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KNOW YOUR ABILITY LEVEL
• Do not attempt kiteboarding without appropriate instruction.
• Do not kite alone.
• Launch, land, and ride together with a partner or have some-
one on shore who can keep an eye on you.
• Make sure you are in good physical condition before using
this product.
• Practice flying a small, traction kite or a “trainer kite” before
flying this kite.
• The more time spent on the “trainer kite”, the faster you will
learn.
• Make sure you are a proficient swimmer before using this
product in or near the water.
• Make sure the wind and water conditions are within your
ability level and that you have made the correct equipment
choices.
• Never kiteboard further from shore than you are able to swim
back.
• Always save a reserve of energy; end your kiteboarding ses-
sion before you are exhausted.
• Make sure you’ve done your homework and that you know
the security precautions of all aspects of the sport: rigging,
Launching, landing, flying, riding, kiting among other water
users, self rescuing, etc.
• Understand your security systems before ever launching your
kite.
• Understand the technique of self-rescue before using this
product in or near the water.
• Never let someone who is not familiar with inflatable kites
launch, catch, or use your kite. You will endanger them, as
well as yourself and those around you.
• You are responsible for the proper operation of your kite.
KITEBOARDING LOCATION
• Observe local laws and regulations regarding this product
and the usage area.
• Talk to the local riders about the weather conditions and
beach rules.
• Check your area thoroughly before launching your kite.
• Make sure you have considerable space in which to launch,
land, and use this product.
• You should have at least 100 meters of space on both
sides and downwind of you. Be especially aware of your
downwind area.
• Be mindful and aware of the wind direction in relation to
your launch area.
• Avoid areas with rocks and/or shallow or exposed reefs.
• Be mindful of tide changes. As water levels change, you
may be exposed to new obstructions.
• Avoid launching, landing or using this product near power
lines, telephone poles, trees, people, pets, buildings, auto-
mobiles, streets, sharp objects and airports.
• Avoid crowded beaches and waterways.
• Make sure your lines do not cross a walkway or passage.
• Do not let others walk between you and your kite.
• Be careful and mindful of other water users, including
windsurfers, boaters, jet skiers, swimmers, floating objects,
etc.
• Before launching, make sure you have scouted a backup
landing area, in case you do not make it back to your
launch spot.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N
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