... that ... elaborate ... I have tried my 13.5 (don't have a 15.5) on 20 meters, actually that's the Spectra length only. I assume you are talking the same....
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David Raue
theraves@...
Sep 2, 2000 11:43 am
OK, cool.... ... This is our curse!!! Beautiful beach days, gentle sea breezes.... The last 2 weeks there were only a couple days over 9 kts. Gotta be...
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Steve McCormack
sydney@...
Sep 2, 2000 10:35 am
Hi Ed The best spots are in Botany Bay, Cronulla on the south side, and Longreef, Palm Beach on the northside. I do not know of any websites that give you ...
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Steve McCormack
sydney@...
Sep 2, 2000 10:30 am
Hi Paul Do you really think that the Naish AR5 15.5 has a better lift to drag ratio than a 10.5 C-Quad? I don't. Correct me if I'm wrong but the lift to drag...
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Steve McCormack
sydney@...
Sep 2, 2000 8:55 am
Hi Carlos and Andy I would have thought that my e-mail address gave a hint of the currency I always use, worthless aussie dollars. So you bought a waterfoil...
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Andy Heaton
support@...
Sep 2, 2000 8:35 am
Hi All The kitehigh WIN A BOARD competition has been drawn, did you win??? http://kitehigh.com/talkstoryfree.html Regards Andy Heaton http://www.kitehigh.com ...
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corey@...
Sep 2, 2000 7:28 am
Thank you for your message, DAVE. This one especially gives more point to my first message. I think that you have not had any wind for a while and are...
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Paul Watson & Debra S...
algen@...
Sep 2, 2000 7:17 am
G'day, The Naish should have a better L/D ratio than the CQ (no bridle drag for the Naish, a smoother sail, etc), hence part of the reason for the upwind ...
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ebeard@...
Sep 2, 2000 6:28 am
Could anyone let me know where all the good kitesurfing sites are around Sydney? Also, is there a good wind-web-site for the Sydney area (ozewind doesn't seem...
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KiteBoard@...
Sep 2, 2000 5:30 am
jbailey@... (Mike Bailey) wrote: << Looking at these picks I have seen some differences, maybe? It looks like there is a line going to one of the cells...
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kennyfarnsworth@...
Sep 2, 2000 4:20 am
Dwight, A close friend of mine was kite surfing with Don Montague. He told me that Naish is working on a new gizmo to sheet the kite. He refused to elaborate...
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kennyfarnsworth@...
Sep 2, 2000 4:15 am
D, It appears that the conditions are much different where I live (inland). Where I live the wind rarely blows at a steady 7-8 kts. It usually dies or ...
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Dwight & Jacky
fishersfort@...
Sep 2, 2000 3:28 am
In the new Kiteboarding magazine they say the 2001 AR5 will be much faster. They talk about shape improvements. I hope they make the 15.5 and 20 meter fly fast...
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Andy Heaton
support@...
Sep 2, 2000 3:21 am
What??? $600 US dollars? For a second hand waterfoil? A friend of mine bought a new one for about $450 at www.ventanias.com (portuguese site). We retail them...
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David Raue
theraves@...
Sep 2, 2000 3:05 am
DUDE!! Fear not my friend, my bubble's not busted. My minimum requirement is getting upwind in low wind, mossie does it, 15.5 doesn't (as you seem to ...
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kennyfarnsworth@...
Sep 2, 2000 2:45 am
D, Hate to burst your bubble, but I also have a 5'8" litewave and I can plane and stay even, not upwind but even in 7 - 8 kts, (not 7-8 mph). All you have to...
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kennyfarnsworth@...
Sep 2, 2000 2:41 am
Mike, You didn't learn the most important lesson. Sell the CA New Wave and get a Naish AR5. I learned from sad experience that the CA is lousy in really ...
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kennyfarnsworth@...
Sep 2, 2000 2:29 am
Jeff, You will love the 15.5 when the wind picks up to 20mph and you are in the trim loop flying upwind. On the c-quad you would either have to drop the kite...
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kennyfarnsworth@...
Sep 2, 2000 2:23 am
Deon, I am glad that you had a good experience with the Wake-N-Style. I have one as well and I love it. You need the 15.5 AR5 to really plane and stay upwind...
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David Raue
theraves@...
Sep 2, 2000 1:58 am
You've duly demonstrated that you're whiner and a beligerant one at that. You have no opinion, but there are topics that you don't want to hear about? Too bad...
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David Raue
theraves@...
Sep 2, 2000 1:58 am
If you don't like the thread don't read it. There are some who are interested in this stuff as it DOES have an effect on who makes what and whether they...
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David Raue
theraves@...
Sep 2, 2000 1:27 am
In New England there are MANY summer days that it just blows 7-8 kts, never getting over 10. We've just had about 6 such days in a row. Not near enough for...
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Mark Frasier
brockus@...
Sep 2, 2000 1:12 am
... I think some boards may be "hard to handle" to a beginner but "responsive" to someone more advanced, just like kites. Mark Frasier...
18371
morcegobatalha@...
Sep 2, 2000 1:03 am
... lines handles ... What??? $600 US dollars? For a second hand waterfoil? A friend of mine bought a new one for about $450 at www.ventanias.com (portuguese ...
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Mike Bailey
jbailey@...
Sep 2, 2000 12:46 am
Looking at these picks I have seen some differences, maybe? It looks like there is a line going to one of the cells other than the tip. In the flight shot I...
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Eli Chancey
phiberkut@...
Sep 2, 2000 12:29 am
Somebody mind telling me, other than size, why one board would be easier for a beginner compared to others (ie: underground boards?) ... reportedly had ... ...
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Steve McCormack
sydney@...
Sep 1, 2000 10:47 pm
Hi Greg Just a quick note to confirm that I have charged your card for the deposit on the 2 Naish AR5's you ordered. I have confirmed with the supplier that I ...
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Steve McCormack
sydney@...
Sep 1, 2000 10:36 pm
Hi All The latest issue of Kiteboarding arrived yesterday, attached is a pic of the front cover. I also have some used gear to sell. 3.6 Waterfoil - $500 as...
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Lemke, Mike
mike.lemke@...
Sep 1, 2000 9:43 pm
I practiced on land about a dozen times at 90 minutes each. Approx 20 hours Mel......but I had a little stunt kite as a kid, and I did grow up on a sailboat...
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Steve McCormack
sydney@...
Sep 1, 2000 9:00 pm
Thanks for the news, looks like an ARC to me, do you know what the control bar is like, just curious cya and Goodwinds Steve McCormack www.kitepower.com.au ...
