Tag: kite safety
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Kitesurfing Expedition Communication at Sea
Read More →: Kitesurfing Expedition Communication at SeaQuick answer: Communication on a kitesurfing expedition works best in layers: a radio link between riders and the support boat, agreed hand signals when voices fail, and a separate call-for-help device. Agree all three before anyone leaves the beach. This guide covers voice and signal communication only. For the wider planning picture, see the kitesurfing…
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Kitesurfing Squalls and Storms: When to Stay Ashore
Read More →: Kitesurfing Squalls and Storms: When to Stay AshoreQuick answer: kitesurfing squall safety starts on the beach: launch only in stable wind with a forecast of cloud cover and no showers, and stay ashore when dark cloud, rain or thunder is approaching. Squalls and storms matter most when you ride ocean waves, where there is little room to recover from a surprise. The…