Mel is right. Several of us have tried to unhook while lofted and haven't been able to do it. The process of unhooking alone, assuming you have adequate...
41414
Dreadlord 2
dreadlord22000
Oct 31, 2001 2:18 pm
Greets Roland, I don't use that bridle on all my Air Blast.. and relaunch works, just swim in the way of the kite and the kite will put itselfs on the good...
41415
dlent@...
kitesir4
Oct 31, 2001 2:28 pm
I've been thinking about replacing my 9.0 F-One Shadow with an ARC. I really like the Shadow and prefer foils to inflatibles. The wind is usually pretty...
41416
Marc Munzer
marc_munzer
Oct 31, 2001 2:53 pm
I've never flown an ARC, but thought I would answer anyways... The ARC will be more like an inflatable. Its the extra size of the kite which will slow the kite...
41417
Roland Andrag
randrag@...
Oct 31, 2001 3:00 pm
Thanks for all the replies to my question! The summary for the AB11.8 on its leading edge from all the posts is then: 1. Pull in some front leader (say 1 to 2...
41418
fabinhoj@...
fabinhoj
Oct 31, 2001 3:03 pm
Any tips where I can buy garth helmet, with very a good price ?? Any other new helmet on the market that beats garth. sugestions , opinions are welcome kite on...
41419
Peter Traykovski
ptraykovski
Oct 31, 2001 3:15 pm
That is all good advice..but if the wind is below about 8-10 mph it won't work. One the kite is downwind on it's LE in light air it simply does not have enough...
41420
Colin Gowland
colinkites2000
Oct 31, 2001 3:16 pm
Does anyone know where I could get the 4'10" Cabrinha Wakeboard bag or similar for travelling? I want it to fit 3 kites, wetsuits, harness, board, 4 t-shirts,...
41421
Colin Gowland
colinkites2000
Oct 31, 2001 3:22 pm
One other tip I found useful. After you've got your handful of leaders and you toss them at the kite and start swimming towards it, put your head underwater...
41422
kitesrfer@...
spamo000
Oct 31, 2001 3:32 pm
In most cases I have seen Gath helmets going for $90. USD and up to as high as $150.00 for one model. From time to time some retailers may drop the price $10....
41423
c_batalha@...
wipika_ab
Oct 31, 2001 3:42 pm
I bought a F-One Cabo Verde Boardbag for my 142 Pickle Fork at www.xtremebigair.com The bag works great and has a good padding. It has 2 shoulder straps for...
41424
Ian Smith
igsmith
Oct 31, 2001 3:49 pm
I have to admit I was a little confused...I just thought it was an "old model" harnessh...anyway, still looking for ideas about the Nexus/Reel Leash combo! Ian...
41426
Phillip_Jones@...
Oct 31, 2001 4:02 pm
Ski Limited has an O'Brien wakeboard bag for $69.99 that is "fully padded with shoulder strap and holds board, binding, vest, and rope. 1-800-477-4040- or...
41427
fishersfort@...
fishersfort
Oct 31, 2001 4:59 pm
... leaders ... If it is already straight down wind you can make it move right or left by holding one rear line and then resume trying to make one wing flip...
41428
paulszi@...
paulszi
Oct 31, 2001 5:22 pm
An Arc 1120 has 8sqm projected and therfore should have less power than a 9sqm foil. Flying characteristics are a combination of foil speed and turning agility...
41429
GIW4240@...
giw424090265
Oct 31, 2001 5:22 pm
I used a Reel Leash for about 4-5 months, perhaps 30-40 days, and broke it twice and finally went leashless about 2 months ago, which is by far the safest way...
41430
thorpes@...
theflyingtinman
Oct 31, 2001 5:23 pm
... If you were searching on the web you probably missed them because it's "Gath" not "Garth". I got mine direct from Gath: www.gathsports.com The price for...
41431
clinton1za@...
clinton1za
Oct 31, 2001 5:27 pm
Pro Limit make a Single or Double bag, the double is great as you can stash your kites and gear in the bottom. Clint ... straps ... bag...
41432
Phillip_Jones@...
Oct 31, 2001 5:43 pm
I located a source finally--Country Enterprises Inc, Lucan, Minnesota, USA, 1-800-349-8752. My broken spar measured in inches is .40 outside diameter and .30...
41433
kitebord@...
kiteboard2000
Oct 31, 2001 5:48 pm
... Have you tried just closing the Velcro loop around the wide webbing strap? If so, what's the problem? Mel...
41434
kitebord@...
kiteboard2000
Oct 31, 2001 6:09 pm
... For my own skinny 63kg it shows 7.7 - 19 knots (more realistically about 9 - 17). For a more "normal" 170 pound rider it shows 9.5 - 24 (really 12 - 22),...
41435
Jorge Madden
cocoloco69es
Oct 31, 2001 6:24 pm
Anyway, just to help you to understand, the kite receives it's name of the "biological hazard" simbol Lou Wainman has tatooed on his back. The virus is Lou's 2...
41436
kitebord@...
kiteboard2000
Oct 31, 2001 6:28 pm
... broke it ... ... harness, about 4" ... the Reel ... move side ... the velcro... Don't you think maybe it broke because of your custom attachment method? ...
41437
traigtrumbo@...
Oct 31, 2001 7:07 pm
... is ... and ... The 1410 spar is the same length as an 1120 spar which is aprox 49.5 inches. Good Find. Traig....
41438
traigtrumbo@...
Oct 31, 2001 7:25 pm
... 24 ... - ... the ... wind ... Wow Mel. From my experience and observations, your chart is pretty much spot on with the 1410 range. Of course board choice...
41439
sergiom@...
marg5754
Oct 31, 2001 7:30 pm
I understand, that's Lou Bin Laden Wainman.. Virus is his new action... ... of the ... virus is ... decided ... perfect ... might ... ...
41440
dlent@...
kitesir4
Oct 31, 2001 7:49 pm
Marc, I am replacing the 9.0 Shadow for a few reasons. (1) I have my doubts about the future and viability of F-One (2) I've had it since last January, and...
41441
Kitepower
kitepower@...
Oct 31, 2001 7:57 pm
That is where all the leashes I've seen damaged break too. I have mentioned this to NSI, I hope they get them changed. The leash is not a throw away if this...
41442
Kitepower
kitepower@...
Oct 31, 2001 8:02 pm
It is a weird shade of orange isn't it, I wonder whether the designers baby threw up one morning and he said "That's it, that is the true colour of puke, I've...
41443
dougtraub@...
dtraub1second
Oct 31, 2001 8:03 pm
I have not flown a Flysurfer but I have seen one flown. They are a like F-One's in that they have bridals and fly fast but they also can bow tie and be...
