Guess i better clarify exactly HOW i have one hand on the QR when i launch at 6-mile ; cause
if Ya let go with one hand to grab the QR, the kite could immediately start to loop if you try
to sheet in or out ---
* The person is holding my kite, both my hands are on the bar.
** I physically look down and check the direction my QR will work, (both hands still on bar.
*** I slide my Left hand to the Center of the bar ; using my Right hand i grab the QR Without
looking.
**** Right hand goes back to bar but Left hand STAYS in center ; then i check tension
on Both break-lines to see if there equal.
***** (( AFTER i check for thermals behind me)) -- I signal to Release, the kite with my Right
hand, (Left STAYS in center) and the Right
hand goes to the QR, (without looking) until i'm Certain the kite is balanced and raising
up to Zenith.
Most of the time while on the beach, the Left hand Stays in the center of the bar and
the Right is going for the board or QR; where ever it's most needed.
I do a NO-LOOK check for my QR about every 5 to 10 min while riding ; same way
i check for my reserve chute handle while flying a HG or PG within 500ft of the
ground.
Got a Better way, i will change my SOP, (standard operating procedure) ; but
i have ditched my kite at least Once every year while launching it at 6-mile
since i started kiting there !!
Personally --- i think the launch is the Most dangerous part of Kite-boarding; just
like the Take-off is the most dangerous part of Hang gliding of PG. It's where i
pump the MOST amount of adrenaline, in order to keep up with possible uncertainties !!
And next up is the Landing for both sports. Your Most at risk of injury when near Land.
So --- HOW do YOU launch your kite ??
Bille