this is why you need to keep clear of your kite lines.

I was lucky enough to free my arm and most of my hand after my kite luffed and then powered up. pure panic frantic shaking.

missing tip of finger above last knuckle
not so pretty patch job,

i will live to kite another day. (guitar might take a bit longer i think.)
the pretty ugly vegas may not be so lucky. I last saw it drifting for the beach with 1-2 big rips in 'er.

Thanks goes to the guys who assisted me back to shore, and if anyone has any of my gear i will be at the beach in the near future with beer .