1.Solo Flat Kite Launching-Safety Tip Of The Week

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My deepest feelings to the injured kiter.

I sincerely hope that he makes a full recovery.

It seems that competent assisted launches with flat kites are a very good idea and solo launch might unexpectedly result in serious injury over time.

For flat kites only:

Thats obviously the ideal gold standard, and hopefully everyone will adhere to this.

But, unfortunately as you and I know, it is not always possible.

In particular, I can self launch and land in 15-20 kts all day ( 'cept for a lill' kite LE launching wear ). However, self launching in +35 kts is tricky but entirely doable and self landing in + 35 kts is pretty much impossible unless you completely release the kite and run for it .... better be fast and have some beach space