As long as your tether is fixed, and provides a good firm and strong launch point, I can't see any real advantage with someone holding the chicken loop. What happens if it powers up, or a line snaps or gets tangled round a pulley :o Personally, if I didn't have a fixed tether or the ballast to fill ...
These are the things that have helped me over the years: Plan sessions well in advance if possible Flexible job hours/self employment Live near a decent beach The family never come down the beach, if it's kitesurf weather, then it's not beach weather I don't think you can expect to do as much as you...
As people have suggested, something with a lot of flex and good rocker. Nobile NHP has bags of rocker and flex, not so great for huge pop, but good for general riding in choppy conditions and softer landings. You can also adjust the angle of the pads as well, which may help you a little. I got mine ...
That's a good idea for the board leash. Also, remember that if you're using something like the Cab IDS system, and you find yourself having to self rescue, you can always detach the leash and connect it onto the board, as the leash does not form part of the depower set up. Then just throw it behind ...
gbleck, You said "you can go up one line" Can you expand on that? For instance... which line? Will any line do? or just one of the double lines of the new style safety system... Do you recommend swimming along side the line? Grabbing the line with one hand and ratcheting yourself up the line, while...
I agree that this doesn't sound like a malfunction, it's just what the kite can do when you transfer the load onto the IDS, it either sits in the 'horse shoe' position or as somebody else said rolls over onto it's leading edge. I think one important point to remember is take a step or two towards th...