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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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 Fri Nov 13, 09 7:12 pm Shout out Slingshot Safety System! |
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Nice to know when the shit hits the fan this works!
Out at the coast with Genek - I was on the 6m RPM and it was pretty typical fall wind 15 to 25 with some crunchy 10 ft swell
a black cloud appeared - hard to ignore - we tried - went from 15 to 50 with sideways driving sleet - couldn't see much so sailed in - setup for full disconnect if things went bad
put kite to edge of window - released to saftey - kite flagged out nicely - walked down holding outside line - all good
was difficult to walk back up the beach - holding board and kite
20 minutes later - dead calm
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Sat Nov 14, 09 9:32 am |
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Did you see turtles?
Seriously though glad nobody got hurt. Kites are soo much safer now. |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
KGB
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| Sat Nov 14, 09 10:56 am |
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Yeah, got to test out the high end of the new 8m Havoc. Impressive! Cops even came out to check Gman and I were OK and held his kite while he wrapped up his lines. That's full service 
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
Hot Monkey
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| Sat Nov 14, 09 12:11 pm |
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I hope you hooked them up with DONUTS!!!!  |
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
1417 Posts
Hood River
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| Sat Nov 14, 09 3:00 pm |
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Yeah Im sure they were coming to make sure you were "ok". Prolly seeing if there was anything they could bust you for.
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
1692 Posts
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| Sat Nov 14, 09 4:41 pm Good idea to give credit where it's due G-man |
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I've had to flag my 10 Rpm at secret on gusty days the built up too quick. The safety system is really nice on the Slingy stuff for sure.
Have you seen the Octane bar? It's even better!
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
KGB
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| Sat Nov 14, 09 6:08 pm |
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| Inept_Fun wrote: | | Yeah Im sure they were coming to make sure you were "ok". Prolly seeing if there was anything they could bust you for. |
Normally I would agree with you. But, when it's hitting 50mph and sleet is flying sideways so hard you can't turn your head you don't really wanna be out there. Besides kiteboarding's not illegal on the OC.
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4316 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
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| Sun Nov 15, 09 11:22 am |
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| genek wrote: | | Inept_Fun wrote: | | Yeah Im sure they were coming to make sure you were "ok". Prolly seeing if there was anything they could bust you for. |
Normally I would agree with you. But, when it's hitting 50mph and sleet is flying sideways so hard you can't turn your head you don't really wanna be out there. Besides kiteboarding's not illegal on the OC. |
Guys, the vast majority of cops in this country are dedicated to saving your ass. They go into harms way so you don't have to. Nobody like getting a ticket, and most cops don't like writing most of the tickets they write. If you're going to hate, hate the folks that write the laws. Then get out and VOTE for different people. |
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
Windward
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| Sun Nov 15, 09 12:41 pm |
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I hope it's better than Registerds new(last years) super pro shit bar that when you spin the swivel ,
it all goes away 
huh Nate? |
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lineman
Since 05 Feb 2009
170 Posts
Stoked
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| Mon Nov 16, 09 10:14 am |
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I have used my CSS for my 15 Rev many times. Like when it goes from 17 to 35mph
in 10 seconds, It's a great system. |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
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| Mon Nov 16, 09 1:19 pm |
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| Inept_Fun wrote: | | Yeah Im sure they were coming to make sure you were "ok". Prolly seeing if there was anything they could bust you for. |
I doubt that most cops would get out of their rigs and face 50mph winds and driving rain just to "bust" you for some minor offense. "yeah, I think I see a bong in that guys wetsuit".
Not a huge fan of cops, but they sure are nice to have when you need them. That has got to be THE worst job in the world. |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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| Mon Nov 16, 09 8:31 pm |
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| pdxmonkeyboy wrote: | | yeah, I think I see a bong in that guys wetsuit |
Dude, I get that all the time - why do you think I wear board shorts
Uhm, is that a bong in yer wetsuit or . . .
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
CGKA Member
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| Tue Nov 17, 09 9:14 am |
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| ROFL! |
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sleestack
Since 07 Dec 2006
184 Posts
Land of the Lost
Stoked
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| Tue Nov 17, 09 9:26 am |
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[quote="Moto"][quote="pdxmonkeyboy"]yeah, I think I see a bong in that guys wetsuit[/quote]
Dude, I get that all the time - why do you think I wear board shorts
Uhm, is that a bong in yer wetsuit or . . .' are those ankle weights?' [/quote]
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