Kitemare: Sketchy kite launch amongst rocks

A quick video tutorial on how to cause injury to yourself when launching your kite.

If you've been kitesurfing for any length of time, this video will send chills up your spine, or should at least give you a spurt of adrenaline.

A dodgy launch location (rocks), gusty wind .. I'd hazard a guess the only reason the bloke is not dead is because he wasn't full locked in managed to dump the kite after kissing a few rocks.

Kitesurfing can be hazardous, if you don't take the proper precautions.   Checkout our articles on kitesurfing safety, such as "Do I need kitesurfing lessons?", "Should I use a board leash" and "Safe Kitesurfing Guidelines"



Thanks to Nebbian for finding this one .. follow the discussion in the Kitesurfing forum