Safety - F-One SWING User Manual

RULE N°1 – YOUR OWN SAFETY
The Swing is neither a flying device (such as a
paraglider) nor a floating device and should not be
used as such. You should never go riding alone. It is
RULE N°2 - GET SET UP
HELMET
It is strongly recommended to wear a helmet to
protect you from your board in case of a fall or any
other unexpected situations
WETSUIT
Choose a full-length wetsuit (water T° <19°C) or a
shorty (water T°>19°C) depending on the water
temperature. Be aware that you will use more energy
when you are cold.
LIFE VEST
The life vest can help you with the waterstart. It might
be also welcomed if you ever have to swim back to
the shore.
RULE N°3 - CHOOSE YOUR PRACTICE SPOT
CHOOSE YOUR SPOT ACCORDING TO YOUR
LEVEL
The choice of a good spot is a prerogative for a safe
learning. The water and wind conditions also vary,
advanced wingsurfers often look for strong wind and
swells when beginners should be looking for calmer
waters and softer winds.
WIND DIRECTION
Never ride in strong offshore wind. The wind can
drop at any moment. In offshore wind it is harder
to swim back to shore, the wind and the current
pushing away from the beach.
It is not recommended to ride when the wind is
onshore especially for beginners as the wind pushes
directly onto the beach. This will make your learning
harder: you will not be able to do good runs and go
up wind, and you will end up on the sand very quickly.
Therefore always ride while the wind is side or side
strongly recommended to practice in the company of
other users who could eventually call for assistance
or help in case of emergency.
WRIST LEASH
Attach the wrist leash on the pump connector in
order not to lose your wing.
BOARD LEASH
We recommend to use a board leash to the ankle.
When wearing a board leash, a helmet is strongly
recommended.
HARNESS LINE (OPTIONAL)
You can attach a harness line to the attachment
points located on the central strut.
THE BOARD
Choose a board with enough volume to float whilst
standing up.
on, this will let you go downwind while keeping a safe
position in case of an emergency.
DOWNWIND AREA
Be cautious and check that there are no obstacles
going down wind. Keep in mind that the risk is to
go downwind, beginner or not. There is always a risk
of losing your board, therefore the beach downwind
should always be accessible. Think that you may
have to walk back alongside the beach (check that
there are no rocks, cliffs, fences, or jetties blocking
your way).
If you are just starting out or if you cannot entirely
control your wing yet, be careful as to where you
stand on the spot. If the spot is big enough, it is
better to stand downwind from other riders to avoid
crossing them.
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RULE N° 4: CHECK THE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Check with the local weather forecast, (radio,
web, harbor crew). How strong are the winds
and from which direction? You must know how
the speed of the wind and the direction are
going to evolve during the day.
RULE N°5 RESPECT AND HELP OUT OTHERS
RESPECT THE PRIORITY ON THE
WATER
When two kitesurfers are facing each other, the
wing surfer riding with the wind coming from
starboard (right hand forward) according to the
path followed has the priority over the wing sur-
fer who's wind comes from port side (left hand
forward).
The wingsurfer riding starboard should maintain
his or her trajectory and the one riding port side
should move further down the wind in order not
to cross their paths.
Before any jumps or direction changes, make
sure there is enough room and that you are not
going to cross anyone's path.
INFLATE YOUR WING
—1—
Find out the wind direction.
—2—
Unfold your wing by laying it on the ground,
struts facing up with the wind blowing from
your back.
—3—
Tie the pump leash to the small pig tail located
in the middle of the leading edge using the
small hook.
RECOMMENDED INFLATING PRESSURE
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2.2 sq.m 10 psi
2.8 sq.m 10 psi
3.5 sq.m 08 psi
4.2 sq.m 07 psi
5.0 sq.m 06 psi
6.0 sq.m 06 psi
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You should not ride during stormy weather, the
wing may attract lightning! Also check on the
tides schedule and the areas for rip currents.
RESPECT THE PUBLIC
Do not lend your equipment to a none wingsurfer
—4—
Make sure the valve is closed before inflating.
Plug the pipe using the required connector
onto the valve by applying a 1/4 turn to lock it.
Inflate the kite until reaching the recommended
pressure. Unplug the pipe and close the cap
back on (important).
—5—
Grab your wing by the leading edge handle
letting it flag out. Walk with the leading edge
facing the wind.
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