KITESURFING SAFETY

There have been a few known fatal accidents while kitesurfing so for kitesurfing or any other disciplines of power kiting, safety has to be taken seriously.  It is recommended that you take kitesurfing lesson from a local reputable kitesurfing school.  If you have to learn kitesurfing all by yourself, make sure that you have read and fully understood the following before attempting to kitesurf:


Don't jump over the power line!
(fortunately, this is just a photography illusion)
Photo by Bill Barker

  1. The Art of Staying Alive
  2. Safety guidelines
  3. Safety release systems
  4. Test your quick release systems
  5. Rescue technique
  6. Avoid getting lofted
  7. Accident Statistics
  8. Special Notes
  9. Emergency & Rescue Telephone Numbers World-Wi