2.1 SAFETY WIND WING BOOM USER MANUAL
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SPOT:
The choice of a good spot is a prerogative for a safe learning. The water and wind conditions are various, advanced wing surfers often look
for strong wind and swell while beginners should look for calm water and lighter wind.
-WIND DIRECTION
Never ride in strong oshore wind. The wind can drop at any moment. In oshore wind it is harder to swim back to the shore, the wind and the
current push you 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 on shore, 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 there are risks whether you are a beginner or not. There
is always the 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, clis, fences, or jetties blocking your way).
If you are just starting out or if you cannot entirely control your wing yet, be careful 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.
-CHECK THE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Check with the local weather forecast, (radio, web, harbor crew). How strong is the wind and from which direction? You must know how the
speed of the wind and the direction are going to evolve during the day. You should not ride during stormy weather, the wing may attract light-
ning! Also check on the tides schedule and the areas for rip currents.
-RESPECT AND HELP OUT OTHERS
-RESPECT THE PRIORITY ON THE WATER
When two wing surfers are facing each other, the wing surfer riding with the wind coming from starboard (right hand forward) according
to the path followed has the the wing surter wang starboard should mannair his orther dalectoryand 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.
-RESPECT THE PUBLIC
Do not lend your equipment to a non wingsurfer.
HOW TO LEAVE YOUR RRD WING ON THE GROUND
1• Attach it to something with the wrist leash (a tree, a barrier, a rope, a board etc)
2• Turn it on the backside and use sand on top of the profile of the wing.
