Been kiting close to 10 years now and always run and attach my kites the same (naturally dependent upon launch location). Always put my bar upwind of my kite and run my lines out downwind to the kite-and do as Rowdy does re running the outside lines out side my legs and centre lines inside-AND I ALWAYS run them twice-that is attach the centre lines and then go back to the bar and run the out side lines-the extra 1 or 2 minutes is nothing to double check etc. And I've never misconnected.

I have a commercial pilot's licence and I think the methodical nature of the training and of doing checklists etc. is just as applicable to launching a power kite as it is to flying a hunka' aluminium and composite-fugg up and can be the same consequences.

Just the way I do it and it works for me-which I think is the most important thing-get a system that works for YOU and do it the SAME way EVERY time-treat it a little like a pilot doing the checklist-the procedure can save your arse.

Just an opinion.

KSA said...

I agree with colinwill78 not only check lines but also check your gear and i dont mind what method people use . I just recon spend a little time on the beach and avoid accidents for yourself and bystanders
Have fun
George

I've never avoided accidents in my life!!!