Top Ten Kiteboarding Safety Guidelines

Together they add up to PREVENTION

Prevention of injuries, deaths, Coast Guard Calls, and bans is a big concern yet with a little effort we can all help.

P - Protect yourself, use a helmet, impact/ floatation vest and booties.
R - Remove unnecessary risk, inspect your gear and choose the right size kite.
E - Evaluate areas you are not familiar with before launching and riding.
V - View the public as a hazard as they don’t understand kiteboarding, stay clear of them.
E - Ensure a safe session and check the weather before heading out. Watch the sky while riding.
N - Never fly a kite when there is thunder and or lightening.
T - Take time to assist other kiters, we all have our bad days.
I - Invest time getting to know your safety releases, practice pulling, resetting and self rescuing.
O - Observe Laws, accidents and disagreements often lead to kiteboarders loosing water access.
N - Never kite outside your limits.

**How To Kiteboard™ - Dos Sonrisas LLC

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