self rescue

[jim]

I'm in. Maybe we could set a date once we find someone willing to teach. Definitely for compensation(Hope I didnt imply I was looking for a freebie) We don't really need much wind-and other people actually riding would be a distraction in this case. Also it will give us something to do other than sitting on the computer talking about kiteboarding! Wendy would be in too, and I can pass the idea along to the other guys down here .Next s
tep is to find an instructor.

I am in too. Although I have gotten back in a few times, I would like to see the current agreed upon method.

When it's just me I am pretty apt to wing it and pray.
But, I might end up talking someone else through the steps in the future (off P.A.G. beach for instance) as I remain just upwind of them, and don't want to give wrong advice.
I would hate to wing it with Donna or someone else and have it turn into a "wing it and pay" scenario due to my ignorance.

It's too bad the wind is not more predictable. It makes it a bit more tricky to set in stone a date for stuff like self rescue and safety system lookovers.
I am definitely in for some self rescue tutoring though the next weekend that looks decent.

[jim]

first weekend looks good for me. Thank you!

That'll work. I would just like some real wind to make it realistic for a strong wind rescue. Hopefully it'll happen.

[Danimal8199]

I'm not sure who said it earlier on here, but every situation is different. However, I was never taught any self rescue techniques and have had to rescue myself 3 times, i'm here so i guess you can say i'm a quick learner:

1) Wind died
2) My middle lines snaped
3) my harness broke on one side

It is true that each situation is different, luckily I was not to far from shore.

however, I would love to hear some techniques like how to use your kite to tow yourself back in.

Safety clinic, not a bad idea

[amber]

i'm in for something that weekend

[jim]

Just wondering if we can get a count of people interested in a self rescue clinic the weekend of the 6th of october(saturday afternoon at EB?) I will be happy to try and organize it if no one else wants to. Maybe do it as a demo/clinic and eat/drink afterwards?

[bayflite]

if you need a zodiak let me know.
it might come in handy.
peace

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