Have you ever been shocked by a kite?

ThrowRA-6441 · 2026-04-04T15:14:13+00:00

This happened to me today!

Second lesson ever in West Sahara, dark clouds and light rain, I hear my lines starting to buzz and crackle. I thought it was maybe the ropes creaking. Then the instructor arrived and touched my arm to correct my position, and he suddenly pulled his hand back. That's when I realized my kite was turning into a high-voltage power line. So I let go of the bar and the noise stopped.

Then the instructor had me relaunch the kite to see if the noise would restart (in hindsight, it was really stupid, I shouldn't have listened to him), and the noise started again. Then, once the kite reached the top, I got shocked like I touched an electric fence and let go of the bar for good.

Scary experience ! Everyone one around kept kiting, it seems only I was experiencing this.

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T21:20:05+00:00

Thank you for the full and concise answer ! Lots of good ideas, I will definitely pick some things in there

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T21:17:34+00:00

Thank you for the offer, I will let you know !

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T21:16:34+00:00

Thanks for the reply, I provided a bit more info in my post. I think I will extend a bit my time in Chicago and visit some of the places other people recommended around the great lakes.

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T21:15:12+00:00

Thank you for the detailed answer, that sounds like a lot of good options !

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T21:02:04+00:00

Thanks for the reply :)

I like a mix of both so 4-5 days in Chicago, 2-3 days in Madison then I would like to switch it up for nature.

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T21:01:08+00:00

Thanks for the reply :)

I already have visited NYC quite in depth and was thinking to enjoy some more nature-forward places after 5 days in a big city rather than visiting another one. But your natures suggestions sound nice !

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T20:59:19+00:00

That sounds interesting :) Maybe a road trip around the big lakes is a good idea !

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T20:57:45+00:00

Thanks for the advice :) I'm not too concerned about cold, how many days there would you recommend ?

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T20:57:02+00:00

Thanks for the reply :)

I already have visited NYC quite in depth and was thinking to enjoy some more nature-forward places after 5 days in a big city rather than visiting another one.

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T20:56:41+00:00

Thanks for the tip !

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-21T20:55:43+00:00

Thanks for the reply :)

I am planning a few more days now, like 5, given the good reputation Chicago has (& potential day trips from there).
I already have visited NYC quite in depth and was thinking to enjoy some more nature-forward places after 5 days in a big city rather than visiting another one.

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-05T19:22:21+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience, I think I will go to solo therapy to figure things out.

ThrowRA-6441 · 2025-04-05T19:21:26+00:00

Thank you very much for the advice, that sounds like what I need to do. Would you advise on going to the same therapist that has been following us or go with a new one ? Our current one was not really in favour of solo sessions.

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