I'd like a recommendation on bladder glue and patches. Is the glue a specialized glue or just a standard vinyl repair glue? Same for the patches? Thanks, ...
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hink_trent
Apr 28, 2003 12:35 am
By car, Ivanpah dry lake bed is about 45 minutes SW of Las Vegas. If you get the chance to head out there, try El mirage in California instead. It's a an...
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Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Apr 25, 2003 4:26 pm
In Nevada. http://www.sbbb.net should have the exact location Hung....
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inlandc
flysurfer2001
Apr 24, 2003 3:19 pm
George, Cabrinha did have a problem with the bladders and was very good about giving replacement sets to those who bought the kites. Talk to the dealer where...
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John F. Santos
bamoffthelip
Apr 24, 2003 2:50 pm
Where was that event held? John Santos Hung Vu <hungvu@...> wrote:Very interesting SBBB photos and some also shows Peter Lynn's accident at ...
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Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Apr 24, 2003 2:53 am
Very interesting SBBB photos and some also shows Peter Lynn's accident at http://www.sbbb.net/sbbb2003/sbbb2003/sbbb0302.htm and...
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George Sarris
jakefarley2000
Apr 24, 2003 2:53 am
Has anyone had problems with the bladders failing on the subject kite? I've flown my BT twice and today only two strut bladders would hold air. I believe I ...
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Alex Tien Do
Alextiendo@...
Apr 19, 2003 12:04 pm
Anyone knows a place to kite in Kenya "East of Africa" Thanks ... From: Kite Power (Sydney) To: ksurfschool@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 10:49...
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Alex Tien Do
Alextiendo@...
Apr 19, 2003 12:04 pm
or seem grip u can find them in the camping section It works beautifully ... From: Kite Power (Sydney) To: ksurfschool@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 13,...
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Alger, David
chappakite
Apr 18, 2003 4:17 pm
I sailed blind for years windsurfing, but with the kite I wanted to see what the #$%^& it was doing. I wear wrap around prescription shades with a fairly...
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Bobby Bobbins
chickenoriental
Apr 17, 2003 9:44 pm
Recommended board - whatever takes your fancy. You pays for whats you gets. Cheapo chrome plated board with soft springs wont last a season, especially on a ...
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John F. Santos
bamoffthelip
Apr 17, 2003 2:50 pm
Sounds interesting! Keep me informed on the progress. One thing I am wondering is how you will resolve this: Snowboard : concave arced turning...
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Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Apr 17, 2003 12:32 pm
I have tried kitesandboarding with a finless wakeboard but could not go upwind with my set up. However, this page looks very interesting. I was toying with...
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rcam001
Apr 16, 2003 9:33 pm
Hey Has anyone tried a sandboard www.geocities.com/Pipeline/9766/make.html Dont see why it wouldnt work on beach behind kite...hehehe...
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George Sarris
jakefarley2000
Apr 15, 2003 9:49 pm
I've thought about mountain kite boarding on the beach, mainly in the late afternoon when it is deserted. Any recommendations on type of board and tire size?...
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John F. Santos
bamoffthelip
Apr 15, 2003 3:20 pm
KILLER INFO!!!!! Thanks, man. I haven't found a whole lot on kitemountainboarding on the internet. It makes sense that if you are using one edge of the board...
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george6660
george6660@...
Apr 15, 2003 1:21 am
Hello, I make high quality digital kitesurfing videos in Florida. I recently filmed the Islamorada Invitational Competition in the Florida Keys. Three new...
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Bobby Bobbins
chickenoriental
Apr 15, 2003 1:21 am
Speedwobble on a mountain board is a problem. I got round it by only tightening up the springs on the toe edge, I also put a load of bungees along the toe...
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John F. Santos
bamoffthelip
Apr 14, 2003 5:11 pm
I want to hear more about kiteboarding on land. I just bought a mountainboard, and I have a little 1m2 trainer kite, which is too small to pull me so far. But,...
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Tabitha
tabitha12mile
Apr 14, 2003 12:49 pm
Hi Sarah That is a very old kite indeed....It wouldn't be worth much at all. Whether the size is good depends entirely on where you'll be kiting, ie what the...
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Kite Power (Sydney)
kitepower_au...
Apr 14, 2003 12:49 pm
Try a glue called Pattex. Cya and Goodwinds David Corrin 302 the Grand Pde Sans Souci NSW Tel: (02) 9529 6894 Mob: 0412 946 148 http://www.kitepower.com.au ......
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nzkiwikiter2002
nzkiwikiter2002@...
Apr 14, 2003 4:31 am
Hi Steve.. Can you give me a brand name for that clear polyurethane glue? The only stuff I've found so far sets hard, and expands slightly when curing. I had a...
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Paul K McCulloch
paulkmcculloch
Apr 13, 2003 10:34 pm
Hi Ted, I use contacts (acuvue disposables). They tend to stay in place, in all but the very worst circumstances. Recommended. Paul...
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nhugroups
Apr 13, 2003 10:57 am
I fried my eyes boarding the other day. (Something about kiting makes one look at the sun). Can any riders who needs glasses tell me what solution they have...
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Kite Power (Sydney)
kitepower_au...
Apr 13, 2003 10:56 am
Hi Sarah The Wipi Free Air were OK kites, a bit prone to luffing and delamination problems, definately works best as four line kite. If it is still in 2 line...
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Kite Power (Sydney)
kitepower_au...
Apr 13, 2003 10:56 am
The stuff that comes with the naish kites can be found in bike shops. As far as I know it is the same as used to fix punctures, but always test a bit on the...
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Kite Power (Sydney)
kitepower_au...
Apr 13, 2003 1:55 am
Despite what some too cool for themselves dudes say they are a very useful thing to have on hand especially when you kite at an unfamiliar location. I can...
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sarah Ross
sportfizzi0@...
Apr 13, 2003 1:54 am
I'm looking to buy a second hand kite and board in Australia - has anyone got info on the 2001 Wipika free air, costs etc. for a 8.9m. Is this a good beginner...
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nzkiwikiter2002
nzkiwikiter2002@...
Apr 13, 2003 1:54 am
I am looking for some glue that will stick bladder material to itself. I have a pretty big hole that I want to glue a patch of the same material over. Does...
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inlandc
flysurfer2001
Apr 12, 2003 3:04 pm
I recommend the SM-18 from Sky mate, Its simple durable and reads in many different modes. Wind meters are very useful as 5-8 knots can make a big difference...