AKSA (Australian Kite Surfing Association)

SAFE KITING GUIDELINES

Kitesurfing is easy to practice safely with a little forethought and common sense.

Ultimately we are responsible for minimizing the risk to ourselves, and others, which will

help protect the future of this great sport – be very CLEAR about your responsibilities.

CONDITIONS

· Clear Conditions

· Wind Strength

· Wind Direction

· Always keep downwind area well clear

· Waves, tides & currents

· Consider possible changes

LOOK

· Before you launch, land, jump, jibe, etc

EQUIPMENT

· Always pre-fight check

· Use a kite leash

· Use a quick release on anything you hook into

· Practise using your safety systems regularly so that it becomes instinctive

· Never exceed manufacturers specifications

ATTITUDE

· Always seek and listen to local advice

· Don’t exceed your limitations

· Use judgement to prevent situations, not rely on skill to try and get out of it

RESPECT

· Others – be considerate and courteous to all other water and beach users

· The law

· Fellow kiters – follow right of way rules

· The environment

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