But the lack of nose rocker and straight outline make those boards unsuitable to ride in chop or surf waves. Also, the nose of those boards is too long which makes the board unsafe when being dragged in the water by the traction of a crashed kite. The nose surface in front of the rider’s feet works as a drogue anchor, which prevents the rider from orienting himself into a safe waterstart position (feet oriënted in the direction of the kite). Also, the reduced volume of the sit-kiteboard is essential for safety. A board with too much volume implies that the rider floats butt up and head down, which means drowning.