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Apart from the obvious (kite, board etc ) what equipment do you instructors take out on the water with you???

Any useful bits and pieces, tricks of the trade

Thanks

Jay

I highly recommend a good emergency whistle that works when wet (I can't do the 2 finger method), good to have floating tether for students glasses. Something like Seaspecs if they don't have sunglasses, I lend an old pair of mine. Some locations water shoes or booties are a must to protect from cuts and punctures.
Don't forget a smile and a good sense of humor!

Sunglasses???

In the UK we don't have sun!!!!!

Sorry, JGTR, very sorry. Perhaps rum for afters?

Now that's more like it!!

Whistle, knife, phone, tool kit, pump, spares (screws etc) - radio?????

I'll be a long way from the shore, tidal estuary with a long walk to the water so need to have everything I need with me.

JGTR wrote:Now that's more like it!!

Whistle, knife, phone, tool kit, pump, spares (screws etc) - radio?????

I'll be a long way from the shore, tidal estuary with a long walk to the water so need to have everything I need with me.

You said "...on the water..". If you're including land, I would add a windmeter and you should ALWAYS have at least 1 knife. I also personally always keep my car keys with me. Unless you're blessed with very predictable winds, 2 kites - in order to cover a much bigger wind range. There's a lot of other stuff which could be added depending upon:

1. Conditions.
2. Type of lesson.
3. Student's ability/comfort level.
4. Distance from emergency services and/or medical attention.

I don't know what you mean by "tidal estuary" but I wouldn't be surprised if you'd need foot protection, sun block and a small inflatable raft/boat to shlep the stuff if the "tidal estuary" means shallow water. If it means mud or sand, a wide-tired cart (or a couple of slaves).

Richard M.
Malibu Kitesurfing - since 2002
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great big spliff and intimidating knife.

Fully insured thanks, will be working for an established school. Wetsuits/foot protection supplied, was thinking more along the lines of small equipment that could be easily carried in a rucksack, can't use a cart as the tide will come in and cover the sand.

Anyone use a VHF handheld radio???