Hey Gord good for you for recognizing that different people have different abilities and experiences in life. It is very true this sport is far harder for some than for others. I learned quickly and did receive some flack from more experienced kiters in that process. However remember one thing, kite...

Hey Jim, Chris. These recent things have really caused me to be more careful when kiting now. (at least for a while). I came in with my 8M well powered. Dropped my board on the beach and walked up to the field with one hand on the bar and the other one on my quick release. And oh yeah, the leash was...

Great stuff guys. Super last post Jordan. I agree with the idea of a positive direction where we all help each other. Just happy I am not the target anymore.



Reuben

One of the draw backs of internet forums is that without seeing someone face to face things can easily be taken out of context and often be controversial or offensive to some. We do all need to remember this when we post as to not be too antagonistic. I was going to keep out of any more discussions ...

Hey easy JL, let us not start any more strife. I think what AC was saying is that professional lessons are a great idea. A point that is pretty hard to argue. On another note I have been thinking of bringing a chain saw to the lake to remove the massive stump/kite killer. Has it not nearly killed en...

So after living with with this latest accident experience for over a week I can tell you all it is still foremost on my mind. I have given significant thought to my actions and comments and others and have carried out further research to maybe find some solace or education to prevent this in the fut...

Daves previous comments are all accurate I can confirm them. Sadly I convinced myself my friends previous flying performances would carry the day and was somewhat bewildered at his seeming loss of previous (but knowingly limited) skill. In spite of more than one red flag I proceeded and I do hold my...

Not much to add to this other than thanks for the positive words of advice. My friend is in very good spirits and as always he is truly a super person. Please continue to chime in with more positive words of wisdom. One last thing, I sure as hell never want this to happen again! to anyone.

Reuben

Thanks all for the constructive input. Through another career I learned that dangerous accidents are almost always caused by more than one thing. Yes one or more things done differently could have prevented this but it was in fact the sum total of all things that led us both to this spot. In retrosp...

I know many of you local kiters have now heard of an accident at IV this past week. I would just like to tell you all what occurred so we may all learn from it as I was one of the people directly involved. Last fall I introduced a friend of mine to kiteboarding. First he was at the beach with me fly...

Pretty general question. Maybe a little background on what type/style of riding you hope to do would help, Also regarding building your own board, I too have thought this and built things for myself many times. The truth is you will not save any money. Add up the cost of materials, then purchase pad...

Where were you yesterday, it was fun!

FOUND - 2008 naish bar and lines. last seen at Island View beach Dec. 14 about 4:00pm. Anyone ?? I love this bar and want it back.

Found at IV by lady, called Ocean rodeo, they called me. Feeling very fortunate right now. Thanks all.


Reuben
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TWEEK - to "twitch for an entire week. (see twitch above)

dude, dude, dude, have some natchos!!!! and a tatoo to go with that!!

love the stoke.

And yeah, www.losethestraps.com is awesome!!!!


Reuben