Based on the latest forecast track Ivan should be hitting the Florida panhandle near Panama City well clear of Orlando. By Friday Ivan should be in Alabama. ...
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Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Sep 14, 2004 12:55 am
This question has puzzled me in the past and for sure to the others. Without going in to details, it's all about the positioning of the front lines and back...
4995
Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Sep 22, 2004 12:05 am
I met Roberto Spitale in summer 2000 while kiting in his back yard at Costamba, Dominican Republic (there are MUCH more to kiting in DR than just Carabete - it...
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Rick Iossi
flkitesurfer
Sep 22, 2004 5:02 pm
The first in a series of articles on kiteboarding exhibitors at Surf Expo 2004 has been uploaded. Surf Expo is a large international watersports and apparel...
4997
Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Sep 27, 2004 5:41 am
I have been using the 2005 Patriot 13.8 from KiteLoose for some times now and have been puzzled by the kite. Hooked into the chicken loop, the kite behaves...
4998
Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Sep 27, 2004 12:08 pm
In the early days, nobody took lesson as there was none available. I bought my Wipika and Fone board in Paris in 1998 and the serial number on them are less...
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Tatiana J. Pacheco
tatianajpm
Sep 27, 2004 1:08 pm
I am convinced that any newbie shoud take at least two classes to avoid accidents. kiting looks pretty and smooth when others are flying but it is not the...
5000
Remtgnow@...
Sep 27, 2004 2:34 pm
Absolutely lessons should be taken. How many? who should give the lessons? I think it depends on the student. I've seen very few people who could progress...
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Pam S.
tsteggle
Sep 28, 2004 12:09 am
Lessons are a must Hung. I took a half day lesson(and this was after kiting all last winter on the ice.) and think that is a bare minimum. In my short time...
5002
trisdishdelish
Sep 28, 2004 3:05 pm
Hi there, This is my first post!! horay!!! I purchased a kite and thought this should be a laugh, watching everyone else made it look quite easy. Well nearly...
5003
Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Sep 29, 2004 12:10 pm
FYI ... Subject: Da Book Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 13:29:26 -1000 From: John Holzhall <mail@...> To: <hungvu2000@...> We are happy to...
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speeded176
Sep 29, 2004 1:39 pm
Hi Guys, I have seen a website offering line lengths from 4meters upwards. The description for the 13m lines for example says good for beginners, makes water...
5005
Iain Wood
iainwood
Sep 29, 2004 2:12 pm
... If a kite is on short lines then it can't build up much speed before it reaches the edge of the wind window. This means the dynamic lift (not sure if that...
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Chris Glazier
cfglazier
Sep 29, 2004 2:54 pm
I have posted a review of this kitesurfing instructional video at http://www.skypilotkiteboarding.com/pages/video%20review.htm In short, it is the best...
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Steve McCormack
kitepower_au...
Sep 29, 2004 10:13 pm
In the last 48 hrs a new Kitepower store opened in Oz, it is due to the incredibly meticulous planning and hard work of Goshen Watts, the stepson of the...
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Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Sep 29, 2004 10:17 pm
Having used 0m to 50m line length for various form of kiting, here are my comments: 1- Different line length DOES make a difference 2- You can go as short as...
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Lynita
lynita_howie
Sep 30, 2004 2:49 am
I often use 15m line (30m lines doubled over) for a first lesson. They are great to teach all the kite skills up to body dragging. The only downfall is if you...
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Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Sep 30, 2004 4:29 am
From what I heard from various places: Lesson: yes Certified: no Please correct me if I am wrong. Hung....
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jakob Thegerström
jakobjth
Sep 30, 2004 11:35 am
I also tried 15m (doubled 30m) on my wipika free air some months ago. I wouldn't say it was safer... The kite was very fast and unpredicteble... sometimes ...
5012
xavierdepauw
Oct 1, 2004 1:18 am
you are right. The DVD is super. I bought it online from the site. No problems with that. I already watched it several times. They really explain all the ...
5013
claudio_ehr
Oct 1, 2004 2:37 pm
.. 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...
5014
medhiratta
Oct 1, 2004 3:24 pm
I have 3 Slingh shot kites Brand new 2005 fuel 15 and diesel 15.If some oen intersted please let me know. The price Usd 800 plu USD30 for shipping....
5015
medhiratta
Oct 1, 2004 4:35 pm
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 $25 for...
5016
ex_cpe
Oct 1, 2004 8:07 pm
It may be a little advanced for those who still suffer from frequent faceplants or saltwater ememas* because it requires pretty sure footing, but it is part of...
5017
Rick Iossi
flkitesurfer
Oct 2, 2004 1:15 am
Spend a night with Pete Cabrinha and see his new KITEBOARDING & SURFING DVD on the big screen. This promises to be a great event for Kiters and Surfers so...
5018
Hung Vu
hungvuatnetc...
Oct 2, 2004 2:42 am
http://inflatablekite.com/galerie/show.php?start=90&file=hhh1998i-louwainman.jpg&album=1 Many has said Lou "invented"; bidirectional kiteboard. This 1998...
5019
Cal Bode
caljbode
Oct 4, 2004 1:51 am
There were already bidirectional wakeboards out there at that time for years. I think kiteboarders learned from the wakeboarders, therefore, I don't think Lou...
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Rick Iossi
flkitesurfer
Oct 5, 2004 1:06 am
Spend a night with Pete Cabrinha and see his new KITEBOARDING & SURFING DVD on the big screen. Pete will be signing posters, tee shirts, hats and I hope will...
5021
medhiratta
Oct 5, 2004 1:46 am
I have 3 Slingh shot kites Brand new never used 2005 fuel-15 and diesel-15.If some one is intersted please let me know. The price is US$ 1200, add $100 for...
5022
Rick Iossi
flkitesurfer
Oct 6, 2004 5:34 pm
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...
