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Old 02-19-2009, 08:34 AM
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Default Video: Foil Lofting

Just came across this. It is of a guy with an unidentified kite, likely a foil from the controls, flying in a field. The lofting is interesting but likely painful from the kiters perspective. It looks like he was yanked right off the ground, without assisting by jumping as is more frequently the case. I believe he broke his leg. It has been years since I've flown handles but I recall it is pretty easy to put on the brakes. That is if you think of it. From his position, he must have been pretty well powered up, overpowered ultimately.

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