Check your equipment before riding!

It only takes a few minutes but it's much better than swimming back to the shore because of a broken line!

Kite

• Material and seams for any tears or weaknesses
• Bladder's pressure
• Adjustment of the lines

4 line specific procedures:

• Connection knots are in a good condition

Lines

• No "unwanted" knots
• Should be correctly connected to the kite and bar
• Connections should be free of sand or other debris

4 line specific procedures:

• Front lines are connected to the front of the kite (leading edge)
• Front and back lines are not twisted

Bar

• The safety systems must function
• Harness line is centered
• Check for wear on the ends of the lines

4 line specific procedures:

• The power line is in a good condition
• The depower loop release is functional
• The leash is not tangled

Board

• Look for damage such as cracks or sharp edges
• Make sure the foot straps are adjusted to your foot size