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LULL
A term used to describe wind when it lessens in strength,
for any amount of time. A term also used to describe the
complete de-powering of a kite.
LUFF
A term used to describe what happens to the kite in a lull.
SIDESHORE
Wind is blowing from the left or from the right, parallel to the
shore. Ideal wind direction for kiteboarding.
ONSHORE
Wind is blowing directly or to a great extent directly from the
water toward the land. Do not operate your kite in or near
water in this wind direction.
SIDE ONSHORE
Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the
water toward the land. This is a combination of onshore and
sideshore wind. Utilize caution when operating your kite in or
near water in this wind direction.
OFFSHORE
Wind is blowing from the shore directly or to a great extent
out to the water. Do not operate your kite in or near water in
this wind direction.
SIDE OFFSHORE
Wind is blowing from either the left or the right and from the
shore out to the water. This is a combination of offshore and
sideshore wind. Do not operate your kite in or near water in
this wind direction.
GUSTY WIND
Wind is inconsistent and varies considerably from one wind
strength to another.
DOWNWIND
The direction in which the wind is traveling.
UPWIND
The direction from which the wind is blowing.
LEEWARD
The downwind side of the kiteboarder.
WINDWARD
The upwind side of the kiteboarder.
KNOTS
A measure of speed based on nautical miles.
1 knot = 1 nautical mile per hour.
1 knot = 1.15 miles per hour.
1 knot = 1.85 kilometers per hour.
MPH
Miles Per Hour. A measure of speed.
1 mph = 1.6 kilometers per hour.
BEAUFORT SCALE
A system for estimating wind strength based on the effects
wind has on the physical environment (e.g. the behavior of
waves, smoke, etc.). Instruments are not used to determine
wind strengths in this point scale (O = calm to 12 = hur-
ricane).
PUMP –
Device used to inflate the kite
BAR (unit) – A unit of pressure
• 1 bar = 14.PSI
• 1 mbar = 0.015 PSI
PSI – A unit of pressure. Pounds per square inch
• 1 PSI = 68.9mbar
G L O S S A R Y
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