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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zaharescu_00
Jun 4, 2006 4:59 pm
For who knows, there's no need of description, great allaround board, if interested email at: kitesurferro@... EBay:...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 6, 2006 12:14 pm
Here is what I think may work for kite launching from the boat: 1- Prepare the kite, bar, lines and pre-inflate the struts on land. Connect the lines to the...
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Joe Dominguez
newindthecuban
Jun 6, 2006 8:31 pm
I find it easier/safer for some to hold the kite on the boat and for the kiter to jump in the water and unroll the bar as they are drifting away, that way the...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 8, 2006 2:05 am
I was out today with the 16m Waroo, had a big wipe out and was around 10 - 20 m down wind of my board. The board was upside down so almost stationary at the...
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georgeiw@...
giwarner
Jun 9, 2006 12:17 am
I am not the best at body dragging upwind. If it is really gusty and I am down wind from the board and getting dragged. I put the kite down with one side wound...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 10, 2006 11:33 pm
I have been playing with Flat LEI and classic LEI kite design and notice that the projected surface of a flat LEI is around 15% more than classic LEI of the...
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Dean Crowell
kamaukoli
Jun 13, 2006 2:09 pm
If a "10M" is really only 6.2 or 7.1, why is it called a 10? Dean Crowell ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 15, 2006 1:44 am
It's a long story. In the last few years, the manufacturers have standardized on using flat size as kite size. Hung. ... [Non-text portions of this message...
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John
calfunguy_99
Jun 16, 2006 6:57 am
Hi all, I live in Santa Cruz and I'm looking for places to learn and new places to kite. I have a 12 meter Cabrinha kite and have practiced on both a trainer ...
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Dean Crowell
kamaukoli
Jun 16, 2006 7:00 am
So that's how it is! Thanks for the update - Dean ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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George
ynotkite
Jun 16, 2006 1:59 pm
John, I've been to Alameda once. It's a good place for learning. Wind is side-on-shore, with long, wide beaches. The wind tends to get light there, so you...
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Dean Crowell
kamaukoli
Jun 16, 2006 3:24 pm
Where ever you go the main thing is to kite within your ability until you are ready to advance and think through your Exit Strategy if your session turns...
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John
calfunguy_99
Jun 16, 2006 9:12 pm
Dean and George, Thanks to you both. Let's just say I'm long past the personal insult to suggest I wear a helmet, or plan an exit strategy. And for locations,...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 17, 2006 5:52 pm
... Subject: KPWT Turkey World Cup 07 Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 14:09:22 +0200 From: KPWT <kiteboarding@...> To: <kiteboarding@...> KITEBOARD...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 18, 2006 4:26 pm
... Subject: Kite Surfers Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:59:47 +0100 From: Robert McGowan <Robert.Ruth@...> Reply-To: <Robert.Ruth@...> To:...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 19, 2006 2:43 am
I have been playing with the mini Turbo Launcher extensively in the last week and found that it is a very interesting device. It takes some practice to know...
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makis "Principia...
makissathens
Jun 19, 2006 2:47 am
Not much to say... she is 1,70 cm tall and weights aboutt 55kgs, any advice for the size of kite and board? __________________________________________________ ...
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Scott Thompson
scottysolo
Jun 19, 2006 3:40 am
... What is that in inches and pounds? Please, for us simpletons.. Where are you living? ST...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 19, 2006 4:04 am
It's all depending on the wind. If there is no wind info, just go for a size 10m to 14m kite and 140 to 150 cm board. Hung....
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makis "Principia...
makissathens
Jun 19, 2006 8:43 am
well the convertion is (using this link http://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/length) 170 cm=5.577ft=66.93inch (using this ...
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M Silva
djteklife
Jun 19, 2006 8:44 am
... Take lessons. All will be answered. -- Strange as it seems, no amount of learning can cure stupidity, and formal education positively fortifies it. Stephen...
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Dean Crowell
kamaukoli
Jun 19, 2006 2:36 pm
Great report - I wondered about that thing and hadn't heard anything aside from their own press. What do you do with it after launch? - Dean ... [Non-text...
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Rick Harpenau
jupitervb
Jun 19, 2006 6:37 pm
Will this same device assist with un-launching a kite. When I water launch, I have trouble in the whole termination process. I use a wave runner to pick me...
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LA2WNDSRF@...
Jun 19, 2006 6:37 pm
how about this - Since your question shows you are not a trained instructor,- buy her lessons and be supportive. Whether she learns or not, at least your...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 19, 2006 7:01 pm
I don't think it's meant for "un-launching" It's meant to make launching successful so you don't have to "un-launch". Hung....
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 19, 2006 7:46 pm
Dean, You can do anyone of the following before launching your kite: - Throw it back on to land - Attach it to an anchored floatie on water - Attach it to the...
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Dean Crowell
kamaukoli
Jun 19, 2006 7:53 pm
OK I'll pick one up + a helmet after reading Rick Iossi's kite fatality report. Thanks, Dean ... Dean Crowell Asset Manager Artspace Projects, Inc. 250 3rd...
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dundee@...
garybrownless
Jun 20, 2006 12:02 pm
Hiya Hung Searched yr report for a link to see what this miracle product looks like, but no joy - can yu send me a link, or photo?? This sounds just what I...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 20, 2006 12:33 pm
http://kitelauncher.com Hung. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
