Interesting thoughts form Brad Hampson on approaching big condition sessions. Thought some guys who might be looking to extend themselves could consider a few of these first - www.freedomkitemag.com/brad-hampsons-tips-for-heavy-water-sessions/
Good one Brad! Such a sick wave; my mate just saw it over my shoulder and was like "awwwwweeee, mad-dog!".
Select to expand quotebjw said..
Wasnt he flying a North that day? haha
looks like a Reo to me?
Select to expand quoteFreeBilly said..
Interesting thoughts form Brad Hampson on approaching big condition sessions. Thought some guys who might be looking to extend themselves could consider a few of these first - www.freedomkitemag.com/brad-hampsons-tips-for-heavy-water-sessions/
I read in Brad's safety tips that he advised against using a leggie for heavy water sessions.
I wonder what his thoughts are regarding death-leashes in waves like the above pic ?
Curious to know if he tethers himself to his kite when riding waves of this power and size ?
Select to expand quotewaveslave said..FreeBilly said..
Interesting thoughts form Brad Hampson on approaching big condition sessions. Thought some guys who might be looking to extend themselves could consider a few of these first - www.freedomkitemag.com/brad-hampsons-tips-for-heavy-water-sessions/
I read in Brad's safety tips that he advised against using a leggie for heavy water sessions.
I wonder what his thoughts are regarding death-leashes in waves like the above pic ?
Curious to know if he tethers himself to his kite when riding waves of this power and size ?
You're Only Tethered if there's no Quick Release!
Yep, for sure i connect and disconnect the safety quite often when it's big
definitely on when launching...
Off when getting thru the shore break
and back on when doing the big up wind tack
and on when landing
I use the new short ozone one which is great for nonunhookers… hookers??
Select to expand quotePoida said..
do you body drag in through that shore break ^^^ if you lose your board????
* Rule No 2
When bodydragging towards the shore in heavy broken water, ^^^
always swing your kite towards the horizon just before the foamie hits you ...
otherwise the lines will go slack,
making the kite fall from the sky.
* Rule No 1
Never down your kite in the surf zone.
lol.
head for the channel asap, for some R&R, wouldn't want too many of those sets on the head
