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Safety Guidelines

PLEASE READ FIRST!!!

General Safety Advice for All Kite Related Sports:

Weather conditions can change at a moments notice, power kites have extreme power and everyone at some point pushes the limit, so it''s imperative we consider safety for ourselves and others. Use common sense.

General Safety Advice:

  • Please wear at minimum a helmet for any wind conditions.
  • Wear both knee and elbow pads if winds become strong. Shoes or boots with ankle support are best.
  • Check your site for obstructions and users particularly pedestrians, pets, livestock or sea life.
  • Never fly your kite near buildings, power lines, cliffs, airports or roads.
  • Never fly your kite where there is not enough space to launch and land your kite safely.
  • Before going out, check equipment is properly maintained.

    KITE BUGGYING:

  • At all times wear a helmet. Even in low winds the kite can often pull you out of the buggy.
  • Do a Site Assessment - Beware of dangerous terrain, trees, potholes, large rocks and other obstacles that may cause injury.
  • Only ride on land where you have permission.
  • Ensure equipment is maintained regularly - Tighten bolts, wheels and fixings as required.
  • Make sure that footstraps are loose enough to take you feet out in an emergency.
  • Never attach yourself permanently to the kite or the kite to the buggy.
  • Never buggy if you cannot handle the power of the kite.
  • Always try and give other buggiers a wide berth.
  • Always wear suitable strong footwear that has good ankle support and protect your eyes with a visor or similar.

    KITESURF:

  • Please read all the product instructions and safety guidelines.
  • Always learn to fly with a smaller traction kite before attempting to fly a kite intended for kiteboarding.
  • Never kiteboard in an offshore wind.
  • Never kiteboard if you cannot safely handle the power of the kite.
  • Do not fly in thunderstorms, lightning or at night.
  • Never kiteboard in congested areas with swimmers, boats, water craft, solid obstacles or other water users.
  • Never kiteboard alone or without a rescue craft on hand. Always have someone watching you.
  • Always kiteboard with appropriate safety equipment such as a helmet, knife (to cut flying lines) buoyancy aid, protective eyewear and kite retaining leash.
  • Never attach yourself permanently to the kite.

    Please also read the Following Safety Guidelines put together by Surface Tension:

    Kite Safety

    Kite Safety

     

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