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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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....
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
