https://www.recordnet.com/news/20190101 ... g-accident
I don't know any more than what the article says.
One of my son's co-workers knew him and that's how we found out about it.
Kiting Fatality in Cayman Islands
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Re: Kiting Fatality in Cayman Islands
What a said start into the new year.
My condolences to family and friends.
But at least he died in the element he loved his whole life.
RIP
My condolences to family and friends.
But at least he died in the element he loved his whole life.
RIP
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Re: Kiting Fatality in Cayman Islands
Condolences.
Most people don't realize that flying a kite upwind of buildings can be very dangerous, even in light winds. If the kite gets in the rotors setup by the wind, an instantaneous lofting can occur that is nearly impossible to control unless reaction is immediate.
(Speaking from a survived experience)
Most people don't realize that flying a kite upwind of buildings can be very dangerous, even in light winds. If the kite gets in the rotors setup by the wind, an instantaneous lofting can occur that is nearly impossible to control unless reaction is immediate.
(Speaking from a survived experience)
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Re: Kiting Fatality in Cayman Islands
Sad ...Tom Downer wrote:Downer’s last Facebook post on Dec. 27 shows him walking toward the ocean holding a kite surfing board: “Am trying kite boarding. This may be my last post until land in Venezuela.”
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Re: Kiting Fatality in Cayman Islands
this makes it sound like his first time ever. and alone? does anyone know?
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Re: Kiting Fatality in Cayman Islands
Sad...
This looks like the same accident that has been already reported here: https://kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2401530
This looks like the same accident that has been already reported here: https://kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2401530