Someone has died and his mate has barred anyone from talking about it. Fair enough with the condolences side however that is wrong, out of respect he should post what happened to help prevent it from happening again.

At this stage we do not know what the problem was. Maybe he had a heart attack or something.

Maybe the kite had nothing to do with it.

Hmmmmm... Flexifoil eh? Might have to reconsider buying that Ion2.

So he released the kite ok, but just didnt manage the swim back. Not totally a kite problem is it? Except perhaps that a kite will take you out further than you can swim. Probably got caught in a rip/undertow. Wind blowing offshore maybe ? We need to know. Inquest will reveal everything anyhow. Its understandable, but naive to just leave the public (like me) to speculate.

Maybe its time to sober up about going too far offshore? I never go offshore without my trusty waterski lifejacket. Sure, it adds weight but ...

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Originally posted by GreenPat

Does anyone have any further information about what happened yet? I know his friends have asked for no speculation, but surely enough time has elapsed now?

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As previously posted 3 posts above, this link has just enough info to figure it out. --> http://community.flexifoil.com/showthread.php?t=113323

Got into kite trouble offshore, released kite, got into swimming trouble and didnt get back. It is very cold winter water in the UK now - www.bournemouth-surfing.co.uk/ shows the location webcam with current water temperature at 8.2C (this happened Sunday). He could have cramped up???

A full report will be released in due time by the BKSA.
It seems its just one of those unfortunate things. It only takes an inch of water to drown - lots of things could be to blame and i dont think anyone is blaming kite, rider or equipment. I dont think we will achieve anything by speculating.

Sandgroper,

I wouldn't worry about the ION2 most of the people on the flexifoil forum are waroo riders...