HOW TO SLEF LAUNCH A KITE In ALL Wind Conditions | Kitesurfing Essentials

In this video I am talking you through the kite self launching technique which once mastered can be used in all wind conditions.
#kiteselflaunch #kitesurfingbasics #kitesurfingessentials
I am including excessive video footage, step by step instructions and tips to help you during your learning curve.
Take your time, try and error in low wind first before attempting this technique in stronger wind conditions.
The self launching is a very useful skill to have for any kite surfer.
This content is strictly made for entertainment purposes, try at your own risk.
Enjoy!

[@user-xx6mk7pr9m]

Very good!

[@user-yc5oq4cs3x]

Thanks for the video!

[@user-tb9nc9ip7h]

Great

[@PippaRunspa-gg5rx]

I like your self launch tutorial and additional tips! Thanks

[@lasomathletics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-bw6xl2ry8g]

I love the explanation

[@user-be8id9bi8d]

Thank you.

[@user-sv3nq6zz3f]

Great tips!

[@lasomathletics]

Glad it was helpful!

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Very good, thanks

[@lasomathletics]

Thank you too!

[@TinaEmpolien-cq9xp]

👏👏👏

[@user-yr5kr3gz6u]

Nice video, useful and great, clear examples

[@user-dw7zg5vw2r]

The beach looks quite narrow but still works, good work!

[@lasomathletics]

That’s right, when the space around is limited you should be extra careful ❗️

[@JadeBelra-td7yr]

I like how you explained it, well done.

[@kiter9271]

Thank you for this excellent video. My 66 y old wife and me (71y old male) comprise the entire kiteboarding fleet on the Missouri River's Lake Oahe in central South Dakota. Occasionally, we have a kiter from Albert Lea, MN and/or Denver or Colorado Springs visit us. That's about it. Will try to implement this technique next time we're on the water.

[@lasomathletics]

Hi, great to hear from you! Thank you so much for your comment! For sure give it a try 👍

[@Nilz4FR]

Great footage! Now the self land please!

[@lasomathletics]

Thanks! For sure, self landing is coming up!

[@RMElsa]

I recommend holding the chicken loop in your left hand and not hooking it into the harness until the kite is ready to launch in the C position and only then hooking it in. If something goes wrong, you can simply let go of the chicken loop.

[@lasomathletics]

Yes, you are right, that is another way to do it. It works well in lighter winds but in stronger wind (23+knots) I personally prefer the chicken loop to be in my hook from the start. When I use a rope harness set up, the chicken loop (sliding) has to be in from the start too. Thanks for your comment.

[@RMElsa]

@@lasomathletics In stronger winds (23+ knots) I personally prefer the chicken loop connected to an anchor point first to get the kite ready. Much safer and more control.

[@SebaRubfog]

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[@user-hv2yy9xi4m]

Great instructions👍

[@EmmaTolnut]

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[@user-fp9km5bj9q]

One of the best video on the subject! Nice and clear visuals👍

[@zerocontentTV]

As a beginner, I wonder sliding over the sand, how is the wear and tear over time? Or is it not noticeable because a kite is build for that?

[@lasomathletics]

Hi, sure it would not work on rocky beach full of stones (kite would NOT slide and also you would risk flipping it over and falling into the power zone), as for beginners you are always safer with a assistant to hold your kite. To answer your question in regards to the wear and tear; as long as you have super sandy beach with very soft and pleasant sand (like the one in my example), the potential wear and tear from sliding is NOT a THING💪, so you are good HOWEVER a beach terrain/surface can change from time to time and things like shells, stick, rubbish may appear and if the surface is not to clean you are potentially risking piercing/cutting your kite (it happened to one of my friends) 🫡🧐 Thanks for your comment and keep surfing🌊

[@tinarosa6812]

Great explanation, thanks👍

[@user-tw4gl5nv7k]

Thanks, very helpful video👍

[@lasomathletics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BellaDilomta-fr2mj]

Very cool video, helpful!

[@lasomathletics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisduc1]

Much better is if you do not touch the bar. Walk into the window with stretched lines. So you avoid the kite sliding over the sand . Then you just walk back out of the window and launch 😊

[@lasomathletics]

Good point👍

[@user-bm7xm5gi7o]

👍👍👍

[@gilleslehmann6143]

Great 👍 next vid will be self landing? 🤙

[@lasomathletics]

Yes, I am going to do self landing too! 👍Stay tuned

[@gilleslehmann6143]

Will be a slef or a self landing ? 🤣@@lasomathletics

[@manskligafaktorn]

The colour on the bar is confusing…

[@lasomathletics]

Hey, yeah it can be confusing! Many brands implement other colour to they bars e.g. Cabrinha has white and black bars…

[@AndrewPattullo]

Self launch in 30knots plus !! Sucide

[@lasomathletics]

Sure it is safer to launch in 30+ knots with an assistant 👍 but self launch is very much doable. A lot of it goes down to how much space have you got around you.

[@AndrewPattullo]

@@lasomathletics self launching on own with out a tether .. is asking for trouble.. as bridles can catch on wingtips when self launching in low winds an easy fix. But in 30 knots the kite will death loop . And in seconds get ugly.

[@WillmaEtaler-qb2wr]

Thank you.

[@RemaTurla]

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