Hey guys,

I'm fairly new to kiteboarding since i started this year around autumn and haven't had a chance to get some decent wind but still loving it.
My question is that with my cabrinha switchblade, if i release the bar it always seems ridiculously far away and I at times need to drag the line in before I can get to my bar. I was wondering if this is solved with a ball stopper or something?

Thanks in advance

Depends on the year model you have. In 2009 there is a free upgrade available, which clips onto the IDS system, and allows you to set the position you would like the trimming straps at. I believe this is also the same for 2010 IDSx.

KR

Hi JJ,

Any Cabrinha Retailer, should have these available.

The Below is an extract from the installation instructions:

The new 2009 Override IDS unit is a convenience item which provides the user a temporary place to let go of the control bar to unspin their lines. It is now a sliding mechanism which does not have a fixed position on the depower main line. The Override IDS sleeve is free to interactively move to the position you select.

Override IDS can also be used to manage the tension and placement position of your bungeed trim adjusters. The optional installation of this accessory item will modify the IDS Operation instructions on page 20 of the user manual Specifically, these instructions will supersede the subsection for Depower on Demand (stage 1) operation.

Installation does not affect Absolute Depower (stage 2), which remains as the method of releasing residual power from your kite.

Operation
1) The operation of the Override IDS unit is simple. Position the unit in your desired location along the depower main line.

Many people ride with the unit set at the point where they can reach the power adjusters but where it does not interfere with normal depower.

2) Squeeze the tension ring to achieve your desired holding tension. The tighter you squeeze, the more difficult it is to move the unit. Separate the tension ring to reduce the load tension.

3) To spin your control system, place the bar up near the Override IDS unit. Prior to letting the bar go, spin the bar in the direction needed to take the twists out of your control lines. When the lines have corrected themselves, grab ahold of the bar and resume steering. Take note that you are holding the bar in the correct orientation. The red grip pattern should be on the left and the gray grip pattern should be on the right.

4) To achieve Depower on Demand (Stage 1 depower) push the control bar into the Override IDS unit, pushing the unit towards the kite until the desired depower is achieved. The resistance to move the Override IDS unit will depend on the amount of tension you choose on the tension ring. Higher ring tensions will require more force to push the Override IDS unit towards the kite to achieve Depower on Demand’s first stage of depower.

5) If need be, you can re-position the unit back to your desired location by sliding Override down the main line.

Jumpinjacks said...

thanks kyteryder :) i'll get onto the place i got my kite from sometime this week and see if i can grab one :P thanks for the info this should be a help with reaching the bar hahaha thanks again guys :)

And you can just do what you have been doing - just grab the black centre line and pull it towards you enough so that you can grab the bar.
Grabbing the centre line is not dangerous and is easy to do.
Your kite should have come with a stopper sleeve, or did you buy it as a used kite?
Look in the bag pockets?

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve