Well... I thought these leashes were supposed to be pretty safe. I have used them pretty much since they came out. 35 Knots up at The entrance Lake and a loaded up Retractable leash... I came off close to shore followed by a crack in the head and a nasty 2 inch slice to the head. Followed by 3 hours at Gosford Hospital and leaving there cas they were pathetic.... so off to Prince Of Whales Randwick for another 2.5 hours.... Anyway my point is I hope no-one else uses these things anymore because they can do damage.... I know I shouldn't have been using it but I have kind of always used it in the past. Keep safe and don't be a nincompoop like me...

Yo

lex123 said...

hope ur girls nice red scarf isnt too blood stained mate.

HaHa! I can't believe people still use those leashes. No matter how many people come on this forum talking about injuries from leashes, and yet people still use em!!

Sorry to hear of your injury.

www.seabreeze.com.au/Articles/Kitesurfing/Should-I-use-a-board-leash_903067.aspx

I've been using a retractable leash, Gath Visor Helmet and an impact vest for 3 yrs now and have had no problems at all, sure it's hit me a few times but that's why you wear a helmet and impact vest. Now i know I'm going to cop sh!t but honestly that injury wouldn't have happen if Jowett was wearing a Gath Visor Helmet and an impact vest too. I've been hit in the head with my bored and the helmet does its job like its supposed too(I write that with a few twitches of the head). i know there's still an element of danger with the leash, however we're all responsible for kiting with a bit of common sense, unfortunately some people learn the hard way...... Jowett 35 knots of wind demands respect one way or another......

Sorry to hear of your injury.

Jowett I'm curious to see what and where your injury is, can you please post a pic?


Gath Visor Helmet
http://www.gathsports.com/products.php




Impact vests
www.kitepower.com.au/catalog/category_316_Impact_Vests__Helmets.html

lex123 said...

hope ur girls nice red scarf isnt too blood stained mate.

It's all good....thanks for the help everyone who was there...

I do think a gaff helmet is the way to go especially in heavier conditions. The girl in this post with the mouth gash couldn't agree more.
My leash has been promoted to clothes line duties. Hope everyone got some awesome kiting in over the weekend...

Jowett