I'm not sure why the "pro-helmet" users on here have to be so rude and arrogant? Almost so one would think there are some chemicals applied in those helmets making them behave this way? Anyone that is not using a helmet today should think hard and long about that before using one. Do I want to beco...

The point is did you self launch upwind of the trees relying on the helmet for protection from those trees? Did the helmet affect your decision to self launch upwind of trees? Were the trees a consideration? Did you use your helmet area instinctively "for protection" to reduce risk of injury to you...

A helmet saved my life. A gust trew me into a tree during self launching my kite. I woke up in the hospital, I still don't remember the incident, but the state of the helmet is proof enough. I definetely never became less cautious because of wearing a helmet. Not that I think this will change any m...

I have the Dakine seat harness, which works well.

Slightly off-topic: does anyone else find 360s are much harder to do with a seat harness?

PullStrings wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:03 pm

Helmet wearing sends messages :

Still learning and injury prone

Not confident about his gear and reflexes to activate QR

Kitesurfing is a very dangerous water sport for the head

Not wearing a helmet when foilboarding is a clear sign of lack of intelligence.

When did you start riding. When kiting was less safe in terms of equipment I guess? So you accepted that risk then, but anyone with a different view you now on helmets should get their priorities straight? I started riding when helmets were a thing to use... and so did you, so did every single kite...

I'm not sure if anyone is saying that? I think the main discussion point now was that 1. wasn't understood - as a concept. Just being aware of the possibility that wearing a helmet might change your willingness to take risk would probably reduce risk. Personally I think wearing a helmet will only v...

Love the 9m Contra S1, was riding today in 9-11 kts with only foilkites out. Very responsive, drifting well, stays in the air, no flutter, great build and nice design. This is the best low-end kite for foiling imo (having owned Ozone Chrono, Cloud, Flysurfer Peak4, Duotone Mono before). Hi Palmbeac...

Love the 9m Contra S1, was riding today in 9-11 kts with only foilkites out. Very responsive, drifting well, stays in the air, no flutter, great build and nice design. This is the best low-end kite for foiling imo (having owned Ozone Chrono, Cloud, Flysurfer Peak4, Duotone Mono before).

Looking at replacing my very used Foilboard. I am 69yo and 96kgs . The two boards I am interested in are the Groove 130 cm and Newind 127cm .I now use a 130cm board ( have tried a 110cm board no joy ) with Moses 633/683 - 91cm mast . Thanks for your help. Here is some info on the current 2020 Groov...