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What are your 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby JaDan » Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:11 pm

I know every kiter has his/her particular routine when it comes to their gear.

What are some of the accessories you absolutely must have when you kite ?

I know there’s gonna be a lot of varied answers , which is the reason I’m asking.

I am talking about stuff aside from normal essentials like harness, board , leash, kite , pump.

Things like a particular set of sunglasses , or tool kit , self launch anchor, changing robe , waterproof music player etc.

Anything that makes your session , and without , makes you say “damn , I wish I brought it with me!” If you forget.

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Re: What are YOUR 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby matth » Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:31 pm

Ezzycut hook knifes, impact/flotation vest, sunglasses, beenie or sunhat, launch anchor..

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Re: What are YOUR 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby edt » Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:40 pm

earplugs sunscreen sunglasses water. Only 4 things.

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Re: What are YOUR 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby or6 » Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:45 pm

Water.
iPod for in the car.
Towel, which I often forget.
Spare carkey, waterproof, for around my neck.

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Re: What are YOUR 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby tkaraszewski » Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:48 pm

Literally nothing. Lately I've been walking down to the beach in boardshorts carrying:

Harness wrapped around folded kite/bar/pump in one hand and my board in the other. Even leaving my shirt and sandals at the house.

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Re: What are YOUR 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby FLandOBX » Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:55 pm

sunscreen, wool beanie or sun hat, sunglasses, beach shoes (Crocs), second board for varying wind conditions

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Re: What are YOUR 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby JakeFarley » Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:00 pm

Water, Gatorade, Powerade, to stay hydrated. Also, a protein bar or fruit for a snack.

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Re: What are your 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby Toby » Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:58 pm

sunscreen, goggles, electric pump, to do trick list, Soloshot or camera person ;-)

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Re: What are your 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby knyfe » Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:36 pm

bros, beer ...
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Re: What are your 5 essential accessories you must bring when you kite?

Postby Sun » Thu Jan 17, 2019 6:01 pm

In rough order:

Sunglasses (Cheap tinted 3M safety glasses)
Sunscreen (Island Tribe Gel)
Long sleeve rash guard / leggings / wide brimmed hat
Woo
Self launching/landing leash

Also my Apple Watch, but I have that anyway.


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