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Wyo Kiter
Since 09 Mar 2006
148 Posts
In a VAN, down by the RIVER.
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 Sun Sep 10, 06 8:49 pm Head cut off by kite lines |
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 So i was at Roosevelt this weekend and the camp host informed me that the kite lines can cut ones head off and to watch out for kiteboarders. This made me ponder...Has someone had their head chopped off, completely beheaded, by a kite? Is this really possible? Or still just an urban myth? Should we hire "Myth Busters"?
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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| Sun Sep 10, 06 8:51 pm |
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it happened to me, luckily they were able to re-attach. They said I had some brain damage, but luckily with my muncipal job I am still way overqualified.  |
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1735 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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| Sun Sep 10, 06 8:56 pm |
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| I've seen an Xray of a missing big toe due to kite lines. I don't think your head would be that much harder to tear off if the conditions were right. |
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jahmbi
Since 28 Jul 2005
622 Posts
MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN
River Troll
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| Sun Sep 10, 06 9:40 pm Re: Head cut off by kite lines |
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| Wyo Kiter wrote: | | So i was at Roosevelt this weekend and the camp host informed me that the kite lines can cut ones head off and to watch out for kiteboarders. This made me ponder...Has someone had their head chopped off, completely beheaded, by a kite? Is this really possible? Or still just an urban myth? Should we hire "Myth Busters"? |
WELL I HAVE THOUGHT THIS THRU, AND IT WOULD DEPEND ON WHICH HEAD YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT  ,,HOW ABOUT THE AWAKE VIDEO WHEN THE GUY SHOWS YOU HIS NECK FROM THE LINES RAPPING AROUND HIM....THEN THINK OF TENSION ...WHO WANTS TO BE THE GUINNY PIG NOT ME FOR SURE.....HAWK HOW ABOUT YOU???I KNOW LETS GET ONAD  ..I BET HE IS LOOSING HIS MIND AS WE SPEAK....  TROLL
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Mon Sep 11, 06 8:49 am |
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| I just don't see it happening as the kite passes through the "window", but perhaps (still doubtful) if they were already wrapped around someone's neck, then you let it fully power up..? Mythbusters gets my vote. Let's see them toss up a 25.5 Machine in 40kts with 800lbs line! |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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| Mon Sep 11, 06 9:03 am |
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| Kataku2k3 wrote: | | I just don't see it happening as the kite passes through the "window" |
Not so sure - I was rigging up at Not So Secret and this dude walks to the edge of the water just as crazed kiteboarder cranks a wicked fast down loop missing joe sitting duck's head by 6 inches.
I tell sitting duck his friend is sort of a dick - he replies I don't know that guy.
I suggested we get some rocks - but just then crazy Ivan sailed in and apologized for the near beheading.
I'm thinking if you get the timing right - just under the chin on the powered uploop it could do the trick. |
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
1417 Posts
Hood River
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| Mon Sep 11, 06 11:55 am |
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I dont think that lines could slice someones head clean off. Youd have to cut through bone for that to happen, I just cant see kite lines taking someones head off.
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Mon Sep 11, 06 12:01 pm |
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| That's what I'm saying, Ian... and even taking what you said into consideration, there's still tendons, ligaments, etc. which are tougher than normal tissue... |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3677 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Mon Sep 11, 06 12:08 pm |
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Unless the kite line had a chance to "rub" / "slice" on you. I think 20 m of spectra could cut your dome off if it had a chance to rub/ burn its way thru. I had some line pass over my bar last year and it burned /rubbed all the way into the carbon.
Or you could get the line looped around and have it garrot you.
Either way I think its best not to find out.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Mon Sep 11, 06 12:09 pm |
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I guess once you slit the throat its all over, the rest is just a bonus.  |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Mon Sep 11, 06 1:20 pm |
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I would have to cast my vote for sliced jugular and then rapid bleed to death.
Completely cut your head off..? not likely unless your handle got stuck on something and your kite was flying back and forth and back and forth through the window AND, you have a very skinny neck. |
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Jackal
Since 17 Dec 2005
147 Posts
WS
Stoked
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| Mon Sep 11, 06 2:12 pm |
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| I think the head needs to be under tension. |
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crucifunkin
Since 31 Aug 2005
37 Posts
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| Mon Sep 11, 06 2:42 pm |
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Best bet for total decrapitation would be lines wrapping around neck while your still hooked in (possible, but unlikely) and kite powering up and essentially squeezing your head off. even then getting through the spine would be tough.
This thread should die, it kinda makes the back of my knees hurt. |
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2025 Posts
Windward
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| Tue Sep 12, 06 8:37 am if you find it |
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| Hey thats mine I was wondering where it went ,I thought it was up my ass |
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