I recommend holding the chicken loop in your left hand and not hooking it into the harness until the kite is ready to launch in the C position and only then hooking it in. If something goes wrong, you can simply let go of the chicken loop.
Yes, you are right, that is another way to do it. It works well in lighter winds but in stronger wind (23+knots) I personally prefer the chicken loop to be in my hook from the start. When I use a rope harness set up, the chicken loop (sliding) has to be in from the start too. Thanks for your comment.
@@lasomathletics In stronger winds (23+ knots) I personally prefer the chicken loop connected to an anchor point first to get the kite ready. Much safer and more control.
Thank you for this excellent video. My 66 y old wife and me (71y old male) comprise the entire kiteboarding fleet on the Missouri River's Lake Oahe in central South Dakota. Occasionally, we have a kiter from Albert Lea, MN and/or Denver or Colorado Springs visit us. That's about it. Will try to implement this technique next time we're on the water.
Much better is if you do not touch the bar. Walk into the window with stretched lines. So you avoid the kite sliding over the sand . Then you just walk back out of the window and launch 😊
Hi, sure it would not work on rocky beach full of stones (kite would NOT slide and also you would risk flipping it over and falling into the power zone), as for beginners you are always safer with a assistant to hold your kite. To answer your question in regards to the wear and tear; as long as you have super sandy beach with very soft and pleasant sand (like the one in my example), the potential wear and tear from sliding is NOT a THING💪, so you are good HOWEVER a beach terrain/surface can change from time to time and things like shells, stick, rubbish may appear and if the surface is not to clean you are potentially risking piercing/cutting your kite (it happened to one of my friends) 🫡🧐 Thanks for your comment and keep surfing🌊
So I just got my kite it’s 11m and my dad weighs 240 lbs and he tried to use it in 12 mph wind and 29 mph gusts but it dragged him like a ragdoll about 50 feet and I just don’t know why
Hi, First of all thanks for your comment. Secondly, you have to be very careful with the kites for kitesurfing since they can generate a LOT of pulling power! Before you connect to the kite you have to know your 3 safety systems (and the right activation order!). Also you should have understanding of how to steer the kite (beforehand of using the ‘proper’ kite you can use a small 1,5-2,5m ‘trainer’ kite which in a stronger wind also is going to generate substantial amount of pulling force, just do not take it to very strong wind because the lines will just snap). Make sure you have enough training space around you too (so no one gets hurt). Back to your comment: the wind that day was 10-29 mph, which is 10-25 knots, which means it was very gusty the difference between the low and high was 17 knots!!! That is a lot and due to that setting a power trim (adjuster) on your 11m kite would be tricky (most likely the kite was trimmed for full power). At 10 knots 11m kite would struggle to fly and steer but at the gust of 25 knots you are already reaching the top flying range a your are getting overpowered. Even though your dad weighs over 100kg the 11m kite in 25 knots with powerful steering (especially if the pilot does not know exactly what they are doing) can EASILY generate a ton of pulling force and take you flying. Practice in a body of water (waist deep), away from the shore with a hard hat and life vest. Consider kitesurfing course/lessons with an instructor. Stay safe and keep kitting👍💪
@@lasomathletics yeah I asked him to watch videos before he did it since he’s flown dozens of stunt kites in his life and I knew that this was very different from that. I told him to pull three depower line to depower the kite and did the opposite I just don’t know if it would make that big of a difference or if he was severely over exaggerating because even when it was at about 4 o clock he said he was still being dragged
So I just went today no matter what I did when I launched the kite I got ripped away. What am I doing wrong? Also seemed like my steering lines needed to be pulled twice as far as the bar would go to get any response.
The kite has to be launched from the edge of the wind window (or very close nearby), so your position is crucial in relation to the kite and direction of the wind. You can put some sand on the ‘outside’ tip of the kite (the one further AWAY from you) to help it open up the tip side closer to you. Because you follow around the compass as you walking to your launching position your kite moves already with you (it is starting to turn since you are getting away from one of the tips of the kite hence one line gets ‘shorter’). Keep some tension in lines by utilising your harness as you are walking and not by pulling in the bar.
Sure it is safer to launch in 30+ knots with an assistant 👍 but self launch is very much doable. A lot of it goes down to how much space have you got around you.
@@lasomathletics self launching on own with out a tether .. is asking for trouble.. as bridles can catch on wingtips when self launching in low winds an easy fix. But in 30 knots the kite will death loop . And in seconds get ugly.
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Very good!
Thanks for the video!
I recommend holding the chicken loop in your left hand and not hooking it into the harness until the kite is ready to launch in the C position and only then hooking it in. If something goes wrong, you can simply let go of the chicken loop.
Yes, you are right, that is another way to do it. It works well in lighter winds but in stronger wind (23+knots) I personally prefer the chicken loop to be in my hook from the start.
When I use a rope harness set up, the chicken loop (sliding) has to be in from the start too.
Thanks for your comment.
@@lasomathletics In stronger winds (23+ knots) I personally prefer the chicken loop connected to an anchor point first to get the kite ready. Much safer and more control.
Thank you for this excellent video. My 66 y old wife and me (71y old male) comprise the entire kiteboarding fleet on the Missouri River's Lake Oahe in central South Dakota. Occasionally, we have a kiter from Albert Lea, MN and/or Denver or Colorado Springs visit us. That's about it. Will try to implement this technique next time we're on the water.
Hi, great to hear from you! Thank you so much for your comment!
For sure give it a try 👍
The beach looks quite narrow but still works, good work!
That’s right, when the space around is limited you should be extra careful ❗️
Great tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Very good, thanks
Thank you too!
I like how you explained it, well done.
I like your self launch tutorial and additional tips! Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video, useful and great, clear examples
Great footage! Now the self land please!
Thanks! For sure, self landing is coming up!
One of the best video on the subject! Nice and clear visuals👍
Thank you.
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Great instructions👍
I love the explanation
Much better is if you do not touch the bar. Walk into the window with stretched lines. So you avoid the kite sliding over the sand . Then you just walk back out of the window and launch 😊
Good point👍
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As a beginner, I wonder sliding over the sand, how is the wear and tear over time? Or is it not noticeable because a kite is build for that?
Hi, sure it would not work on rocky beach full of stones (kite would NOT slide and also you would risk flipping it over and falling into the power zone), as for beginners you are always safer with a assistant to hold your kite.
To answer your question in regards to the wear and tear; as long as you have super sandy beach with very soft and pleasant sand (like the one in my example), the potential wear and tear from sliding is NOT a THING💪, so you are good HOWEVER a beach terrain/surface can change from time to time and things like shells, stick, rubbish may appear and if the surface is not to clean you are potentially risking piercing/cutting your kite (it happened to one of my friends) 🫡🧐
Thanks for your comment and keep surfing🌊
Great explanation, thanks👍
Thanks, very helpful video👍
Glad it was helpful!
Very cool video, helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
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So I just got my kite it’s 11m and my dad weighs 240 lbs and he tried to use it in 12 mph wind and 29 mph gusts but it dragged him like a ragdoll about 50 feet and I just don’t know why
Hi,
First of all thanks for your comment.
Secondly, you have to be very careful with the kites for kitesurfing since they can generate a LOT of pulling power!
Before you connect to the kite you have to know your 3 safety systems (and the right activation order!).
Also you should have understanding of how to steer the kite (beforehand of using the ‘proper’ kite you can use a small 1,5-2,5m ‘trainer’ kite which in a stronger wind also is going to generate substantial amount of pulling force, just do not take it to very strong wind because the lines will just snap).
Make sure you have enough training space around you too (so no one gets hurt).
Back to your comment: the wind that day was 10-29 mph, which is 10-25 knots, which means it was very gusty the difference between the low and high was 17 knots!!! That is a lot and due to that setting a power trim (adjuster) on your 11m kite would be tricky (most likely the kite was trimmed for full power).
At 10 knots 11m kite would struggle to fly and steer but at the gust of 25 knots you are already reaching the top flying range a your are getting overpowered.
Even though your dad weighs over 100kg the 11m kite in 25 knots with powerful steering (especially if the pilot does not know exactly what they are doing) can EASILY generate a ton of pulling force and take you flying.
Practice in a body of water (waist deep), away from the shore with a hard hat and life vest.
Consider kitesurfing course/lessons with an instructor.
Stay safe and keep kitting👍💪
@@lasomathletics yeah I asked him to watch videos before he did it since he’s flown dozens of stunt kites in his life and I knew that this was very different from that. I told him to pull three depower line to depower the kite and did the opposite I just don’t know if it would make that big of a difference or if he was severely over exaggerating because even when it was at about 4 o clock he said he was still being dragged
So I just went today no matter what I did when I launched the kite I got ripped away. What am I doing wrong? Also seemed like my steering lines needed to be pulled twice as far as the bar would go to get any response.
The kite has to be launched from the edge of the wind window (or very close nearby), so your position is crucial in relation to the kite and direction of the wind.
You can put some sand on the ‘outside’ tip of the kite (the one further AWAY from you) to help it open up the tip side closer to you.
Because you follow around the compass as you walking to your launching position your kite moves already with you (it is starting to turn since you are getting away from one of the tips of the kite hence one line gets ‘shorter’). Keep some tension in lines by utilising your harness as you are walking and not by pulling in the bar.
0:40 - "if you are a beginner you should never try this technique" - you should have said !!
You are right, as I beginner you should not even look at self launching, you should launch with an assistant.👍
The colour on the bar is confusing…
Hey, yeah it can be confusing! Many brands implement other colour to they bars e.g. Cabrinha has white and black bars…
Great 👍 next vid will be self landing? 🤙
Yes, I am going to do self landing too! 👍Stay tuned
Will be a slef or a self landing ? 🤣@@lasomathletics
Self launch in 30knots plus !! Sucide
Sure it is safer to launch in 30+ knots with an assistant 👍 but self launch is very much doable. A lot of it goes down to how much space have you got around you.
@@lasomathletics self launching on own with out a tether .. is asking for trouble.. as bridles can catch on wingtips when self launching in low winds an easy fix. But in 30 knots the kite will death loop . And in seconds get ugly.
Thank you.
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