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Old 07-13-2006, 09:16 PM
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Default Towup Video

sorry for the poor quality of video. it was pretty cloudy at EB.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLOvrg3PYRc
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Old 07-13-2006, 10:23 PM
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siiick!


i wana try one!
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Old 07-13-2006, 10:33 PM
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That's hardcore. Serious airtime on the last tow up. Unreal.

This is how it's done on the West Side.
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Old 07-13-2006, 11:32 PM
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Sweet video Jay! Can't wait to see one edited with music!!! Sick vid nonetheless!
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Old 07-14-2006, 06:10 AM
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Nice, I can see what you mean by most towups in the 30ft range. The last one was sick!
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Old 07-14-2006, 08:10 AM
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posted on kiteforum.com.. expect the opinions to start flying.....

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Old 07-14-2006, 01:04 PM
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http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2329785

Still, I have to say, this is nothing. Look at the photo I took the other day while I was doing a tow-up behind Eagle's boat:

http://www.lunaroutpost.com/gallery/...th2_medium.htm

I told Eagle to lay off of the gas the next time we try one. I think we went too fast.
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Old 07-14-2006, 01:20 PM
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ha..
when i posted the kiteforum post the video had 26 views..

up to 290 now.

that last tow up is pretty fkn incredible Jayson.

i know you are being safe man.. just be double safe!!

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Old 07-14-2006, 03:27 PM
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I am not surprised by the negativity and lack of support out there on Kiteforum, hopefully most see the value in what Billy and Jayson are doing and appreciate their efforts...they are VERY safety conscious and I, for one admire them both for 'pushing the envelope' which will ultimately help the sport grow...
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Old 07-14-2006, 04:51 PM
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Remember that video "High" in which Elliott, Flash, and Lou Wainman tied a rope to the back of a harness and were seeing how high the kite would take them while a few guys held the rope on a jetty upwind? I think that was done at Kite Beach in Maui. Same concept here, expect the jet ski allows you to move around, get higher.

It's good to see Jayson and Bill using a grab handle and not tying off to the tow rope. Also, it is interesting that they are starting to throw tricks while still holding the rope at lower altitudes.

Obviously, the risks appear significant, especially on the supa' big jumps. I consider both Jayson and Billy friends and want to see these two continue to kite here for a long time, so I hope they continue to respect the big tow ups for the risks they present. Neither Billy or Jayson strike me as being suicidal, stupid, or possessed of a depraved recklessness, however, as accused by some of the posters on kiteforum (who would probably not have the balls to say sh*t to either Jayson or Billy in person).

That being said, Billy and Jayson obviously march to drummers that have bigger cojones than average.
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