CLEAR guidelines

CLEAR guidelines - Conditions, Look, Equipment, Attitude, Respect Level: basic

CONDITIONS - assess:

• • Wind strength and direction

  • Waves, tides, currents and rips

  • The weather forecast

LOOK - before you launch, jump, jibe (turn), land

EQUIPMENT - always:

• • Complete your pre-flight safety check

  • Always use a kite leash

  • Use a quick release on anything you connect too

  • Practice using your safety systems - you need to use them instinctively

  • Never exceed manufacturers specifications - particularly the wind range for your kite size

ATTITUDE

• • Seek and listen to local advice

  • Don't exceed your limitations - come in before you get too tired. Accidents and mistakes happen when you are fatigued.

  • Use your judgement. If in doubt don't go out, or don't do it.

RESPECT

• • Others, including all water and beach users,

  • The law

  • Fellow kiters - know the right of way rules and follow them

  • The environment