This strapless Kitesurfer (Airton Cozzolino) got hitten by his own board after kitesurfing a wave. The sound when the board hits the head of the kiter is just awful!
Kitesurfing accident - Kiteboard vs. Head
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Re: Kitesurfing accident - Kiteboard vs. Head
it's a basic rule in the sport to not use leashes, because of this.
It might be an advantage in the wave, but it still is dangerous.
I hope he is ok!
Maybe a roll leash is the answer to avoid this. But I guess it is not cool enough.
Life is dangerous!
It might be an advantage in the wave, but it still is dangerous.
I hope he is ok!
Maybe a roll leash is the answer to avoid this. But I guess it is not cool enough.
Life is dangerous!
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Re: Kitesurfing accident - Kiteboard vs. Head
Another reason I love the Wave Bandit Performer 4-10 so much!
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