was almost my downfall today. Have had no wind this past couple of weeks and havent been able to play with the sabre yet, so when i see the trees moving today i was straight on the phone to my friend.

The wind was ok but the gusts were pretty high... but we just had to see this thing in action.

I volunteered to go first, stuck on my pads and full face helmet... y'know, just in case.

I took the kite to zenith, not too much issue, then a gust comes along, lifts me about 3 foot and at this point i thought, for some reason, that sheeting in the bar would be a good idea...

next thing i know i am flying along at serious speed about a foot off the ground for about 40 yards, crash, roll over and end up being dragged accross a green silly quick on my back by a very angry kite.

Thank god for quick release is all i will say... another kitelandboarder down there had a nice chuckle at me, as did my friend who was in stitches. Turns out the gusts were up to 35-40 mph... whoops....

needless to say the kite got packed down very quickly and will not be seeing light until there is more stable wind.

I do feel like i have just taken a silly amount of narcotics though - adrenaline boost or what :wee:

It can be exciting...but...be careful! Glad you got your helmet and pads on. You gotta respect the power of these kites or they'll get ya.

Have fun, be safe and enjoy!!!

Need clean drawers after that one? I know I would have. Glad you got out of it all right.:wee:

well my t shirt is a write off... grass/mud stains galore - not even mummy could get those out :p

You'll be fine, so long as it's not hailing

oh yeah... i forgot to mention the hail, thunder and lightening and tornadoes :saint:

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Originally posted by Superdog oh yeah... i forgot to mention the hail, thunder and lightening and tornadoes :saint:

All the above are no-go conditions! I think you are joking but if not, Avoid the above days all together !

LOL

only playing :frog:

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