What Must a Kiteboarding Student Learn?

How to Make Sure You'll Be safe When Practicing Kite Boarding on Your Own

There are 20 imortant things a kite boarding student must know:

1. If you are going kiting alone let someone know where you are going and what time you are planning to come back.
2. Whenever possible kiteboard with a friend, or with someone you meet on the beach who can help you if you need.
3. Know the weather forecast before you go out kiteboarding.
4. Do not kite board in conditions which exceed your abilities.
5. Know how to choose a kiteboarding location which is safe.
6. Know the International signals (especially the one for "help")
7. Knows how to make a kiteboarding self rescue.
8. Uses a helmet and life jacket and whistle when you kiteboard.
9. Recognize wind shifts and changes in weather which might lead to worsening kitesurfing conditions
10. Always check the kite material and seams for any tears or weaknesses before launching your kite.
11. Uses appropriate bladder pressure for your kiteboarding kite.
12. Check to make sure the kite bridles are free of tangles and that all kite connection knots are in good condition.
13. Make sure there are no "unwanted" knots in the kite lines and that the power lines are in good shape.
14. Connections should be free of sand.
15. Make sure the front lines are connected to the leading edge and that the front and back lines are not twisted.
16. Make sure the kite safety system is functioning and the velcro band in the leash is clear of sand and grass, and that the leash is not tangled.
17. Check the kiteboarding board for cracks
18. Make sure the kiteboard foot straps are adjusted to fit your feet and the screws are nice and tight
19. Have a hand ready on the release pin during kite launches or landings.
20. Know the right of way rules, and of-course use general common sense rules on the water such as- how to avoid kiteboard collisions at all cost, even when you have the right of way.

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Stefan Reuther is founding manager and was the first kitesurfer on Cabarete and first kitesurfing teacher in entire Caribbean.

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