Tag: self rescue
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Kitesurfing Safety Systems and Quick Release
Read More →: Kitesurfing Safety Systems and Quick ReleaseElement What the evidence supports Planning use Quick release The rider pulls it, and the leash then keeps the kite attached. It is also the step that starts self-rescue when a kite inverts in surf. Know where it is by feel and rehearse the pull on land, not only when something goes wrong. Safety leash…
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Kitesurfing Offshore Wind Safety
Read More →: Kitesurfing Offshore Wind SafetyPhase What to check or do Planning use Before leaving home Read the forecast for direction (degrees or compass points), average speed and gusts, for your specific spot Rule out offshore days before you pack the car On the beach Work out whether the wind blows from land towards the sea. Do not trust calm-looking…