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Beginners
• ZEEKO kites are high performance kites which are not suitable for beginners.
• We highly recommend practicing on a small traction kite before attending a kitesurf school as you will find this
dramatically reduces the time it takes you to learn the basics.
• Learn how to fly the kite on land in wide open spaces before venturing onto the water.
• Always choose the size of kite that corresponds to your weight and level of skill/competence.
Good conduct
• Be respectful of other people out on the water: swimmers, surfers, windsurfers, jet skis, pleasure craft etc...
• Follow the rules of priority on the water.
• Make sure your flying lines are not laid out in an area used by pedestrians. Wind up your lines when not in use.
• Do not let anyone walk/stand between you and your kite.
• Help other kitesurfers with launches and landings. You'll appreciate their help when it's your turn!
• If necessary, explain the essential safety rules to other kitesurfers.
• Don't touch other kitesurfers' equipment unless specifically asked.
Usually check and test your quick releases.
Appropriate clothing:
Neoprene wetsuit
Line cutter Helmet
Impact Vest
Gloves and boots
Never forget: it's easier to kitesurf if you're alive !
Choosing which size kite to use:
YOU MUST ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT KITE SIZE FOR THE GIVEN CONDITIONS.
The weight of the rider is a major factor in choosing the surface area of kite. You must check the kite sizes of the riders
already on the beach.
Wind direction:
Make sure the wind direction is suited to the spot you have chosen for sailing. The ideal wind is a side shore wind that
is blowing parallel to the beach.
NEVER launch your kite with an off shore or side off shore wind.
On shore wind can be good for the competent kitesurfer but is dangerous because of possible objects on land down
wind.
Obstacles situated upwind of you can create turbulent air-pockets, which often lead to your kite stalling & de-powering
abruptly, falling from the sky, and suddenly, dangerously powering up again.
Turbulence is present for a down-wind distance equivalent to approximately 7 times the height of the obstacle and
for an upwind distance equivalent to 1 times the height of the obstacle.
For your safety and those of the others around you, NEVER stand on the beach with the kite at
the zenith. You must place your kite on an extreme right or left-hand edges at approximately 3m
height. That way the kite can't lift you into the air (during a gust for example).
We recommend proper instruction from a certified kitesurfing school.
Your ZEEKO kite comes with a 4/5-lines control system, which is designed for more refined, accurate flying and better
power control thanks to the de-power mechanism. The result is more comfortable and controlled sailing in irregular
winds, and the option to spill excess power in severe gusts.
Warning: never forget that 4/5 lines flying is more complicated than 2 lines flying. This kite is not intended for
beginners, and you must have fully mastered traction-kite flying before attempting to launch this power wing.
Never over-estimate your own ability.
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