Don didn’t say how old his kids are, probably doesn’t matter, trying to use a hooked hunting knife while bouncing around in the surf is probably not all that practical or safe.
Something like this tied to your vest is probably all that is needed and most of it doesn’t rust in salt water.
This is not a product endorsement, I’m just using this particular item for illustrative purposes.
Didn’t hear anything about it “locally” or even from the Cabarete facebook group.
Incredibly sad news, even in a safe spot like Cabarete, kitemares still happen. I wonder how often accidents happen from bozo to kite beach. Quite a hazard to walk down the beach.
They often crash their kite on the reef, and with their long lines, it makes a mess. I also wish the windsurfing area was more respected. I think many just don’t know and aren’t told by the centers.
Luckily I’ve never been hit but had to duck or bolt out of the way many times.
carrying a line knife is one thing (i always do) but trying to use it when being pulled with great force under the water is another matter altogether. She may have had one and just no been able to get to it in time.
Being snagged in your lines is one of the biggest dangers of kiting.
I don’t know a thing about kite surfing. But, as an ex army paratrooper we had releases on our harness, kite harness don’t have any quick release?
agree with vinyasa. Cutting thin lines while being drug forcefully through the water would take practice and or a good deal of presence of mind. Kind of a surprise this sort of accident does not happen more often. A float device might not save you depending on the tangle but they don’t “look cool” so not many people wear them. Kind of like a bicycle helm.
I don’t know a thing about kite surfing. But, as an ex army paratrooper we had releases on our harness, kite harness don’t have any quick release?
Same thing, kite harnesses have a quick release. But in a rare case you can still get entangled. Having a knife is definitely a good idea, just like for scuba diving
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