Getting Started - Kite Surfing Hand Signals
Effective communication among kite surfers plays a major part in making Kite Surfing safer and more organized. As we all know, the sport is done on a huge location where kite surfers are usually out of earshot from other people. That is why hand signals are created. These are internationally-accepted signs designed so kite surfers can understand each other even without talking.
Hand signals are also very important to ensure safety. Miscommunication can lead to injuries, even severe ones. For instance, if the assistant throws the kite in the air before the kite surfer shows the thumbs up signal, accidents may occur as the kite flies beyond control.
These are the hand signals used by kite surfers worldwide:
As a kite surfer, you should know the universal hand signals before you kitesurf. This is especially useful if you are on the water and you want to give instructions to your assistant or someone at the beach. Moreover, you should know the signs used to seek assistance in case problems arise while you are surfing. Be responsible enough to know what message each sign represents. If a common form of communication is established among kite surfers, then understanding each other would not be difficult, no matter what language you speak of.
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