Ok guys here is a vid of a how NOT to launch your mates kite if you want to stay friends. Some of you may have already seen this post because its been on the
All Forums > Kitesurfing > General section for a week now but it was recommended by Bigwavedave to post it here as well so all can see and hopfully make our sport more safe.

Now go ezy guys, twas I who launched oldmates kite (don't worry we are still friends ) But if you look more closely at the video you'll notice I was flicking off the sand in readyness to launch the kite when I lost grip and it all went wrong. My original intention was to flick off the sand then stand to the side with my kite well clear then after thumbs up let go of the kite safely.
It just goes to show no mater how safe you think you are sometimes things go wrong, its a good lesson for us all.
I to hate it when some people offer to launch your kite and do it all wrong so I'm a little red faced about this vid but I though it helpfull to post here so we can all learn from my mistake.
As you can see it turned out well...this time...and we laughed about it later over a few beers but with kiting you can never get complacent, the moment you do accidents happen and people get hurt.
Have a great season and stay safe.
Cheers Marcus from the Sunshine Coast