http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd8vT1KR4RE

you should be banned for posting that!!

That's the pretty well known Erik Eck kitemare incident. Most of us around here have seen it numerous of times. Pretty scary situation!! I think that if a person would find themselves in that situation the best one could do is to try and stay calm and focused. Having faith the the kite will set you back down if controlled correctly while keeping the kite above you at all times.

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Originally posted by carltb you should be banned for posting that!!

Don't know why one should be banned for posting a link to a youtube video relating to a kitemare. At the time Eck wasn't being irresponsible, it just shows what can happen in the blink of an eye no matter how careful you are being.

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Originally posted by borntofli http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd8vT1KR4RE

Can't believe people are still arguing over this bit of ancient history!

If memory serves ( & seldom does ) Eric WAS in fact being responsible, it's called wind! It's unpredictable & stuff happens! All we can hope for is a good ride thank mother nature when we do get one & keep our @$$ prepared!

That means, mentally & physically,
( YES that's a blatant knock to those that think impaired kiting is cool, be it alcohol or other substances! & if you don't don't like it :moon:! )
checking conditions & gear, wearing safety equipment, helmets pfd's etcetera-

Did I just paint a target on my back? I really couldn't give a
----!

Perhaps if enough debate & hot air is raised over this it will generate some use able wind? --- Hmm that said it's a wonder more Politicians don't buggy:P
They can make there own WIND!

kill your computer- go play a didgeridoo!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Didges-I-Doo/142471785788230

whats a DIDGERIDOOS ... I dont go to facebook..puts too many tracking cookies on your pc..... I'll probably get loads of spam just for typing the word.....

Let's hope he's not buggying after playing the didgeridoo, we all know what altered states that can lead to!

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Originally posted by borntofli whats a DIDGERIDOOS ... I dont go to facebook..puts too many tracking cookies on your pc..... I'll probably get loads of spam just for typing the word.....

Didgeridoo, Didjeridoo, Yidaki, however you say it-
This is vid of a modern didjeridoo called didjeribone. I've got one in my collection now but don't have the face bass amp yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFyc4xOIi_k

& this is old school Aboriginal person way-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb6fxCrSohw

Most of mine are made by split & bore technique. learning the circular breathing takes a bit but it's fun once get hang of it

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Originally posted by bobalooie57 Let's hope he's not buggying after playing the didgeridoo, we all know what altered states that can lead to!

That's just a preposterous & overblown myth! There is nothing harmful or damaging about playing the didgeridoo it in no way affects concentration or-----------------squirrel!
? now what was I saying?

:duh:lead me not into temptation or altered states:bouncy: I can find them all by myself thanks!:wee:

Now wait a min- States-Alter? Isn't there supposed to be this whole separation of Church & State thing:P

Just sayin', like drumming and chanting, diji sessions have been known to induce a zen like state, oh wait, AOXOMOXOA is a zen like state brought on by kiting! No more kiting for any of us!!!!!!! :evil:

Serious intentional air ...! @ 0:58

http://vimeo.com/15894776

Looks like incredible fun! No lift ticket required (or lift for that matter...)

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Originally posted by bobalooie57 Just sayin', like drumming and chanting, diji sessions have been known to induce a zen like state, oh wait, AOXOMOXOA is a zen like state brought on by kiting! No more kiting for any of us!!!!!!! :evil:

Meh- No worries!