THE BETTER  KITER

THE EXPONENTIAL CURVE

You probably don’t want to read another ‘be safe in winter article’. I’m sure you’ve heard it all before; check your gear and the weather blah, blah, blah. Many of you may not usually be so concerned about logging hours kiting in the cold as you’ll usually be planning to jump on a plane soon to escape the grip of winter.

This year, of course, will be very different, so why not adapt and evolve to enjoy thick neoprene clad, sociable, fun and safe winter sessions on our amazing coastlines.

I’ve taught beginners and also trained instructors for 20 years in a few watersports. In my role at the British Kitesports Association, I also look at trends, accident assessments and the culture of safety in our sport as well as good teaching practices. I thought for this issue it would be