.. and if you're looking for a GREAT SNOWkiting DVD you should try to get one of those made by fluid.no - they cover the whole thing and it's fun watching. And...
I have 3 Slingh shot kites Brand new never used 2005 fuel-15 and diesel-15.If some one is intersted please let me know. The price is US$ 800, add $25 for...
It may be a little advanced for those who still suffer from frequent faceplants or saltwater ememas* because it requires pretty sure footing, but it is part of...
Spend a night with Pete Cabrinha and see his new KITEBOARDING & SURFING DVD on the big screen. This promises to be a great event for Kiters and Surfers so...
http://inflatablekite.com/galerie/show.php?start=90&file=hhh1998i-louwainman.jpg&album=1 Many has said Lou "invented" bidirectional kiteboard. This 1998...
There were already bidirectional wakeboards out there at that time for years. I think kiteboarders learned from the wakeboarders, therefore, I don't think Lou...
Spend a night with Pete Cabrinha and see his new KITEBOARDING & SURFING DVD on the big screen. Pete will be signing posters, tee shirts, hats and I hope will...
I have 3 Slingh shot kites Brand new never used 2005 fuel-15 and diesel-15.If some one is intersted please let me know. The price is US$ 1200, add $100 for...
The fourth in a series of articles on the exhibitors at Surf Expo 2004 has been uploaded going over new gear for 2005. Articles for Caution, Dakine and...
The more I flew 2004 and 2005 kites, the more I found that they have improved much more than the older generations I went out with my Patriot 13.8 from...
I'm brand new to kitesurfing, and I was overzealous 2 weeks ago when I bought my equipment........meaning, I went to the local dealer and shelled out $3800 for...
As a beginner, you probably OK with a 12 and 16 to start with and don't need a 8 or 20 just yet. So don't spend more money now, enjoy the sport first and when...
John, when I started I had 4 kites (8, 10, 14 and 17.5). After a couple of years, I now have only a very good 15 and 19 which I use between 8 and 25 mph (I'm...
... ...........John: Take a one year breath! ... you're upside down already! But, I completely understand: "..just one more bit of kit will get me over the...
First, I'd like to say thanks to the people for their previous advice concerning 8m and 20m kite purchases. Now, I've got another question. I took a number of...
... ...........neither. FIRST: call your dealer and ask him what the total range for this kite and your weight is. SECOND: divide by two, and do not -...
Hi! Just one more advice on the 8 and 20m kites :) If you want to enlarge your windrange you should instead get a larger / or smaller board. It'll be cheaper /...
I too flew trainers for hours and "trained" myself bodydragging for days. Then in front of all my friends I took my 12 meter (I'm 150 lbs) out in 18-24 knot...
Hello Fellow Kiteboarders! We would like to invite you to join us for the 2005 Mid-Atlantic Kite Swap here on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Attached you will...
The fifth in a series of articles on the exhibitors at Surf Expo 2004 has been uploaded going over new gear for 2005. Articles for now join other summaries...
Hello Hung, It was good to meet you at Surf Expo. I hope it was a good trip for you to Florida. Keep up the great work! Rick Iossi ... 2004 has ... other...
I had a nice 2 hour session yesterday and upon landing I noticed that three of my strut bladders were significantly deflated (they were not firm enough to ...
... It is amazing how well a kite can fly with underinflated bladders in light or moderate wind. On more than one occasion my strut or my leading edge has lost...
Hi Rick, I was nice to see you at the Expo! It was an excellent trip for me. Thanks for posting my photos so now I can tell my wife what's I am up to at...
Thanks Chris. I did not realize jelly fishing was due to partially deflated bladders. I had some jellyfishing in some light winds, but come to think of it...
That makes sense...the stiffness goes down the resonance frequency drops into the range of probably excitation forces from trailing edges flapping back and...
I've just read about 2 deadly kitesurfing accidents in the last few days. My condolences to these 2 kitesurfers and families. Many more will come in November...
