I did it i did it then i fried my knee

Guys have to share my day- headed to a new flying field i found (3 polo fields and 11 soccer fields) grass as far as the eyes could see and only one group of guys there playing cricket (yeah thats what i thought too) had the whole place to myself wind was normal mountain gusty 10-15 so i was determined to get some good runs on the mountain board, have yet to have any that were of length given my normal flying field and i did it. Was able to get several runs in where was able to fully lean back and have the kite almost in front of me as i tacked across the field - IT WAS AWESOME :wee::wee:. now for the unlucky part- on one of my upwind tacks back up a gust pulled me off the board about a 1' in the air thats all but the followup gust forced me another foot in the air and then came down on my knee sideways:wow:- it took about 5 minutes before i could even try to stand on it and then it wouldnt support me, seems a little better tonight but that could be the advil and percocet. All in all if i can walk tommorrow it was a great day:singing:- oh for those interested in what the kite was that took out the knee a 3.8 reactor- the small ones seem to have the bigger teeth:megan:
scott

at borntofli!

Glad you had fun! Sad you had a mangle were you moving at the time?

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Originally posted by flyguy0101 Now after looking over the protective gear- I am afraid that i might scare the children playing soccer if i show up as a storm trooper and then put up a kite- just visual that if you did not know about power kiting- people would scream freak and every field we fly in would be closed due to the alien invasions. I like those enhanced knee pads but do any of you guys actually wear that body armor for kiting (not saying i wont consider) but i do think my wife will make me reconsider teaching my 10 yr old to kite if I am thinking of wearing battle gear to go fly.

Errr....umm... how "freakish" does some of this gear look?



Pretty sure that there are 10 year olds playing football and running the ATV/MX circuits. Pretty sure there are moms on the sidelines and in the pits too.

As far people pointing and staring at the field... a multitude of sins can be hidden under baggy shorts and 3/4 jerseys... less slippage of gear anyway.

On the other hand.... dare to dream of a world where the local soccer youth are chased off the field by young armored fliers... non-functioning (or functioning ) gun turrets on the family van are purely optional.

ATB,
Sam

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Originally posted by flyguy0101 the field is the Green hills park in Salem it is about 5 minutes off of I81 @ exit 137

"Green Hill Park offers a wide variety of activities including 5 rugby fields, 11 soccer fields, 3 200 ft. baseball, 1 300 ft. baseball - all of which can be converted to softball. Green Hill Park is also home to a top notch equestrian center." :o

For anyone GPSing it or thinking about hitting it while passing through the area: 2699 Harborwood Rd, Salem, VA 24153 <<--- Click through... well worth it. Oh my stars and garters!!

Was hoping it was closer to my sister's place. :sniff: :sniff:

ATB,
Sam

rag,
let me know when you do, and i will join you, could certainly learn something. It is about an 1.5 hr drive south for me. Just be ready for some real mountain wind. Anybody can fly on the water in clean air, us inlanders get the funky gusts a bad day at the beach flying is an epic day in the mountains. maybe we can get a couple of folks to get together there one weekend- could it be a reason do join NAPKRA :saint:
scott

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Originally posted by carltb the only protection i use are knee pads, crash shorts and a helmet. falling/crashing is not always about what you are wearing for protection, its more about learning to fall properly. 1. never kick your board off if a jump goes wrong, get the wheels down first and let the board take the impact, then fall over if needs be. 2, falling forward, fall onto your knees and use your knee pads to slide on until you are back in control of your kite or pull the safety. 3, falling either left or right, dont be tempted to extend an arm to break your fall as this will most probably lead to further injury. instead use your crash shorts and land on your hip then roll. i dont crash as much as i used to but using these rules have saved me from serious injury

Something like THIS?

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Originally posted by flyguy0101 rag, let me know when you do, and i will join you, could certainly learn something. It is about an 1.5 hr drive south for me. Just be ready for some real mountain wind. Anybody can fly on the water in clean air, us inlanders get the funky gusts a bad day at the beach flying is an epic day in the mountains. maybe we can get a couple of folks to get together there one weekend- could it be a reason do join NAPKRA :saint: scott

We'll have to set something up. I'm not real wild about 4hr drives, unless the conditions really warrant it. However, I'm sure we could set something up some weekend. It just will not be something I do very often.

So, keep me posted on when your leg is recovered and we can look at settting something up. I spend a lot of my weekends on the water, but I think I can take a break to do a little buggying, just want to make sure it is something we will get the most out of.

Does the polo club clean up after the horses?

ATB,
Sam

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Originally posted by indigo_wolf Does the polo club clean up after the horses? ATB, Sam

That is what belly pans & fenders are for:wink2:

Added incentive not to fall off the landboard. Very interesting training method. :wow: The School of Hard and Smelly Knocks.

ATB,
Sam

Bah, it's only bad if it's still wet. Although, on cold mornings a nice fresh cow pat is just the thing for warming toes and fingers!

For years now, I've played inline hockey on concrete with regular gloves and only shin guards - no helmet or elbow guards. You get used to sliding on your knees and rolling ...

With kites though - the problem is the jerks :D Getting jerked off in unexpected directions is how I injure myself! It's all good then suddenly I'm heading towards a bank like Superman thinking this is gonna hurt

Relaxing helps too ...

Heal up, man.

May I suggest you avoid any sidewalks, curbs, or other hard-edged obstacles.
Catching an edge on an ATB - especially at LOW speed - can hurt like a #@%$#!!

Or... if you're like me and gravitate toward hazards, may I suggest a pair of

Hillbilly half-finger wrist guard gloves.
They run small and shrink a bit with washing, so purchase accordingly.