I always believed that foils are useless in gusty wind. I took my New Wave 4.9 m2 out yesterday in probably the most gusty wind we have around here (inland...
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theraves@...
Jun 29, 2001 1:04 am
For sale: Naish AR3.5 9.0 Excellent shape, no rips no tears, no other repairs. BUT, was professionally converted to 4-line set up. tip was truncated,...
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Inland Sea Windsurf Co
phil@...
Jun 28, 2001 5:46 pm
I have them in stock and ready to roll!~ (reel leashes) give me a call and I will be happy to set you up,. Philip Philip Mann Inland Sea Windsurf Co. ...
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gothicman@...
Jun 28, 2001 1:06 pm
Hi i just got the C-Quad 6.3 with 30m lines. Was wondering if anyone had any useful tips or information on flying this thing. I'm flying it in the great...
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Hung Vu
hungvu@...
Jun 28, 2001 1:42 am
I took my Concept Air New Wave 4.9 m2 (I bought this kite used last winter, very cheap and mainly for kiteskiing on snow) in wind slightly lighter than I...
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Mel
kitebord@...
Jun 27, 2001 8:10 pm
... That will be fine* & is what most riders do. The only problem is it can make your board slingshot back at your head, so you need to wear a helmet. *since...
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nvr2la8@...
Jun 27, 2001 7:54 pm
... that, & it ripped the leash plug out of my board, so I tied it to the footstrap, & then it ripped that out too! ... Thanks for the original response with...
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Mel
kitebord@...
Jun 27, 2001 5:40 pm
... In my experience, ALL "normal" leashes ARE springy (& pull your board back into your head). I don't recommend a solid leash, since I tried that, & it ...
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Mel
kitebord@...
Jun 27, 2001 5:33 pm
... poor skills. I couldn't agree more! I experimented with underinflation, & it can actually be quite soft & still perform the same as if it's really hard ...
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cglazier@...
Jun 27, 2001 3:00 am
... Of course it always comes back upside down and backwards. This is Murphy's law in action. :-) I agree with Mel, clip your leash to your harness (Mel's...
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Dwight & Jacky
fishersfort@...
Jun 26, 2001 9:23 pm
There are a lot of idiots pumping their kites up too hard to make up for poor skills. One such guy is trying to get Naish to fix his ARX which is ripping at...
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Mel
kitebord@...
Jun 26, 2001 6:48 pm
... The leash is "supposed"; to attach to your harness, so it won't ruin your ankle or knee if it doesn't break. The best kind is Reel Leash, &...
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nvr2la8@...
Jun 26, 2001 4:46 pm
After my first real session on the water I found that my board & leash setup is lame. I'm riding the Slingshot Manta with a Dakine leash. My natural stance is...
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fernmanus@...
Jun 26, 2001 4:03 pm
I agree with Dwight's recommendations concerning kites. Regarding the 69 Lightwave. I am a true believer in this board. It is worth paying extra for this...
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Remtgnow@...
Jun 26, 2001 1:28 pm
I've just flown my airblast 11.8 for the first time and I was told the bladders needed to be more firm, "like a drum" Now, frankly, I was afraid they were too...
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Dwight & Jacky
fishersfort@...
Jun 26, 2001 10:22 am
... The lower aspect kites don't have a great difference in sizing vs power like the high aspect kites, so don't worry too much about the numbers. ... Non...
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steve north
srnorth@...
Jun 26, 2001 9:52 am
Dwight et al Im going to choose a progressive kite for learning on – 2/4 line I suppose? I weigh 85 kg, windsurfed for years and have already flown and body...
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Mel
kitebord@...
Jun 26, 2001 9:15 am
... Turn the kite quickly, to keep it low, & turn the board quickly, so it's pointing the other way before the kite reaches the new edge. Mel...
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John Deane
jdeane@...
Jun 25, 2001 8:37 pm
can anyone lend a hand here? I'm having trouble jibing. I've got a directional and usually fly a 2000 Free Air 11. The problem I have is with the kite. When...
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Aerodrome de Bora Bora
nttb@...
Jun 25, 2001 7:42 pm
hello Use the 9.5 ARX...
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Dwight & Jacky
fishersfort@...
Jun 25, 2001 9:49 am
7.5 and 11.5. We have a guy here that is your weight and rides that combination. It works for him in 10-24 knots with a directional. If you were a heavy guy I...
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mikeiacovides@...
Jun 25, 2001 9:00 am
G'day Can somebody give me some advice on the following plz: I started exploring kitesurfing a couple of months ago. After a couple of sessions with a stunt...
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Mel
kitebord@...
Jun 23, 2001 9:28 pm
... I'm only about 5 pounds more, & for a 2-line 7.0, 15 knots is the MINIMUM for me, even on a 7' directional. Mel...
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kitework@...
Jun 23, 2001 9:16 pm
Thank you Dave Thank you Dave for your tip I weight 130 lbs so you think I need a bigger kite the wind range for my kite should be 7 to 15 knots thx ... strong...
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Dave Raue
theraves@...
Jun 23, 2001 5:21 pm
Sounds like you need more practice with the kite. Pull should be strong when you sweep the kite acrosss the power zone, but very weak when straight overhead....
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kitework@...
Jun 23, 2001 5:07 am
I am out on my Wipika freeair 8.5(converted 4 lines) and Naish 7.0 and the wind is about 10-12 knots I,m only try this kite 3 times I launch the kite with no...
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uglyfredy@...
Jun 22, 2001 1:14 am
BNW Summer KITE Bash!!! Bring your kites, bring your boards and come have fun. It's all about the riding. Brave New World is hosting the BNW Summer KITE Bash....
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Grant Scheffer
gscheffer@...
Jun 21, 2001 7:19 pm
good day i need to get in contact with kiters in new orleans can you help? thanx grant Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com...
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theraves@...
Jun 21, 2001 1:40 am
As promised long ago I tried it a couple weeks back but forgot to post the outcome - it was that unspectacular. I got a party ballon tank at Sam's Club for...
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Doug Kitchen
doug@...
Jun 18, 2001 3:57 pm
Hi, Does anyone know anything about the C-Quad kites from Peter Lynn.I am looking for a light air kite. They advertise it for 0-7 mph,that is the 8.5.For...
