For a comprehensive FAQ on kitesurfing read: http://www.kitesurfingschool.org/faqs.htm Take a good read at this FAQ and then search the groups past discussions...
kitesurf@yahoogroups....
Jun 1, 2005 11:22 am
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I played around with some airfoil analysis and by reducing the leading edge diameter from 10% to 5% of chord, the maximum L/D ratio of the airfoil increases...
Are you saying that you don't believe the claims that are being made for the advantages of a smaller LE Tube? Steve Carson City, NV, USA...
CCKiteboarder@...
Jun 2, 2005 6:23 pm
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sounds like the opposite to me. ... From: <CCKiteboarder@...> To: <kitesurf@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 4:23 AM Subject: Re: [ksurf] LE...
Hi I'll be in Sylt (island in NW Germany) towards end of June and I was hoping to do some kitesurfing. When I checked the Windfinder Spots for this area, I ...
Spring is heading into summer openning up prime riding times for some and lulls for others. There is lots of news in kiteboarding ... * Results of the...
Color: Orange/blue/white Like new (used less then 5 times). No repairs, no leaks, no color fading. Kite + bag only. New 2005 Defender bar + lines available for...
slingshot fuel 9m and 13m plus brunotti cobra both kites are unused stillpacked complete 2003 models 1500euros ... Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music...
Hi! New look & new sections - news, picture gallery, links & downloads... You can exchange knowledge and attach your files on updated forums & can easily add...
I've been flying an Ocean Rodeo 12M Bronco since 2002. I've got a lot of use on it; I've crashed it into hard west coast beaches, landed it in trees, and once...
Hi there, I would like to post this message to the attention of all advanced level kitesurfers who may be interested in visiting Turkey for a combined event of...
I am neither a fan of the Donkey Dick nor the open hook, so I made a 'spring gate' that allows me to click-in my chicken loop and not worry about the bugger...
"This article has been suspended due to a request from Cabrinha" - whussup there? If it's true, what's the deal blocking articles mentioning it... Gabe ... ...
... .......and Peter Frank in DK (always ahead of the times..) has a great piece on the Takoon Nova at: www.kitesurferen.dk/en/view.php?type=8&id=113 Jim...
... Peter Frank in DK is always ahead of the times and has a quite complete piece on the Takky: www.kitesurferen.dk/en/view.php?type=8&id=113 To Cabby: it's...
This kite looks like my seasmik kite I've been using to ride and teach with for years. A lei with a minimal bridle. this concept has been around for years....
OneWithWind@...
Jun 21, 2005 1:30 am
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Taken from another group Iım on. Many of you, Iım sure, already know of this, nevertheless, itıs relevant to our hobbies, and important to be kept aware of...
The other interesting idea in these new kites it the ability to turn up the flap or tip of the strut. This is possible in some foil kites which allows for a...
... ..........I thought about this but didn't have/take the time to put the tape to two new, 05 Kites: Windwing Rapture 15M and Naish Torch 14M. I like both...
Hung, i've been designing both foil an inflatable kites for about 6 years and read your comments about the LE drag. reducing LE diameter by 50 % would little...
I switched from tube kites to foils and so far am happy I did. I have three XTC kites - 7M, 10M and 13M. The kites turn very fast, have a great safety system,...
I've landed my Titan Flysurfer in the surf often when learning to fly her and she always relaunched quickly. The key for me was always flying in winds over...
Hey Alex, There's no problem lauching a Flysurfer from the water, even if it lands Leading Edge down. If you're hooked in, release the bar and the kite rights...
