north kiteboarding
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2. introduction and safety
At North we understand that you demand the most out of your equipment.
We are riders just like you and we strive to develop gear that will deliver
maximum performance and safety. Although technical, our products are user
friendly and come ready to use straight out of the package. Plug and play.
It’s that simple! It is, however, important that you become familiar with your new
5th Element Bar before using it on the water. Please take the time to read, study
and understand all of the following safety precautions and bar features in this
manual for your own personal pleasure and safety.
Kiteboarding is a sport that takes place within the interplay of the elements.
This sport involves great risks and can possibly be very dangerous. Therefore it
is of utmost importance to assess yourself and your kiteboarding abilities.
We strongly recommend the following:
If you are not yet able to kite or if you feel insecure, do attend a licensed
Kiteboarding school to learn the basics of this fantastic sport.
Get familiar with the safety precautions, which are indispensable for safe
Kiteboarding.
Kiteboarding creates a heavy strain on your body. You should only go kite-
boarding if you are in good physical condition and suffer from no medical
conditions that may prevent you from kiting.
No risk, no fun ... but: be careful when practicing this sport. Caution always
pays, as you should be able to enjoy the wind even at a “mature” age.
Dangers when Kiteboarding
When kiteboarding, the extreme powers of the elements may come into play.
In rare cases, the kite or its lines may cause dangerous situations:
The canopy can pull you into the air giving you involuntary “air time”. Upon
landing, there is a high risk of getting injured.
When the kite gets out of control, you can collide with obstacles and objects in,
on or off the water.
In case of improper use, the canopy or its lines may get caught up with other
people. Due to the enormous powers involved, this may lead to life-threatening
situations.
People who get caught in the lines of the kite may suffer from severe gashes or
burns.
Canopies coming down may injure onlookers.
2.introduction and safety
