how do you rescue a board?

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Re: how do you rescue a board?

Post by jsin138 » Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:11 pm

Here are some other examples:

http://vimeo.com/76766974[/video]

Like Tony says, I use my knees instead of the trim line to support the board, but apparently both can work. Also, if I'm carrying a board in one hand & need to change directions, a stopper ball can work wonders because it keeps power in the kite & the bar within easy reach when switching hands.

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Re: how do you rescue a board?

Post by behindThePeak » Wed Jun 18, 2014 3:45 pm

my favorite way is to buzz the board on your toeside and grab the handle as you pass. if it's straps-down, take an extra pass to flip it over.

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Re: how do you rescue a board?

Post by keithdkd » Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:40 am

Use the extra leash? Maybe not the safest, but I was wearing a helmet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbCmDmiclwE[/video]

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Re: how do you rescue a board?

Post by le noun » Thu Jun 19, 2014 2:35 pm

keithdkd wrote:Use the extra leash? Maybe not the safest, but I was wearing a helmet.

hehe
Which is what I did. Don't have an extra leash but it worked. Definitely not the safest, which is why I started this thread.
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