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IDS – Intelligent Depower System

The Intelligent Depower System (IDS) provides an amazing level of control with minimum rider effort and input.

IDS is a simplified bridle and control system and produces virtually no bar pressure making the control and steering of your kite much easier and safer. IDS provides 2 stages of depower. Interactive Depower on Demand while riding, and an Absolute Depower method to land your kite. Absolute Depower functions similar to a 5th line system, but without the disadvantages of a 5 line kite. IDS equipped kites use only 4 lines which makes the bar simple and uncluttered. Additionally, the IDS bridle maintains all of the instant relaunch functionality the Cabrinha kites are famous for.

ADVANTAGES

1. Saftey
2. Simplicity
3. Self Landing
4. Depower

FEATURES

5th line function with only 4 lines
Depower on Demand: 1st Stage of Depower
Absolute depower for landing the kite: 2nd Stage of Depower
Improved, direct steering. No pulleys on control bar.
Instant Relaunch

STAGE 1 – DEPOWER ON DEMAND

You can depower on demand by pushing the control bar toward the kite.

STAGE 2 – ABSOLUTE DEPOWER

Let go of the bar

To activate absolute depower: Push the main quick release in the direction of the kite.

Push the quick release and release the bar. Absolute depower is a method of self landing your kite.

The kite will flag it self, releasing the residual power.

Pull on the centre lines and walk toward your kite.