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Is slide-launching on public beaches irresponsible

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Created by waveslave > 9 months ago, 12 Jun 2012
eppo

eppo

WA, 9380 posts
14 Jun 2012 12:46PM
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I do a slide launch unintentionally sometimes, when I haven't walked enough upwind to roll it over.

As it scrapes across the sand I cringe...

any tips...apart from the obvious.

Puetz

Puetz

NT, 2172 posts
14 Jun 2012 5:41PM
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... maybe start tensioning the lines (ie walking backwards) in a little more upwind position.

suniboy21

suniboy21

VIC, 1090 posts
14 Jun 2012 7:54PM
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I just attach my bar to my harness and throw my kite in the air and hope for the best (fully powered up of course).
Eliminates the problem of sea shells.

Mark _australia

Mark _australia

WA, 22114 posts
14 Jun 2012 6:15PM
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jev7337 said...

felixdcat said...

Only if you do it safely and have a penis stuck in each ear![}:)]

Frigging hell your a weirdo.


Friggen hell you're (note correct use of word) not that sharp - it is a reference to waveslave's avatar again.

kiteboy dave

kiteboy dave

QLD, 6525 posts
14 Jun 2012 8:42PM
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waveslave said...
Bridle snags on wingtip, lines tangle up, deathlooping begins.
whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh lol.


Sounds like someone needs to buy a few lessons. Learn how to do it right.

waveslave

waveslave

WA, 4263 posts
14 Jun 2012 6:57PM
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eppo said...

I do a slide launch unintentionally sometimes, when I haven't walked enough upwind to roll it over.



Hey Eppo,
As Shopguy says;
"If the kite goes whoosh, you're doing it wrong, man."
Shopguy's right.
He knows he's right cause he's got it wrong so many times in the past himself.
Like the rest of us.
Yeah, that angle thing with the strings and stuff.
It can be a little tricky at times.
Like especially if you're a learner ...
or even an expert like RPM.
And especially if you're visiting a sketchy new launch site ...
or even your local break.
And especially if the wind is shifty and gusty ...
or a little too offshore-ish or onshore-ish.
And especially if the launch site is wind-shadowed,,,
Hell,
Especially if the conditions aren't totally perfect.
Maybe Shopguy can post up a tutorial on how to be the perfect self-launchee.
Of course my LaunchPad (patent-pending) self-launch system always warns me when I've got the launch-angle incorrect.
Dude, it's a precision instrument, for shore.
*wink



eppo

eppo

WA, 9380 posts
14 Jun 2012 7:58PM
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suniboy21 said...

I just attach my bar to my harness and throw my kite in the air and hope for the best (fully powered up of course).
Eliminates the problem of sea shells.





Like a toy kite...like to see that actually.

eppo

eppo

WA, 9380 posts
14 Jun 2012 7:59PM
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waveslave said...

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eppo said...

I do a slide launch unintentionally sometimes, when I haven't walked enough upwind to roll it over.



Hey Eppo,
As Shopguy says;
"If the kite goes whoosh, you're doing it wrong, man."
Shopguy's right.
He knows he's right cause he's got it wrong so many times in the past himself.
Like the rest of us.
Yeah, that angle thing with the strings and stuff.
It can be a little tricky at times.
Like especially if you're a learner ...
or even an expert like RPM.
And especially if you're visiting a sketchy new launch site ...
or even your local break.
And especially if the wind is shifty and gusty ...
or a little too offshore-ish or onshore-ish.
And especially if the launch site is wind-shadowed,,,
Hell,
Especially if the conditions aren't totally perfect.
Maybe Shopguy can post up a tutorial on how to be the perfect self-launchee.
Of course my LaunchPad (patent-pending) self-launch system always warns me when I've got the launch-angle incorrect.
Dude, it's a precision instrument, for shore.
*wink




Yeh I have to give it to you I have seen it work...Maybe I shouldnt encourage you....lol

puppetonastring

puppetonastring

WA, 3619 posts
15 Jun 2012 5:54PM
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Drag or slide is only irresponsible when you get dragged or slid up over rocks or fences.

waveslave!

waveslave!

WA, 6 posts
15 Jun 2012 6:51PM
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does does does any1 no wear ma twin brudda is?

GRunner

GRunner

QLD, 238 posts
15 Jun 2012 9:14PM
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waveslave! said...

does does does any1 no wear ma twin brudda is?


In de udder ear?

IanR

IanR

NSW, 1244 posts
16 Jun 2012 1:58PM
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waveslave! said...

does does does any1 no wear ma twin brudda is?


I've told you before your long lost brother is Steve form Kitepower
Your both about the same hieght, you both have the same shape of face,and both think you are right all the time
I think that's why you guys fight all the time
You guys should hug and make up

RPM

RPM

WA, 1549 posts
16 Jun 2012 12:26PM
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is 'especially' your new word for the month Slave.

I bet you got that straight from the crossword books at Belswan Lifestyle Estate. Anyways I can self launch, correctly and safely... It doesn't make me an expert, but it makes me competent... I don't need no kooky launch pads or tethering to fences..

As you get older your prone to osteoporosis.. If you have a sketchy crash or faceplant (which I have on good authority from a reliable source you did only recently) you really do yourself damage. I recommend this product for you

healthfully.com/421667-the-best-osteoporosis-supplement.html

Thank me later..

RPM

jobic

jobic

WA, 59 posts
16 Jun 2012 6:50PM
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RPM said...

is 'especially' your new word for the month Slave.

I bet you got that straight from the crossword books at Belswan Lifestyle Estate. Anyways I can self launch, correctly and safely... It doesn't make me an expert, but it makes me competent... I don't need no kooky launch pads or tethering to fences..

As you get older your prone to osteoporosis.. If you have a sketchy crash or faceplant (which I have on good authority from a reliable source you did only recently) you really do yourself damage. I recommend this product for you

healthfully.com/421667-the-best-osteoporosis-supplement.html

Thank me later..

RPM



Hahaha, this RPM guy always sound like a real dickhead!!! I was told lately that he runs a school in Perth. If he says as much **** during a lesson than he does on Seabreeze at least we don't have to worry too much about having too many newbies on the water.....

waveslave

waveslave

WA, 4263 posts
16 Jun 2012 9:03PM
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RPM said...

is 'especially' your new word for the month Slave.



Hey RPM,
I reckon you're going to be braindead very soon.
Seriously.
Your single braincell will either shrivel up and croak from alcoholic poisoning ...
or it will die from loneliness.
lol.


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