North Kiteboarding NEO 13, Руководство пользователя

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north kiteboarding neo 13 manual
2. safety aNd PRecaUtioNs
›› People who get caught by the lines can suffer injuries or burns.
›› Uninvolved third parties can get injured through crashing kites.
›› fly your kite only over unobstructed water.
›› When kiting, do not fly over people or pets.
›› ensure that a semi-circle extending 100 meters downwind and to each side
of your flying position is clear of people and obstructions.
›› Use a kite leash that allows you to keep the kite under control.
›› When not in use, inflated canopies must be secured with sand or heavy objects.
a canopy filled with air can fly away at any time, injuring people and
in extreme cases even kill them.
2.3. DANgERS FROM KITE LINES
›› Never touch the kite lines when the kite is under wind load as these lines
are dangerously sharp when under tension..
›› Never use kite lines damaged with knots, nicks, cuts etc. they must be changed!
›› Use only lines that have no knots in them, as knots can weaken lines by as much as 50 %.
›› do not touch the lines of the canopy, unless the kite has been secured to the ground.
an unsecured kite can re-launch unexpectedly, putting the line dangerously
under tension.
›› Never tie lines around your arms or other body parts!!
2.4. DANgERS FROM ThE KITEBOARD
›› a collision with the Kiteboard might cause serious head injuries
›› injuries to the legs and feet are also possible
2.5. DANgERS TO UNINVOLVED ThIRD PARTIES
›› it is within your responsibility to check whether uninvolved people or other
athletes may be endangered or injured by your actions or your gear.
›› do not kite at places where uninvolved third parties might get injured.
›› avoid flying the kite in the vicinity of other water users such as swimmers,
kayakers, windsurfers, water-skiers and boaters.