I have just bought a second hand waterfoil and would like any advice any one has on launching, flying and landing this kite. It is set up on a control bar with...
Cory, I recommend getting the Power booster for the 17.5. It is true that the larger kites can be relaunched without it, but it is Soooooo much easier with...
Philip
phil@...
Mar 1, 2002 10:43 am
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Cory, I doubt you are doing anything wrong. This method takes some practise. I agree with Philip. Buy the bridle and practise the other method as well. I...
I've been hearing/reading quite a bit about kitesnowboarding/kiteskiing lately. I was wondering if anyone's doing it in Northern California or know of good...
Hello all I bought a Peel 5.0 quad-line, with the intent to take it out on the ice and ski with it. My previous kite experience is actually quite limited I...
Paul, From subsection 1 of the http://www.kitesurfingschool.org/howto.htm section of Kitesurfing School web site (it's probably better to read the web site...
Paul, Without snow, use small sand bags or any other weights (empty wind shield washer bottle filled with water) to hold the trailing edge of the kite down. ...
Philip, It's on the way. Thanks for the advice. Cory ... by making Relaunching easier on yourself until you become...
coryadams
coryadams@...
Mar 3, 2002 5:18 pm
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I had to reply to my own post as I just found out that the sales rep, Geoff Cook from Hawaiian Island Surf and Sport was able have my kite replaced. So I'm...
coryadams
coryadams@...
Mar 3, 2002 5:22 pm
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Stephanie - I have had one pretty good looking spot in mind but have not ridden there: Royal Gorge xcountry ski area off of hwy 80 at Soda Springs. The area...
... It is better to have the lines and handles already attached to the kite when you are trying to launch on ice. The trick with handles is to put them...
I am new to the sport but have already received invaluble advice from guys in this e group. Thank you all. I have started out with a Wipika 6.5m classic, a LEI...
I am looking to buy a used board, I weigh 145 lbs, 5'10", and I am thinking of getting the 5'5" Naish Mutant from a guy down here (South Florida), Is that...
... Yes. ... No such thing as "over cautious" in this sport which can kill you. ... At least two. ... Take a look at my interactive chart in the group files....
... Depends on your wind, & your kite. I'm nearly 10 pounds lighter, & ride either a 6' Fanatic or a wide 5'2 RRD (both have the same wind range) primarily...
Hi, Just purchased a Wipika Hydro 11m. I am a beginner, had one lesson and will have further ones with my new kite. Have been thinking how it will be possible...
The recent kitesurfing incident in Florida prompt me to start doubting the future of chicken loop as a "standard" kitesurfing device. The chicken loop should...
Sand's heavy stuff... it'll hold.. just put a lot on.. You also want to fold the tip over first, then put sand on it. That way, when you pull on the lines, it...
Mike Soultanian
msoultan@...
Mar 7, 2002 3:14 am
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The trick that makes it possible is having the kite to the side of the wind window. When you do sand the tip, the top tip will fall over and the kite starts to...
Hi All- This is obviously an important issue, so I thought that I might append a few questions to the prior post... Hopefully this will lead to a bit of a...
Don't forget to ... I could not agree more, one thing to note (my experience here). Snow does not weigh nearly as much as sand. If you live in an area where ...
Need reverse launching for ARX 15.5 on snow. Does anybody sell power booster/power steering bridle system for ARX in Europe?? teemu...
Karjalainen Teemu
teemu.karjalainen@...
Mar 7, 2002 9:36 am
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Matt, You will see, there are times when you get overpowered because the wind continues to accelerate while you are on the water. You reach a point where you...
Hung, Have you ever flown a very large kite in gusty conditions? Say a 16 meter plus size inflatable? I agree that the chicken loop is not necessary when...
... Trim LINES are great. It's the LOOP that's the biggest problem. Make the loop itself too small to hook to the harness, & use a good snap shackle to ...
... When you are in the chicken loop and overpowered (the wind is at or above the max range of the kite), there is NO WAY to remove yourself from the loop. ......
