How to self launch & land your kite safe & simple POV with GoPro helmet cam

[jonnyfranko]

Very informative. I guess you probably equalize between the two doghooks like in a climbing anchor with a sliding focal point

[hamsterminator]

thanks for this! Now im off to break my neck ;)

[timpent]

Thanks... needed something like this yesterday..!

[giorgiokat]

when i try to do that my kite loose its stability and falls down before i reach the bar why? (my naish torch 16)

[VeryVanillaVodka]

@giorgiokat

Never tried the dog hook launch on a C-kite. Try the old school way to fold the edge of the kite, put some sand on it and once you balanced your kite, you pull the lines tight, the sand falls off and the kite launches. Should be videos around showing you if you haven't seen or tried this. I did it with my old Naish V4 back in the days. Good luck!

[giorgiokat]

when i try to do that my kite loose its stability and falls down before i reach the bar why? (my naish torch 16)

[sebalechef]

but this only works in light wind! Or not? Have you tried?

[VeryVanillaVodka]

Works in strong winds too, just be careful. De-power more and make sure you balance the kite properly. I have launched my 7m2 in 30+ knots! But if you're not sure, don't try! And do hook in before you launch!

[djwilliams1980]

Great vid, thanks. What do you use for the ground anchor?

[VeryVanillaVodka]

@djwilliams1980

Two normal dog hooks, 7E each in your local pet store. Works pretty well if you hook in before you launch that is...

[xprokillerx8]

haha 'make sure you hook your chicken loop in before you launch' very good vid man ;D

[ionas7]

Nice video!

Whats the name of the track?

[VeryVanillaVodka]

@ionas7

DAB - New World Airlines

[josesbox]

-2?! Yikes. Anyway I love those slingshot bars they are my fave good video.

[kivexa69]

Very usefull dude!!

[BoomKites]

how many meters is that kite? :)

[VeryVanillaVodka]

@BoomKites

It's the 2010 Slingshot Octane 13 m2.

[Tseppo]

well documented. Thanks.

[TellinTheTruth]

Nice video mate!

[vetovolition]

Great video buddy!

[Enfrik13]

Great video man.

[devilsrule2004]

guessing you had a gopro cam?

[VeryVanillaVodka]

@devilsrule2004

Yeah, the gopro wide. Great little gadget.

[fungalspore]

Great vid great sound track