Is it easy or hard to learn how to use a Land Sailor?
Well, it's really pretty easy, but it varies from person to person. Kids may even get it faster than adults. For anyone who has sailed a boat, they already know how to use the wind and the sail to generate forward movement, how to let loose the sail to spill the wind from it and come to a stop, What is different from boat sailing is that it is a lot easier! One sail, one rope and you even have a brake! But you steer from the front with your feet and hold the main sheet (the rope that controls the sail) with one hand and you still have a hand to eat a sandwich, drink a beverage, hold a video camera or a cell phone. Well you get the idea.
For the beginner, it will take a little longer to get the hang of how to use the wind to blow on the sail and drive the land sailor. How to steer into the wind enough to move the sailor but not so much that you loose the force of the wind. Once under way, letting the sail out lets the wind out and you slow down. Let it all the way out or simply turn your Wind Chaser into the wind and you come to a stop. Pull the sail in and you go faster. Just DON'T try to stop or slow down using your feet or heels! You can really hurt yourself that way. Let the sail go and use the brake instead.
Those are the basics. Like any technique, you get better with practice and practice is fun! If you go to places where other land sailors are hauling off before the wind, you can also watch them and ask questions. But nothing takes the place of just doing it yourself. But like any sport, there are some inherent things to watch for. Don't go faster than your skill and abilities at the time. Don't sail when the wind is too strong or it can blow you over; just remember to let out the sail and even then you can be just fine. Be intelligent where you use the land sailor. Make sure you have plenty of room, have a good hard surface, there are not dangerous obstacles lying around. Do not use the land sailor in areas where thee are motor vehicles.
Lastly, and we cannot stress this enough, always wear a helmet, goggles where dust or sand may be airborne, and gloves and good sturdy hiking boots or other substantial food wear.
For the beginner, it will take a little longer to get the hang of how to use the wind to blow on the sail and drive the land sailor. How to steer into the wind enough to move the sailor but not so much that you loose the force of the wind. Once under way, letting the sail out lets the wind out and you slow down. Let it all the way out or simply turn your Wind Chaser into the wind and you come to a stop. Pull the sail in and you go faster. Just DON'T try to stop or slow down using your feet or heels! You can really hurt yourself that way. Let the sail go and use the brake instead.
Those are the basics. Like any technique, you get better with practice and practice is fun! If you go to places where other land sailors are hauling off before the wind, you can also watch them and ask questions. But nothing takes the place of just doing it yourself. But like any sport, there are some inherent things to watch for. Don't go faster than your skill and abilities at the time. Don't sail when the wind is too strong or it can blow you over; just remember to let out the sail and even then you can be just fine. Be intelligent where you use the land sailor. Make sure you have plenty of room, have a good hard surface, there are not dangerous obstacles lying around. Do not use the land sailor in areas where thee are motor vehicles.
Lastly, and we cannot stress this enough, always wear a helmet, goggles where dust or sand may be airborne, and gloves and good sturdy hiking boots or other substantial food wear.
