Essential Safety Guidelines for Kitesurfers

>unpopulated areas of water to kitesurf. Find an
There are many detailed things to remember beforeempty spot on the beech before you take off,
you go kite surfing. The following checklist should beaway from other people and other kitesurfers.
prove helpful to you to you to remember the thingsFor safety, make sure spectators are windward.
for your own safety and the safety of others.Keep an eye for an unoccupied part of the beach at
Avoid picking up bad habits - take a basic kite surfingall times.
course Those who fall in harm tend to ignore or areKitesurfing against the wind from the land as you run
ignorant of the safety guidelines.towards to the open sea is to be avoided. Having a
Every time you go kite surfing dissolve the chickenrescue boat nearby is a good idea. Also, be sure you
loop so you know it works.can handle the difficult situations that may arise, such
Keep in mind to be responsible for yourself andas a broken leg or kits to breakage.
considerate to others. This sport is for responsiblePlease use the life jacket and helmet.
people only.Never use leg harness attached to the board in which
Attach your ropes, just before you get into thethis can be very dangerous because it can cause the
water.board hit the back of the head.
After landing, when the dragon is on the ground, putDo not ask non-kite surfers for help when you land
the safety line before the kite's hedge and take toor take off kits. Be clear about your intentions and
the far end. Place a weighted objected like sand,talk to people before you help and making clear signs.
stone or heavy object on the kite kit, even youMake sure it will help you or the people around know
think there is little wind because the wind can changehow to handle equipment safely and how to behave
very quickly.kits.
By considering the wind interacting with trees,Don't Kite Surf in strong winds if you are a beginner.
buildings and rocks you will be much more prepared.As a beginner, you usually spend more time in water,
Even when you unconscious the dead man's safetyso use because a thicker wetsuit than you would
system will kick in automatically to shut down theotherwise have chosen.
power from the kite.Learn how to detach yourselfIf possible, choose a harness with handles on the
from your kite under all circumstances.back. This makes it easier to assist each other in
Avoid kite surfing near to any airport.difficult situations where the kits have much traction.
You must avoid kite surfing in stormy weatherKeep in mind the distance you kite surf off shore, in
conditions.case you have to swim back.
Kite cords can be cut at anytime you wish. TheRemember to bring something to cut the kite ropes
cutting power of kite lines are extremely dangerousif you need to.
so keep the lines from all body parts. Look for