F-One SURFBOARDS Manuel page 5

MANUEL
USER GUIDE
SURFBOARDS
8
SAFETY
READ CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR BOARD
AND KEEP IT STORED FOR FUTURE READING.
Kiteboarding practice involves inherent risks and can cause severe injuries or, sometimes fatal, acci-
dents if misused. F-ONE therefore strongly recommends to follow kiting lessons in a specialized school
before using a kitesurfing kite for the first time. To find your nearest school, please check our website
f-one.world/dealers.
When kitesurfing, you agree to take full responsibility for your own safety and those of others, which
includes informing subsequent users/owners of your equipment of the risks and responsibilities invol-
ved. Before practicing, make sure that you are properly covered by an insurance for any damage or
injuries caused to third parties while practicing kiting sports. Please refer to your national kitesurfing
body or federation to get more information on insurance and responsibilities.
A FEW SAFETY TIPS TO KNOW AND FOLLOW
Specialized equipment contributes to your own safety but constant care and cau-
tion remains the best way to avoid any problem. Please keep in mind that wind
and weather can be unpredictable and that no-one can be in full control of the
kite all the time.
RULE N°1 - YOUR OWN SAFETY
Never ever tie yourself permanently to a kite
without a quick-release device. You should
always be able to release the kite from you
rapidly in case of emergency. For this reason, you
should never practice without the two release
systems that enable to cancel the power of the
kite and get free from it completely (such as the
F-ONE quick release and bar leash). Rinse your
gear as often as possible and perform regular
checks of the wear of your release system and all
other components.
RULE N°2 - GET SET UP
HELMET
It is strongly recommended to wear a helmet to
protect you from your board in case of a fall or
any other unexpected situations and especially
when launching and landing the kite from the
ground.
WETSUIT
Choose a full-length wetsuit (water T° <19°C) or
a shorty (water T°>19°C) depending on the water
temperature. Be aware that you will use more
energy when you are cold.
LIFE VEST
The life vest can help you with the waterstart
and the relaunch of your kite. It might also be
welcome when falling hard from your first jumps
and will become your new best mate if you ever
have to swim back to the shore.
You should never attempt to grab a kite by its lines as
they can cause severe cuts when under tensions. Do not
go riding alone. It is strongly recommended to practice
in the company of other users who could eventually
call for assistance or help in case of emergency. When
getting help from someone to launch and land your
kite, make sure this person has enough experience and
agree on a sign to communicate.
HARNESS
Your harness must be comfortable but strong as
it is the link between you and the kite. Seat or
waist harnesses can both be used, however seat
harnesses are more appropriate for beginners.
Indeed, seat harnesses do not move upward
as much when keeping the kite right above you
which beginners tend to do more.
A few useful accessories for your harness:
- a line cutter
- a loop to attach your board or kite leash.
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