Power Kite Forum - Video Be SAFER !

Bladerunner

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posted on 3-12-2008 at 09:12 PM

Video Be SAFER !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi6rCviQFHs&feature=relat...

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posted on 3-12-2008 at 11:24 PM

Looks like the guys that take off running up the beach at the beginning are towing him up pendulumed by the kite. Around 27-29 seconds you can see the line coming from the back of the harness.

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posted on 4-12-2008 at 02:48 PM

Yes that's what I thought. I think the two running away have the line that's connected to Him ?

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posted on 4-12-2008 at 05:08 PM

F'ing stupid. Maybe someone will make the Darwin Awards this year for power kiting.

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posted on 5-12-2008 at 03:35 PM

..."The difference between a Great Trick and an effing stupid one seems to be: Did they land it?"...

-- Ancient Turkish/Canadian Proverbian Edict

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posted on 5-12-2008 at 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bison
..."The difference between a Great Trick and an effing stupid one seems to be: Did they land it?"...

-- Ancient Turkish/Canadian Proverbian Edict

LOL

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