Disagree Chris. Detaching from the bar can lead to all types of line tangles and a difficult relaunch. Just have your LE pumped enough and swim at the kite...
Hmmm... I didn't realize that the puchout bar had no other leash than the one clipped just above the chicken loop. Maybe you should unclip it from there and...
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...
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Aug 1, 2005 11:31 am
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Out of interest, how much extra grief is it having a 5th line? What are the expenses incured? is it something a novice could do? Mark ... you ... in ... a ... ...
First I'd like to thank all the posters on this group.. I've seen a lot of good advice here, which came very handy.. Thank you guys.. Now to my question.. What...
The North and Naish 5th line systems have been around almost a full season and are well liked by everyone that uses them including beginners. Do a search on...
Hi Sure this might not be the right way, but what works for me is to ditch the sail right next to the waters edge then kind of tug myself towards it using just...
Nice one, cheers dood. Thing id ive just finished building a 6 kite quiver, none with LEI's :o) 3x 2004 Naish's, Peter Lynn G2, 2004 Slingshot Fuel, Flexifoil...
Hello you will find hereafter my newsletter. Welcome to Anguilla and St martin. http://www.tropical-paradise.net/Tropical-Paradise-news-May.html Enjoy, Thierry...
5th line to the leading edge is no extra grief - unless - you hindenburg your kite - which a beginner is quite likely to do on occassion - especially if flying...
CCKiteboarder@...
Aug 2, 2005 12:25 am
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i'm going to buy a used 16m kite from the web. what bar length do i need ? i have a 55cm bar (that i use on my 12m kite) and i was Hoping that i could use it...
Dear All, I have a 12m Naish V4 and a 160cm board (2-fins only). I have spent hours and hours in the water in order to learn how to waterstart and get on the...
Hi Also, do loads of dragging without your board, you get to learn the characteristics of your sail ready for your board. Find shallow waters too, if you can,...
Just a small note. Onshore wind is dangerous as you could be lofted and head straight for the beach, putting other beach users and yourself at risk. ...
Hi all Off to Lanzarote in roughly a months time and need to sort some kitesurf lessons. If anyone has a direct number for any trainging centres around Lanz...
Yes sorry, X-on >X is ideal. Only thing is youre never going to get a directly X shore wind, and if it starts to turn off shore you might not notice, or not...
Don't know your age but wake boarding almost pulled this 17 year old with 41 years of practice at being 17 apart. Kite boarding is much easier than wake ...
it says, 'airush 9.6 in big letters, (surface area=13 in small letters)'. it's an older kite i think (i bought it used). i think that is equivalent to today's...
"My back round was shalom water skiing" is that a kosher watersport :-) On a more serious note some instructors I have spoken to advocate a technique similar...
Neil Harper
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Aug 3, 2005 8:17 am
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Hi Logged into Groups with my PDA last night and someone had left me a message relating to kitesurf lessons in Lanzarote with a phone number, but cant find the...
I never was any good at spelling slalom or any other words or grammar. But kite boarding is peaceful. Like the flying trapeze experience of the flying rings...
Hi Tom Only yanking your chain on the Shalom thing I would be there as well if I didn't have spell check on my outlook. Visited and windsurfed on Maui wind ...
Neil Harper
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Aug 3, 2005 9:35 am
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Slingshot fuel 2004 17 m2 (complete & undamaged) E 575 Slingshot fuel 2004 13 m2 (complete & undamaged)13 m2 E 525 North toro 2, 10m , replaced LE, complete...
Hi! This is my second post after my message about my unsuccessful attempts to stand on my board and kitesurf even for a few seconds. I followed your advice(and...
Don't worry about the power as you will find the pull less strenuous with a kite one because you get some vertical from the kite and two because you have less...
Neil Harper
neil.harper@...
Aug 3, 2005 2:10 pm
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... .......you should have mentioned your weight along with: wind speed - kite size - and butt lard... all are calculated. Also, a 2-finned board sounds a...
You won't have to generate the same amount of pull with the kite because the kite will be pulling from a different angle. The kite will tries to lift you out...
Hi Christos I recon your grief with your kite is the size, though youre not very heavy (compared to me at 140 kilos haha!!!)... I find my 9 and 12 meter kites...
Howdy Try and find a cable-water-ski, dont know where in the world you are, but there are 3 in the UK, loads in germany and a few in spain. The pull is more...
