i get a little confused watching a lot of these videos because i cant see the person with the bar and their lines as they are launching. So say I am doing a water launch with a bow is my bar supposed to be flipped upside down or the bar is right-side up (meaning the lines are twisted 180 degrees one direction)?
are you pulling on front or back line? You need to pull on the back line and you need to pull on just one not both. are your front a back lines rigged up correctly? What kite are you doing this on?
BEGINNERS and REGULUAR riders I would say ASK someone to flip your kite up, SAFEST WAY
For ppl that knows all the in and outs of there kites this is onbe of the easyuest ways to self lauch, I've done it on 6mcrosbow in 35 to 40knts of wind no problems.
RISK is if you try it and are not experianced enough (u know when ur are simpley as that) and somethings goes wrong ur screwed bigtime in high winds couse big cvhance u'll get deadthloops
It seems very easy when this guy do it. I wished to be good like that at the beginning. Thank you to other comments to prevent me about the risk of this technique. People scare me a bit when they talk about death and kite togheter.
If you do not follow a safe method of launch, land and/or relaunch it can be the difference of life and death. The majority of kitesurfing accidents happen during launching or landing.
Don't forget that the Bows have "total depower" whereas the C doesn't. The solo launch in this video should be done by competent kitesurfers only and the water relaunch is a demonstration of water relaunching but on land. If you question whether you can or can't do something it is better not to do it and rely on buddies. I hope that helps? I have also seen relaunch vids for 5th line kites on youtube too.
I asked coz im curious. I have IKO2 license but I always surfed on bows and i bought now my frist own kite and it's c-shape. I haven't been yet with it in water, coz it's still chill. That's why i asked.
i get a little confused watching a lot of these videos because i cant see the person with the bar and their lines as they are launching. So say I am doing a water launch with a bow is my bar supposed to be flipped upside down or the bar is right-side up (meaning the lines are twisted 180 degrees one direction)?
nickfastswim 1 year ago
can someone help me.. when i try this, the kite just slides down wind, leading edge face down the whole time.. any tips?
Methomite 2 years ago
are you pulling on front or back line? You need to pull on the back line and you need to pull on just one not both. are your front a back lines rigged up correctly? What kite are you doing this on?
benjicox 2 years ago
its an older kite, 2002 cabrinha 12m. my lines are hooked up properly... thanks for answering.
Methomite 2 years ago
7m xbow obviously ;)
Kounglou 2 years ago
BEGINNERS and REGULUAR riders I would say ASK someone to flip your kite up, SAFEST WAY
For ppl that knows all the in and outs of there kites this is onbe of the easyuest ways to self lauch, I've done it on 6mcrosbow in 35 to 40knts of wind no problems.
RISK is if you try it and are not experianced enough (u know when ur are simpley as that) and somethings goes wrong ur screwed bigtime in high winds couse big cvhance u'll get deadthloops
Kounglou 2 years ago
It seems very easy when this guy do it. I wished to be good like that at the beginning. Thank you to other comments to prevent me about the risk of this technique. People scare me a bit when they talk about death and kite togheter.
cassdetrail 3 years ago
grazie!
faboc 4 years ago
what happens if you donot do the corect steps ? wil you be in trouble
snowfinder 4 years ago
If you do not follow a safe method of launch, land and/or relaunch it can be the difference of life and death. The majority of kitesurfing accidents happen during launching or landing.
benjicox 4 years ago
Very instructive video ,thank you very much.
moncho2000 4 years ago
Very helpful vid, do you have any others that may help a 'newbie' / 'novice' like me ?
Thanks
Doz600 4 years ago
No worries chap I was just covering my ass to make sure that a newbie didn't go and try to launch a C through the middle of the window.
benjicox 4 years ago
Will my c-shape kite do the same with 5th line? It looks like my kite was heavier than this one.
konfolut 4 years ago
Don't forget that the Bows have "total depower" whereas the C doesn't. The solo launch in this video should be done by competent kitesurfers only and the water relaunch is a demonstration of water relaunching but on land. If you question whether you can or can't do something it is better not to do it and rely on buddies. I hope that helps? I have also seen relaunch vids for 5th line kites on youtube too.
benjicox 4 years ago
I asked coz im curious. I have IKO2 license but I always surfed on bows and i bought now my frist own kite and it's c-shape. I haven't been yet with it in water, coz it's still chill. That's why i asked.
konfolut 4 years ago