It is because the sport is so new I think. If you look at windsurfing it is amazing how the windranges of all of the equipment gets bigger and bigger and the...
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bnow@...
z-1.geo
Nov 1, 2001 9:07 am
Carlos I flew a 15m prototype on land in very light wind (6-7knots). The kite was very fast for it's size in that light wind. As far as the construction is...
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Hampus Hoverby
hampe_www_ki...
Nov 1, 2001 11:35 am
Hi, Has anyone here tried the "Rebel" from Windtech? How is the Rebel compared to Naish, Wipika and NorthRhino... in construction and in the air? // Hampus ...
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Stefano Rosso
stefanoprosso
Nov 1, 2001 11:51 am
Hi Deejay I tried one too last weekend. In gusty winds (and quite overpowered) I was a little annoyed at how the kite would not fly smoothly... It seemed to be...
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Marc Munzer
marc_munzer
Nov 1, 2001 12:46 pm
I have just started selling the rebels in Denmark, so I may be biased... Also this is the first inflatable I have used properly so I won't compare it to any...
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Roland Andrag
randrag@...
Nov 1, 2001 1:46 pm
... a ... I This tends to happen on all kites I've flown when WAY overpowered. Also happens on a windsurf sail. If you are totally sheeted out and slowly sheet...
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dlent@...
kitesir4
Nov 1, 2001 2:18 pm
It might work with inflatibles but I've tried with a two line foil with very little success. I believe, since I'm usually riding overpowered to powered and...
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Marc Munzer
marc_munzer
Nov 1, 2001 2:39 pm
The method works fine with the flysurfers. I have lost my board three times and always got back to the board. However, I've never been super overpowered...
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f_quistgaard@...
freddequist
Nov 1, 2001 4:19 pm
Hi everyone! After a years surfing at an inflatable nasih at now look for a low wind foil kite. I does not blow to strong winds in Sweden. I am very intrested...
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hmsgeoff@...
Nov 1, 2001 4:24 pm
I like this site, but my boss hates it. Can anyone advize me on the kitesufing possibilities in Zanzibar at the end of November? Thanks Geoff...
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Rainer Leuschke
rainerleus
Nov 1, 2001 4:30 pm
... I lost a board in the gorge in gusty/overpowering conditions with a 4 line kite. Reportedly the same thing happend to Robby at the gorge games (except he...
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Rainer Leuschke
rainerleus
Nov 1, 2001 4:33 pm
... coast guard orange (duh ;) or red. R!...
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bnow@...
z-1.geo
Nov 1, 2001 6:27 pm
Stefano What wind speed(s) or range did you try the AB 10.0 in? When you said "quite overpowered" what was the wind speed? Thanks. Mark ... overpowered) I...
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Phillip_Jones@...
Nov 1, 2001 6:44 pm
The good news is that I just finished walking at lunch and the wind was blowing steady at least 12 and about 80 degrees and sunny. The Bad news is I am at...
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thorpes@...
theflyingtinman
Nov 1, 2001 6:57 pm
Has anyone ever considered making a a really long reel leash from much thinner webbing or line ( maybe kite line ). A leash so long that it would never fully...
41489
c_batalha@...
wipika_ab
Nov 1, 2001 7:05 pm
... Would you like the idea of having that thinner leash around your neck in a big crash??? The kite pulling in one direction and the board been dragged behind...
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c_batalha@...
wipika_ab
Nov 1, 2001 7:13 pm
Hi How can I make a aerial tack in a wakeboard? What's the right kite position? My big problem is that I never land with enouth power to stay planning! My f......
41491
kiter@...
kitermatt
Nov 1, 2001 7:37 pm
Hi all, I have been reading the leash/nonleash threads and it seems clear that kiting without a leash leaves you less encumbered and is safer with respect to...
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kitesrfer@...
spamo000
Nov 1, 2001 7:43 pm
I have to agree with Rainer on this one. I lost my board due to tidal current taking my board straight upwind in failing winds a while back. I was very...
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arjenmonster@...
arjenmonster
Nov 1, 2001 8:12 pm
... Sounds O.K., Matt, but don't you ever gettangled in the leash, doesn't it get aroud your legs, bar, harness etc? Hang Loose, Arjen....
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Stefano Rosso
stefanoprosso
Nov 1, 2001 8:18 pm
I am gonna guess cause i didnt measure it but i am guessing it was blowing 10-20 (maybe more ?) for me 78 kg on a litewave 169 this kite is perfect at about 12...
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thorpes@...
theflyingtinman
Nov 1, 2001 8:21 pm
... neck ... That could just as easily happen with a kiteline ( and already has in at least one case I heard of! ) But I don't too much like the idea of being...
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Rainer Leuschke
rainerleus
Nov 1, 2001 8:45 pm
... What is it, what is it? A spring loaded mini sail that pops up when you pop off to sail the board downwind faster? 8P R!...
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kiter@...
kitermatt
Nov 1, 2001 8:52 pm
Ah, good point. I meant to discuss that. The longer leash can loosely wrap a leg (I attach the leash at my ankle) maybe once per session. I also once had a...
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Kitepower
kitepower@...
Nov 1, 2001 9:00 pm
The Worldwide Kitepower chain is beginning to form all you other shops may as well close now, or talk to us about how to become a Kitepower store. You've been...
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thorpes@...
theflyingtinman
Nov 1, 2001 9:15 pm
... with no ... board ... conditions ... you ... Nope - although that is where my idea started. Obviously that would only have a 43.7% of board retreival...
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Kitepower
kitepower@...
Nov 1, 2001 9:30 pm
Personally I have found long leashes even more dangerous than the short ones/reel leash. This is because the leash is so long, it can store more energy, and...
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deejay@...
kitesicko
Nov 1, 2001 9:43 pm
Thanks for the interesting observations of the site Steve, you know that sharp edges lead to better uppage performance, and you know that I don't like stretchy...
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Rainer Leuschke
rainerleus
Nov 1, 2001 9:43 pm
... Yeah, that's what I figured too, unless you have a sail on either side and only pop up the top one. Tricky to implement 8) ... How 'bout a baloon/bladder...
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thorpes@...
theflyingtinman
Nov 1, 2001 9:51 pm
... side and ... upside ... Much closer - in fact you are "too close" - try to get a little "farther away" ;-) Steve T....
