So sorry that the kite was adopted by such a poor owner. RIP kite.rocfighter - 30-3-2013 at 04:51 AM
I don't think I will be donating to his future demise.abkayak - 30-3-2013 at 05:29 AM
This is very sad...someone should take this post down.B-Roc - 30-3-2013 at 06:22 AM
I will not be donating. I can't believe they teach at a beach like that given the close proximity of the power lines to the shore. An accidental
lofting could lead to a fatality. He's lucky to have only lost his kite and not had the current flow down the salt soaked lines to his carbon bar and
metal spreader.shehatesmyhobbies - 30-3-2013 at 06:42 AM
Yeah, not the greatest promotion of the sport! I am with B-Roc, bad spot for any kiting! Especially if you are videoing!erratic winds - 30-3-2013 at 08:15 AM
Can't believe they allow kiting on that beach with power right there.flyjump - 30-3-2013 at 08:51 AM
the riders should be the ones who should avoiding kiting right there. I think this video should be kept up to show future riders how dangerous it can
be. what and idiot. We've all had our moments, but it didn't even look like he was making the right decisions for that day. the locals should be
jumping all over him about it so that people in their area won't do that againTEDWESLEY - 30-3-2013 at 09:54 AM
Perhaps it's natures way of cleansing the gene pool...
A sad comment on forethought.B-Roc - 30-3-2013 at 10:48 AM
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Originally posted by flyjump
the locals should be jumping all over him about it so that people in their area won't do that again
I would assume it was a local in the yellow vest giving him lessons in the beginning so I also assume the locals are totally down with learining and
kiting on that beach though in the video there were clearly more riders downwind of the powerlines so maybe he came way upwind and was overpowered on
his downwind run? Either way, its an incredibly stupid place to launch, land and kite in any kind of onshore wind.
