This is an important reminder why you need to connect your kite leash in the front! We already wrote two different tips about this in 2017, many have made the adjustment and thanked us though we want to reinforce this important modification so that everyone is safer out while kiteboarding!

The main reason you want to have your kite leash connected in the front of your harness no matter whether you are foiling, wave riding, free styling or just riding around is to make the leash quick release easily reachable with both hands incase you need to use it.

Here is an example: If you are kiteboarding in deep waters, you have an accident, release your kite though the kite lines managed to wrap around the bar and now your kite is fully powered doing death loops. If your leash is connect to your back you will be getting pulled backwards and most likely have a very hard time to reach your kite leash quick release, it may even be impossible. If your leash was attached to your front you would be facing the kite to either try and recover control of the kite or easily release.

When deciding which leash to use. Considering that most kiteboarders are not unhooking. We therefore recommend using a short leash to avoid having additional rope hanging around you.

Whenever you decide to go kiteboarding make sure before starting your session and after finishing your session that your safety leash is connected and in good conditions.

Remember, if you want optimal safety and function of your leash; connect it in the front! If you already have your leash in the front, tag a friend who does not to make them aware of the danger.

Stay safe,

IKO