... So Peter Lynn switched from roll on bottom to roll on top, where it's harder to work with and less aerodynamic. I wonder if there's a reason. ... I'd...
38009
thorpes@...
Aug 31, 2001 9:15 pm
... Maybe it would to some extent but if the valve partially inverted can you imagine what a job it might be to get it back into position with the mesh...
38010
Kitepower
kitepower@...
Aug 31, 2001 9:18 pm
Mate if you start taking sides with her its all out war, she always does that and does not need encouragement or support!! I'm confused. My posts are not to be...
38011
Kitepower
kitepower@...
Aug 31, 2001 9:28 pm
Everyone knows that the Wipika Classic is the original and best beach tent. Don't they? Sorry Cya and Goodwinds Steve McCormack http://www.kitepower.com.au ...
38012
Stefano Rosso
stefano@...
Aug 31, 2001 9:34 pm
... I volunteer ! I hate rolling that crap up... i will push it in and ride with it... and i plan on trying some crazy tricks (near shore) so maybe you guys ...
38013
Kitepower
kitepower@...
Aug 31, 2001 9:40 pm
Hey Dwight LOts of laughs :-))) Is that you? Cya and Goodwinds Steve McCormack http://www.kitepower.com.au mailto:sydney@... 126 Beach St, Coogee,...
38014
Mel
kitebord@...
Aug 31, 2001 9:41 pm
... Thank you. Maybe try the same thing with the eggroll, to make sure it doesn't release under the same conditions, because if it DOES, then we can just seal...
38015
Mel
kitebord@...
Aug 31, 2001 10:06 pm
... I can't see any harness lines, which makes a Reactor bar drilled for a u-bolt rather unnecessary. The shackle will "snap" right onto a plain hook. You'd...
38016
kitesrfer@...
Aug 31, 2001 10:31 pm
Hey Steve, That isn't Dwight, I think it is some new kitesurfing wonder from Europe. He is wearing the latest, cutting edge design in high wind kites for 60...
38017
thorpes@...
Aug 31, 2001 11:40 pm
I reckon this is one of those "accidents" that are staged in an attempt to win a "funniest video" competition. First off ... What exactly was the camerman...
38018
Mel
kitebord@...
Sep 1, 2001 12:10 am
... find ... these ... They'll be distributed by GroundSwell in Hood River, distributors of Ezzy sails, & RRD kites, boards, & sailboards. www.ezzy.com,...
38019
Federico A. Cetta
fcetta@...
Sep 1, 2001 12:26 am
Is it already on shops? Has anyone tried it? Federico A. Cetta fcetta@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
38020
Mel
kitebord@...
Sep 1, 2001 12:48 am
It's not the board. The RRD kite jumps higher than the AR5. I did my initial testing on what had been my primary board for a LONG time (VERY familiar), then...
38021
bnow@...
Sep 1, 2001 12:53 am
One thing I failed to mention before on the ARC 1410 prototype, was that the zipper opening does not run in the same direction as the existing production ARC...
38022
Mel
kitebord@...
Sep 1, 2001 12:59 am
... I'm only about 62kg on a relatively huge RRD5'2 (rides like a 6' board), so after working the kite to get planing & build some apparent wind I can actually...
38023
bnow@...
Sep 1, 2001 1:20 am
I just bet if an extra Velcro strip were added to the inside of the flap material, so that you would first seal the end of the flap, and then roll it up and...
38024
Mel
kitebord@...
Sep 1, 2001 1:33 am
... It's for me! I have a few questions though. Do most of you ride ARCs with no harness line? Steve T.: I notice you added a bungee harness line a few days...
38025
Jonah Lepak
jonah@...
Sep 1, 2001 1:46 am
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jmullmd@...
Sep 1, 2001 1:54 am
... Mark, Forest fires, mudslides, bug farts, earthquakes.....the California kitesurfer sure has lots to contend with. The Arizona kitesurfer has it...
38027
Mel
kitebord@...
Sep 1, 2001 2:00 am
... Perfect. Thanks. ... I guess I should have read this post before sending my previous reply. Now you DO need to make sure the shackle releases properly,...
38028
jmullmd@...
Sep 1, 2001 2:24 am
... wedging? ... Hi Mel, I have not been using a doubling system for quite some time. The little John's Arc Bar in the Files is what I've been using for the ...
38029
thorpes@...
Sep 1, 2001 2:28 am
... I don't use a harness line. ... That is just a concept drawing - I thought it might be fun to try some hands free riding. I haven't actually added it yet. ...
38030
Paul Coutinho
paulc@...
Sep 1, 2001 2:30 am
I have been having trouble with the velcro tips on the edges of the wing. I canīt seem to get them fully in and even when I do, when I bring the kite down...
38031
jmullmd@...
Sep 1, 2001 2:31 am
... Oooops. Itt loox like Jhon neads two take a spelign klass tooo. Phirst I'll lern two kietserf mo betttre ;-) John...
38032
thorpes@...
Sep 1, 2001 2:40 am
... Paul - I poked at those things on my 460 (which I haven't flown yet - that's for the snowwhen it comes ) for about 20 minutes to get them in. It was such a...
38033
jeff@...
Sep 1, 2001 3:39 am
To all of you beginners and soon to be kiteboarders... Remeber that newsgroups like this one "can" be a wonderful source of information. I've learned a lot of...
38034
jonwinsley@...
Sep 1, 2001 4:53 am
I wanted to try out some sandal type binding but didnt want to pay a bunch so made some by epoxying 2 cheap(13$), oversize(of my foot) tennis shoes from...
38035
Mel
kitebord@...
Sep 1, 2001 5:28 am
... So with an ARC you don't even need harness lines OR a front or rear line adjustment (no strap OR prussiks)... ... ..but you DO need to be able to adjust...
38036
Mel
kitebord@...
Sep 1, 2001 5:28 am
... You've given me another idea (by initially misinterpreting what you wrote). If you don't like to roll, but it ends up pre-releasing if you just tuck the ...
38038
bnow@...
Sep 1, 2001 6:52 am
Tweezers work pretty well on tucking the Velcro in the spar housing. Push down toward the spar with the Velcro in the tweezers, and pull the spar housing flap...
