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 |
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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 |