Seek professional instruction
Why? Because incorrectly assembled equipment may malfunction and place the user in a critical situation. Get training in the correct methods of equipment use, and assembly, and selection.
Don't launch an underinflated or leaking kite
Why? Because an underinflated kite is much more difficult to control.
Make sure your quick release is working
Why do I need a quick release, can't I just let go?
Sure you can let go but Kites have kept going for very long distances and you risk losing your kite and hurting some one else who may be hit by the bar or become entangled in or hurt by the lines.
Check your bridle lines
Why? Not only can your lines be tangled in obvious ways they can be "inside out" which is not obvious but which nonetheless makes the kite at best semi-controllable
Don't fly a kite that seems sluggish or difficult to control
Why? Because the kite is probably underinflated or has twisted bridle lines see above
Use short lines for learning
Why? Because longer lines are more likely to fall in someone else's path and injure them and because the longer the lines the faster the kite can go thus generating more apparent wind speed and more power and making it harder to control.
Use relatively thick lines
Why? Because thicker lines are less likely to hurt you or someone else and are easier to untangle if you get "all wrapped up"
Always use a thick leader line to connect to the bar
Why? Because people have been seriously hurt by the line when they ran the line directly to the bar
BE TOTALLY FAMILIAR WITH YOUR OWN PARTICULAR SAFETY SYSTEM, AND PRACTICE USING IT IN NON-CRITICAL SITUATIONS.
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GUIDELINES FOR KITESURFINGIn the US, airspace within five miles of an international airport is controlled by the Federal Aviation Regulations. All kitesurfers should get a copy of Federal Aviation Regulation 101. a printout of the regulation can be obtained from the FAA website: www.faa.gov. Kitesurfers intending to kitesurf within these areas will have to comply with FAR 101 at all times. In particular FAR regulation 101.1 paragraph 2 which states that no-one may operate a kite weighing more than 5 pounds and FAR 101.7 which states that you may not fly your kite in a manner which is hazardous to persons or property. |
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