Kite safety
whether you are flying alone or in a busy park, it is good to remember kite safety:
Parks, beaches, and recreation fields can be crowded, with many different activities condensed into the same space. It is our responsibility as kite flyers to make sure we carry out our sport safely so that we continue to fly in these places.
Consideration of Others
- Don't fly very close to or over roads where drivers could be distracted.
- Don't fly noisy kites in crowded places or in sensitive areas.
- Be careful not to scare animals, particularly horses with riders.
- Clean up after yourself. Take all materials and rubbish home with you.
- Be careful not to fly where you might scare nesting birds.
- Watch out for other people who do not understand or are aware that kites can be dangerous.
- Avoid other kites, kite lines and kite flyers.
- Make sure you hold third part insurance.
Reducing the risk
- Check your kites safety systems and lines before you fly your kite.
- Do not fly near overhead power lines.
- Do not fly in thunder Storms.
- Do not fly over People
- Do not fly over roads or railways
- Be Aware of your flying area, careful of who, or what is behind you as well as in front of you.
If you are flying a traction/power kite for the first time find an experienced flier to help you, or have lesson with a kite school.
Beware of the limitations of your skills and strength and do not fly anything too large for the wind conditions, also try not to over stretch yourself with new complicated moves near other people and be aware of the power limitations of your kites.
Make sure kite anchors are correct for the ground, and are strong and secure to hold the kite.
In the event that your kite skills, strength or equipment fail's. Make sure that all of your kite safety systems are in working order.
Think safe and fly safe.
SB Kites is the only kite school in the Dorset coastal area which offers land based power kite lessons, kite buggy lessons and kiteboarding lessons.
Kev and Sue are ready to teach you, your friends and family all aspects of power kiting, bugging and kite boarding enabling you to continue the kiting safely wherever you are. We are experienced kiters with the correct insurance, as well as sports first-aid certificates, and one of our instructors is passed by the criminal records bureau.
Power kiting is a physical sport, so before the lesson, we kit you out with the appropriate safety equipment. We use a range of kites, boards and buggies for our clients and are happy to advise on the kites, boards and buggies that are right for you.
The majority of kite lessons will take place in Poole and Bournemouth, and we choose the best flying days to help you learn to fly! At SBK we can teach you the control of a power kite in one easy lesson - no experience is necessary. There are no minimum fitness requirements, and we tailor each of our courses to suit all abilities.
Contact Kev now, on 07706 445145 and speak to the man who can teach you to fly...