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k2maxis
Joined: 30 Aug 2000 Posts: 5
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:26 pm Post subject: drifting kite rescued at dougs |
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yesterday (sunday 7/27) I found a Best kite drifting through 50+ windsurfers at Doug's. I deflated the kite and with some effort and swimming got it back to shore. I went back out sailing and when i returned it had been picked up off the beach. I hope it got back to the original owner, and he or she is okay? |
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jsjones_sf
Joined: 02 Sep 2004 Posts: 13
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:48 am Post subject: |
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Pretty sure I know the kite you are talking about. A guy put a kite up at Rowena and immediately lost it.
If it's the incident I watched, the individual in question exercised bad judgment in both his choice of launch location as well as his preflight inspection (kite leash).
It appeared to me like the person launching the kite came unhooked, which powered the kite up completely, pulling him into the water. His kite leash was not attached, and he lost the kite. No one was hurt, although the only reason for this was either dumb luck or total athleticism. Not knowing the guy I can't comment beyond that I'm just glad he was OK.
PM me here or on nwkite.com under "jsj" if you want to confirm the kite type.
Regards
John
P.S. kudos to the windsurf community for people grabbing the gear and asking about the people involved. |
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4rest
Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 18 Location: Gorge
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:46 am Post subject: |
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Here is some more info from NWKite.
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-9792.html
humbled kook wrote: | Thanks to all who expressed concern about my stupid manuver. I would buy beers for all who had to witness it however wearing a ski mask to a bar is not allowed.
Thanks to the person who grabbed the kite. Owe you several cold ones.
Kite boarding should not get a bad name, so relax, I am a windsurfer who knew better and should have had more respect for the conditions. I should get the bad name. I understand why you guys like the sport, You can get a lot of air!! |
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