Notes:
Self landing technique1. Bring your kite down to 45 degrees, as for an assisted landing 2. Fly it down to the beach, let go of the bar and immediately grab the front lines
3. As the kite settles down towards its leading edge
4. Detach safety line from harness
5. Rotate the kite on the beach further so that the leading edge points directly to the wind
![]() Avoid self landing wherever possible and particularly in strong (25+ knots) and gusty winds. Seek an assisted landing from a fellow kiter whenever possible. Video - self launching and landingLanding using most kites (highly recommended): Landing kites safely Using the 2009 Cabrinha IDS system See also |