Cabrinha RACE BOARD Guia De Instalacion página 3

Kiteboarding 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.
• Kiteboarding is a HAZARDOUS activity and the use of Kiteboarding equipment involves the risk of
serious personal injury to any part of the user's body or death.
• Injuries are an INHERENT RISK of kiteboarding and the participation in kiteboarding 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, STOP using the product immediately and
repair or replace 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 kiteboarding
components would pose a risk to yourself or others, or make it difficult 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, onshore, variable or strong winds.
• Familiarize yourself with any new location before venturing onto the water. Ask the locals to tell you
about any hazards.
• Watch out for other beach users, especially swimmers and small children. Make sure you keep
your 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 UV top.
• We STRONGLY recommend wearing a kiteboarding specific 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 kiteboarding on water or snow.
• Keep these warnings, cautions and instructions for future reference.
• The following contains key security points to remember when operating your Cabrinha kite, and
associated kiteboarding equipment on water, land or snow.