Kitesoul Magazine #10 English Edition

enough that it has increased the strength of the
current in these channels so much that you won’t
be able to use them to get in? If you think you
might need to walk on the reef, reef booties are a
great idea. Remember, the ocean is a constantly
changing entity, keep an eye on what its doing.
Being aware of your changing surroundings could
save your life.
8. Trust your equipment: If your facing a session
that if things go wrong they are going to go “really
wrong”, perhaps its best that you fix that slow
bladder leak, or replace that worn chicken loop
and that line with a knot in it.
10. Is the juice worth the squeeze? Now that you
have everything assessed, you know the conditions,
you feel its safe to go out you and have
your back up plans in case everything goes
wrong; imagine everything going wrong and are
the rewards of the potential session really worth
the possible consequences. Remember, “If in
doubt, don’t go out!”
For more information on ocean safety… Check out
the Hawaii Lifeguard Association’s recommendations
on what to do when things do go wrong.
http://oceansafety.ancl.hawaii.edu/safety/
9. Know your escape route: Even if you can’t emulate
all of James Bonds charisma and charm, you
should at least adopt one of his tactics. If (and
when), everything goes wrong, using all the previous
factors that you’ve assessed, have a plan of
retreat on how you are going to make sure that
you will make it back to shore under your own
power. “It’s always good until it isn’t.”