I have had to do a few rescues this winter ( lots of newbies at my beach) mostly they just need help getting back to their board. So i often lend a hand and bring the board to them (or at least a lot closer so they can get to it)

i am an experienced kiter, hove no troubles riding one handed. but i have had no success water starting one handed. and usually end up body dragging their board to them.

How do i get started carrying an extra board?

If your using one hand for a water start try using your back hand so you can easily bring your kite back up once you have initiated the power stroke

All I can say is thank you! good man! I can mostly get back to my board but man it is a struggle sometimes!

JayP, some options for board and rescuing others are here: kitesurfing-handbook.peterskiteboarding.com/progression/rescuing-others

Any sort of leash attachment to a board is risky, so carrying the board is better. Having said that, Ivan dislocated a finger reaching down to pick up a board while kiting along, so all methods have their risks.

A bit funny me making suggestions to you given you have taught me most of what I know - but, I find the way that works best for me is to put the board on top of my arms for at least the start. ie sit it across the top of your arms with an edge under your chin. Both hands are then on the bar.

Works a treat for me and once up and going you can do what you want with one hand.

Generally is easy enough (although a little awkward) to keep it there once going but often once you start driving upwind with it you may need to hold it to stop it flipping up into your face.


EDIT: It has to be straps down too or it is too difficult to grab the board once you are up and let go of the bar.