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Do you use a kite leash?

yes, attached to harness/wrist/body
82
73%
yes, attached to the bar or in the lines
16
14%
no
14
13%
 
Total votes: 112

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Do you use a kite leash?

Postby Toby » Wed Mar 26, 2003 11:23 pm

let us know if you ride safe

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Postby sq225917 » Thu Mar 27, 2003 1:24 am

everybody should have a leash even if it doesn't help you to relaunch.

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Postby kiteboarder@pacbell.net » Tue Jul 01, 2003 7:05 pm

I'm very dissapointed to see that nearly a quarter of the riders ignore the public hazard & the resultant bans by using no effective leash (It's been reported many times that a leash that's not attached to you does not really work in an emergency situation, effectively counting as no leash at all).

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Postby jpkiter » Tue Jul 01, 2003 9:08 pm

I ALWAYS use + WAnt a leash..i have been hurt by the kite....lots learned..among it....i never want to hurt anyone else with the kite + the power it has...use your noodle in more ways than one! :thumb:

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Postby BLOWN AWAY » Thu Jul 17, 2003 2:41 am

I Allways use a leash.. no exeptions but a lot of kiters at my local spot don't use leashes, expecially the experts.

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Postby Janus » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:03 pm

5th E.

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Postby bronco12 » Wed Oct 19, 2005 7:08 pm

I can't afford one :( I keep losing my kites...

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Postby windyboy » Wed Oct 19, 2005 10:04 pm

the people that don't use leashes are big assholes because shit can happen if your a pro still you can screw up big time. :lame1: :lame1:


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