offsore winds self rescue
Hi Rick!
One method we teach our students is to lay on the kite with wingtips in the air with legs extended down the center strut and upper body hanging over leading edge.(unhook spreader bar first) From this position, its easy to "swim" or "doggie paddle" back upwind to get your board, and then to shore. If its not offshore, you can use this way to retrieve your board from upwind, then use a standard self rescue back to shore. It works like a charm!
Self rescuing with bridled kites requires you to hold the "upper" bridle, where it connects to the line, and on the lower end, at the wingtip area. Each kite is a little different, so practice this (on ALL your kites) before you really need it.
A friend got some shots of this today , once I get them I will send them to you.
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