1. What equipment should I buy?
There is a fantastic array of equipment for all aspects of power kite sports. Extremexposure will during the course of your lesson advise you on the best way to choose your kit depending on your ability and what you would like to do with it. There are many crossovers between the various sports using a kite however at the same time something that is specific to the task will normally work better than a compromise.Top
2. What safety equipment should I use?
During an Extremexposure lesson you will be provided with all safety equipment including helmets, buoyancy aides and harness. Extremexposure do not supply wet suits so check with us first where you can hire one.Top
The enhancements in equipment design have been truly amazing over the last 5 years and most products on the market draw from years of combined experience from use in competition and free riding. All the top manufacturers have experienced riders constantly testing equipment. Combining this with the manufacturing knowledge taken from other sports means most of the equipment available today is of the highest standard. Like anything however, you often get what you pay for, but this does not necessarily mean the most expensive is the best.Top
4. I was my kite down with freshwater if I have been using it on the beach, is this a good idea?
Whether your kite has been soaked by fresh or salt water through either crashing or washing, the most important thing to do is make sure you dry it out properly. It is generally accepted that salt water when damp does less damage to your kite than fresh or rainwater as the salt acts as a preservative and there is more bacteria is rain/fresh water. However it is possible, especially in warmer climates to get a build up of salt deposits in the seams of the kite which can act as an abrasive that will damage the material, so washing and drying is required.Top
5. How strong are those skinny little lines?
Kite lines in general are very strong made from a variety of man made fibers. Because of this when under tension the lines can act like a knife cutting through soft items. Therefore it is important not to grab the lines of a run away kite or to wrap them around parts of your body, as they are likely to cut through causing injury. On the opposite tack however a knot in the line causes it to generate heat when under tension. As a result of this the flying line can be seriously reduced in strength resulting in the line snapping. Damaged or knotted lines should be replaced.Top
