elfasa - 20-8-2010 at 03:08 PM
hey,
just wondering what kind of injuries you have gained while kite land boarding ??
i have a board, and kite, although i havent really boarded much, there is no where to practice near me.
i plan on going out and trying them out together in the next couple of days, when there is good conditions.
im a bit worried about injuries though, i dont mind grazes / cuts on legs and arms etc (so long as theyre not too bad and i can treat them at home)
but im concerned about broken limbs.
im not going to be trying any tricks or anything, i plan on just doing some cruising.
if i just start of very cautious do you think ill be okay ?
thanks
revpaul - 20-8-2010 at 03:22 PM
straps too tight = broken ankle.
awindofchange - 20-8-2010 at 03:33 PM
You can get hurt going down the escalator at the Mall if you aren't careful. It all depends on how well you are paying attention to what you are
doing and what type of precautions you take before doing it. With nature anything can happen so always prepare for the worst situation and hope it
doesn't happen.
First thing, get plenty of padding with a good quality full face helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, body armor, padded seat pants, long sleeve heavy duty
shirts, long durable pants, proper foot gear, gloves and about anything else you can think of. After all you don't see NFL players rushing onto the
field in Bermuda shorts and tank tops.
Next, pay attention to the surroundings and watch what the weather is doing. If you think it may be a bit to strong of a wind, don't launch, instead
play it safe and either get a smaller kite to try first or don't go out that day.
Always check your gear to make sure it is in top condition.
Never fly past your current skill level. Put pride and ego on the table and if it gets to scary, dump the kite and take a break. Getting teased
about chickening out is a lot better than getting teased about a 100 yard face drag across the field and damaged gear.
Take it easy and learn the kite first. Learn what conditions it can fly in and how it reacts when it starts to get to strong.
Play it safe and you will always be able to kite again the next day.
Sounds like you got a good head on your shoulders already, no need to bash it in by dong something stupid. 
If you take it slow you will do just fine and have an awesome time with the sport. Also if you take it slow, the advanced stuff will come at its own
pace and you will know it.
Hope this helps.
Kamikuza - 20-8-2010 at 05:36 PM
Kite LAND boarding? I got a boo-boo on my bum once 
I take it pretty easy and
haven't even really fallen off at all ... a slide was too erm slidey and I slid on my bum a bit, and got a bit of a graze from the seam of my jeans.
Wear gear, don't take silly risks if you don't like the consequences and you'll be good 
Bladerunner - 20-8-2010 at 07:20 PM
I have been limping all summer thanks to a badly sprained ankle that came from the simplest of Boo Boos
For some reason I have have trouble pulling out with my right foot on all 3 boards I have owned. All I did was step off the board. My right foot stuck
and I went down on my butt with foot still on strap. Not exactly moving or anything. 8 weeks now and the way it feels I can expect 2 or 3 more before
I feel near normal !
$#it happens !!! :embarrased:
I can't exactly find a solution going forward where I can avoid this simple mistake happening again? People think my Coyotes looks unsafe but " for me
" they feel a lot safer? 
WELDNGOD - 20-8-2010 at 08:09 PM
put your feet out in front of ya and don't be scared to lean back against the pull of the kite. That is key to staying on the board under power. As
well as everything all the other good folks have already said. Trust the kite 
bigkid - 20-8-2010 at 08:41 PM
Everything posted here is good stuff....
I hate to be the one stick in the mud, Just remember this is an EXSTREME SPORT and the unexpected has a way of showing up when you least expect it.
ripsessionkites - 21-8-2010 at 02:39 AM
oddly ... im starting to think landboarding is safer than buggying. ive been bruised but not battered. a few tumbles and failed landings. When youre
in a standing position to a tuck and roll is easier than seating to being airborne. with failed landings you can easily kick the board off in mid air.
surface plays a big part too. BR and I ride grassy to soft sand and vice versa, thats where the danger is.
ive had more broken bits in the buggy (100% all my fault) go fast or go home.
if you need to slow down, you can edge back to a stop. riding powered is better than riding unpowered (fighting the kite and keeping a balanced
board).
wear safety gear, it will bring you courage ... also redbull gives you wings.
Kamikuza - 21-8-2010 at 05:49 AM
Skates feel good - I'm used to them. And like Weldn said, get your feet out and slide! I've gotten messy a few times but have ridden it out or just
ditched the kite to killers and once - to it's own devices got a video of it
too, me joggling downwind at the kite floats away :D
I've been yanked off the board a few times, but have glided over the field like Peter Pan and landed lightly & gracefully 
honest!
flyguy0101 - 21-8-2010 at 06:20 AM
i guess i am the only really unlucky one:flaming:- torn acl and multiple tears to my meniscus- having knee surgery to reconstruct the acl in sept. was
really just a fluke on a small kite (think i would have been better off had i been flying one with more loft/float)- went to slide on my knees from a
gust and when the foot / knee got twisted under my butt- i felt the "pop." 
for
what its worth though this happened in june and i have been dreaming about doing it again as soon as possible (next march according to the doc)-
highly recommend the progression learning landboarding dvd. have fun
scott
B-Roc - 21-8-2010 at 06:31 AM
Whiplash from my head hitting the ground with the added weight of a helmet on and friction burns on my knees when pulled over the board (but now I
wear pads).
BigMikesKites - 21-8-2010 at 07:12 AM
I've Flipped in a buggy and (I think) landed on one of the wheels mid tumble. Ribs sore for a couple months.
I'm afraid of a landboard.
canuck - 21-8-2010 at 08:45 AM
When I started landboarding it took a while to get used to the sudden pull of gusts and I landed on my face many times; burying my harness hook in my
pelvis led to an ultrasound but just severe internal bruising. I took the straps off my board until I felt comfortable - that sucked for learning to
jump to adjust direction but I have'nt face planted in a long time.
I also practiced downhill on the board without the kite - you don't need much of a hill.
As others have said above, always wear protective gear. I started out with cheap rollerblading elbow & knee pads but found they don't stay in
place when you are getting dragged on the ground. Now use mountain biking body armour.