Busted Move Sends Kite Looping Into Shore

[ricki]

How far offshore should you throw moves, like a handle pass kiteloop? Far enough to give you a chance to deal with things when they go wrong? Many may recognize the rider, he is a very capable kiter. Let's leave names out of this. Winds were around 20 kts., very slightly onshore from side shore so the kite went exactly where you would think it would. He landed within about 15 to 20 ft. of shore. Part of that likely was the photographer onshore, riders will ride close to them.

Everyone screws up or has things go wrong, we all need distance for those times. Had a lucky outcome this time. Wouldn't count on luck to intercede, nor skill obviously enough, what's left? Good judgment, it is the most reliable thing we can count on for ourselves and bystanders.

What do you think?