Hi everybody, I thought I'd share part of a letter I wrote to a friend in southern California who was looking for kitesurfing info for the northern part of the...
Like I asked nicely before....Have you ever been to Ho'okipa? NO because up till now I didn't know who's permission I needed. So what do you say can I? HUH?...
... Ho'okipa is not the place for kitesurfing. < >>> Eli, I always wondered who it is that gets to decide who gets to do what where. Since apperantly that...
Not really, but trying to get someone's attention. It's time for Wipika to speak up and give us the scoop on sizing. We know they're out there, because they've...
Had a chance to try my new twin tip yesterday thanks to Troy and his boat THANKS TROY YOU LURKER I KNOW YOU READ THIS. The board ripps, rails really well and...
HOW DOES THE ARC FAIR UP TO THE OTHER KITES ON THE MARKET. PRICE. POWER. RELAUNCHING FROM WATER. BUILD QUALITY. BEST KITE FROM BEGINNER-EXPERT. ECT,ECT. AS...
Matt, The 840 (6m projected) is the best size for an average rider (70-85kg) on a decent sized (170-200cm) board in a resonable (12-20knts) wind range. If your...
Hi, Is the aspect ratio of 5 too big? Which makes the kite too fast? I want to buy one for highwind conditions. Thank, Raymond (Amsterdam) [Non-text portions...
I was wondering if anyone has used a Twist Grip Bar with a Waterfoil as I have a bar on order for my new Arc and wish to use this bar on the Waterfoil. I have...
Here is a diagram showing how Projected Area is related to Total Area. http://www.eGroups.com/files/kitesurf/projected+area+visual.jpg Hope this helps, Jeff...
In a message dated 12/31/00 2:09:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, jquick1@... writes: << On the subject of a different way of measuring projected area, >> ...
AND the backwards ... Now that you've seen the backward relaunching, do you think it could be retro fitted to my Wipika 16m? Can you explain what it looks like...
Hi guys, just joined the group, seems very informative. One question I might have missed: there is considerable confusion at my end about the 2001Wipika’s:...
Peace Wind and Happy new year too all. I would like your opinion on a "starter" set. I am a begginer but i been made an offer I can not refuse I just want...
9.5 AR5 is to small for those winds. It's wind range starts at 14 and can be taken up to 25. You might want to get a 15.5 for those winds. My weight is...
2 things i find when launchin small kites cuz there sketchy is steer like a motha into the wind ( or power window same thing ) window edge all the way up to...
Has anyone had success building their own replacement bladders for inflatables? I'm looking for a place or .COM to purchase the material (glue, latex and a...
I have had very good results in making my own bladders.However the materials are not easy to find since most companies only deal with retailers.I got my ...
Flash is resting up with nine stitches in his left leg after his disastrous encounter with a Psychologically unstable windsufer just up wind from Kite Beach,...
THE ARC 1140,IS THAT 11.4 METER? IS THE ARC THE BEST ALL ROUND KITE ON THE MARKET? AS I LIVE IN THE UK AND THE ARC IS NOT OVER HERE YET,WHAT SIZE KITE WOULD...
Thanks Mark, Those pumps work really well, tho at the current worth of the New Zealand dollar they are NZ$100 + freight! I'm an electronics engineer and know...
I think i know what Gorgio is trying to say. because the same happened to me. I recieved my new 11.8 varc and tried to use it in conditions that i used the...
<<<Air Blast the Projected size or is it the actual? >>> The Airblast is sized by its PROJECTED AREA. Their will be a kite that is the equivalent 22m Naish or...
Someone asked about launching and landing a Peter Lynn ARC solo. I wrote my methods down for him, and I figured others here might be interested in the same...
