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Freaky kite video, flying way too high.

Dagon - 21-10-2008 at 02:50 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjNm7U63hoQ

I am not sure if this is a doctored video or not. does anyone out there know, it is quite freaky.

beachrights - 21-10-2008 at 03:00 PM

Ahh.... the famous "Tophat video!" Sends shivers up any kiters neck! It is real undoctored video of an updraft gone real bad! I forgot the injuries but he survived and did an interview about the flight later.

frankly, I am surprised you have not seen this before. I would almost say you were lucky not to have seen it! That video has never left my head on any jump that I feel I am going a wee bit too higher than I wanted to. Freaky- you better believe it!

Sandman - 21-10-2008 at 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by beachrights
I forgot the injuries but he survived and did an interview about the flight later.


Here is a link to the video with the interview at the end. I know this stays in the back of my mind when you feel the kite hit second gear as you are going up. I think anyone that sees this video never forgets it.


Top Hat Classic

kiteon - 21-10-2008 at 03:40 PM

wow and to hear his side of the story is awsome

ragden - 21-10-2008 at 04:37 PM

wow.... thats crazy.... and the amazing part, he didnt even break a bone... very impressive.... and scary...

beachrights - 21-10-2008 at 05:05 PM

As much as I know how great that video is I can not AND will not watch it again!:o:o:o

kiteon - 21-10-2008 at 05:13 PM

it would be cool if he actualy ment to fly that high

dylanj423 - 21-10-2008 at 06:48 PM

Definitely has instilled same fear in me... I saw that video real early into kiting. Has kept me very cautious. Sometimes I JUST watch injury videos to keep me in check, sometimes I forget how dangerous this stuff can be.

PHREERIDER - 21-10-2008 at 06:59 PM

classic indeed

DAKITEZ - 21-10-2008 at 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by dylanj423
Definitely has instilled same fear in me... I saw that video real early into kiting. Has kept me very cautious. Sometimes I JUST watch injury videos to keep me in check, sometimes I forget how dangerous this stuff can be.


We are all just one up draft away from being in the same situation. We can all be as cautious as we want, but mother nature can grab you that quick.

action jackson - 21-10-2008 at 07:59 PM

Is it that time of year already?.............aj

Dagon - 23-10-2008 at 08:47 AM

wow, that is incredible. I am happy to know I wasnt watching that guy's death.