From the first time I saw you kite at the Love In Dave I knew you
were mad too!!  :-)))
I know you are not knocking Goshen, when you first watch that video
it looks pretty mad!
Sounds like lots of fun down there behind that rockwall, something I
have to find up here, just found out I need a knee replacement!
That was not one of my better days, but after I let it fully sink in,
I realised I will always be able to buggy, and probably always be
able to fly some sort of kite!
Can't kite in choppy water at all now, need smooth stuff, and then I
can last an hour os so, will be putting off the op for as long as I
can, maybe the fake knees will get better?
Take care of your knees kiddos!
Have fun, cya and
Goodwinds
Steve
www.kitepower.com.au


--- In kitesurf@yahoogroups.com, "vide72au" <vide72au@y...> wrote:
> Steve
>
> I wasn't knocking Goshen at all... it's great that he has the
skills and confidence to
> pull these crazy things off. Goshen has spent thousands of hours
with his kite and
> knows exactly what he is doing. Thats some pretty good kite control
he has to try that
> stuff on land. not much room for error.
>
>  I know what you mean about the zone... yesterday was one of my
most fun sessions
> ever. There were were about 5 of us out at St kilda behind the pier
in glassy water and
> 20knots just before sunset. All pushing each other, yelling and
hooting. Everyone was
> doing big jumps with multiple spins trying kiteloops and trying to
go bigger than the
> jump before. Even when you blow it and think your going to break
your legs it gets
> addictive and you go at it again with a big grin. I managed to put
some serious heel
> dents in my Naish 4'7 Pro and these are strong boards! I got
carried away on one and
> winded the hell out of myself after jumping way to high and then
looping my kite way
> too late. I have never hit the water so hard doing anything before.
But it was all fun.
>
> And Julian kidd was inspiring and making it all look easy smoothly
sailing away from
> huge double backs with kiteloops and big handlepasses.
>
> So I don't 'really' worry about Goshen, but he does push it at
times.
>
>
> > > Hi Dave
> > > Have you ever used a traction kite on land, on a buggy or ATB?
> > > Its a perception thing, I have pics of Goshen hanging off 100'+
cliffs
> >
> > > and rockfaces, he is just the sort of person.
> > > He told me it was a super smooth wind that day, I know the
spot, you
> > > get a real nice updraft there. He also said he was
just "centered" "in
> >
> > > the groove", I'm sure you know the feeling, you must get it
> > kiteboarding?
> > > I think I have even seen you in the "zone"!
> > > He did lots of jumps that day, blew a few, and walked away from
all of
> >
> > > them unharmed.
> > > We all do crazy things with kites, even kitesurfing is pretty
insane,
> > > remember some of your bad days?
> > > I hope he never gets hurt, thats natural I'm his dad, but if he
has to
> >
> > > get hurt, it will be doing something he loves with a passion,
its just
> >
> > > the way he is.
> > > Life is short and uncertain, go hard, have fun all the way,
harm no-
> > > one else, share your knowledge, its the way we live at
kitepower!
> > > Cya mate :-)
> > > Steve
> > > www.kitepower.com.au
> > >

Kite Sailing Tours....

Is it possible that one of you proficient kite sailors
will be coming down to Corpus Christi anytime soon?  I
want to get a rig setup, and have saved all the emails
on how to do it, but think that a live, in person
demonstration would help more than words.

If you are planning a trip to texas, let me know, and
you can stop down here for a day or two.  Its a great
place.

I have a friend who has a Hobie 19, and i am in the
market for a Hobie, hope to have one by next summer.

geo
kitecorpus.com




--- georgeiw@... wrote:
> Stefano,
> I have a hobie 18 in Miami and I can not wait to get
> there at Christmas to
> try all this stuff.  I was thinking of attaching the
> chicken loop where the
> jibsheet attachement point is .  The jibsheet is a
> continuous loop from one side
> to the other so you can always find the right end.
> If you set up 3 of them you
> could easily hurt yourself or move the bar from one
> side to the other or
> front to back.  The other thing  is to add ropes to
> the end of the bar with
> handles on it so you could keep the bar low but
> steer it from a few feet away.
> Do you think that this might work?
> George
>
>
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kitesailing forum on my website.  I am hoping that
those of you interested in kitesailing, and those of
you who actually do it, will post there, and give us
more detailed ideas, and instructions on the best ways
to go about this. :

http://www.kitecorpus.com/community/index.php


You can even attach pictures to the posts there, and
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a buddy of mine here in CC, made a new video yesterday
of a local rider shredding it up earlier this week in
our gusty winds at Fish Pass..

you can check it out here:

www.kitecorpus.com

Just follow the link from the first article, and you
will find it.. if you havn't seen the other one.
texas.wmv, that is my favorite so far.  It has a lot
of footage of Damien Leroy.   And if you havn't heard
of him yet, just wait, he will be top in the world
VERY SOON>  His bio is also on the site you can check
that out here:

http://www.kitecorpus.com/pmwiki.php/Main/DamienLeroy


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Member-Aktivitäten Wintersaison `03/ `04
Auch diesen Winter wird  der Silvaplanasee am Kitestyle.ch zum World Tour Stop
der ISKA Worldchampionships und der Semnoze WinterTour. Neben diesen
hochkarätigen "offiziellen" Wettkämpfen wollen wir mit unseren heimischen Kunden
eine eigene Fun-Tour durchführen. Teilnehem kann Jedermann/ Frau , mit Ski  oder
Snowboard.

Freeride Session Berninapass:

Eine Gruppe wilder Freerider trifft sich im Berninahospiz wo bei Kaffee und
Kuchen die Regeln kekannt gegeben oder bestimmt werden. Der Rest ist
freestyle....

Silvaplana Challenge Race:

Auf einem abgesteckten Feld wird eine Regatte durchgeführt. Hight speed feeling
ist angesagt  / gefragt.



Programm:

30. / 31.  Dez.'03           Freeride Session  Berninapass

24. / 25. Jan.  '04     1st Silvaplana Challenge Race

   7. /   8. Feb. '04      2nd Silvaplana Challenge Race

21. / 22. Feb. '04      3rd Silvaplana Challenge Race

14. / 15. März '04      4th Silvaplana Challenge Race

         23. März '04             Freeride Session Berninapass

28. / 29. März '04      5th Silvaplana Challenge Race



Ablauf:

Mit dem einmaligen Member-Race Beitrag kannst du an sämtlichen Sessions und
Races teilnehmen und Dich für die Gesamtwertung qualifizieren.

Preise werden ja nach Lust und Laune an die Besten verteilt.

Wichtig: Spass haben und motiviert sein bleibt das Wichtigste!!



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It is almost jump time! The weekend is nearly here and things are ready to
go OFF in Jupiter. The forecast for the weekend has substantiallly improved
over the week and is now:

.FRIDAY NIGHT...NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4
FEET NEAR SHORE...EXCEPT 5 TO 7 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS
A MODERATE CHOP.
.SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...EAST WINDS 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET NEAR
SHORE...EXCEPT 5 TO 6 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS
A MODERATE CHOP.
from:http://nws.noaa.gov

Compared to the light wimpy stuff that we have been riding in most of last
summer in SE Florida (8 kts. sustained, woo-hoo!), this is nearly a GALE!

Maps, photos and more info appear at:

http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=107547#107547

See you there!

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Thanks John

I just received the following update from Kent Marinkovic on the condition
of Alex Caviglia.  Most will recall that Alex was severely injured in a
recent kiteboarding accident.

"November, 20, 2003

Alex Caviglia is still in intensive care at Jackson Memorial NSICU.  He
seems to be progressing well and apparently cleared a substantial hurdle
last evening.  He is reported to have come out of his coma and is lightly
responding to verbal inquiries.  The next few days will hopefully bring
exponential progress for Alex.  Alex’s family is strong and remains very
positive.  Alex’s wife Silvia and his kids Bianca and Michael want to thank
everyone for the good wishes and support that the entire community has given
to Alex.

For those that are interested in sending best wishes please use the address
below.  It is amazing to see what some positive energy has done for Alex and
his family so far.  Thank you.

Kent Marinkovic
Adventure Sports

Address:

Silvia Caviglia
5724 SW 131 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL  33156

As more information on Alex’s condition become available up dates will be
posted."


Nothing in life is certain but considering the severity of the impact,
Alex's rapid progress is encouraging.   Thanks to everyone for your thoughts
and prayers.  It is amazing  what positive support and good will can achieve
in challenging times.   Alex, his family and friends still have a tough road
ahead so please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  I am sure that your
letters or cards of good wishes and support to Silvia Caviglia would be very
well received.

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If you're coming to Cabarete in the next 3 weeks from the US, I'm
looking for some help.  I want some curtain panels from Pier 1.  Will
trade storage, hotel discounts, comp board/kite testing of new 2004
gear, board rental, etc.

Let me know!  Email me at Kitexcite if you can help.  I need 10
panels, they don't weigh much and will pack small:-)

Marina

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www.kitesurfbeach.com

  Dear Friends,
  The culture riched country Turkey has a new kitebeach which is
totally aproved by the Turkish Tourism Ministry, is openning at
April 2004 with a package of investment.You know that ,2002 ,because
of a kite crash in Cesme Sheratons beach volley area in Turkey-Cesme
the governement prohibited kiteboarding.But we worked hard to turn
the stupid apply to a very secure and non gusty kitebeach.No
swimmers,no windsurfers,no nothing exept the diamond sandy
beach,bluest sky and sea.ýts all from kitesurfers for
kitesurfers.Next episode of
Kite-boarding.de mag of Germany and Kiteboard mag from France is
publishing the article from Japon Champion riding for cabrinha
international miss Tomoko Okazaki for the trip To Turkey with Marc
Ramsier and German Champion Kristin Boese.They made a big action
with the photo shoots of the Crazy French Surf photographer Ugo
Richards.
  The web page is very well organised and amazing as the real
kitesurf play ground.Have a look at
                     www.kitesurfbeach.com
This will be definitely one of the best holiday destination from
2004 for everybody around the globe.

i'm a Venezuelan who lives (and kites) in Miami, FL.
I'm planning a kitesurf trip to Los Roques(*) in December or January for about 1
to 2 weeks in a saiboat (8-10 people).
I travel frequently to Venezuela and know my way around.
I'm starting to plan this, if you're interested email me for more details.

ray.

(*) los Roques archipelago is a world class kitesurfing destination spot (google
los roques for more info) that is only reachable by small airplane and/or
yacth/sailboat north of La Guaira (where the Venezuela international airport
is).  wind in december-July is 17-30 kts

Venezuela is about 2.5 hours (200 to 300$) flight from Miami.
It's an unexpensive place to travel since the dollar is very strong against the
national currency.

other more famous spots in venezuela include el yaque, coche, margarita , (world
class destinations). but i've heard a lot of good stories about los roques, and
actually been there a while ago (before taking up kitesurf), it's a amazing
place.

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Hmmmm, bit concerned about bombs though.

How about you?


----- Original Message -----
From: "husnu_baylav" <baylav@...>
To: <kitesurf@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 5:39 AM
Subject: [ksurf] amazing kitebeach. www.kitesurfbeach.com


www.kitesurfbeach.com

  Dear Friends,
  The culture riched country Turkey has a new kitebeach which is
totally aproved by the Turkish Tourism Ministry, is openning at
April 2004 with a package of investment.You know that ,2002 ,because
of a kite crash in Cesme Sheratons beach volley area in Turkey-Cesme
the governement prohibited kiteboarding.But we worked hard to turn
the stupid apply to a very secure and non gusty kitebeach.No
swimmers,no windsurfers,no nothing exept the diamond sandy
beach,bluest sky and sea.ýts all from kitesurfers for
kitesurfers.Next episode of
Kite-boarding.de mag of Germany and Kiteboard mag from France is
publishing the article from Japon Champion riding for cabrinha
international miss Tomoko Okazaki for the trip To Turkey with Marc
Ramsier and German Champion Kristin Boese.They made a big action
with the photo shoots of the Crazy French Surf photographer Ugo
Richards.
  The web page is very well organised and amazing as the real
kitesurf play ground.Have a look at
                     www.kitesurfbeach.com
This will be definitely one of the best holiday destination from
2004 for everybody around the globe.





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From: "loco4olas" <loco4olas@...>
To: <kitesurf@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: [ksurf] amazing kitebeach. www.kitesurfbeach.com


> Hmmmm, bit concerned about bombs though.
>
> How about you?


Hey Loco, you need to live more dangerously, maybe add some spice to living
with those girlie kites:-)

Sent some kites to Dave last week, he kindly gave us some business, must
have been all these beers in Cabartete!!


Best regards

Brian

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>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "husnu_baylav" <baylav@...>
> To: <kitesurf@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 5:39 AM
> Subject: [ksurf] amazing kitebeach. www.kitesurfbeach.com
>
>
> www.kitesurfbeach.com
>
>  Dear Friends,
>  The culture riched country Turkey has a new kitebeach which is
> totally aproved by the Turkish Tourism Ministry, is openning at
> April 2004 with a package of investment.You know that ,2002 ,because
> of a kite crash in Cesme Sheratons beach volley area in Turkey-Cesme
> the governement prohibited kiteboarding.But we worked hard to turn
> the stupid apply to a very secure and non gusty kitebeach.No
> swimmers,no windsurfers,no nothing exept the diamond sandy
> beach,bluest sky and sea.ýts all from kitesurfers for
> kitesurfers.Next episode of
> Kite-boarding.de mag of Germany and Kiteboard mag from France is
> publishing the article from Japon Champion riding for cabrinha
> international miss Tomoko Okazaki for the trip To Turkey with Marc
> Ramsier and German Champion Kristin Boese.They made a big action
> with the photo shoots of the Crazy French Surf photographer Ugo
> Richards.
>  The web page is very well organised and amazing as the real
> kitesurf play ground.Have a look at
>                     www.kitesurfbeach.com
> This will be definitely one of the best holiday destination from
> 2004 for everybody around the globe.
>
>
>
>
>
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Good morning.  This is a test.

Stay seated and enjoy the flight!

Lonnie Marchand
www.cinchmax.com
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positive

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lonnie Marchand" <cinchmax@...>
To: <kitesurf@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 11:19 PM
Subject: [ksurf] Test


> Good morning.  This is a test.
>
> Stay seated and enjoy the flight!
>
> Lonnie Marchand
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Stay seated and enjoy the flight!

Lonnie Marchand
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   ----- Original Message -----
   From: loco4olas
   To: kitesurf@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 6:40 AM
   Subject: Re: [ksurf] Test


   positive

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: "Lonnie Marchand" <cinchmax@...>
   To: <kitesurf@yahoogroups.com>
   Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 11:19 PM
   Subject: [ksurf] Test


   > Good morning.  This is a test.
   >
   > Stay seated and enjoy the flight!
   >
   > Lonnie Marchand
   > www.cinchmax.com
   > lonnie@...
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hehehe.  Thanks.

Stay seated and enjoy the flight!

Lonnie Marchand
www.cinchmax.com
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   Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 6:40 AM
   Subject: Re: [ksurf] Test


   positive

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   To: <kitesurf@yahoogroups.com>
   Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 11:19 PM
   Subject: [ksurf] Test


   > Good morning.  This is a test.
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I am very intersted in the Los Roques trip.  I spent a month in
Margarita this summer learning to kite, but don't have much water
time since then.  Unfortunately, I never made it to Los Roques.  Tell
me more abouat the sailing part of the trip.  By the way, I am female-
-hope that is not a deal breaker.......
Robin



In kitesurf@yahoogroups.com, "Reinaldo Garcia" <rgarcia@c...> wrote:
> i'm a Venezuelan who lives (and kites) in Miami, FL.
> I'm planning a kitesurf trip to Los Roques(*) in December or
January for about 1 to 2 weeks in a saiboat (8-10 people).
> I travel frequently to Venezuela and know my way around.
> I'm starting to plan this, if you're interested email me for more
details.
>
> ray.
>
> (*) los Roques archipelago is a world class kitesurfing destination
spot (google los roques for more info) that is only reachable by
small airplane and/or yacth/sailboat north of La Guaira (where the
Venezuela international airport is).  wind in december-July is 17-30
kts
>
> Venezuela is about 2.5 hours (200 to 300$) flight from Miami.
> It's an unexpensive place to travel since the dollar is very strong
against the national currency.
>
> other more famous spots in venezuela include el yaque, coche,
margarita , (world class destinations). but i've heard a lot of good
stories about los roques, and actually been there a while ago (before
taking up kitesurf), it's a amazing place.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

we'd fly (30 min) from caracas to los roques and stay there on a sailboat
which would take us around the archipelago. we'd live on it during this
time. also there are several "posadas" (small hotels) on the bigger islands.
there are a couple of well known kitesurf spots (ie Madrisqui/ dos
mosquises) close to Gran Roque (where aircraft usually land) but there are
about 50 islands and 200 keys in los roques so it's very likely there are
many other good spots.
this is all in planning stage, im working out the details in the next couple
of weeks.
pd. no problem with females!

----- Original Message -----
From: "rsmerritt1" <rsmerritt1@...>
To: <kitesurf@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 11:39 AM
Subject: [ksurf] Re: kite surf trip to venezuela


> I am very intersted in the Los Roques trip.  I spent a month in
> Margarita this summer learning to kite, but don't have much water
> time since then.  Unfortunately, I never made it to Los Roques.  Tell
> me more abouat the sailing part of the trip.  By the way, I am female-
> -hope that is not a deal breaker.......
> Robin
>
>
>
> In kitesurf@yahoogroups.com, "Reinaldo Garcia" <rgarcia@c...> wrote:
> > i'm a Venezuelan who lives (and kites) in Miami, FL.
> > I'm planning a kitesurf trip to Los Roques(*) in December or
> January for about 1 to 2 weeks in a saiboat (8-10 people).
> > I travel frequently to Venezuela and know my way around.
> > I'm starting to plan this, if you're interested email me for more
> details.
> >
> > ray.
> >
> > (*) los Roques archipelago is a world class kitesurfing destination
> spot (google los roques for more info) that is only reachable by
> small airplane and/or yacth/sailboat north of La Guaira (where the
> Venezuela international airport is).  wind in december-July is 17-30
> kts
> >
> > Venezuela is about 2.5 hours (200 to 300$) flight from Miami.
> > It's an unexpensive place to travel since the dollar is very strong
> against the national currency.
> >
> > other more famous spots in venezuela include el yaque, coche,
> margarita , (world class destinations). but i've heard a lot of good
> stories about los roques, and actually been there a while ago (before
> taking up kitesurf), it's a amazing place.
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
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I was born in a tropical country with more than 2000 km of coastal
beachese.

For better or worse, I ended up in Canada in the last 30 years.

Kiting is the amazing 4 seasons sport that make me love being in Canada
more than any othe place on earth (the changing of season and the
changing of media - water .vs. snow - keep the sport fresh in me twice
every year).

P.S., Some may argue that kiting is a deadly sport, but it is only
deadly when you are hooked in (this makes the deadman safety system
inoperable).  So if you are concerned about safety, unhook as often as
you can, the risk becomes very manageable...

Hung.

When I first learned kitesurfing back in 1998, I did extensive research
on power kite safety system.

Back then, the consencious was that one needs a deadman safety system in
powerkiting to make it a safe sport.

With current kites, if one hooks in, the deadman safety system becomes
inoperable (unless one can make a 100% depowerable kite as I am trying
to build right now - "the chicken loop is the safety leash" objective).

Since 1998, I have read, heard, seen, many serious, fatal accidents in
kite sport that could be avoided if one follows the golden "deadman
safety" rules.

P.S., When Peter Lynn had his accident at SBBB 2003, was he hooked in???

Hung.

What happened to Peter Lynn?
Missed that.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Hung Vu" <hungvu2000@...>
To: <kitesurf@yahoogroups.com>; <ksurfschool@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 12:32 PM
Subject: [ksurf] Deadman safety system!!!


> When I first learned kitesurfing back in 1998, I did extensive research
> on power kite safety system.
>
> Back then, the consencious was that one needs a deadman safety system in
> powerkiting to make it a safe sport.
>
> With current kites, if one hooks in, the deadman safety system becomes
> inoperable (unless one can make a 100% depowerable kite as I am trying
> to build right now - "the chicken loop is the safety leash" objective).
>
> Since 1998, I have read, heard, seen, many serious, fatal accidents in
> kite sport that could be avoided if one follows the golden "deadman
> safety" rules.
>
> P.S., When Peter Lynn had his accident at SBBB 2003, was he hooked in???
>
> Hung.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This group is sponsored by KiteHIGH.com Kitesurfing
>
> http://www.KiteHIGH.com
> ph: 1 866 646 7835 Toll Free USA or
> ph: 1 808 637 KITE (5483)
> Em: support@...
>
> == to unsubscribe send an email to kitesurf-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com or
go to www.yahoogroups.com/group/kitesurf ==
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>
>

@ all:

Ronald Verschoor, a 41 year old IKO instructor died yesterday in a very
tragic accident.

Read more about it: http://www.foils.nl/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?p=778#778



Mark
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                  http://foils.nl
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Hey,

In preparation for the snow, I rigged my Naish with a 5th line.  Man,
it worked GREAT!!  I took it down to the beach, and rigged it in
about 5 minutes.  I just ran some nylon line straight through the eye
at the top of the first strut (built in to the Naish!!), and then
tied it on the 2nd one.  I ran it back to the bar and tied this on to
some webbing I picked up at Canadian tire and badda boom.  I turned
the kite into the wind, cranked in on the line, and in about 30
seconds the kite lifted into the air!!  This really takes the
frustration out of kiting alone!  ...Can't wait for the snow!!!



Ringo.

or are they a one size fits all   I have a friend that lives in maui
and according to him some of the people on the beach that could have
the kites of there choice  are in fact choosing and riding
boxers...  could it be that boxers are just like the aero 1 with the
turning ability of the aero 2.  I am just alittle confused as to why
I might need an x3 or v4 when some of the top riders are riding
boxers   who knows  they may just be out of cash this season.
highly unlikely!.  I would love some input from some experienced
riders that own or have ridden the boxer, maybe compared to other
naish kites.   I have read info on all and have ridden everything
but the v4 and the boxer.  naish has a wonderful way of highlighting
the kites attributes without ever really telling you anything  I
think the boxer might be a low aspect high performance kite sold at
a low price point just to attract new blood     J

"Your system" has been done--it is called the 2004 Cabrinah Recon
kite!

--- In kitesurf@yahoogroups.com, Hung Vu <hungvu2000@r...> wrote:
> When I first learned kitesurfing back in 1998, I did extensive
research
> on power kite safety system.
>
> Back then, the consencious was that one needs a deadman safety
system in
> powerkiting to make it a safe sport.
>
> With current kites, if one hooks in, the deadman safety system
becomes
> inoperable (unless one can make a 100% depowerable kite as I am
trying
> to build right now - "the chicken loop is the safety leash"
objective).
>
> Since 1998, I have read, heard, seen, many serious, fatal accidents
in
> kite sport that could be avoided if one follows the golden "deadman
> safety" rules.
>
> P.S., When Peter Lynn had his accident at SBBB 2003, was he hooked
in???
>
> Hung.

>P.S., When Peter Lynn had his accident at SBBB 2003, was he hooked in???

No, he was not hooked in. His "flight" was all of 4-5 feet. He was
sitting down on the edge of a platform at the beginning, on his face
at the end. Just a bad fall, really.

Dave

The ultimate in safety systems is coming and F-ONE are the people to do it,
the new bar that they are developing is a punch out system similar to the
Ocean Rodeo but with a leash like Flexi or Cabhrina in that the chicken loop
is your leash. I cant wait to get my hands on it, never any hassle with
spinning the bar and the best quick release system, no looking for a grab
ball down near your waist somewhere as you are being dragged on your belly
up a rock strewn beach, just punch it and your gone, fair play to F-One. I
use the Ocean Rodeo bar and I have talked about it here before, punch out
sytems are the only way to go, it saves vital seconds if something goes
wrong. Anybody who has used the ocean rodeo will know what I mean.
You can check out early pictures of F-One`s system at the link below.

http://www.flysurf.com/frontblocks/multiredac/PaperView.asp?id_papers=1702&d
ate_start=&date_stop=&gauche=report&ID_BB_LANGUAGES=2

Kite safe
Steve
steve@... <mailto:steve@...>
Ph: 00 353 87-7993612