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3193
I want to buy a kite a naish 11.5 arx I live in Holland and my question is is this kite the right size or should I buy one smaller i'am 90 kilogramms or 205...
furiot
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May 1, 2002
7:13 pm
3194
If i have the same length in the 4 lines it doesent lift..Cause the back lines are to slack So i put knots on the back lines 10 cm down on each side now it...
kitesurf73
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May 1, 2002
8:24 pm
3195
Do you have a trim loop (chicken loop) AND trim strap fitted? Cya and Goodwinds Steve McCormack http://www.kitepower.com.au mailto:sydney@... 126...
Kitepower
sydney4001
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May 1, 2002
11:04 pm
3196
I'm 220 and fly a 13.5 AR5. I don't know what your winds are like, but mine are typically 15-25km/h. Lot's of pull and I don't feel like I'm going to want...
Troy Bezanson
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May 2, 2002
1:15 am
3197
Paul, This is a religous question....people will aggressively take both sides depending on thier personal preference. Old story was that beginners should learn...
gankpimp
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May 2, 2002
3:02 pm
3198
... I used to have the same kite, make sure you have a trim strap and secondary sheeting system, then you can experiment with lengths easily. and then adjust...
KiteHIGH - North Shore
andyroo101usa
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May 2, 2002
6:42 pm
3199
... Don't forget the Arcs, A lot most guys ride these kites in the snow and water. Very forgiving and totally good in both forms of water, hard or soft) Let me...
KiteHIGH - North Shore
andyroo101usa
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May 3, 2002
2:58 am
3200
... lessons put on ... I believe he books people into the Kitebeach hotel which is perfectly located and fine ..(just don't expect luxury). The school there is...
cfglazier
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May 3, 2002
3:09 am
3201
... Great foils true, I had a guy in my shop today, Hunter, an int/advanced rider who used to ride blades exclusively but is not on Liquid Force 2001 kites....
KiteHIGH - North Shore
andyroo101usa
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May 3, 2002
3:13 am
3202
... I think that this has been over stated in the past. Beginners are taught on longer lines so they have more time to react. And longer lines give longer...
cfglazier
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May 3, 2002
3:26 am
3203
I've windsurfed but never kitesurfed. Would the following toy kite give me an idea of how a true kite is controlled? ...
pjawien
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May 3, 2002
4:57 am
3204
Hi there Has anyone attached an ARX power booster to an AR5 kite. I have a 13.5 AR5 and was wondering how much reinforcement is required if I'm sewing an...
Beddows, Norm
kiter1ca
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May 3, 2002
5:01 am
3205
Yeah, that would probably help out a bunch, especially because that kite that you suggested is going to be alot more agile than a kitesurfing kite. If you can...
Mike Soultanian
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May 3, 2002
5:09 am
3206
It would give you the idea that when you pull left the kite goes left and when you pull right the kite goes right, but thats about it. You'd probably be better...
callum_downie
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May 3, 2002
5:09 am
3207
for everyone's information - blades are not the only traction foil available. They're an old, but good, design. I really wish flexi would cut the price...
Pauric
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May 3, 2002
9:45 am
3208
Flexi says ouch!!! ;-) Have fun kiting! Whatever you fly! mARC <http://www.f-arc.tk[ Mark Pronk] > http://www.f-arc.tk Van: Pauric...
Mark Pronk
galgootje
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May 3, 2002
9:52 am
3209
hee hee.. ok, now that I've slated Flexi.. here goes. I would recommend the flexifoil super 10 if you do go and buy a cheap toy. Of course, getting...
Pauric
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May 3, 2002
9:56 am
3210
Talk to someone at a kitesurf shop. Most dealers will sell you the appropriate kite and then refund some or all of those dollars when you buy a big kite. ...
Dwight & Jacky
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May 3, 2002
4:19 pm
3211
Thanks for your reply Chris, but who is the "he" that you are referring to in your email? Are you saying that XtremeBigAir is a totally seperate company from...
SFH
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May 3, 2002
6:06 pm
3212
Hello Dwight, That kite looks like it is flown using hand straps, get a kite that uses a bar. S Dwight & Jacky <fishersfort@...> wrote: Talk to...
SARAH HORTON
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May 3, 2002
6:16 pm
3213
Good Call, Taking a lesson will save you time, money, and bruises. callum_downie <callum_downie@...> wrote: It would give you the idea that when you...
SARAH HORTON
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May 3, 2002
6:20 pm
3214
Hey Norm, Usually, the simpeler, the better, try using a longer bar. make sure you are fully sheeted in when turning. Sheeting in will give your rear...
SARAH HORTON
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May 3, 2002
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3215
Hi PJ, get a trainer that uses a bar pjawien <pjawien@...> wrote: I've windsurfed but never kitesurfed. Would the following toy kite give me an idea of...
SARAH HORTON
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May 3, 2002
6:27 pm
3216
I prefer to sell people a samll foil kite liike a Prism Stylus, Thunderfoil, or Ozone Imp. these are 2 line foils, very easy to fly, fly well off a bar, and...
Kitepower
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May 3, 2002
9:03 pm
3217
... agents by ... Steve Yes, and there are also other ways to book at Kitebeach hotel. Search for Cabarete in previous posts. But they are all agents and the...
cfglazier
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May 3, 2002
11:35 pm
3218
What about Puerto Rico? try REALkiteboarding PR 787-726-5375, or www.realkiteboarding.com ... agents by ... Steve Yes, and there are also other ways to book...
SARAH HORTON
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May 3, 2002
11:54 pm
3219
Hi, I am looking for feedbacks on the Hydro (did not found a lot in the archives). Wind range for 180 Lbs with TT 170, I have an intermediate level.. Ideally a...
claudethibault2002
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May 4, 2002
2:10 am
3220
Hi Steve I did a fair amount of research for accomadation and rental at Cabarete, I had to with our lousy exchange rate and would suggest you try Marina for...
Suntrax
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May 4, 2002
7:42 am
3221
The 9 and 13 would be a good two kite quiver. This would take you from 10-23 knot conditions. If your board were smaller, you could go to 25 knots. Dwight...
Dwight & Jacky
fishersfort
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May 4, 2002
2:06 pm
3222
... If somebody does not have a school in their area (becoming less of a problem as our sport grows). KiteHIGH sends out a practice kite and video and the...
KiteHIGH - North Shore
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