Self Rescue @ Crissy Field

[stompdit]

You should defiantly try these. I use them on the weekends!

[cela]

Kiting with a pair of fins biner'd to your harness grab may appear completely ridiculous but you'll look pretty handy should the time come you have to use them

I've never heard this suggestion before. What are the fins for? Are you talking about board fins, or scuba fins for swimming back?

I'll add:
- check the tides before http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwhere.i ... tion=Tides
- emergency radio in waterproof bag
- mirror and whistle - these are cheap at West Marine

Haven't needed the radio yet

I haven’t seen any suggestions for riding with a life jacket/ impact vest. Is that just a no brainer, or does the gear generally provide enough buoyancy in downed kite scenario?

[kitet]

Kiting with a pair of fins biner'd to your harness grab may appear completely ridiculous but you'll look pretty handy should the time come you have to use them

I've never heard this suggestion before. What are the fins for? Are you talking about board fins, or scuba fins for swimming back?

I'll add:
- check the tides before http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwhere.i ... tion=Tides
- emergency radio in waterproof bag
- mirror and whistle - these are cheap at West Marine

Haven't needed the radio yet

I haven’t seen any suggestions for riding with a life jacket/ impact vest. Is that just a no brainer, or does the gear generally provide enough buoyancy in downed kite scenario?

I always wear an impact vest with good flotation when riding at Crissy.