Tips For Maintaining Your Kiteboarding Gear

There are many things related to kitesurfing. Once you've mastered the basics of riding and wind, you can start going faster, jumping, doing freestyle tricks, surfing the waves or doing long "downwinders" along the coast.

Taking care of your kiteboarding gear is not only a matter of safety, but it also ensures that it will retain a decent resale value when you decide to upgrade it. Much like cars, kites and bars that are inspected often will be safer and easier to sell. Follow these simple tips to keep your equipment in top condition for many years to come.

Dry Your Equipment

A wet kite can mould. This will not only alter the appearance of your equipment, but also weaken the material, which later can break during your session. Mildew not only stains the fibre, it also burns it. With salt water, your kite is less likely to mould, so you may not need to dry it out if you plan to kite in a day or two. However, if you're wing foiling in freshwater, or you're not sure when you'll be starting again, it's best to bring a dry kite. If you end your session with a wet wing, avoid letting it dry by beating on the beach.

Don't Let Your Kite Flap on the Beach

The two main things that damage your kite sail are the wind and the sun, two elements that are usually present when kiting. UV rays not only fade the colours of your kite, but also weaken the material, reducing the life of your equipment. Similarly, the wind flapping canopy will wear prematurely, especially along the trailing edge of your wing. When you have finished your session, store your wing immediately to avoid leaving it unnecessarily exposed to the wind and the sun. Even when taking short breaks between sessions, we recommend storing your kite and re-inflating it when you're ready to go again. This will be beneficial in the long run.

Don't Roll Them Too Tight!

The crumpling creates micro-tears in the fibres of the Kite. If you've purchased a used kite, you'll have noticed how much sellers brag about the "crispness" of their gear. The crisp texture of the canopy is a sign that the kite is still relatively new and unbroken. While it's impossible to keep your kite completely wrinkle-free, crumple your kite in your bag and the crispiness will wear off too soon! bags are usually roomy, so you don't need to pack them too tight. A good way to store your wing without wrinkling it is to roll the leading edge on itself and let the rest of the canopy follow. Keep your canopy crispy for as long as possible!

Tune Your Lines

If one line is longer or shorter than the others, your kite will not fly properly. Many things will explain the shrinking and stretching of kiteboarding lines. Death loops, waves crashing on your kite or letting go of the quick release are all accidents that can cause your lines to be in disarray. More subtle are the effects of heat and salt water, as they will occur over a long period of time. You won't notice the small changes until it really becomes a problem. Many kite surfers don't realise how bad their lines are. They have adapted their driving to their poorly tuned equipment, without knowing that it has an impact on their performance. Fortunately, kitesurfing bars are designed to be adjusted and there are many ways to adjust the length of your lines.

Check Your Security Systems

Needless to say. Regularly activate the quick release of your bar, just to make sure that it is not obstructed by sand or other detritus. Make sure the safety line slides properly over the bar. Rinse it with fresh water before putting it back in place. Check for rust and wear. Do the same with your safety leash. Check your hook knife and make sure it's still sharp and not all rusty. Your life depends on these three elements so make sure they are always in perfect working order.

We hope these simple tips will help you take good care of your kite and stay safe on the water. Choosing a kitesurfing board sale is like brushing your teeth: it's okay if you forget to do it once or twice, but in the long run it's the little things.

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