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On point Kite Surfing Safety Tips

On point Kite Surfing Safety Tips

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Page 1: On point Kite Surfing Safety Tips

On point Kite Surfing Safety Tips

Page 2: On point Kite Surfing Safety Tips

Nothing kills it like an ideal kite surfing event, from chopping the waves, taking your first jump, riding your kite under the most ideal wind power, to gibing your surfboard, kite surfing is the ultimate thriller when it comes to ideal water sport.

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However if you asked anyone who has been out there riding kites, they would admit that kite surfing is equally a dangerous sport. No wonder the need for some of the most ideal safety tips if only to save your skin, including the following.

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When it gets down to learning how to fly a full size kitesurfing kite, one thing that experts will warn you against is trying to learn it on land. Trust me this is usually the most dangerous place to fly such a kite, instead just get the right spot in the water and get your training right.

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Another safety tips that works every time is to ask other kiters about any new location when you want to hit the waters. And this applies even to the pro kiters. Well you might be tempted to brush it off coz’ you are the best, but you might never know the hazards might just be lying within say a shark infested area.

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Yet if you are a frequent kiter you must have heard this next safety tip, always keep an eye on the weather forecast. You don’t want a huge storm to catch you unawares out in the sea, many kiters have been injured because of such simple mishaps.

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And while a sudden change in the speed of the wind might easily turn fatal, one more thing could instantly send any kiter to the hospital, jumping on shallow water. You don’t want to be caught doing this, reason being you could jump and land, but what next if you miss the perfect landing? Broken limbs I believe and who wants that anyway?

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However the most basic safety tip that many pro surfers always ignore is wearing the perfect kiting gear. So when was the last time you wore your helmet and sunglasses out while riding your kite? That’s what am talking about. To protect yourself from nasty bumps always remember the drill, protective gears are a must have.

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But like one of the very best training expert club Zeeko Kites will teach you, never rush out there to surf in any wind greater than 40 knots even if you are a pro surfer because this can easily get fatal. And if you are a novice or way below your first kiting year, anything above 25 Knots could be disastrous.

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In addition to that these experts will recommend a complete pre flight safety check whenever, before getting out there to ride your kite and believe it or not they are damn right. Your safety is ultimate to enjoying the surfing thrill, therefore never write it off.

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Conclusion And just in case you have any connected gadget,

always consider using a quick release button on it, it might be the thin line that saves your skin from a

fatal fall.

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