Just wanted to get things rolling with a question I have had for some time. Has anyone tried using their ARC in the snow! I am curious how launching and...
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shearb71
Feb 13, 2002 1:29 pm
I have 3 arcs, used them all winter - no problems - great kite for the snow. Launching and relaunching is easier than the water. Can't say I've ever crashed...
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darcedarce
Feb 13, 2002 2:49 pm
Just to let ppl know, I've put up some stuff I find useful for newbies :)...
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arc_champ
Feb 13, 2002 2:59 pm
Thanks for the reply, Bruce! It sounds like the ARC could work well in the snow. I am still curious how the ARCs will fair when smacked into the hardpack. I...
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arc_champ
Feb 13, 2002 3:08 pm
Hey everyone, Have any of you noticed that their has been quite a bit of ARC bashing going on lately in the kitesurf egroup? I hope I am not alone! That is why...
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arc_champ
Feb 13, 2002 3:14 pm
Hey everyone, What make and size bar works best with the 1120 ARC? I have tried a few different third party bars in the past but none worked really well with...
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kitesurfbali
Feb 13, 2002 4:22 pm
G'day, finally a place where to talk with out fighting...... I like the set up in the files stuff, but I don't undestand few thing: 1 what is a prossic node...
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kitesurfbali
Feb 13, 2002 4:30 pm
Hello I'm not sure about the best size, but would be nice if someone post the right size bar for each size of kite as Peter Lynn supply all the kite with the...
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gzammarano
Feb 13, 2002 4:35 pm
Great stuff darce! I'm a newbye and found your files very easy and useful. Where can I find a quad adjuster or how can I build one by myself? Thanx a lot Joe...
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kitesurfbali
Feb 13, 2002 4:40 pm
Up to today I used my ARC 1410 about 10 times but always in shitty 8-11 knots that are OK for cruising but not really for jumping and have good fun. After the...
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shearb71
Feb 13, 2002 5:17 pm
Snow types can vary so much, I use a 1 litre coke bottle to hold the kite down - placed on the inside of the kite on the bottom corner - put the kite almost...
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phat_phreddy2001
phat_phreddy...
Feb 13, 2002 5:59 pm
Hi all! Last Summer I produced a short no-budget video just because there was not much out there for us ARC users. Many of you have seen it but if you haven't,...
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arcusers@yahoogroups....
Feb 13, 2002 7:04 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the arcusers group. File : /Mel's Stuff...
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arjenmonster
Feb 13, 2002 7:23 pm
Hi Zimbutu, I've used my 1120 on an old Naish bars, one of the big ones, must be 85 cm's?? I have recently put flares on the 1120, and it is so much faster!!!...
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kiteboard2000
Feb 13, 2002 7:25 pm
... Most of my experience is on an 840, but lately I've been using my 1120 mostly (due to lighter winds), & I use the same 75cm bar on both of them as I did...
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kiteboard2000
Feb 13, 2002 7:32 pm
... turning, ... ... I'd suggest trying a longer bar. I use a 75cm bar for 630, 840, & 1120 (I haven't flown a 1510* yet). Also try switching it to "free ...
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kiteboard2000
Feb 13, 2002 7:41 pm
... Good idea. I'd forgotten that one. You can accomplish the same thing by just heating a nail on the stove, melting a hole through the black tip webbing,...
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kiteboard2000
Feb 13, 2002 7:49 pm
... To adjust the length. ... It's much easier to release from a shackle than from a loop. Some used to argue that they wanted a loop so they could easily...
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arjenmonster
Feb 13, 2002 7:51 pm
. Are there any commercial bars out ... Missed that. You cannot put a safety-leash on both front-lines, that will only depower it. You must use a leash on one...
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arjenmonster
Feb 13, 2002 8:29 pm
... If you want exactly the same thing, buy a Wipika or Naish adjuster in your local kiteshop. I use the Naish, works fine. ... So I am a newbie? I won't...
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hardcarve1
Feb 13, 2002 8:42 pm
Was up at at different surf spot the other day and saw one of the local hot shots sailing and doing some impressive jumps. Noticed that he was not using a...
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darcedarce
Feb 13, 2002 10:18 pm
... If you're talking about the tan coloured line, that is my safety leash. Please note that it is on the kite side of the swivel - allowing you to spin the...
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darcedarce
Feb 13, 2002 10:22 pm
The alternative would be to have another loop on your bar just as the LEIs do. "Double hook" and stay there :)...
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arjenmonster
Feb 14, 2002 12:23 am
... Beautiful. Will get snapshackle etc. tomorrow. If I look at the pics I get the impression that the leash will no longer be twisted around the Chickenloop,...
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arjenmonster
Feb 14, 2002 12:39 am
Does your 14/15.10 have flares? If not, get them, it will be a different kite. I've flown a 14.10 with flares and it was faster in the turns than my unflared...
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kiteguy98
Feb 14, 2002 2:16 am
Hi All, I have been an avid reader of the KS group and I'm glad to see it branch off in new directions. I am a dedicated Arc flyer. I haven't had the...
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arc_champ
Feb 14, 2002 5:38 am
Be sure to let us know your experience when you get your 1510! I am considering getting one myself. Give us the full scoop, please! And thank you for joining...
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z-1.geo
Feb 14, 2002 6:00 am
The NZ 1410 comes with the optional forward rear line attachment points Mel mentioned below, so there should be no need for flares. I don't know if the China...
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arc630flyer
reflex82@...
Feb 14, 2002 6:46 am
WHAT THE thats some impressive imaging. how good is that. Did you design those great job who ever did. so clear and easy to understand a nice clean simple...
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kiteboard2000
Feb 14, 2002 7:35 am
... I like to connect the top of that (leash) line to a 1" O-Ring near the top of my adjustment strap. You can see this in my "consumer model" file ("ring ...
