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viper147
viper147
1 posts
1 posts
24 Aug 2021 1:39am
Is there some personal safety equipment like an SOS button that alarms people and send your location when you're in trouble? I can imagine that kiting in open water can be dangerous.
KiteBud
KiteBud
WA
1613 posts
WA, 1613 posts
24 Aug 2021 1:03pm
viper147 said..
Is there some personal safety equipment like an SOS button that alarms people and send your location when you're in trouble? I can imagine that kiting in open water can be dangerous.


Yes, it's called an EPIRB: beacons.amsa.gov.au/

They are actually mandatory beyond 400M from shore (at least in WA that is): www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/marine/MAC-B-KiteWindsurfingSafetyGuidelines.pdf

If you're not in WA, You should check the rules for your state.

Christian
Deefer
Deefer
VIC
124 posts
VIC, 124 posts
25 Aug 2021 12:51pm
Any recommendations on units small enough to use whilst kiting, I think the rules are slightly different here in Vic being 2Nm off shore.
I'm more interested in one for the long down winders were planning when the season starts
Sandee
Sandee
QLD
275 posts
QLD, 275 posts
25 Aug 2021 1:42pm
Deefer said..
Any recommendations on units small enough to use whilst kiting, I think the rules are slightly different here in Vic being 2Nm off shore.
I'm more interested in one for the long down winders were planning when the season starts


Google PLB (personal locator beacons) and you'll find plenty of options. Mine is a KTI (smallest available at the time) purchased from RTM, and is always in a little pouch I have attached to the front of my impact vest where it's not in the way at all.
THE PIN PULLER
THE PIN PULLER
WA
472 posts
WA, 472 posts
11 Sep 2021 10:03pm
Never kite in front of fans !!!! That's when it all goes pear shaped
Deefer
Deefer
VIC
124 posts
VIC, 124 posts
13 Sep 2021 8:43am
Sandee said..

Deefer said..
Any recommendations on units small enough to use whilst kiting, I think the rules are slightly different here in Vic being 2Nm off shore.
I'm more interested in one for the long down winders were planning when the season starts



Google PLB (personal locator beacons) and you'll find plenty of options. Mine is a KTI (smallest available at the time) purchased from RTM, and is always in a little pouch I have attached to the front of my impact vest where it's not in the way at all.


Thanks for the info, didn't see the smaller PLB looks like the go for the downwinders
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