Bob Denton wrote: > > The size kite and conditions required to fly 100' of mini 8...10 or > 12 lbs? would be beyond anyone in a kayak!! > > (SNIP) Its closer to 5 lbs, even less, as you are holding part of the weight.(the whole weight isn't on the line at first and you can "feel" your way along) Its not for everyone. Shouldn't be tried in a kayak without doing it on land and feeling comfortable. It CAN be done and HAS been done by this person.(two man "super" folbot, AND on an inland lake). I would think it would be conciderable less hassle on the open sea where one was not watching a shore line coming up!! :>)"I had a sea sock out that helped some" I do not suggest that this is an emergency radio plan for most. However, it was brought up, and I agree. If someone ALREADY has a kite with them and a VHF radio. Why not carry along the 100' of coxial and give it a try sometime..?(from shore the first time, atleast)This was my intention, to be used from the shore, not water, anyway.. James *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Mar 06 1998 - 12:04:00 PST
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