Hand signals
It is not always easy to hear someone from a distance, or on a beach with the wind blowing hard. Kitesurfers use the following standard hand signals to communicate:
| Action | Hand signal |
|---|---|
| Launch or land kite – please help me | Hand tapping on helmet |
| Wait | Hand up |
| OK | Hand on head |
| OK – distant | Touch both hands together above head |
| Launch kite – let go | Thumbs up |
| Help, attention | Wave one hand |
| Help, attention – distant | Wave both hands – bring together |
| Look | Point to eyes |
| Look there | Point with arm |
| Yes | Nod |
| Going this way | Point with arm |