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Safety Topics
Become a more capable kiter, one step at a time.
Explore safety topics, follow the recommended flow. Track your progress and save notes for your own spots, gear, and progression. These topics are designed for independent-level riders to help fill gaps in safety knowledge and progression — but they don't replace beginner lessons with a qualified instructor.
Community + Preparedness
Topic 2
Learn how to assess conditions
Before you ride, make sure you know how to assess the conditions for your local spot.
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Know how to get help
Before something goes wrong, make sure you know who to contact and how to get help — for yourself or for another kiter.
Read moreCore Safety Skills
Topic 4
Safe Launch
Build a confident launch routine, and know the best practices for the spots you ride.
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Right-of-Way Rules
Understand who has priority on the water, how to avoid collisions, and how to ride predictably around other kiters.
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Bar Trimming
Learn how to check whether your bar is properly trimmed and understand how bar setup affects kite performance.
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Self-Landing
Learn safe ways to land your kite without another kiter’s help.
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Self-Rescue
Learn the steps to get back to shore when you're unable to relaunch your kite in deep water.
Read moreAdditional Safety Skills
Topic 9
Self-Launch
Learn how to launch without the help of another kiter.
Read moreTopic 10
Board & Rider Rescue
Learn how to recover another rider's board or help another kiter get back to shore safely, without putting yourself in unnecessary danger.
Read moreCPR & First Aid
Topic 11
CPR
Learn what to tell emergency services and the basics of CPR so you’re better prepared if a kiter is unresponsive after a hard crash or other emergency.
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First Aid
Learn basic first aid so you’re better prepared to help with common kite and beach injuries until professional help is available.
Read moreProgression Skills
Topic 13
Toeside
Build board control, improve body position, and manage speed while riding toeside.
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Jumps
Build takeoff, flight, and landing control.
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Rotations
Build body awareness, kite control, and steering control by learning basic rotations.
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Loops
Build steering control, timing, and power management, and learn to loop confidently in light wind and transitions.
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