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KITESURFING is an extremely diverse sport, with
many disciplines and ability levels. As with all
sports, there can be certain inherent risks. The fol-
lowing contains key security points to remember
when operating your Cabrinha kite.
• Kitesurfing is a HAZARDOUS activity and the use of Kitesurf-
ing equipment involves the risk of serious personal injury to
any part of the user’s body or death.
• Injuries are an INHERENT RISK of kitesurfing and the par-
ticipation in kitesurfing implies the user’s acceptance and
express assumption of those risks.
• Children should always be under adult supervision.
• It is strongly recommended that beginners take lessons.
• ALWAYS inspect your equipment for signs of wear and tear
each time before use, particularly all lines, canopy, bladders,
screws and fittings.
• IF any products are found to show signs of wear & tear these
should be repaired or replaced immediately and before further
use. If in doubt about any signs of wear & tear, please contact
your local vendor. Contact details are available from www.
cabrinhakites.com
• NEVER place yourself in a situation where breakage of any
one of the various kitesurfing components would pose a risk
to yourself or others, or make it impossible to return to the
shore securely & unassisted.
• Make sure you use properly designed and manufactured
parts from reputable suppliers.
• Take time to study the conditions including sea state, tides,
currents, weather conditions and forecasts before you decide
to go sailing. Beware of sailing in offshore or onshore winds.
• Familiarize yourself with any new location before venturing
onto the water. Ask the locals to tell you about any hazards.
• Watch out for other beach users, especially swimmers and
small children. Make sure you keep your board and rig under
control at all times and that they don’t get blown about on the
beach or in the water.
• Always use appropriate protective gear and flotation devices.
Wear the correct protective clothing for the conditions such as
a wetsuit or a UV top. It is recommended to wear a helmet.
• Make sure someone knows where you’ve gone & when you
are expected back – always sail with a buddy.
• Be aware of the conditions as they change. Always return to
the beach if there is a significant change in the conditions.
i.e. wind dropping or wind & waves increasing.
• As you learn the sport, work within your own limitations and
do not exceed them.
• Do not alter, modify or change this product.
• This product is designed and manufactured only for kitesurf-
ing on water or snow.
• Keep these warnings, cautions and instructions for future
reference.
SNOW USE
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1) Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other
people or objects
2) SNOWKITE: People downwind or down slope have right of
way. It is your responsibility to avoid them
3) SNOWBOARD: People down slope have right of way. It is
your responsibility to avoid them
4) You must not stop where you obstruct others or are not visible.
5) Whenever starting or merging with others look upwind/up hill
and yield to others.
6) Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
7) Observe any and all posted signs and warnings
8) Keep out of closed areas
9) SNOWBOARD: Prior to using any lift you must have the
knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
10) Do not snowboard/snowkite when tired or under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs.
11) Snow terrain and snowboarding/snowkiting conditions vary
constantly--watch out for and avoid any man made struc-
tures, trees, rocks, debris, variations in terrain or slopes,
avalanche areas, crevasse, cliffs, power lines, water hazards,
changes in snow surfaces or texture due to altitude and sun
exposure, wind and weather changes, and any other condi-
tions which could affect your ability to properly control your
snowboard/snowkite.
RECOMMENDED
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