Sketchy day at New Hogan Res

[kitekarl]

Got out to New Hogan reservoir today to find it blowing about 8-12 around noon today. Thought about rigging my 16M nemesis but decided against it due to having read the forecast. Rigged my 12M xbow and got in a downwinder as it died off a bit. Walked back up and it finally picked up to about 15-30. Had a good time for about a half hour and then the lulls and gusts became even more extreme and rain began pelting down so I decided to self land. Went to leash and wrapped the leash around a large boulder securing the kite. Got to the kite and let the air out of a couple of struts and decided to take my lines off so I got to the tips and kneeled down on the kite. At this point a gust of what I estimate to be in the 50's blew the kite out from under me as it broke a line and ripped the LE and canopy in multiple places. Glad I didn't get caught out in the squall though. So Andy, how much are you selling those 12M TD's for complete? Karl

[andyandmarlys]

Wow... sorry to hear about your day.... Today was probably the worst day I have ever ridden in Alameda, but I did manage to get out on 4 different kites....

The Turbo Diesel 12's retail for about $150 less than the crossbow 12, but since you got your kite from us, I am sure we can work out a discount to help you out. I am really glad that you are ok.. I'd like to see your kite and how it ripped if you are in Alameda anytime soon.

Andy

[Pablito]

Hell, Karl, you shoulda gone skiing instead. Sounds like what happened to me in Hope Valley last year.

[dewey]

Paul arn't you in Mexcio??