Forum | Classifieds | Lost & Found | CGKA | Industry | Sensors | Forecast | Spots | Seattle | Decals | RSS | Facebook Events | Photos | Search | Register | Profile | Log in to check your messages | Log in  Lyle this weekend          Northwest Kiteboarding -> Gorge / Portland / Oregon Coast previous topic :: next topic   Author Message Kodiak Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey Mon Sep 22, 08 8:41 am    Lyle this weekend Nice to see so many people out this weekend at Lyle. Saturday was crazy with gusts to 45+. Janet went out on the 5m and was killing it. Had some nice jumps, I will try to post some pictures later. I was hoping to get some pictures of the riding yesterday, but it looked like it was going to downpour so we headed out. Got to ride the 09 7,9,11m revs. Very Nice kites. Super bomber and stable. I also really like the new bar setup and grip They flew very similar to the already sweet '08s, but seemed to be a bit more rugged in construction. They also have the option to change the connection point on the outside lines for more/less bar pressure or turning speed. Kataku2k3 Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer Mon Sep 22, 08 8:49 am     Yeah, fun day until Tucker lost his kite (which wasn't the problem), and got towed by me... My leash slipped through his hands when we took off, and ripped his palm open from his pinky to his middle finger, probably a good 1/2" deep. And because I don't have an emergency release on my leash, he had to pull the "hooked" area out to avoid being pulled into the Klickitat my me with my kite overhead! But anyways, after a couple hours in the HR ER, he was good to go with 10 stitches. At this time the docs feel pretty good that there is no tendon damage, etc., but he's gotta go see an orthopedic hand doc sometime... Jeff, Amery, and I got pics/video, so we'll post them later! genek Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB Mon Sep 22, 08 8:56 am     Damn dude, sorry to hear that. Heal up quick. At least now you'll have a cool scar to show the ladies and tell them how you wrestled a shark with your bare hands. _________________ The Slider Project, LLC Support the cause! http://www.sliderproject.com/ Kodiak Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey Mon Sep 22, 08 9:13 am     Damn Tucker, hope you heal up fast At least it is end of season, and not middle of the summer. Sasquatch Since 09 Mar 2005 2103 Posts PNW Bigfoot Mon Sep 22, 08 9:14 am     Kataku2k3 wrote: At this time the docs feel pretty good that there is no tendon damage, etc., but he's gotta go see an orthopedic hand doc sometime... Dr. Nye is the best hand specialist in the PDX area--IMHO. Been around for a long time. Does your harness not have a handle in the back so people can grab on? How come the leash was used? KidCorporate Since 10 Jul 2007 563 Posts Addicted Mon Sep 22, 08 9:25 am     That's gnarly. Must have happened after I left, got tired of my wake boots trying to drown me when I crashed... _________________ Let's go kite. pkh Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder Mon Sep 22, 08 9:25 am     Lyle? Where is that anyway? Isn't that the spot that it's illegal to kite at? hmmm... pauls Since 20 Jun 2005 564 Posts Northern Portugal Addicted Mon Sep 22, 08 9:39 am     yeah we had great 7m session late Saturday afternoon. Better enjoy it before we lose it though - train had to blow horn at some guy running down the track from 14 to try and nip across before he had to wait for train to pass. He ended up waiting but train driver will report it so yet another nail in the lyle access coffin. We need some signs up or something......saw some other people go back down the trail out of sight when they saw a train was coming....that's what we all need to do Kataku2k3 Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer Mon Sep 22, 08 9:45 am     We always use the leash to tow. Keeps the person (who's usually riding their board) a good ways away from you so there's no board contact, but we normally just clip the leash to the spreader bar (what I thought Tucker had done here). And as far as holding on to my leash attachment, it'd probably be worse. Mine's only a piece of spliced 1/8" AmSteel. Don't think it'd cut ya, but it sure wouldn't be comfortable to hold on to. Who wants to see pictures? Eat lunch first, I'll post up tonight! kitezilla Since 22 Jun 2006 453 Posts gorge Obsessed Mon Sep 22, 08 9:54 am     Was the injury due to a "side gated carabiner" type snap shackle? Here is a link to a thread to discussing the problems with this type of commonly used shackle: http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2343596&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=lock+the+gate Don't go to this thread if you are squeamish...there is a picture on the first page....although, maybe a picture of Tucker's hand would put this nasty picture to shame. jeffreyc Since 23 Aug 2006 43 Posts   Mon Sep 22, 08 11:45 am     kitezilla wrote: Was the injury due to a "side gated carabiner" type snap shackle? Here is a link to a thread to discussing the problems with this type of commonly used shackle: http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2343596&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=lock+the+gate Don't go to this thread if you are squeamish...there is a picture on the first page....although, maybe a picture of Tucker's hand would put this nasty picture to shame. I helped dress tuckers hand before he went to the ER. The wound looked very similar to the last pic on zilla's link. If that shackle would have snagged a couple of the tendons in the palm of Tucker's hand it could have led to permenant injury. I bet the safest shackle for the end of your leash (especially if you tow) is the doggy style....if you know what I mean, on the end of a dog leash. It's called a snap hook, Stainless and home depot for 5 bucks http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100201873 Kodiak Since 01 Aug 2005 1114 Posts Slidey Mon Sep 22, 08 4:23 pm    Couple pics of Janet Janet on the 5m. 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