How To Kiteboard Safely

Kiteboarding is a fun sport that can be done by just about everyone. It harnesses the wind to move you along and can generated large forces. It is important to make safety your number one consideration so that you enjoy kiteboarding experience without injuring yourself or other people around you.

Your safety

The two main areas that will help you stay safe are equipment and training. Safety equipment is absolutely vital and the combination of moving at speed and being in the water gives a unique combination of dangers that you need to protect against. Flotation devices should be mandatory even if you are a strong swimmer it only takes a few seconds of disorientation underwater to drown so having a flotation vest or a harness with incorporated flotation are highly recommended. A helmet is important because it can save your life if you get into a situation where you have an impact either an outside object, hitting the water or the board. A wetsuit not only keeps you comfortable in cool weather but protects from abrasions and sea life like jelly fish. Having lessons from an experienced trainer will not only allow you to learn faster but also help you to understand how to safely enjoy kiteboarding.

Safety of others

We all make mistakes and it is important to always be alert so that even if you make a mistake you will not endanger others. A high speed impact with a person can injure both parties so understanding how the kiteboard operates and where it could go will allow you to ensure you always stay away from dangerous situations. If things start to look dangerous dumping the kite is always your best option.