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north kiteboarding
10 solid manual
ENGLISH
2. safety
Rules and what you should know about flying kites
Always act responsibly when using your Solid kite.
Never touch the flying lines when flying the kite.
Never attach yourself permanently to the kite or to the bar.
Never allow anybody to walk between the bar and the kite.
Never launch the kite right in the power zone (straight downwind).
Never fly the kite above other persons or animals or close to overhead
power lines.
Make sure that the space in an area of approximately 100 m around
you is clear of persons, pets and obstructions.
Never use the kite during a thunderstorm or in lightning activity.
Remember that buildings, trees, mountains, rocks and other large
objects can interfere with the wind and produce gusts.
Always be prepared for a strong pull of the kite and remember that
the kite may knock you over and drag you along.
Make sure that all the material you use is fully functional and in
good conditions. Never use damaged lines, kites or bars.
Prepare yourself thoroughly for flying a kite and familiarize
yourself with the theoretical basis of kiting.
Safe Location
Before launching, make sure that flying a kite is allowed in your
chosen location.
Never use your kite close to obstructions such as telephone masts,
overhead power lines, trees, fences, bridges, airports or roads.
Never use the kite on crowded beaches.
Make sure you have enough space for safely launching and landing the kite.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Make sure you understand wind patterns and never underestimate
the power of wind.
Never use the Solid in high wind conditions.
Never practice at wind speeds that exceed 12 knots!
The following table will help you to determine without a wind gauge whether
the wind conditions on a given day are suitable for flying your kite.
2. safety