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Re: Kite Power!
By:edgar
Date: 6/20/2001, 12:25 pm
In Response To: Kite Power! (Marcus)

: Hi! I read about using a 7.5 parafoil kite as a means of power for running
: downwind. As I use my kayak in the ocean this sounds interesting. Has
: anyone tried this, and, if so, offer any advice?

: Thanks!

I have done this a lot and it is a blast. My only advice is do not tie it off to your boat or if you upset you might see your boat still sailing without you. I usually put the circular plastic string rewind thingie over my bicep so I still have two hands free for the paddle. A rudder helps a lot...

Edgar

Messages In This Thread

Kite Power!
Marcus -- 6/14/2001, 12:54 pm
Re: Kite Power!
edgar -- 6/20/2001, 12:25 pm
Re: Kite Power!
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/21/2001, 9:49 am
Re: Kite Power!
John Monfoe -- 6/22/2001, 7:57 am
Re: Kite Power!
LisaS -- 6/14/2001, 11:48 pm
Re: Kite Power!
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 6/15/2001, 12:41 am