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Kite leash obigatory in Italian Kite Comps this year

Postby Mr Jo Macdonald » Wed Feb 12, 2003 12:19 pm

Browsing the FKI web site (Italian Kite federation who organises national competitions) it seems to me that the kiteleash will be of obligatory in contests, training and schools in 2003, it also seems to be included in the harbour master's regulations for navifgation:
FKI Regulations http://www.fki.it/documenti/305.pdf
Agonistic Activity 2003 Safety:
After the tragic incidents at an International level the Federation takes a firm position on Kitesurf safety; from 2003 a permanent safety line (static line) will be obligatory in Contests but also in training and during the school phase, as well as a method for leaving and re-enter the beach with the wing low at the lowest speed, with a minimal distance to decide locally, however not less than 80/100 meters from the beach with or without corridor; we will avoid some incidents this way. The harbour-office of Rimini has already made a decree in 2002 to such a purpose and other Harbours-office have taken this as reference.

8.6 Safety Regulations
A permanent safety line (static line) between the Kite and the Trapeze will be obligatory in Contests, (also a safety line with strap on the wrist if with a Valid Quick-release on the trapeze or on a line in the case of using a 2-line kite is acceptable). Activating the Quick-release (which may be FKI approved) fixed to the DEPOWER, this must flag the wing depowered even if some lines are twisted (the jury can ask for a tests) another quick release is recommended on the leash.
The Jury will dissqualify anyone found in navigation without a fixed leash at anytime during the event.

From FKI website in Italian:
Regolamento Attività Agonistica 2003
Introduzione
Sicurezza:
Dopo i tragici incidenti a livello Internazionale ma anche nazionale
La Federazione prende una posizione ferma sulla sicurezza del Kitesurf;
dal 2003 sará obbligatoria la cima di sicurezza (fune di vincolo)
permanente, sia in Gara ma anche in allenamento e durante la fase di
scuola, nonché un metodo unico per uscire e per il rientro con ala bassa
fronte marcia a bassissima velocitá, con distanza minima da decidere
localmente, comunque non meno di 80/100 metri dalla spiaggia con o
senza corridoio; eviteremo cosí qualche incidente .
La capitaneria di Rimini ha giá fatto una ordinanza nel 2002 a tale
proposito e altre Capitanerie hanno preso come riferimento quel
Regolamento

8.6 SICUREZZA
È Obbligatorio avere sempre vincolata una cima di sicurezza tra una linea del Kite e il
Trapezio, (Valido anche la linea di sicurezza con cinturino sul polso se presente sgancio
rapido sul trapezio o su una linea nel caso di utilizzo kite 2 cavi) Azionando lo sgancio
Rapido (che potrá essere Omologato FKI )attaccato al DEPOWER dovrá far si che
anche con i cavi avvitati una sola linea dovrá rimanere attaccata al kiter sventando la
vela (potranno essere richieste dei test dalla Giuria ) è consigliabile un ulteriore sgancio
di sicurezza della rimanente linea usato solo dopo aver aperto il primo
la Giuria squalificherà il concorrente per tutta la Gara se trovato in navigazione senza
fune di vincolato in qualsiasi momento della Manifestazione.
Nei casi in cui un atleta si trovasse in difficoltà e fosse nell’impossibilità di tornare a
riva, l’atleta deve segnalarsi all’imbarcazione di recupero agitando le braccia.
Il Salvagente è Fortemente Raccomandato e sará obbligatorio se la capitaneria lo
richiederá sull’ autorizzazione della Gara
Il casco è fortemente raccomandato.
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Postby Toby » Wed Feb 12, 2003 12:26 pm

for me it is an important sign and should be enforced worldwide!!!

In Germany the Kitesurf Trophy, which will announce this years National Champion, safety leash is mandatory since last year.

Thx for telling, Jo.

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Postby jed » Wed Feb 12, 2003 12:35 pm

Nice One....I think its a great idea

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Postby Djizasse » Wed Feb 12, 2003 1:05 pm

Fokiten isn't going to like this :lol:

Excellent!
At last! Let's see how many time till the rest follows.

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Postby Peter_Frank » Wed Feb 12, 2003 1:18 pm

GREAT - the Italians are the first to dare to enforce this very important step !

And in local contests in other areas, it seems to be mandatory too.

One small step for organizers - one huge step for kitesurfing safety !

:P :P :P

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Postby RickI » Wed Feb 12, 2003 1:38 pm

It is an important step and hats off to the Italians! As Toby mentioned the "Trophy" competition series took this step during last year's competitions. These European countries are leading the World in this, congratulations and well done!

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Postby Kinky John » Wed Feb 12, 2003 1:54 pm

Looking forward to the first magazine cover showing a rider wearing a QR and leash!

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Postby RickI » Wed Feb 12, 2003 2:54 pm

I tried to be careful to show proper safety gear in articles that are uploaded online for sometime. Hopefully, most of the mags will get onboard with this soon.

I wanted to reproduce the Safety Rules from the "Trophy" Competition Series below (http://www.kitesurf-trophy.de). It is a responsible approach to organizing competitions and from the vast majority of comments received in questionaires, the competitors concluded the requirements didn't harm the quality of the competition. Looking forward to hearing about the coming year's competition experience.

Rick Iossi

Safety Rules
A) To participate within the contest it`s mandatory to take part in the Security Check: The
check will be done from the Jury in advance of the race. The Security Check is developed be
members of the workshop „Kite-Surf“ including riders, industry, the dsv associaton and the
VDWS.
1. Quick Release (chicken loop in function) has to be present at all systems and loops
wich connect the rider with his bar. If this is not the case the kite surf tophy provides
all riders free service to change the systems. So please be aware of the safety rules
in advance and prepare to check early and train the proper use of safety systems
before the skippersmeeting in your daily training.
2. Safty leashes for the kites have to be worn within Contest
B) The launching and landing will be restricted to the reserved launch area. While starting
especially the following aspects will be checked:
1. Wearing a helmet.
2. Protection vest (similar to wakeboarding) and / or Life vest e.g. from sailing has to
be worn during the competition
3. The rider has to be able to gain height at the beach with the kite in the center
position without further help. This ensures controlled kiting and ensures you as well
as the spectators. Also the kite has to be appear controlled manner be the judged.
4. The head judge, race chief or organizer have the right to keep away or exclude riders
not respecting safety rules shown here from the competition.
5. The rider has to take care that the lines within the launch area are rolled up as far
as the kite will be stored there. The kites have to be stored safely calculating also
changes of wind direction.
C) Other remarks
1. The rider has to show a personal liability insurance, including kitesurfing you’re your
agent – most insurance companies include the sport as far as lines are not longer
than 30 meters)
2. Age : Riders under 18 have to provide the signature of their parents
3. The skippersmeeting is mandatory for all riders and has to be respected. All
instructions must be respected. Not doing so will lead to discharge.
4. All safety rules will be checked in advance of the contest by the judges. Your
cooperation helps us to develop the sport . Enjoy the contest and relax!

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Postby Toby » Wed Feb 12, 2003 4:27 pm

Kinky John wrote:Looking forward to the first magazine cover showing a rider wearing a QR and leash!

YES, good point here.
isn't it redicilous, waht the mags are presenting us?

I just don't get it, do they really think riding without leash is cool?

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Postby Peter_Frank » Wed Feb 12, 2003 4:42 pm

John - as a "Brit" you must have seen this mag:

Image

But I assume you mean we want to see Naish and the rest of the "known by everyone", wearing a leash on the cover photos !

That would be a really breakthrough - can't they see the Marketing value in that too ?

There are not many today who thinks it is cool to ride with no nothing....


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