Yes Frank, that was another bad one, that time on the west coast. We really need to physically and mentally rehearse Emergency Depowering on a regular basis. In reality in emergencies all too few riders even try to Emergency Depower. They just lock up or even less often fail at the attempt to depower for whatever reason and go for the full ride. The first order is to avoid squalls and if despite all precautions you get caught out, Emergency Depower early. More about that other accident at:
http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=6940
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Originally Posted by conchxpress
This brings me back to another post, I believe it was yours, Rick.
LET GO OF THE BAR. Yes, ladies and gents, his hands never left the bar.
I just hope he survives to kite another day.:shock:
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The video clip of the tragic accident today in Ft. Lauderdale appears:
HERE and another shorter clip HERE
IF YOU KNOW ANYONE thinking of going out in this storm or any others for that matter,
make sure they see this video and think about what could go wrong. They should also
read over the Brazilian fatality in another storm three days ago at:
http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=7025
More guys could easily get chewed up in Fay or any of the numerous other squalls that
sweep through every year. Seek clear conditions free of squalls, always.
Again, best wishes to the man that was injured in Ft. Lauderdale today.