Q) Is RECON part of the control system or part of the kite?
A) The RECON components are seamlessly integrated into the kite and control system.

Q) Can I use my own control system on a RECON equipped kite?
A) It is possible to use any four line control system on a Cabrinha RECON equipped kite. However, you will only be able to take advantage of the Instant Relaunch feature. It is recommended to use the supplied Powerlock control system to take advantage of all the RECON features.

Q) Can I use a RECON equipped control system on a non-RECON equipped kite?
A) Theoretically yes, but we strongly advise against it. The RECON features will not be available unless you are connected to a RECON equipped kite. An Important Note: Pulling the RECON release while attached to a non RECON equipped kite while in flight will result in the kite becoming very powerful and may create a dangerous situation.

Q) Can I retrofit my 2002 or 2003 Cabrinha kite or any non-Cabrinha kite to accept the RECON fittings?
A) Again, the answer is theoretically yes but we strongly adivse against it. There are many strict design elements working together to make the RECON function properly. In addition, any modifications made to the original design of a Cabrinha kite will void the existing warranty.

Q) What are the plastic balls and rings on the leader lines?
A) The balls are the handles to activate the Instant Relaunch feature.

Q) Can I relaunch the kite using the traditional method?
A) Yes, the kite will relaunch in the traditional method. In most cases, once you use the Instant Relaunch feature you will most likely never go back to the old method.

Q) Once I activate the Immediate Depower will I be able to recover it in the water and resume riding?
A) Yes, once activated the RECON is recoverable, even in water. It is noted however that this is an advanced to expert technique. It is recommended to only deploy the RECON release when considered necessary.

Q) I understand that an optional ByPass leash can be attached to the RECON so that the kite depowers when you unhook and let go of the bar. Is this true?
A) Yes, the optional ByPass leash works by implementing a harness mounted leash connection to the back (steering) lines of the kite. When the rider unhooks and lets go of the control bar, the RECON is automatically deployed without activating the RECON release handle. In other words, it does not undo the velcro and deploy the center lines. To resume riding, recover the control bar and the RECON tension fittings will automatically re-seat themselves and be ready to ride again.

Q) What if I want to completely disconnect from the kite?
A) A secondary quick release is located below the control bar (just above the harness loop). Pulling this quick release will disconnect the rider from the kite.

Q) Can I use RECON to land my kite?
A) Yes. It is recommended to activate the RECON release handle just offshore to drop your kite from the sky. It is always recommended to have a partner catch your kite.

Q) Can I use any Recon equipped control system with any sized kite?
A) Only the 20m BT:Nitro and Co2 kites and the 15.5 Access kite need to use the 58cm control system. It contains the correct leader length to properly depower the kite. All other kites can switch between control bar sizes and still maintain full functionality of the RECON.

Q) Does the RECON system effect the flying or turning speed of the kite?
A) No, the RECON system is so tightly integrated into the design of the kite that there are only positive performance benefits.

Q) Can I spin my bar without getting tangled in the leash?
A) There is no external leash to tangle with. The RECON is a fully spinning bar.

Q) Does the Immediate Depower work when in the fixed Powerlock position?
A) All the Recon features are fully functional even when in the fixed Powerlock position.