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Reaper356

Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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PostMon Oct 15, 07 3:56 pm     Reply with quote

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If there's a good chance of something going wrong when launching, just keep one hand on the emergency release from the start.

Agreed Adam. Launch seems to be where most problems happen - be ready for SHTF.

I thought you were suppose to launch unhooked if it could be dangerous?

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genek

Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
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PostMon Oct 15, 07 4:06 pm     Reply with quote

Are you trying to get me a Darwin Award Phil??? I'm pretty sure at a certain point you're better off sticking with the kite instead of ditching it. Kinda like that guy in Oahu (I think) that got lofted hundreds of feet into the air during a video interview with Top Hat. If you watch the video you'll see him actually hook in after the initial lofting to stay with the kite and ride it out. He was extremely lucky though...

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