I've switched to this technique from another kiter: ua-cam.com/video/Jrjdc22eoCA/v-deo.html however there has been some discussion about clipping a bungie leash to a buried sandbag, and the other end going to a carabiner clip that you clip to the rear line at your kite bar. Then walk backwayrds while keeping the line close to the sand bag. Once you get to the mixer pulley you let go of the bar but hold onto that one line and kite will just flag from that one point...without flipping cartwheeling and tangling. I'm going to work on it this week and post another video.
I tried that hook and it works great. I added a bit of bent flat bar inside the hook’s 45 degree section for extra strength. I often kite on my own and solo launching and landing is no longer a problem. Thank you for the invention.
I love it. I will build one for myself for sure. I am on foil kites for all winds under 25 mph and usually kiting alone, on a river with tight launch and landing sites. Your gadget sure looks great. Thanks for this video.
Just tried it out today with a buddy and it worked great. Blowing 25mph plus using an 8m kite. Instead of the sand bag we used a sand anchor that I have used for well over a decade to self launch and land my inflatables with 100% success. Really gonna make the self foil landings much easier. Tired of getting creative to not damage the kite or worse when alone. The anchor is a large diameter pvc pipe, i think 6" or so, could check. Take about an 18'-24" piece and split it in half down the length. Cut a point at one end, (used as a shovel to dig a trough to set it in), One hole in the middle, attach rope with a large carabiner here. Another hole near the end that is flat, no point. Attach another rope here. This is for easily pulling out the anchor when done. Your anchor has a built in shovel using the point end. Dig a trough, set it in, burry it. Easily pull it out with the back line when done. Works great.
This is the only technique that should be used for any foil kite imo. It's safer than self landing pulling on lines and using other objects to stop the kite, as all those can damage it not to mention the nest of lines you'll get. My only advice with this technique is to use a bigger bag for the sand especially when kiting in strong winds (don't want the whole setup to take off!), and KNOW THE DISTANCE between you and the kite. To avoid 2nd guessing, I have a mental note of how many broad steps there are between my kite and my chicken loop... count those steps from the tether before landing the kite and 100% you'll catch the hook every time.
hello Edward, Nice idea and put together, in another video you show that you crochet the lines instead of the kite. To be honest, My hartbeat rises a lot when I see how the cloth is being crocheted off the kite. do you have a preference or do you not care. thanks for your response, grtz Jan
I've switched to this technique from another kiter: ua-cam.com/video/Jrjdc22eoCA/v-deo.html however there has been some discussion about clipping a bungie leash to a buried sandbag, and the other end going to a carabiner clip that you clip to the rear line at your kite bar. Then walk backwayrds while keeping the line close to the sand bag. Once you get to the mixer pulley you let go of the bar but hold onto that one line and kite will just flag from that one point...without flipping cartwheeling and tangling. I'm going to work on it this week and post another video.
Can you get away without the sandbag if you stick the pipe far enough into the sand? Part of the appeal of your system is that you could just stick a post in the ground without digging a bag in as I usually do!
I've switched to this technique from another kiter: ua-cam.com/video/Jrjdc22eoCA/v-deo.html however there has been some discussion about clipping a bungie leash to a buried sandbag, and the other end going to a carabiner clip that you clip to the rear line at your kite bar. Then walk backwayrds while keeping the line close to the sand bag. Once you get to the mixer pulley you let go of the bar but hold onto that one line and kite will just flag from that one point...without flipping cartwheeling and tangling. I'm going to work on it this week and post another video.
It'll yank right out. The problem with the new idea, with the pole by itself and shoved into the sand facing INTO the oncoming kite, is the samething. If your sand is hard pack and you can't get the pole into the sand too far, it'll fall over if the kite trailing edge or bridles don't hit it right. There is nothing more annoying than knocking it out, putting the kite back to 11oclock, gran the pipe and sticking it back in the ground, and doing it all over again. Same with the old idea and sandbag. It gets knocked down a lot. I was thinking of adding a horizontal brace to the hook idea so the whole thing could just sit flat on the beach with the hook going up vertical. But now we are getting into big contraptions that I don't feel like dragging to the beach....unless I'm driving on the beach with my truck....that idea is perfect for hardpack beaches. I'll update within the next 14 days with a new video.
Actually this is the best technique in strong winds. No other way to safely stop the kite from rolling, tangling and damaging it downwind on trees etc.
I've switched to this technique from another kiter:
ua-cam.com/video/Jrjdc22eoCA/v-deo.html
however there has been some discussion about clipping a bungie leash to a buried sandbag, and the other end going to a carabiner clip that you clip to the rear line at your kite bar. Then walk backwayrds while keeping the line close to the sand bag. Once you get to the mixer pulley you let go of the bar but hold onto that one line and kite will just flag from that one point...without flipping cartwheeling and tangling. I'm going to work on it this week and post another video.
Thanks for sharing these great ideas!
I tried that hook and it works great. I added a bit of bent flat bar inside the hook’s 45 degree section for extra strength. I often kite on my own and solo launching and landing is no longer a problem. Thank you for the invention.
I love it. I will build one for myself for sure. I am on foil kites for all winds under 25 mph and usually kiting alone, on a river with tight launch and landing sites. Your gadget sure looks great. Thanks for this video.
Like it a lot-will make one and give it a try
Great idea, will make me one when I get back home. Could have used it some times at abandoned beaches in Brazil during the past weeks
Just tried it out today with a buddy and it worked great. Blowing 25mph plus using an 8m kite. Instead of the sand bag we used a sand anchor that I have used for well over a decade to self launch and land my inflatables with 100% success. Really gonna make the self foil landings much easier. Tired of getting creative to not damage the kite or worse when alone. The anchor is a large diameter pvc pipe, i think 6" or so, could check. Take about an 18'-24" piece and split it in half down the length. Cut a point at one end, (used as a shovel to dig a trough to set it in), One hole in the middle, attach rope with a large carabiner here. Another hole near the end that is flat, no point. Attach another rope here. This is for easily pulling out the anchor when done. Your anchor has a built in shovel using the point end. Dig a trough, set it in, burry it. Easily pull it out with the back line when done. Works great.
Nice idea. Have built one. Can’t wait to try it bb
Great idea. I will try that.
This is the only technique that should be used for any foil kite imo. It's safer than self landing pulling on lines and using other objects to stop the kite, as all those can damage it not to mention the nest of lines you'll get. My only advice with this technique is to use a bigger bag for the sand especially when kiting in strong winds (don't want the whole setup to take off!), and KNOW THE DISTANCE between you and the kite. To avoid 2nd guessing, I have a mental note of how many broad steps there are between my kite and my chicken loop... count those steps from the tether before landing the kite and 100% you'll catch the hook every time.
hello Edward,
Nice idea and put together, in another video you show that you crochet the lines instead of the kite. To be honest, My hartbeat rises a lot when I see how the cloth is being crocheted off the kite. do you have a preference or do you not care. thanks for your response, grtz Jan
I've switched to this technique from another kiter:
ua-cam.com/video/Jrjdc22eoCA/v-deo.html
however there has been some discussion about clipping a bungie leash to a buried sandbag, and the other end going to a carabiner clip that you clip to the rear line at your kite bar. Then walk backwayrds while keeping the line close to the sand bag. Once you get to the mixer pulley you let go of the bar but hold onto that one line and kite will just flag from that one point...without flipping cartwheeling and tangling. I'm going to work on it this week and post another video.
Thank's very much for this post.. I'm gonna make one. I hate landing my soul 15 on my own, which is why I don't use it very often..
hmm nice
Can you get away without the sandbag if you stick the pipe far enough into the sand? Part of the appeal of your system is that you could just stick a post in the ground without digging a bag in as I usually do!
I've switched to this technique from another kiter:
ua-cam.com/video/Jrjdc22eoCA/v-deo.html
however there has been some discussion about clipping a bungie leash to a buried sandbag, and the other end going to a carabiner clip that you clip to the rear line at your kite bar. Then walk backwayrds while keeping the line close to the sand bag. Once you get to the mixer pulley you let go of the bar but hold onto that one line and kite will just flag from that one point...without flipping cartwheeling and tangling. I'm going to work on it this week and post another video.
@@EDWARD_KOENIG_ARCHITECT I think I can picture it... but would love to see it in practice!
It'll yank right out. The problem with the new idea, with the pole by itself and shoved into the sand facing INTO the oncoming kite, is the samething. If your sand is hard pack and you can't get the pole into the sand too far, it'll fall over if the kite trailing edge or bridles don't hit it right. There is nothing more annoying than knocking it out, putting the kite back to 11oclock, gran the pipe and sticking it back in the ground, and doing it all over again. Same with the old idea and sandbag. It gets knocked down a lot. I was thinking of adding a horizontal brace to the hook idea so the whole thing could just sit flat on the beach with the hook going up vertical. But now we are getting into big contraptions that I don't feel like dragging to the beach....unless I'm driving on the beach with my truck....that idea is perfect for hardpack beaches. I'll update within the next 14 days with a new video.
With a strong wind - no chance...
Actually this is the best technique in strong winds. No other way to safely stop the kite from rolling, tangling and damaging it downwind on trees etc.