G'day guys and gals,
A discussion came up at my local and there were differing of opinions which was a safer position for rider and kite when punching out a kite to self land in stronger winds.
I would love to hear your opinions on the subject,,,so, Which is better, when punching out your kite for a self land in strong winds, is it better to punch out the kite from a 12 o'clock position or from the side 3 or 9 o'clock?
Of course, punching out your kite from any position is necessary if you're in trouble, no discussion there but I'm talking self landing here. I say it's best at 12 because there is less chance for the kite to tumble and get lines messed up or to snag or whatever, so if it's already at the direct downwind position, the kites not gunna go anywhere else, so therefore less chance of damage to it or indeed the rider. If initiated from one side, the kite can tumble, slide even shoot past the dead downwind position!!!
Whatcha reckon??
Cheers,
Robbie