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by soulpatch
Wed May 16, 2018 4:36 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Launching solo
Replies: 27
Views: 15513

Re: Launching solo

Yeah, the ol' empty beach.... well, now that high season is over and it is getting tropical hot here that is much easier, thank goodness. Regarding the high wind issue.... yeah, I will keep an eye on that.... when we spent time in Bahia de Los Angeles at our old place there the sky was really great ...
by soulpatch
Tue May 15, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Launching solo
Replies: 27
Views: 15513

Re: Launching solo

I don't foresee when I am kiting in 20 knots for quite some time! I am just not ready.... yet!

I appreciate the advice.... all of it taken to heart and I am really grateful for it all.
by soulpatch
Tue May 15, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Launching solo
Replies: 27
Views: 15513

Re: Launching solo

I will say this, I appreciate all the advice and encouragement.

Rest assured, I will proceed with caution and if anything seems like it is too risky I won't do it.
by soulpatch
Tue May 15, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Launching solo
Replies: 27
Views: 15513

Re: Launching solo

I'm a big fan of ejecting if things seem to go sideways...... I found myself doing it the other day before I even realized I'd popped that release!

At least golf courses are maintained.... probably a smooth ride down a fairway!
by soulpatch
Tue May 15, 2018 4:45 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Launching solo
Replies: 27
Views: 15513

Re: Launching solo

Thanks for all the great advice..... I love the videos and I have NEVER wanted to be in a lowlight video.... be it surfing, firefighting or rescue, being too drunk, capoeira, none of that..... I want to be the guy that isn't noticed! As far as the self-landing goes, well, I have actually practiced t...
by soulpatch
Mon May 14, 2018 2:48 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Launching solo
Replies: 27
Views: 15513

Re: Launching solo

I am stoked on all the positive feedback, I appreciate it greatly! I tried the drag method on an empty beach a while back and it was a bit tense for me! It was a light day and all I was doing was practicing body dragging. I understand the downwind kite-fill better now, though, and in light wind I fe...
by soulpatch
Mon May 14, 2018 12:37 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Launching solo
Replies: 27
Views: 15513

Re: Launching solo

Great video.

Pretty much what I have visualized in my mind.

I will look up the Song Z.

God forbid a kite and I are even close to each other in 50mph wind!
by soulpatch
Mon May 14, 2018 12:21 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Launching solo
Replies: 27
Views: 15513

Re: Launching solo

Well, I would not say I am reliably riding in any direction with complete confidence yet..... my last lesson was right along the shore and had me launching with my butt in the sand, pretty much with waves beating at me...... kind of how I learned to surf....man, the first time on clean water was hea...
by soulpatch
Sun May 13, 2018 11:20 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Launching solo
Replies: 27
Views: 15513

Launching solo

I have had 3 lessons to date and I have improved each time..... my kite control is better, I am seeing farther down the line instead of just immediately what is directly in front of me and getting up a bit better each time..... now just to control my speed once I am underway! Anyway, I am wondering ...
by soulpatch
Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Credentialing
Replies: 4
Views: 839

Re: Credentialing

Jajaja, that's funny!

Yeah, reputation is what I will stick with.

Thanks for the input.

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