Today at my fourth session with Soul I'm checking the bridles and see... this. https://i.imgur.com/pHZ8BMo.jpg?1 Serious questions: What the hell is this and is this acceptable for a kite with a price tag of almost 2000$? It depends on how it happened, friend. Why are you asking this question of th...

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Thu Jan 17, 2019 4:40 pm

always amazed that there are still people using board leashes.
Since 2002 we already know it is a bad idea!
And every instructor should know this too...if not...take away their license...if they have any...

+1.

sunscreen, wool beanie or sun hat, sunglasses, beach shoes (Crocs), second board for varying wind conditions

Good to hear. I've never been their customer, but I've wondered about them. Thanks for posting POSITIVE feedback. (I wasn't expecting it when I clicked on this thread.)

Hello, Thor. Take some kiteboarding lessons and make your equipment decision based on what you learn and experience in those lessons. Have fun with the journey.

I was feeling like 2019 was off to a bad start. Wasn't sure what was missing. Now I know. I just needed to hear from PMU. I had forgotten how dangerous and inferior RAM air kites are. Thanks, Pumpy. I feel much better now.

Nice video, OKk. I always enjoy watching your stuff.....to the point, touch of dry humor, good production. Thanks for posting.

Exhibit A: people's opinions on the internet Exhibit B: the number of people who killed themselves launching hooked this year Exhibit C: the number of people who got hurt / caused injury / caused trouble launching unhooked over past several years (zero ?) Hmmmm... let's see... opinions vs. dead peo...

I don't get it. Unhooked self-launch is not for beginners. Ok. But experienced kiters should know how to self launch and do it in control and deal with potential malfunctions. So who needs to self launch unhooked? Why would you turn an essentially simple task of self launching into a trick that inc...

Sounds like a good man. Sad news. RIP.