| | | Ideal site conditions • Side shore wind • Smooth, steady moderate strength wind (8-15 knots) • Wide sandy beach • Shallow water close to shore • Large area of beach downwind free from obstructions • A clear bottom free of rocks, corals, excessive seaweeds, etc Organize a kitesurfing area • A take off area • A water entry area • A landing area Assembly of kite 1. Inflation: Before you inflate your kite make sure you have a suitable "anchor" to weigh down your kite (sand, fine gravel, weight bag, etc). Important • Before inserting pump nipple into bladder, make several pumps to clear nipple of any debris (sand, stones, etc) Debris in the bladder can cause small | | punctures. • Always use the largest nozzle size possible. The back draft valve can be damaged if the nozzle is inserted too far. • When pumping up a kite for its first time, make sure the inner bladder is filling up all corners of the strut. If not, see strut bladder replacement section. 2. Select an area free of obstruction, the same or larger than the span of your kite. Avoid areas with sharp objects (thorns, sharp stick, etc). 3. Starting on one wing tip weigh tip with sand and unroll kite downwind. Inflate ribs starting from upwind end and work your way downwind. [1] | | |