Sometimes your kite seems a bit sluggish, or you have issues getting it to land, then this should demystify the workings of your brake lines and get the kite back to normal.

Adding elastomers (the rubber things!) into the springs in your channel trucks can really help to combat the problem of speed wobble and generally make the board feel better to ride, it is not a difficult task but is definitely easier with two people, this guide should show you the basic stages

Bearings are a bit of a given in the KiteATB world, especially as most fly at the beach. The beach is a very salty place, and metal doesn’t get on too well with salt. In a matter of 2 weeks you can seize a set of brand new bearings by riding at the beach, and at £10 a set that soon adds up through a years kiting.

So you have just got a kite and now there is that issue of how to attach the lines to the kite. First of take your sleeving loop and you need to learn how to make a "larks head knot":

KiteATB’ing is not only fun, but when participants are taking risks, can also be dangerous. If your not wearing the appropriate safety gear or not keeping a safe distance from dangerous areas, you and others could be at a higher risk of injury.