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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1526 Posts
Not Portland
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Thu Sep 11, 14 7:27 pm |
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every place is an advanced launch if you are careless and a dumbass!!!! IT does not matter with the wind and water as they do not stop on command!!!! _________________ Take a breath; inhale |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1638 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Fri Sep 12, 14 7:11 am |
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Interesting post/thread. I am always stumped when I learn stories about very experienced kiters also having horrific accidents in almost benign conditions. Example: Expert kite face-plants in 6" sandbar pond water (unconscious) , expert kiter teabagged into concrete outhouse (near Las Vegas), expert kiter sky-lofted at Sherman... landing 1/4 mile downwind with life threatening issues.
Not sure if "expert only" is an absolute qualifier for where to/not-to kite. I know many intermediate kiters who know and love 3-Mile... but with healthy a dose of mature caution. _________________ CGKA Member
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flipper
Since 17 Oct 2011
320 Posts
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Fri Sep 12, 14 8:18 am |
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puffnstuff is a mule account. I think someone posted twice (besides me) on this thread. |
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30knotwind
Since 20 Apr 2012
36 Posts
White Salmon, WA
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Fri Sep 12, 14 8:18 am |
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I windsurf there all the time and a kite incident/accident occurs ~60% of the days I am there: parking lot drag, lines tangled in gear, kites dropped on on vehicles, wind shut-off rescues--I have personally dragged several kiters back to to the launch because the wind can die quickly.
I don't know if it is an expert launch, but it's best to have VERY strong land skills before you fly a kite from this parking lot. And, you should know, without hesitation, how to release the kite to avoid incidents. (I was there for the body slam into the trailer and the guy was not quick enough to release or had not prepared his gear properly.)
Please be considerate of other people's safety and gear FIRST.
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SpaceRacer
Since 04 Nov 2007
434 Posts
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Fri Sep 12, 14 8:24 am |
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I don't think expert vs. novice has anything to do with this launch. It is either dangerous or not. It is a dangerous launch for everyone. |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1638 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Fri Sep 12, 14 8:30 am |
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Honestly I've only kited there once. And on this visit I elected to launch in the windsurfers launch located at the end of the road up around and 1/4 mile west of the main launch. Holey crap.... now THAT just might need to be called expert only. Imagine a narrow lane to stretch out the lines & kite, no wider than a bowling alley, super strong 7M winds, rip-rap & chaparral on leeward side. Only plus is there is nobody near but myself to kill. _________________ CGKA Member
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