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Pre-flight check list
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 weariness on the ends of the lines.
4 line specific procedures:
- The power line is in a good state.
- 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.
- Make sure that the leash and its connection on the board is in a good state.
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