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Re: Thoughts on dangerous launch location

Postby joriws » Tue Jan 12, 2016 9:06 am

TheRussian wrote:Any advice for launching next to a runway?
:) I know one! Beware the jet blast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV21f1MZ5iU

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Re: Thoughts on dangerous launch location

Postby t3rse » Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:30 am

KiteboardingTampaBay wrote: Today's fun fact is that Tampa Bay is the Bull Shark capital of the USA.
Out of curiosity, where did you get this....I ask because I've heard other places cited, so I'm just curious if there is a data source or if this is word of mouth.

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Re: Thoughts on dangerous launch location

Postby KiteboardingTampaBay » Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:28 pm

Well I read it on the internet, of course! :advise:

Tampa Bay has lots of Bulls and I've heard that most of my life, so maybe I've been indoctrinated with fish tales all my life. It happens. :D

Actually, New Smyrna Beach in Florida is the area of the most shark attacks, but that includes all types.

Next is Cocoa Beach area, which is probably better known for it's Largemouth Catfish population. :D

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Re: Thoughts on dangerous launch location

Postby PullStrings » Fri Jan 15, 2016 6:29 pm

That's what i call a dangerous lunch location

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Re: Thoughts on dangerous launch location

Postby Do-it » Sat Jan 16, 2016 4:11 am

Ha ha.... someone is starting to develope their sense of humor. :thumb:

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Re: Thoughts on dangerous launch location

Postby PullStrings » Sat Jan 16, 2016 3:17 pm

That's what i call a squirrely self lunch. Good example of enough safe space downwind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fINmQ633tQ4

Wish we could hook up a WOO on his back :D


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