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jax2000
Joined: 01 Jul 2000 Posts: 8
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject: Kiters and WSurfers |
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There are many venues where kites and wsurfers sail, and usually they are separated geographically for safety. At La Ventana there is less separation as I found out. A sail went down near me while I was water starting and both lines drew taut around my neck. I was able to get both hands on the lines and pull them off. It was definitely scary and an eye-opener. I am convinced that the power of the lines could have cut into my neck, possibly to the jugular vein or carotid artery.
I've also seen kites come down hard near beachgoers, including children playing innocently. I'm convinced they pose a risk to the sailer and those around, and watch them very carefully whenever they are near me or others. We just need to be responsible for our actions and be cognizant of the potential risks. (By the way, I was not the person mentioned above at La Ventana. Also, I am wsurfer and sometimes kiter.) |
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ccyne
Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Posts: 139
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like this discussion might make for a good Mythbusters episode. |
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gorgekite
Joined: 26 Apr 2002 Posts: 52
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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I always wonder were all these kite line injuries come from. In 20+ years of windsurfing and 7 years of kiteing I have yet to see a kite line cut. But I have seen several bad injuries from fins and boards. |
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jingebritsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3371
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:43 am Post subject: |
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How about that "hit and run" case a couple years ago at Rufus? Dunno the details, just heard about it. Put a couple people in the hospital and the perp got fined and served.... Kiting is dangerous in more ways than just lines chopping and cutting. |
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wsmike
Joined: 07 Jun 2003 Posts: 412
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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To those who become aggressive on the water, and to those who witness aggression on the water:
Be aware of your own attitude, aggressive thinking is the only thing that leads to aggressive actions. If you can quell your own anger on the water, a great jedi will you be! plus you'll have a lot more fun and so will those around you.
"Anger leads to hatred, and hatred leads to suffering. The path to the dark side it is." --Yoda |
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jingebritsen
Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3371
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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wsmike, good advice, for sure. I was just trying to help some folks realize that kites can be dangerous. Seen some pretty hairy stuff happen involving kites close by over the years that would indicate that kiting is dangerous. Plus, more often than not, kiters with attitude get all windsports banned from certain venues. Down in the Miami area, Crandon was a close one several times. Virginia Key has banned for kiting only. Kites effect a large area when deployed. Lots of folks can become involved down range. Kiters that become over confident and cocky do no favors to anyone.... |
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River-Lizard
Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 188
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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wsmike wrote: | To those who become aggressive on the water, and to those who witness aggression on the water:
Be aware of your own attitude, aggressive thinking is the only thing that leads to aggressive actions. If you can quell your own anger on the water, a great jedi will you be! plus you'll have a lot more fun and so will those around you.
"Anger leads to hatred, and hatred leads to suffering. The path to the dark side it is." --Yoda |
But at the same time, its not all about just taking it up the ass either. Sometimes checking an agro's behavior on the water is just the thing to set them straight. I've had days where I just "ignore" it, but in reality "just put up with it" is more accurate. Same guy buzzing by 2ft or less away over and over again. Then there's days where I've snapped, and on buzz number two let the boom out enough to make their eyes go as wide as silver dollars. Wasn't bothered ever again for the whole day. You tell me me which works better... Yoda had a mellow vibe, but I seem to recall him packing a pretty punchy lightsaber too... |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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Once ... we talk.
Twice ... I act.
Third ... not gonna happen if he's sane.
It's a shame half our country prefers to bend over. There'd be a lot less local, national, and global bullying if we didn't.
Mike |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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Once ... we talk.
Twice ... I act.
Third ... not gonna happen if he's sane.
It's a shame half our country prefers to bend over. There'd be a lot less local, national, and global bullying if we didn't.
Mike |
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