Kite safety - Don't leave your kite where you land it

In this video, we're going to show you how to safely secure your kite after you've landed it. By following these simple steps, you'll be able to keep your kite safe and out of the way while you're playing!
If you're planning on flying your kite, make sure to watch this video and learn how to secure it safely! By following these simple steps, you'll be able to keep your kite out of the way and safe from damage!
Don’t leave your kite/Bar where you land it [Safety]
Kitesurfers often park their kite where they land it on the edge of the wind window. They do this by leaving the bar on the place they are when they land the kite. This is dangerous as the kite is parked on the edge of the wind window. If the kite moves downwind because of the wind it can power up. All the lines on the ground can also become a problem to other kiters.
So check this video and make sure to follow simple procedures that help you to make sure your beach is safe and tidy.
00:00 Accidents happen
00:32 Who am I
00:42 Esposende in Portugal
00:55 What we can learn
01:27 Hot to set up your kite
01:37 Common Situation
02:08 What can Happen
02:43 How to avoid it
03:24 What happened in this case
04:09 Check list of what to do to make it safer
04:39 I want to know more about your spot
FOLLOW ME:
Website: www.kookproof.com
Instagram: / kookproof
Twitter: / kook_proof
Facebook: / kookproof

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

Do you pack your lines when you park your kite? Where do you leave your bar when you make a small break? Let me know what you do or see other people doing.

[@NoSkills2660]

Don’t pack the lines even I should start doing that for safety on the beaches like you mentioned.. the bar I put it always in the kite with some sand

[@gBayCanada]

Always great to hear from you. Another great tip, even for pros and experienced riders. If the experienced kiter lead by example, the newer riders will follow this practice and everyone will benefit.

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

Exactly, this is something pros or beginners should do. it should be incorporated in lessons also. It can minimize the risk of accidents and so we should all pass this info around. After the accident, the thing that came to my mind is that it could have been easily avoided if we had good practice rules that we follow. Spread the word!

[@gregreemers7331]

a good refresher.. good time before the summer fury...

[@dmitrytheshark]

Fully agree! Pity not many ppl do follow these tips. To me it's like putting dumbbells back to their place after usage in a gym. But we all know what the reality looks like... Anyways very useful vids and the more safety (and kiteboarding culture actually) ambassadors we have, the better! Thumb up man!

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

Thanks for the feedbac

[@JamesLamb]

I think most people leave their lines out because they are less likely to get tangled and they're ready to go after taking a break. But yes, our site can get messy. Since I am able to kite during weekdays, I usually leave by the time the beach starts getting crowded and messy. It seemed that towards the end of the season our local instructors had an extra hand on site to help prevent people from getting into trouble.

[@kst157]

Fantastic advice - not taught anywhere else or practised. Had my lessons last year and not taught this simple yet hugely effective process. Also, it’s super busy here and kite lines get all mixed up and blocked - all the more reason to follow your excellent advice. I will from now on. Thanks. 👍🪂

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

Glad it’s helpful. It’s something that is often overlooked as during lessons we start and stop once. If there are breaks it should be for sure taught. And if your spot is busy it comes down to us more experienced kiters to have the correct behaviour

[@thekitedude3946]

Great advice !

[@jimmyjames1411]

I never knew to put bar with kite. I do usually secure my bar with the carabiner bc too many times my lines ended up tangled after I mismanaged them.

[@Kitesurfing]

Great video.

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

Thanks for the feedback

[@yenerakdag2300]

Great advice from a pro to a beginner...like me 👍🏄

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

Glad I could help. It’s simple and can avoid a lot of accidents

[@IRWE905]

In very windy spots it's better to have a sand bag weight (or similar) to anchore the Kite. I have seen sand slowly blow off Kites setting them free.

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

Yes for sure. The best option is the sandbag. The sand is very abrasive and so its not ideal to put on the kite. But kitesurfers are lazy (me included) and so we don't take sand bags to weight down the kite. Some brands even included one with the kite but i don't see many people using it.

[@whenitswindy7034]

Thanks Tiago a nice explanation of a simple process that saves hassle and prevents accidents. The title of your video is somewhat misleading though. I'm pretty sure that landing the kite at the edge of the wind window is not only pretty safe but also the only safe way when using an assistant to help land. I guess it baited me in to clicking to see what you had to say.

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

It was not the intention to click bait. And yes it’s the only place to land safely. I’ll check it to something more related to the parking. It has to do with the landing procedure but not the landing itself. More about the post landing.

[@whenitswindy7034]

@@KookProofActivityCenter making titles for videos is the worst part of the process.

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

True. I have recorded this a while ago but with so much other work it took me a while to upload it. The title was not done with a lot of effort. Once I’m back at the computer I’ll change it to don’t leave your kite/Bar where you land it. Maybe makes more sense

[@nicolasboudet9302]

I often leave my bar on my kite but not for your wise safety reason: it is only because my bar is quite wet and I avoid to leave it on the beach where it will catch sand. But this reason is just nonsense when I put sand on the kite! By doing so at least only half line length will stay on the beach. I wrap my lines only when the beach is crowded (summer, high tide...). Not doing so led several times to a big mess on the beach on crowded days🥺

[@user-iy1xq4jw6o]

精彩的視頻

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

thanks

[@Slink9]

Adoro os teus vídeos Tiago, só é pena falares em Inglês, eu percebo mas se calhar muito pessoal não consegue apanhar tudo, deveríamos dar mais valor á nossa origem e tentar ensinar os nossos pois os "Ingleses" tem muito por onde escolher!! Já nós nem por isso, sempre somos nos a tentar esforçar-nos para falar a língua dos outros e o contrário é muito raro acontecer acho isso errado. De resto canais bons como o teu são raros em português, podias talvez fazer um para nós pobres Tuguitas :) continua com o excelente trabalho e força!!!

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

Obrigado pelo feedback. Tenho um canal em português mas não tenho acrescentado muito material la. Fazer em 2 ou 3 línguas demora um pouco mais. Estou a tentar optimizar a produção para poder fazer nas 3 línguas.

[@AP-fl1ln]

🙏😊👍

[@josemaia6906]

Simple things...

[@bikextheworld4223]

avoid crowded spots if possible - not everyone is properly trained to consider what he is saying

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

That is true. Most people don’t have the correct and complete training. Also finding a uncrowned good spot is not easy nowadays

[@bikextheworld4223]

@@KookProofActivityCenter Brasil probably the only place

[@emmandkev]

I was going to say - wtf - just wrap your lines up. It's not difficult

[@KookProofActivityCenter]

It should be easy for everyone, but most people don’t do that. In this case, due to strong winds, the consequences were very high