Guest TonyHolden Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 As a novice: If the wind is strong enough to keep the tide in for an extra hour, it is probably not blowing at between 15 and 18mph. If a 3m kite feels even nslightly overpowered in gusts, the wind is too strong. If the kite can accelerate a combined weight of about 165 kilos of buggy and pilot to 20mph+ in less than 100m, as a novice you're probably overpowered. If the kite drops for no reason don't turn away from it, it is going to power up again. When the kite does power up in a 30mph+ gust, do expect to enjoy your first OBE when you're doing 15mph in the opposite direction. When you land 3m from where you started, that pain really is a broken collar bone and ribs. Do expect to spend hours in A&E waiting to get laughed at by the staff. I'm not going to stop though, the feeling I experienced before the OBE was like nothing else, I want more of that. I also owe a huge vote of thanks to the people who helped me out, they were brilliant and I'm not sure I can thank them enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIEM Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 sorry to hear about you`re OBE tony,get better soon and keep you`re chin up mate. atvb dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festa Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 yo man tuff break that get fixed soon , then get your fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hey Tony, Take it easy, a hectic experience you had for starting out in. Suggest bigger kite much less wind. Heal quick, it does get much better than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge837 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 typical, i've waited 2 weeks for any breeze in the northwest, i go to work and it goes into the 30's. lol. get fixed soon and try to enjoy the time off, dont try to get out there again to quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolboarder Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sorry to hear that Tony. Thats gonna take a while to heal. Not relly sure how you ejected your self. I take it your kite got behid you? Was you on kite killers? Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolboarder Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Tony, that sucks mate. Hope you mend really quickly:) Now wheres that thread gone.... " the most stupid thing you ever did with a power kite??:p" Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TonyHolden Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 thanks guys, can't wait to get fixed and back in the buggy i'll try not to make a habbit of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sounds painful mate, good to hear that people were around to help you though. Hope you mend soon and a smaller kite may have to be on the cards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festa Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 next time don't forget to film it YBF £250 = more gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolboarder Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 If i were you i would change the writing you have above your avatar. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TonyHolden Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Prescient or what coolboarder? I'll admit that it does fecking hurt and that it makes life difficult, have to see another specialist monday as something doesn't seem right with my shoulder. still, it'll be hard to have a worse OBE in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frakke1599968664 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Yup to be fair that sucks.... - I have some respect that you were out with that kite in that wind BEFORE stupid(ity) sets in - but you know better now right ? - I have some respect that you went to A and E and got laughed at - Oh it's a "sports injury" is it sir - BACK OF THE QUEUE - if he passes out get him to X-ray double quick (otherwise he waits at least an hour) Collar bones are the shit"est" bone in the body - in this sport they break too easily Ribs are second best - only just heal quick dude and be careful next time oh and "tested to ......." I've not managed to break a collar bone yet but I try hard - buggies and handles are easy as are fingers and ligaments but bines ny time is yet to come - scheduled in this weekend though as I have a surprise planned F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arretu Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Get well soon, and don't drive yourself mad with boredom! I surely know how dull the next few weeks will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpo Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Heal soon Tony, I still have probs with my sholder, did not brake the bone, but ripped 2 of the 3 ligaments off, both shoulders, different times.. Pads, thats what you need, so you will use these instead of putting your arms out straight, it's either the coller bone or your wrists that go then. And don't give up on the flying, it will take a while to get back you confidence, but it's worth it... Shrimpo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartiebat1599968741 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Aww gutted, good luck with the rehab, hopefully it won't be too long till you're back in the bug What I learnt after a similar incident - Cider/lager tastes even better when you should be in work & someone else is driving you to & from the pub. Stunt kites do nothing to help feed the missing addiction even if you pay £175 for a 'really good one". Cycling 1 handed can be a bit scary Ice hockey shoulder padding gets rid of the scary demons in your head once your fit to ride again. Good luck matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
festa Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 If i were you i would change the writing you have above your avatar. ;) who man ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand-Yeti Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 What rotten luck Tony. I hope you are back to good health as quickly as possible. Smashed my right shoulder once when a rear buggy axle bolt broke & wheel came off at around 55 kph. This kept me from kiting for a few weeks and hurt when I got kiting again. Probably, I started kiting too early. Even after several years it feels stiff and not as good as my left shoulder. What gave me lots of confidence when I got back into the buggy was wearing body armour. I have been wearing armour ever since my accisdent and even fallen on the shoulder a few time but good padding saved me from any further distress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TonyHolden Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 @ Frakke, I got passed from doctor to doctor and they all asked how it happened, they all had a laugh at me, at one point four of them were looking at my x-rays and chattering about them. Thanks for all the support, pads and armour are next on my shopping list, along with a wind meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TonyHolden Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 @ Frakke, I got passed from doctor to doctor and they all asked how it happened, they all had a laugh at me, at one point four of them were looking at my x-rays and chattering about them. Thanks for all the support, pads and armour are next on my shopping list, along with a wind meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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