Go Joe works

[friggin old guy]

It can save a long exhausting swim if the wind dies off, or even worse-an injury to an ankle or knee during a session doesnt necesarily leave you flailing around in need of a rescue. Maybe a good tool when u first start out, but to become dependant on it is like kiting before learning how to swim.

Case in point, when I tore my hamstring this weekend, the only way for me to get in was bodydragging. Go Joes are fine but.......good tips on the bodydragging

[CdoG]

sorry to hear that F.O.G.
last year i tore mine stage 3and it took 8 weeks to heal..
hope you mend soon, do the r.i.c.e. thing
helped me with ultra sound mach
http://www.nwortho.com/help/rice_therapy

[ronf]

Yea, but yesterday I saw a guy trying to jump with a GoJoe. Is that even allowed?

I'll apply for a permit.

[windrider99]

Good bodydragging tips. Another technique I use is to sidestroke vigorously while bodydragging upwind. Really helps...

And I agree perhaps the biggest benefit of the Go Joe is making the board a lot more visible, especially in big chop.

I feel that anything that helps you recover the board can be thought of as safety equipment. To state the obvious, you're a lot safer out there with your board than without it.

I'll continue to use the Go Joe, but at the same time I'll keep working to improve my bodydragging technique...

[le noun]

I just use boots.

[adamrod]

I just use boots.

yep. problem solved.

[NCKite_Ryder]

This is a good tip for when you start kiting in the ocean... whitey doesn't like go-joes, learn to drag, QUICK!~

1. when you fall, instantly start dragging. don't move the kite, don't look for the board, just stick your hand out and go upwind

[jowall]

When the Go Joe came out, I think we called them "kook flags". I think it unanimous that it's a much better gadget than a reel leash (yes I had one 8 years ago for a couple of sessions!)

I think it's a gadget/crutch you need to learn to ditch, sell it to the next beginner and not look back. Besides, if you are going to want to experiment with a directional, you need to have already gotten comfortable without one. Have we seen directional rider with a Go Joe? That would be funny!

[buckidge]

See page 1 of "Waddell carpooll" thread. Kirk saw a directional with a go Joe.



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[le noun]

Blasphemy.