What are your thoughts on this? - Page 2

LSUkiter · #11 03-06-2008, 03:49 PM

I had posted about the kitebuddy thing a couple months back cause I had seen it on ebay when i was bored at work. It made for a good couple of dirty jokes in the thread. That rapidanchor wombat thing was on kiteforum about the same time and the aussie posters raved about it. From what I saw on that forum its not available in US at all and I don't believe they'll ship here

#12 03-06-2008, 03:49 PM

Exactly, Danimal. I personally can't relate to not knowing how to land and launch by myself. It was basically a necessity when I started due to not having many other kiters around. I guess since each spot is loaded now it may not matter as much (?). Still seems like something you should know, though.

It'd suck to have to wait for someone to show up at the Skyway or somewhere just to be able to ride. :cry:

zenlikeme · #13 03-06-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyway Scott

Here is the "real deal". http://www.rapidanchor.com/ if you want an anchor.

Just not sure they are in the U.S. yet.

That would probably do the trick! I've used very similiar anchors in my line of work... for guying communication towers. I thought one would definitely do the trick but at $300 dollars (on the cheap) decided it wasn't quite necessary

Steve-O · #14 03-06-2008, 03:51 PM

That's a tough one. I agree with Brian and I don't teach to self launch. I would prefer the student focus on assisted launches first then explore self launching down the road. A clear understanding is needed to get a successful self launch and most don't want to pay for the instructors time to learn something that may cause them problems or they feel they aren't ready to do.

I would teach someone if they wanted to learn however. I do give my students some info on self launch and guide them to some good video resources when they feel ready to try it.

Self land/self exit....that definately gets covered no matter what.