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• Get instruction specific to the type of kite power craft.
• Obtain first aid training and carry first aid and safety/
rescue devices.
• Consult your physician prior to beginning kite powered
sports training.
• Always wear a nationally approved personal floatation
device when using a kite on water.
• Always wear a helmet.
• Dress appropriately for weather conditions; cold water
and/or cold weather can result in hypothermia.
• Check your equipment prior to each use for signs of
wear or failure.
• Never kite alone.
• Do not kite in overpowered, gusty wind conditions.
• Do not kite in offshore wind conditions.
• Before launching from an unfamiliar site be aware
of any dangers (rocks, reefs, currents, changeable
weather, etc).
• Scout unfamiliar sites before launching.
• Never launch from an area with any obstacles closer
than 2 line lengths downwind (people, rocks, etc).
• Do not kite near power lines!
• Do not ask a non-kiter to assist in the launching or
landing of a kite.
• Always use the kite with a functioning safety system.
• Always prevent kites from inadvertently launching on
land by weighting with sand, gravel, etc.
• Always announce when you are going to launch your
kite so people can be prepared to move in the event of
a gust or a problem.
• Disable an unattended kite by: removing the lines;
placing the kite leading edge down, facing the wind;
and weighting with sand, gravel, etc.
• Do not exceed your kiting ability. Be honest with
yourself.
• You must not use alcohol or mind altering drugs prior
to using this product.
CAUTION SAFETY WARNING
KITE POWERED SPORTS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS AND PHYSICALLY
DEMANDING. THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICIPATING IN KITE POWERED SPORTS MAY
INVOLVE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND AGREES TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: