WARNING
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Kite
flying can be dangerous.
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Always use
extreme caution when using this product.
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Misuse of
this product can cause serious injury.
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Only use
this product if you are in good physical health.
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Never act
in a careless manner when using this product (such as jumping in
the air, or tying yourself to a tree to get airborne).
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You are
responsible for your own safety, and the safety of others around
you when using this product
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USE CAUTION
WITH FLYING LINES
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Never
touch the flying lines when the kite is in use. Flying lines are
extremely sharp while under tension and can cause serious
injury.
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Never use
this product with worn lines. A line that breaks while under
tension can cause serious injury.
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Always
check your flying lines for knots before each use. Knots greatly
reduce the strength of the lines.
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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.
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Never
allow yourself, or anyone else, to get between the control bar
and the kite when using this product.
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CHOOSE SAFE
WEATHER CONDITIONS
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Never
learn to use this product in more than 10 knots of wind.
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Never use
this product in high winds.
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Never use
this product in thunderstorm and lightning conditions.
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Only use
this product when you can remain in a standing position.
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Never use
this product in wind conditions that are above your ability
level.
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Never use
this product near the water in offshore wind conditions.
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CHOOSE A
SAFE LOCATION
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Always
observe local rules and regulations before using this product.
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Never use
this product near power lines, telephone poles, trees, bushes,
roads, automobiles, or airports
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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.
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Do not fly
your kite over other people or pets. Spectators should always
remain behind you when using this product.
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Never use
this product on crowded beaches or fields.
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Never use
this product near the water unless you know how to swim and are
in good physical health.
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Always
practice launching and landing procedures, and self rescue
techniques before using this product near the water.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY RULES
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This
product is not a personal floatation device. Always wear a Coast
Guard approved personal floatation device when using this
product near the water.
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Always
have a partner when launching and landing your kite.
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Always
learn to use a small-sized, two-line stunt kite (one meter or
smaller) before attempting to use this product for the first
time.
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Never
allow anyone who is not familiar with traction kiting to use
this product without experienced assistance.
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Never use
this product without the safety quick release system. An
unsecured kite is extremely dangerous to everyone downwind of
you.
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The safety
quick release system is not a permanent attachment to this
product. Never permanently attach yourself to the kite or any of
its components.
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Always
wear helmet, gloves, shoes, and protective eyewear when using
kites.
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