from the IDS Tower. Thusseparating the kite from the rider.QUICKLINKQuicklink refers to the molded harness loop body andQR2 pin. This combined system gives the user a quick20 2012 DRIFTER IDS KITE USER MANUAL
GlOSSARyand effective way to reconnect the IDS connector to the IDStower after full deployment. The Quicklink body also offersthe user the chance to interchange harness line lengths.RREACHA direction of travel relative to the wind direction. Generally90-160 degrees off the wind.RECOILRecoil is a convenience item, which allows riders a spot torest the bar while unspinning it from rotational tricks. It alsoserves as a unit to keep tension on the bungee adjusterswhile keeping them at arms reach.RE-LAUNCHINGThe motion in which the rider steers the kite off of the waterand back into the sky.SSIDE OFFSHOREWind is blowing from either the left or the right and from theshore out to the water. This is a combination of offshore andsideshore wind. Do not operate your kite in or near water inthis wind direction.TTRAINER KITEA kite that may be used on land to simulate the motions usedin kiteboarding. It is an excellent instructional and learningtool. Despite its small size, this kite still has power, so bealert.UUNDER-POWEREDA situation in which the rider has a kite not powerful enoughfor his/her weight, strength, and/or wind conditions.UPWINDThe direction from which the wind is blowing.WWATER STARTINGThe motion of the rider in which he/she goes from sitting orlying in the water to standing on the board.WINDWARDThe upwind side of the kiteboarder.SIDESHOREWind is blowing from the left or from the right, parallel to theshore. Ideal wind direction for kiteboarding.SIDE ONSHOREWind is blowing from either the left or the right and from thewater toward the land. This is a combination of onshore andsideshore wind. Utilize caution when operating your kite in ornear water in this wind direction.SPRINTSingle Point Rapid Inflation Technology.STAGE 2 DEPOWERStage 2 Depower is a built in function of IDS which allows therider to self land a kite on the water or land.STEERING LINESThe two outside flying lines that attach to the trailing edgebridles on the kite-one to the left wing tip and the other tothe right wing tip.STRUTSThe outer fabric tubes found on your kite. They house theinner inflatable bladders, which are filled with air to give structureto the kite.2012 DRIFTER IDS KITE USER MANUAL21
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