Some dumb a.. kiter took out the Crissy field sensor

Post general kiteboarding discussion topics here!
Post Reply
sanjose_kiter
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor
Posts:131
Joined:Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:57 am
Contact:
Some dumb a.. kiter took out the Crissy field sensor

Post by sanjose_kiter » Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:18 pm

http://new.ikitesurf.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19836
Some dumb a.. kitesurfer took out the sensor in Crissy field.
Wonder who he was ??? why couldn't he practice his newly found skill at Alameda or some place SAFE ???

A frustrated kiter myself

###############################################
Crissy sensor taken out by kite.
by windfind » Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:05 pm

Hi Gang,

Yesterday the Crissy sensor atop Anita Rock was taken out by an out-of-control 12m red with green stripes Slingshot Fuel. Fortunately the kiter was rescued by the Coast Guard near Alcatraz.

Getting this sensor fixed will take time. It is a Schedule 40 1.5 " stainless steel mast so it will take time to buy and ship a new mast and cellular electronics, solar panel etc. We also need CG permission to board the Nav. Aid. Then to fly a repair crew in, rent a truck, charter a boat and then hope for a calm day.

The very first step is to assess how extensive the damage is to the unit.

So we could save some time if one of you could use a telephoto lens and photo the entire sensor so we can see what is missing/damaged.

Send the photo to mike@iwindsurf.com

Thanks,

Stefaans
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor
Posts:207
Joined:Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:49 am
Contact:

Re: Some dumb a.. kiter took out the Crissy field sensor

Post by Stefaans » Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:03 pm

Make him pay for the repairs.

schwede
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor
Posts:134
Joined:Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:10 pm
Contact:

Re: Some dumb a.. kiter took out the Crissy field sensor

Post by schwede » Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:22 pm

Read the prior post on Crissy Paradise. In other news sanjose_kiter did you find the laundry list of items you lost at Alameda kiting over a 2 week period. I believe 3 boards, your wetsuit and a Harness.

sanjose_kiter
Valued Contributor
Valued Contributor
Posts:131
Joined:Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:57 am
Contact:

Re: Some dumb a.. kiter took out the Crissy field sensor

Post by sanjose_kiter » Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:09 pm

Yeah, found EVERYTHING except the wetsuit & harness.

My handling skill is good enough for Alameda, 3rd, Sherman but not good enough for Crissy so I 'd stay away until I get better.

User avatar
Loscocco
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts:2666
Joined:Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:08 pm
Location:San Francisco California
Contact:

Re: Some dumb a.. kiter took out the Crissy field sensor

Post by Loscocco » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:37 pm

schwede wrote:Read the prior post on Crissy Paradise. In other news sanjose_kiter did you find the laundry list of items you lost at Alameda kiting over a 2 week period. I believe 3 boards, your wetsuit and a Harness.

LMAO!!!
My Photography ==> www.Loscocco.com
Kites:Ocean Rodeo: Flites and Razors
Boards:Ocean Rodeo: Duke and Spotz Hydrofoil
Eyewear:Kurtis Surf Goggles www.KurtisUSA.com

User avatar
gatorjos
Contributor
Contributor
Posts:42
Joined:Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:09 am
Contact:

Re: Some dumb a.. kiter took out the Crissy field sensor

Post by gatorjos » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:45 pm

lmao -- I don't know why I don't spend more time on this forum...

PS: thank you teabag_kiter for taking out one of the three sensors I pay $10/month for.
Recovering kitebum
Travel blog at:
http://21stcenturyhobo.com

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 115 guests