It's not hard to understand how kitesurfers think we are the crazy ones when most of their bad accidents happen on shore.
I wonder sometimes how we don't end up with more broken necks :puzzled:speleopower - 13-12-2008 at 05:21 PM
So sad. Any word on the circumstances? I would like to know what happened.
Scottcanuck - 13-12-2008 at 05:56 PM
There is a post on another forum that says winds were strong & gusty to about 35kts. They suspect she was lofted and landed on her face. She
suffered 3 cervical spine fractures C2-5 and was unable to breathe.
Billspeleopower - 13-12-2008 at 08:57 PM
Damn, strong gusty winds again. Kiteboarding isn't for strong winds I've deceided once and for all! I'll stick to windsurfing in high winds or
mowing my lawn.
Scottlunchbox - 13-12-2008 at 10:49 PM
Oh Man...I hate to hear of news like this...especially when young children are involved!!! I can't even imagine how her husband and her kids are
taking it...Soo sad!
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Damn, strong gusty winds again. Kiteboarding isn't for strong winds I've deceided once and for all! I'll stick to windsurfing in high winds or mowing
my lawn.
I agree with Scott, minus the mowing the lawn part...for me if it's over 25mph, I either land board with a very small kite or just spend some more
time at home...I want to be the "old pilot" and not the "bold pilot"! With two small kids of my own the old hanggliding saying really hits home -
"There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots"...
I hope her family is able to find peace...carltb - 14-12-2008 at 08:17 AM
i dont want to distract from the tragedy but kiteboarding in high winds is still safe if you are compitant and use the right gear. the best tricks are
done on 7m kites in high winds.
Yup safe until you or your gear screw up.
Yes, I have the right gear (4m North Toro and 6 meter North Rhino) and I am compitent (have ridden in 40+ mph wind-once was enough) but I want to be
an old pilot. The water looks shallow in the video of Hadlow. Big air shallow water not a good combo if something goes wrong from 30' feet up.
I wouldn't jump off a 30' high bridge with only 10' of water under me.
But to each their own. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and children.
peace-Scottcarltb - 16-12-2008 at 09:34 AM
i dont think this is the right place to carry on this debate, but if you want to start a new thread "pros and cons of high wind kiting" then ill be
happy to join in.
