I am thinking of laying down the bucks for a crossbow but would like to find out from you guys who allready have them what they are like to self launch. Almost all of my kiting is done alone so its a big deal for me.Also whats the setup like time like, with regard to tangles in bridles and stuff.

thanks Nev

I dont understand how come you cant launch it in the normal way?It is still a kite with a blade that cuts the wind I really dont get it. why cant I just fold the corner and pop it off that

waveslave,
i think i speak on behalf of the majority of the kiters and windsurfers that use this extremely helpful and often entertaining forum when i say...
SHUT THE **** UP
No one wants to listen to your self-opinionated crap. You are possibly the most arrogant, ignorant, self-righteous brat I have ever had the displeasure of knowing (as far as reading your messages go that is). Of your 500 or so messages, at least 95% have been a negative comment.
"this is crap because of this..."
"this happens because of this and you are wrong and i am right..."
"i know everything..."
"all kites that arent mine are crap..."
"there is no skill involved in this..."
"kiting is going to be banned..."
"if you cant do this, then youre crap..."
"kiting flat water is gay..."
There is not enough wind these days to have to listen to your pointless crap...come back in summer when my forum surfing goes into decline.
I need to sleep. Im cranky.

Hey prof.

It can self launch no prob. I just haven't managed one yet.

I have tried folding up the tips, but because of their shape, I did not feel safe doing it. Today, there were so many guys around that I didn't have to self launch.....but I know I would have tried again, no sweat....it is a very safe kite I feel.

I HAV TO AGREE WITH WAVESLAVE, IF YOU CANT SELF LAUNCH IT IS A MAJOR FAULT IN DESIGN...
SURELY PETE THORT OF THIS, MAYBE A NEW APPROACH?
IF NOT, CRAP.

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everything u need to know and more

Thanks for the info. Steve.

The problem with only being able to self-launch on land as you would on water (a FN piece of cake, )is that you need more room and there is the added issue of kite damage from ground?

I am going to get an old pillow and fill it with sand next time I have the chance and see if I can do a trad. launch....I'm hopeful that it can be done

But if you want to go out...you will find a way to launch the kite safetly and get good at it.

Nick

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Originally posted by waveslave

There seems to be some confusion with launching terminology?

When you crash your kite into the piss and you need to get underway again.....
That launch is called a deepwater relaunch.
Not a self-launch.

When you launch from the beach with no assistance from a kite betty....
That launch is called a self-launch.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

(There's also another launch called a drift-launch but I won't open that can-o-worms.)

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No need for a correction slaved
I am sure the kite can be launched from the beach without assistance.
And as I said, in 2 ways.
The traditional way (fold tip and sand it) I have not tried myself, but I have been assured by Hudson it can be done.

Assisted launch is always preferred, but self launch ability is very important. I see no issue there with the Crossbow.

Cya and

Goodwinds

Steve McCormack

Thought id clear the air on this topic I have been flying the crossbow for three weeks now and she fly's like a dream in this three weeks i have done a self launch simply by putting sand on the wingtip like you would do with any other kite but without folding the leading edge and not too much sand no problem and also self landed it by placing at the side of the window and sheeting the bar out and crossing the right side of the bar to the left and down she goes safely flat on the leading edge simple.

shovel craploads of sand onto any kite. get to the right possy and shake like the proverbial! works every time.use boulders or fainting goats if there's no sand. just practice.