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bandito
Since 07 May 2005
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 Wed May 02, 07 6:08 pm clear beach launch procedure by Hein |
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from kiteforum, by Hein
updated clear beach launch procedure:
Need a launch?
1. Place board so you can easily get it on your way to
the water.
2. Pick up your own kite
Watching out that the sand you put on it doesn't blow into
someone's eyes. Better to gently grasp the canopy and let
the sand fall off the front rather than flipping the kite with
all the sand still on it.
3. Clean off the sand if applicable (ever heard of de-icing?)
4. Straighten your bridals if you have any.
5. Signal for some help.
But not someone who is in the middle of attaching their lines.
6. Give Launcher your clean kite and exchange greeting.
7. Quickly move to your bar.
8. Quickly move to correct position so Launcher doesn't need to move.
-if space allows.
9. Tension lines and check for proper attachment and absence of tangles.
Check that bar is parallel to kite tips.
Launcher please be vigilant as well.
10. Signal for launch: arm/thumb up
11. Launcher make sure the is canopy is tight.
12. Launcher wait utill airspace is clear and release
13. Rider thank Launcher. Launcher wish rider a fun session.
Did I miss anything?
Thanks Hein,
Bandito |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Wed May 02, 07 6:28 pm Re: clear beach launch procedure by Hein |
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| bandito wrote: | from kiteforum, by Hein
3. Clean off the sand if applicable (ever heard of de-icing?)
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haha! I hate putting sand on my kites... I'm weird though.  |
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eric
Since 13 Jan 2006
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| Thu May 03, 07 6:05 am |
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If anyone asks me to launch their kite I will do so. I am happy to pick it up for you as well, or you can hand it to me--whatever. If there is a problem I will help you figure it out.
Peace,
Eric |
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
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tsunami
Sandbagger
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| Thu May 03, 07 6:20 am |
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kat, the sand on the l.e. when you pick it up( deicin'), not only the sand piles to keep it down.
Good breakdown hein.
Self launchers at our beach. |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Thu May 03, 07 7:39 am |
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| Yea, I'm a little slow... |
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1726 Posts
vancouver
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| Thu May 03, 07 7:52 am Re: clear beach launch procedure by Hein |
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| bandito wrote: |
13. Rider thank Launcher. Launcher wish rider a fun session.
Did I miss anything?
Thanks Hein,
Bandito |
Very informative. Thanks for the thread everyone as should learn this.
Did you miss anything?
Once I thank the launcher, I may give them some feedback as to how the wind feels while I am now flying the kite, so they may use this information to decide on what they may want to rig.
Good info thanks again,
stringy |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Thu May 03, 07 8:01 am |
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| i might also add (from recent experiences).... please and thank you go a long ways. |
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