Kiteboarders are trying out a new way of gliding over the water and grabbing waves. It is a great way to develop board skills while crossing-training in a...
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caitlinlcorey
Jul 3, 2006 2:22 am
So many choices. Any suggestions as to the best lessons for beginners in Maui? Or does anyone know a site that lists reviews or ratings? Thank you!...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 3, 2006 3:09 am
Some kiter (me included) used the safety leash with the flat kites (such as the Waroo) only in overpowered condition. The chicken loop on a bar apparently can...
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mauikiteguy
Jul 3, 2006 11:07 am
check out some new photo's in the yahoo kitesurfing school's albums...
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mauikiteguy
Jul 3, 2006 11:07 am
... Aquasports!!!!! See mauikiteboardinglesson.com on the net. Good luck, John...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 3, 2006 11:59 am
The Waroo 5m is an amazing storm kite. I would rate it for 30+ knots to 50+ knots It's pretty twitchy but very manageable and can get high attitude during ...
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ptownexplorer
Jul 6, 2006 1:38 am
I moved to Portland, OR, right near the Gorge, and now I want to learn how to kitesurf. I've never done it before, so it'd be a lot of fun if there's somebody...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 7, 2006 1:32 pm
Turbo Launcher is pretty difficult to use; however, when everything is right it is a wonderful device for difficult sites. We have been using it for the school...
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pharmeri
Jul 8, 2006 4:31 pm
Hi there, Well my story nearly same as you except that I live in Mauritius and we got beaches and nice spots for kitesurfing. But i need to start from the...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 9, 2006 4:39 pm
I have been showing the students this self-land the Waroo alone technique: 1- Bring the kite to the edge of the wind window 2- Let go of the bar, grab the...
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drachen_za
Jul 10, 2006 9:08 pm
Join other kiteboarders in the IRC kiteboarding chatroom and talk about kiteboarding, ask questions, discuss kitegear or meet fellow kiteboarders from all over...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 12, 2006 12:17 pm
I have been using the Waroo extensively for the whole winter, spring and almost half of the summer now! Everytime I switch back to the classic, foil and other...
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David Alger
chappakite
Jul 12, 2006 8:09 pm
Thanks for all the input on the flat kites! I'm a novice but had no trouble with a 5 Waroo in 35 knots at Real. I now have a 12 I used once with no problem....
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DeniseSEWA@...
denisesewa
Jul 12, 2006 8:15 pm
In a message dated 7/12/2006 5:17:57 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, hungvu2000@... writes: I have been using the Waroo extensively for the whole...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 12, 2006 10:11 pm
For flat kites, you can launch hook in. All you need to do is to release the bar, the kite should stop pulling. If not then you don't have it rigged properly. ...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 12, 2006 10:20 pm
Denise, All flat kites 12m or under can be raise to a vertical C easily by pulling on one of the back line in ridable wind. For larger flat kites (e.g. Waroo...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 23, 2006 11:07 am
I have been vacationing with the family at Sandbridge, VA in the last couple summers. In the past, I normally only kite in the Ocean as the Back Bay area has ...
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matt marek
guitardude20...
Jul 23, 2006 5:06 pm
hi, i'm just getting into kiting. have been out on land a few times and hope to do a session in water with some friends this week. next week my work takes me...
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Thomas George DeMille
tdemille
Jul 23, 2006 5:06 pm
Hey Hung, the turbolauncher web site doesn't do a good job of showing exactly what this thing does, can you explain? It looks like a compilcated line winder....
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 24, 2006 3:43 am
It allows you to: 1- Set up the kite in tiny spot (20' by 20' spot will do) 2- Drift launch the kite alone without the danger of getting the lines tangled. ...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jul 26, 2006 9:38 am
Everyone involved with kitesurfing in the early days knows about the foil .vs. inflatable battle. Foils are too flat and inflatables are too C. Foils are more...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Aug 10, 2006 2:05 pm
Life jacket as a mandatory requirement for kiters? Hung. ... Subject: [ottawaws] $355 no lifejacket fine Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:28:41 -0400 From: Andrew...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Aug 11, 2006 1:53 pm
More info regarding PFD use in Canada. Hung. ... Subject: [OttawaKiting] FW: PFD requirements Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:06:49 -0400 From: Steve Slaby...
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M. Mohr
mohr41
Aug 16, 2006 11:25 pm
Am very curious about the sport and would like to get together with some local surfers to check it out. I'm in Hermosa Beach anyone close? I've never tried...
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DeniseSEWA@...
denisesewa
Aug 17, 2006 1:17 am
In a message dated 8/16/2006 4:25:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, mohr41@... writes: Am very curious about the sport and would like to get together...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Aug 17, 2006 1:59 am
I have just discovered the best new combination today: ligh wind, directional and flat kite. I rigged up my Waroo 16m with a 5'9" directional today and they...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Aug 24, 2006 1:25 pm
For this summer, I started to rediscover my 5'9" Clam directional board as a light wind board (I used to use it as a moderate to strong wind board). I rigged...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Aug 31, 2006 7:13 pm
Yesterday, I was testing with a student using his 2005 Yarga and the Waroo bar just to verify that the Waroo bar can also be used with the student Yarga (a...
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George Sarris
jakefarley2000
Sep 7, 2006 6:41 pm
There is some advice on the kitesurfingschool.org web site that may prove beneficial. It shows how to in light winds and strong wind. Below are some things ...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Sep 25, 2006 5:13 pm
I the past, with C kites, the chicken loop were dangerous as it is often very difficult to get out of the chicken loop when under extreme load. So the...
