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pkh

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PostMon Nov 26, 07 7:59 am    Madison, Wisconsin Fatality Reply with quote

Reminder to be careful out there and be sure you have the right gear for the cold temps:

http://www.madison.com/tct/news/258632

http://chicagokitesurfing.com/kiteboarding_messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=5999

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chanson

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PostMon Nov 26, 07 8:41 am     Reply with quote

Very sad....

Here's another link from the Madison forum...

http://mb.kiteridersllc.com/viewtopic.php?t=521

My condolances to friends and family..

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Mark

Since 20 Jun 2005
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PostMon Nov 26, 07 8:53 am     Reply with quote

My condolances to friends and family.

Good cold water tips...

http://www.zeddi.com/index.php?option=com_content&Itemid=59&task=view&id=31

Prevention - after getting in the water

1) do not kite alone

2) plan your exit before you start.

3) stay closer to shore - imagine the worst and prepare for it. How far can you swim in cold water (300 meters)

4) don’t kite in onshore or offshore conditions - onshore you will be clumsy with quick release, offshore-you may not make it in.

5) stay on top of the water - body dragging is what flushes the cold water through your suit.

6) board leash - allows for quicker recovery, you better have your helmet on.

7) don’t stay out so long - shorter session = less exposure to cold.

when you start to lose sensation in your hands and feet it is time to get out (hopefully, you will avoid the reheating pain).

9) if you are getting hungry you may be running out of glycogen reserve that you need to fight the cold - time to bail.

Prevention - after getting out

1) land kite, weigh it down, then get into a warm environment.

2) get wet clothes/wet suit off and get on dry warm clothes. Have some warm liquids and food.

3) now pack up your stuff

Treatment - with established hypothermia this is a medical emergency. Early recognition is essential. Urgent first aid in the early stages can prevent worsening and possibly disaster. In early stage hypothermia, the treatment is straight forward. Get the person into a warm environment, get the wet stuff off, dry clothes on and warm liquids. If they aren’t warming up quickly then a sleeping bag with another persons body heat in it will help rewarm.

In more advanced stages, with altered levels of consciousness, don’t give the person any thing by mouth, continue to try and rewarm them, have the person lying down and gently transfer to the nearest hospital. The heart is irritable when cold. The gentle transfer is to prevent arrythmias (heart irregularities).

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Sol-flyer

Since 21 Mar 2006
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PostMon Nov 26, 07 8:59 am     Reply with quote

My prayers to the family, R.I.P.

i thought i'd mention how easy it is to just go out and ride, without giving consideration to the posibility of a long swim. I'm sure we all have had simular experiences?

Last summer i helped rescue two girls who fell off there Jet-ski. The wind blew it away faster than they could swim, by the time i got there they we're both shivering and could barely stop chattering enough to speak. It was around 80 degree's outside, and the water temp was around 50-60. I was able to pull them towards shore until a boater saw what was going on and came to help.

hypothermia can set in real fast, even with a wetsuit on.

jah bless,
sol

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pkh

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PostWed Nov 28, 07 7:53 am     Reply with quote

Follow-up article:

http://www.madison.com/tct/news/259011

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