| | | RECOMMENDED KITESURFING PRACTICE: KITESURFING is an extremely diverse sport, with many disciplines and ability levels. As with all sports, there can be certain inherent risks. The following contains key security points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite. • Kitesurfing is a HAZARDOUS activity and the use of Kitesurf-ing equipment involves the risk of serious personal injury to any part of the user's body or death. • Injuries are an INHERENT RISK of kitesurfing and the participation in kitesurfing implies the user's acceptance and assumption of those risks. • Children should always be under adult supervision. • It is strongly recommended that beginners take lessons. • ALWAYS inspect your equipment for signs of wear and tear each time before use, particularly all lines, canopy, bladders, screws and fittings. • IF any products are found to show signs of wear & tear these should be repaired or replaced immediately and before further use. If in doubt about any signs of wear & tear, please contact your local vendor. Contact details are available from www. cabrinhakites.com • NEVER place yourself in a situation where breakage of any one of the various kitesurfing components would pose a risk to yourself or others, or make it impossible to return to the shore securely & unassisted. • Make sure you use properly designed and manufactured parts from reputable suppliers. • Take time to study the conditions including sea state, tides, currents, weather conditions and forecasts before you decide to go sailing. Beware of sailing in offshore or onshore winds. • Familiarize yourself with any new location before venturing onto the water. Ask the locals to tell you about any hazards. • Marine watch out for other beach users, especially swimmers and small children. Make sure you keep your boat board and rig under control at all times and that they don't get blown about on the beach or in the water. • Always use appropriate protective gear and flotation devices. Wear the correct protective clothing for the conditions such as a wetsuit or a (JV top. It is recommended to wear a helmet. | | Make sure someone knows where you've gone & when you are expected back - always sail with a buddy. Be aware of the conditions as they change. Always return to the beach if there is a significant change in the conditions, i.e. wind dropping or wind & waves increasing. As you learn the sport, work within your own limitations and do not exceed them. Do not alter, modify or change this product. This product is designed and manufactured only for kitesurfing on water or snow. Keep these warnings, cautions and instructions for future reference. | | |
| | | SNOW USE GENERAL GUIDELINES 1) Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects 2) SNOWKITE: People downwind or down slope have right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them 3) SNOWBOARD: People down slope have right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them 4) You must not stop where you obstruct others or are not visible. 5) Whenever starting or merging with others look upwind/up hill and yield to others. 6) Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. 7) Observe any and all posted signs and warnings 8) Keep out of closed areas 9) SNOWBOARD: Prior to using any lift you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely. 10) Do not snowboard/snowkite when tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 11) Snow terrain and snowboarding/snowkiting conditions vary constantly—watch out for and avoid any man made structures, trees, rocks, debris, variations in terrain or slopes, avalanche areas, crevasse, cliffs, power lines, water hazards, changes in snow surfaces or texture due to altitude and sun exposure, wind and weather changes, and any other conditions which could affect your ability to properly control your snowboard/snowkite. | |