KITEBOARDING BASICS
LAUNCHING
LAUNCHING WITH A PARTNER
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With both arms extended, SLOWLY steer the kite up into the neutral position. Do this
by slowly pulling toward you on the side of the bar attached to high side of kite. DO NOT
make any abrupt motions. The slower you steer the kite into the neutral position, the
safer and the more in control you will be.
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Your arms will remain extended above your head, with the bar even, while the kite is in
the neutral position.
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Walk slowly to the water’s edge, keeping in constant check with the kite. You should
know what it is doing at all times.
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DO NOT HOOK INTO THE HARNESS LINE WHEN LAUNCHING!
If you do, you will
not be able to safely and quickly utilize your wrist leash system if necessary.
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If anything goes wrong with the launch, you should be ready to let go of the bar and
utilize the wrist leash system.
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WARNING: the more wind there is during your launch, the faster everything will hap-
pen. That’s why it is important that you launch the kite slowly and safely.
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