Many thanks guys - will check it out this weekend. ... no ... 4...
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Maicol Borghetti
maicol@...
Feb 1, 2001 9:28 am
hi all I will like to build a wipika like kite, but I have not found plans on internet about this kite... so I decide to build entirely myself the plan, I just...
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Jef Van de Mosselaer
jef.vandemosselaer@...
Feb 1, 2001 9:48 am
Do you think it will relaunch from the water when you don't use an inflatable LE ?...
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Andre Myburgh
andrem@...
Feb 1, 2001 10:18 am
Maicol, I've been considering building one myself as well. You can expect a few snide replies on this subject, ... oh ... there's one now: (" >Do you think it...
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Maicol Borghetti
maicol@...
Feb 1, 2001 10:26 am
I actually do kitesurf with my c-quad 6.3... I have some esperience about water relaunch of those not floating kite I think the most important factor is the...
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fosterz@...
Feb 1, 2001 10:28 am
I have read alot of peoples preferences on harnesses, can someone/ones who have tried various different brands please recomend. I would like to get a seat...
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Maicol Borghetti
maicol@...
Feb 1, 2001 10:38 am
I think your consideration are good infact I'm very confused about what to do, buy one new or enjoing myself trying build my kite? the simplest way to go on...
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Andre Myburgh
andrem@...
Feb 1, 2001 10:45 am
... dragster! Have you ever tried to hang on to a 7.5m2 NPW5 in over 25knots? SCARY tractor that! Nice for bodysurfing ;-)) ... From: Maicol Borghetti...
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Luka Baranovic
lukica@...
Feb 1, 2001 10:50 am
Sorry to tell bother everyone with this e-mail. System operaters of my server changed the address from fly.cc.fer.hr to fly.srk.fer.hr and now I cannot...
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carvehard@...
Feb 1, 2001 10:57 am
A lot of people recommend the bump 'n jump harnesses. I've found them to be the most comfortable that I've tried by far, as long as you've got the straps...
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elifuller@...
Feb 1, 2001 11:26 am
more important is having a short enough harness line. eli antigua ... them ... you've...
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ian
islowey@...
Feb 1, 2001 11:47 am
Does anyone in the uk know where i can get insurance for my kites and equipment ? Im looking at the better part of £4000 to replace it if anything happens ...
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Peter Frank
PeterFrank@...
Feb 1, 2001 12:52 pm
Well - you have quite a gap, as you say. Are you flying the 7m 4line ? The AR3.5's are actually really good, in the small sizes - and I believe the 9.5 will...
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Gary Theron
gary@...
Feb 1, 2001 1:03 pm
I converted my AR3.5 to a 4-line setup last weekend. I took it out yesterday for the first time, but there wasn't really enough wind. (12-15knots). I don't...
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Ro
rod.vr@...
Feb 1, 2001 1:08 pm
I own a CA 7.2 and a Naish AR5 9.5 and 11.5. The Naishes are OK in not overlapping. But the 7.2 foil and the 9.5 Naish do overlap almost totally. I fly the...
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trogg@...
Feb 1, 2001 1:19 pm
Just read Eli mentioning that line length is important. As with windsurfing, where you would generally look for a line length from wrist to...
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adlamont@...
Feb 1, 2001 1:46 pm
... I found the same thing harness lines work best close together but the standard naish lines feel too long there are 2 solutions 1 buy shorter harness line...
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hubertus.looyens@...
Feb 1, 2001 3:02 pm
Hi kitesurfers, I've just posted some pics of my first selfmade kiteboard. -4,2 kgs -210 long -46 wide -5 thick ...
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Peter Frank
PeterFrank@...
Feb 1, 2001 3:24 pm
It takes some adjusting, to get it right. But as a thumb rule - neither the back, nor the front lines should be totally slack. If you fly totally on the back...
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Anthony
anthwind@...
Feb 1, 2001 3:27 pm
Nice looking first board! I wish the first my first board looked that good. We build our boards because we want to, not becuase it is cost effective. For the...
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Kinsley@...
Feb 1, 2001 4:35 pm
Use the Airush Mono Harness line 14.25" or 15.25" ... I love this harness line so does a dozen other riders... Go Xtreme, Kinsley Wong http://XtremeBigAir.com ...
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gregk1@...
Feb 1, 2001 4:48 pm
I attach a line which spans from one rear leader to the other about arms length above the bar. In a reverse launch situation, you just pull that line and the...
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jeff_sturch@...
Feb 1, 2001 5:00 pm
Can someone who is fortunate enough to have both kites please take a pic comparing the sizes of the two (ie, one on top of the other). I am interested to see...
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hubertus.looyens@...
Feb 1, 2001 5:00 pm
Thank you very well anthony, but I already found your very intresting site. Tons of helpful links helped me to build my board. I really amused myself with it,...
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ian.bancroft
ian.bancroft@...
Feb 1, 2001 5:30 pm
I've been using my harness line spread about 20cm. I've not used it with the attachments pushed closer together. Other than changing the effective length (ie...
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jquick1@...
Feb 1, 2001 6:12 pm
Hey all, Finally got a chance to try out my new 11.8 Wipika Airblast I purchased from KiteHigh. Construction: First of all, this kite is only slightly bigger...
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KiteBoard@...
Feb 1, 2001 6:16 pm
In a message dated 1/31/01 4:27:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, adlamont@... writes: << a 98KG guy on his first inflatable? will he have a good time in...
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KiteBoard@...
Feb 1, 2001 6:17 pm
In a message dated 1/31/01 11:32:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, tvn1@... writes: << I'd rather just own the 2 kites. >> There is no gap in wind range between...
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KiteBoard@...
Feb 1, 2001 6:28 pm
In a message dated 1/31/01 2:48:07 PM Pacific Standard Time, kite_head@... writes: << It is essentially a MelMod type setup but another strap comes back...
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Andre Myburgh
andrem@...
Feb 1, 2001 6:35 pm
It still sounds as though the 11.5 would suit me (<< a 98KG guy ) best - I'm not too worried about the lower range - we usaully have 12+ winds - if I'll be...
