Man Lifting

Man lifting, like kite jumping is hazardous. In man lifting, the pilot is attached to a tethered kite and lifted off the ground. Some rigs hang the pilot below the kite while others place the pilot in line with the flying lines and allow the pilot to control the kite's movements. It can only be done safely with considerable gear, a ground crew and lots of experience. People have been severely injured and killed doing man lifting.


Philip Chase