David, E-mail me directly, I am right with you - got my kite last week and I am about 20 miles away - near 3rd Ave in San Mateo. Pat Patfly@... ...
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Cat-thief
cat-thief@...
Oct 2, 1998 3:28 pm
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Pat
patfly@...
Oct 2, 1998 3:29 pm
... That was a dorsal fin (great white?), and in California we have learned to turn and go the other way when we see that!!! ... Pat ...
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srosso@...
Oct 2, 1998 3:30 pm
also, should i buy a stunt kite to practice on before doing dry runs on the wipika? If you have never flown a 2 line kite - DEFINITELY - and then try the ...
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Martin Rothwell
martin@...
Oct 2, 1998 3:51 pm
Hi David.............welcome to kitesurfing!!! ... I have got a F one board which as far as I know is the only board specifically designed for kitesurfing. It...
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David Low
dlow@...
Oct 2, 1998 4:25 pm
hi pat i think eric stienbroner mentioned your name. i bought 2 boards from him. have you tried it yet? dave ... ...
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David Low
dlow@...
Oct 2, 1998 4:49 pm
thanks for the advice, martin! dave ... ______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe, unsubscribe, opt for a daily digest,...
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David Low
dlow@...
Oct 2, 1998 4:50 pm
thanks for the advice! dave ... ______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe, unsubscribe, opt for a daily digest, or start...
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Trucchi Family
trux@...
Oct 2, 1998 4:52 pm
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srosso@...
Oct 2, 1998 5:18 pm
best type of board to convert, - how to plug a surfboard with foot-straps Simple solution - i did this for a 2nd board (i have a 215 Fone) use a surfboard -...
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Bruno Legaignoux
wipika@...
Oct 2, 1998 5:41 pm
... Very interesting question. Actually most (or all ?) boards use their rail, of which Center is approximatly under your feet which are approximatly in the...
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Robin Zwissler - |DIE...
dsl@...
Oct 2, 1998 6:01 pm
Can anyone explain to me what "short flippers" are? Thanks. R ______________________________________________________________________ Subscribe, unsubscribe,...
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O1withwind@...
Oct 2, 1998 6:09 pm
In a message dated 10/1/98 9:13:46 AM EST, SUSANAL@... writes: << got my "quick release" system from Hawaiian Proline in Maui. A velcro strap...
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O1withwind@...
Oct 2, 1998 6:16 pm
In a message dated 10/1/98 12:21:14 PM EST, srosso@... writes: << This is one of my favorite moves to impress curious people watching... Full speed...
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srosso@...
Oct 2, 1998 6:31 pm
Who has some ideas about how going upwind with the board "flat" on the water ? Bruno Since the center of effort of the kite will be transmitted through your ...
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Cory Roeseler
kiteskiing@...
Oct 2, 1998 7:45 pm
... Hang on there, Martin. Where have you been during the latest dialog about upwind sailing? While the F one may be a known source from the Far East, the...
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Cory Roeseler
kiteskiing@...
Oct 2, 1998 7:46 pm
I've found the problem with side-loading the fin too much (besides the obvious problems of potential spin-out) is porpousing, or bouncing. The windsurfers...
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O1withwind@...
Oct 2, 1998 8:36 pm
In a message dated 10/2/98 11:02:59 AM EST, cat-thief@... writes: << My query, - F1 (or F2) boards are not readily available here in Hong Kong. Also...
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O1withwind@...
Oct 2, 1998 8:50 pm
In a message dated 10/2/98 1:06:59 PM EST, wipika@... writes: << I'm convinced there is a path to explore where the board uses more its fin(s) than its...
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Terese Roeseler
terese@...
Oct 3, 1998 12:30 am
Sounds like you don't like your body very well! And have some consideration for the innocent bystanders. Let's keep this a safe sport, huh? I'd give neg. 30...
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Pierce Nichols
pn30@...
Oct 3, 1998 1:37 am
... Therein lies the problem :). -p "There are four boxes that are used in the defense of liberty. Soap, Ballot, Jury, and Ammo. Use in that order." -Anon ...
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Pierce Nichols
pn30@...
Oct 3, 1998 1:37 am
... Cool! Will you announce it on this list when it's done? -p "There are four boxes that are used in the defense of liberty. Soap, Ballot, Jury, and Ammo. Use...
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Pierce Nichols
pn30@...
Oct 3, 1998 1:44 am
... I'm not sure what you mean by a 'third foot'. If you mean the multiple straps that windsurfer boards generally have, adding more straps is merely a matter...
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Gadget
gadget@...
Oct 3, 1998 2:32 am
Is there any milage in a double-ended board? All this talk of central fins and stance got me thinking [not to be recommended, I know]. To head off on another...
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O1withwind@...
Oct 3, 1998 5:22 am
In a message dated 10/2/98 9:32:43 PM EST, gadget@... writes: << Is there any milage in a double-ended board? All this talk of central fins and stance...
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Dave Culp
dave@...
Oct 3, 1998 7:13 am
... I designed and built such a board, in 1982-83. It was very big, by today's standards, and would still need to be pretty big, even today. It is,...
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Dave Culp
dave@...
Oct 3, 1998 7:13 am
... I'm waiting to see a release system where one line is *lengthened,* not released. A mechanism which adds a couple of meters to one line's length on releae...
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FCHECK@...
Oct 3, 1998 10:12 am
I guess it's better than getting brought back in the lifeguard safety boat when your stuck in the middle of the water learning to windsurf in high wind and...
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Michel Montmigny
traction@...
Oct 3, 1998 2:01 pm
... Yes for sure I will do. But for now, as we always say! 1 picture= 1000 words So come to visit us www.conceptair.com ...
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Michel Montmigny
traction@...
Oct 3, 1998 2:12 pm
... Hi!! Check Here it's Mike from Canton-Tremblay, Here it's 50 degres cool is in't? Snow on the Mt-Valin montain... Ciao my friend ...
