There have been two fatalities in the last week involving experienced kiters in very high, gusty winds. Experienced riders had decided to sit out the session but not all kiters made this choice. It is easy to be lulled into denying what can go wrong in seconds during an powerful gust. The sense of adventure putting things on the edge and ripping loose can captivate many of us. We need to checkout the weather, listen to our gut and if appropriate sit this one out. No session is worth the rest of your life.
More powerful winds are likely to come through with fronts. We traditionally have had a number of losses in the fall. Think about it before heading out.
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FKA, Inc.
transcribed by:
Rick Iossi
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