Gabriele Steindl: Professional Kitesurfer & Freelance Writer - Action, Lifestyle & Travels

How can I avoid accidents?

Most accidents happen out of 2 reasons:
–    One overestimates ones skills & level
–    One underestimates nature
The most common example:  30 Knots, the kitesurfer only has 1 kite which is too big for that strength of wind, nevertheless decides to give it a go anyway with a ‘ah, I’m strong enough, I can hold my kite in those winds’-attitude…  and ends up on a tree, in a wall, house etc.

Thus once again:  PLEASE TAKE A COURSE BEFORE YOU TRY ON YOUR OWN and ALWAYS RESPECT NATURE!

Most accidents happen during the launch.  PLEASE never rush launching your kite. Always double and triple check that your lines are correctly connected and brief the person helping you NOT to let go of the kite before you give the ’thumbs up-OK’.

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