How to Kiteboard Safely

Kiteboarding is a popular extreme sport that involves being pulled on a surfboard by a large kite. Modern day kiteboarding equipment has many new safety features and with proper training you can learn how to kiteboard safely. Follow these steps to learn how.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Take lessons from a professional. It's difficult to teach yourself to kiteboard and professionals can give you a lot of helpful tips when you are first getting started.

2. Buy the proper equipment. You should make sure the kite you buy comes with a working safety release system.

3. Check your equipment before launching. Ensure that your lines are in good shape and your safety release is working.

4. Wear a personal flotation device. In the event that you become knocked unconscious it can save your life.

5. Watch out for fellow kiteboarders and yield your right-of-way whenever you come into a situation that can become dangerous. When doing jumps or tricks always give the right-of-way to passing kiteboarders.

6. Land kites with assistance. If you have nobody to help you land your kite, ensure that you land it away from pedestrians and swimmers.

Tips & Warnings

• Use brightly colored equipment and clothing to help make you more visible to fellow kiteboarders.
• Let friends or family members know where you are kiteboarding and when you expect to return in case you have an emergency and don't return home.
• Don't kiteboard in extreme weather conditions.
• Don't kiteboard alone, always use the buddy system.
• Don't use any kite with a malfunctioning safety release.

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