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SAFETY
READ CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR KITE
AND KEEP IT STORED FOR FUTURE READING.
Using a kite involves inherent risks and can cause severe injuries or, sometimes fa-
tal, accidents if misused. F-ONE therefore strongly recommends to follow kiting les-
sons in a specialized school before using a kitesurfing kite for the first time. To find
your nearest school, please check our website at www.f-one.world under the tab
«find a dealer». 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 involved. 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 caution 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 (tangled lines, strong gusts
of wind, injury...). You should therefore rinse your
gear as often as possible and perform regular
checks of the wear of your release system and all
other components.
All F-ONE kitebars are fitted with a quick release
enabling you to fully depower your kite and
safety leash which can be released to let go the
kite completely. You should never attempt to
grab a kite by its lines as they can cause severe
cuts under tensions.
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.
A kite is neither a flying device (such as a
paraglide) nor a floating device and should not
be used as such.
You should never 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.
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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