Hi all! Thanks Hung Vu for creating this Egroup. I think it is a great idea. Hopefully we will find info that are more relevant to our wind conditions and...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Mar 30, 2000 3:54 pm
... I have only sent the invitation to a very small number of Canadian kitesurfers I have contacted in the past. Please let your Canadian kitesurf friends (or...
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M Lanoe
mlanoe@...
Mar 30, 2000 5:07 pm
I tried to change my entry, and it was possible. My only concern is that since I created the database, I might be the only one, along with the list ownwer...
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mark@...
Mar 30, 2000 5:30 pm
Okay Mike How do I change what I enteredin the database? The only option is new entry? Mark By the way, I stopped into North Sails (across from my office) ...
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mlanoe@...
Mar 30, 2000 5:37 pm
Well on my computer, once I entered my info I look back at the entire database. Besides my entry their was a "edit" link. Do you see that? ... This message was...
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mlanoe@...
Mar 30, 2000 5:48 pm
Alright, I changed some options on the database. Sorry Mark but you will have to re-enter your info. Try it and see if it works.... ... This message was sent...
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Colin Gowland
colin-gowland@...
Mar 30, 2000 7:50 pm
Hey guys, I added myself to the database. Did it work?...
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mlanoe@...
Mar 30, 2000 8:02 pm
No! You created your own database!!! Go back in database then click on your database. then you should see a link saying "table info". Click there then there is...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Mar 30, 2000 10:28 pm
It looks like I will be in Toronto the Victoria week-end around May 20-21 for a family function. I may be able to take either Saturday or Sunday afternoon off...
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Mikael Lanoe
mlanoe@...
Mar 31, 2000 12:13 am
Well here is what I know (which isn't much): I was at Cherry Beach last weekend for windsurfing and there was a decent size beach to lauch. It wasn't super...
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Grant Fitz
fitzgr@...
Mar 31, 2000 4:06 am
Maybe Barrie, but the water may be really cold! Happy Trails Grant Fitz CTI/Application Consultant, R&D / Software Architecture MINACS (WORLDWIDE) Inc. ...
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mlanoe@...
Mar 31, 2000 2:20 pm
Did anybody went out kitesurfing yet in the Ontario/Quebec area? Anybody is planning to go this weekend? Mikael Kitchener, On ... This message was sent using...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Mar 31, 2000 2:35 pm
Thanks Mikael and Grant for the tips. It sounds like Cherry Beach is the choice for me (Barrie is too far). I will keep everybody posted when the time come. ...
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Mikael Lanoe
mlanoe@...
Mar 31, 2000 4:22 pm
Does anyone know why the email addresses of all members in the members section of egroup has the last letter of the name cutoff? Where can I get that last...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Mar 31, 2000 8:46 pm
... The lake shore is still somewhat frozen here in Ottawa. I guess it is the same in Montreal and worse in Quebec City. I normally start the sailing season...
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mlanoe@...
Mar 31, 2000 8:50 pm
I started windsurfing last weekend and hopefully will try kitesurfing this weekend if the conditions are right. I will be around Sauble beach this weekend if...
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Colin Gowland
colin-gowland@...
Mar 31, 2000 11:54 pm
I'm interested in helping you if there is wind. What are the directions from Toronto? ... From: <mlanoe@...> To: <cankitesurf@egroups.com> ...
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ghs
ghs@...
Apr 1, 2000 1:41 am
Mikael, You are a brave soul and hopefully prudent. We just got back from kitesurfing at Fort Meyers beach in Florida & I don't think I could handle ...
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ghs
ghs@...
Apr 1, 2000 1:21 pm
Hung, come visit us at French Bay, between Sauble Beach & Southampton.. About 3 hours north-west of Toronto. We windsurf and kitesurf. Daniel French Bay Beach...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Apr 3, 2000 11:53 am
Hi Daniel, For this occasion, I will be kind of stuck in the Toronto area; however, If time permit, will definite try to make a trip to French Bay sometime in...
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mlanoe@...
Apr 3, 2000 12:46 pm
Well it was a pretty disappointing weekend! I went to Sauble beach Saturday. The wind was pretty strong. I decided to go out on the water. I went boddydragging...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Apr 3, 2000 1:57 pm
Mike, ... It sounds like you are doing fine! Just keep on practicing controlling the kite while body dragging with one hand controlling the kite. If you use...
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mlanoe@...
Apr 3, 2000 2:11 pm
Would the roller make a big difference? Is it something necessary that most people use, or is it just a luxury that would make it a bit easier for a beginner? ...
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Mark
mark@...
Apr 3, 2000 2:58 pm
Hi Mike With quad line foils I find that I really need to pay more attention to the lines for surfing than buggying. You have to get the lines set perfectly on...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Apr 3, 2000 4:10 pm
Personally, when using handles, I can't control the kite with one hand or when hooking in unless I have the "roller". In any case, when it comes to handles,...
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Colin Gowland
colin-gowland@...
Apr 3, 2000 5:20 pm
I know Michel uses the roller and recommends them for handle use. He also has metal ones availible. I flew my 7.2 Wave EX for the first time on the weekend. It...
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Colin Gowland
colin-gowland@...
Apr 3, 2000 5:27 pm
Hung, Woodbine beach is your best best on easterlies (maybe westerlies) in Toronto by far. Big launching space, fine sand and minimal wind obstruction. Head ...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Apr 3, 2000 8:16 pm
... I had to replace a part of my Wipika 8.5 m2 bridle last year (after almost 1 year of use). P.S. Thanks for the tips and the direction to Woodbine beach. I...
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traction@...
Apr 4, 2000 12:29 pm
Yes I am reading the list. The ball bearing roll make possible the control one hand with handles. So easy to pull on it and push back to keep the wing at the...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Apr 4, 2000 2:16 pm
... Michel, Go to http://www.egroups.com/group/cankitesurf and click on the "Files" link on the left menu. Click on "Pictures"; and then "Add File" and then...
