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STEP 2.2 - INFLATING THE LEADING EDGE
All Cabrinha kites feature the 2-part, high-volume Air-
lock Valve as well as a standard valve on the leading
edge bladder. The Airlock Valve is for inflating and de-
flating your kite. The standard valve’s primary purpose
is to keep the Airlock Valve from twisting.
• Make sure that the release valve is seated firmly
by turning clockwise. Do not over tighten the re-
lease valve when the kite is not inflated. Doing so may
twist and damage the bladder.
• Check that the standard valve plug and Velcro covering
are secure before inflating the bladder.
• Open the inflation cap by turning it counter-clockwise. In-
sert pump (or use the adapter supplied with the Cabrinha
pump) and inflate the leading edge.
• When the leading edge is fully inflated, remove pump
valve and screw the inflation cap back on. Lightly turn/
tighten until inflation cap is firmly secured.
• Do not under-inflate or over-inflate the leading edge.
Proper inflation will make it difficult but not impossible to
bend the ends of the kite in. If it is very easy to bend the
wing tips in, the leading edge is under-inflated. Your kite
should be firm enough that while on its back, the wing
tips should extend into the air and the kite should retain
its bowed shape. If the leading edge is under-inflated, it
may cause poor performance and re-launching problems.
All kites have been tested using 450mB pressure
• Once the leading edge is properly inflated, turn the kite
over and secure with sand. (see SETUP STEP 2.3 TIPS
ON SECURING YOUR KITE)
The Upper Section is
The Inflation Cap
The Lower Section is
the Release Valve
S ET UP # 2
INFLATING THE LEADING EDGE
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