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burretoe
burretoe
QLD
15 posts
burretoe burretoe
QLD, 15 posts
29 Nov 2005 1:18am
just started kitesurfing not so long ago and managed to get up on the board today, yay. I have a mate who comes down with me and helps me launch, only problem is we are having problems launching the kite, can you guys give the rundown on how to launch a kite properly, from the point where it is lying on the ground with the board weighing it down.

Thanks
pezza
pezza
WA
155 posts
pezza pezza
WA, 155 posts
28 Nov 2005 11:19pm
take some lessons, well worth it.
elizabethb
elizabethb
QLD
2081 posts
elizabethb elizabethb
QLD, 2081 posts
29 Nov 2005 1:33am
Launching and landing kites are where most injuries and accidents occur, so I would highly reccomend getting a lesson. Even if it does cost $70 an hour, you might just need that hour to refine your safety skills... You are not only endangering yourself, but other kiters and the general public as well... But it's better to be safe than sorry!
4DICE
4DICE
QLD
158 posts
4DICE 4DICE
QLD, 158 posts
29 Nov 2005 9:55am
if your broke u could ask for sum pointers from the pros at your kiting spot
Coral Sea
Coral Sea
QLD
476 posts
Coral Sea Coral Sea
QLD, 476 posts
29 Nov 2005 10:50am
what brand and model of kite is it?

how much wind are you trying to launch in?

how heavy are you?
snoochieboochies
snoochieboochies
WA
13 posts
snoochieboochies snoochieboochies
WA, 13 posts
29 Nov 2005 9:48am
get a lesson

get a dvd called boost 2 or kiteboarding 101

or get emule and download it for free

PaulG
PaulG
WA
92 posts
PaulG PaulG
WA, 92 posts
29 Nov 2005 4:16pm
Congrats on not hurting yourself or someone else. Get a lesson before your luck runs out.

Then please come back and ask advise.



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