I was out today with the 16m Waroo, had a big wipe out and was around 10 - 20 m down wind of my board. The board was upside down so almost stationary at the...
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George Sarris
jakefarley2000
Jun 8, 2006 8:55 pm
Hung, How do you like the 16m Waroo? Have you ever flown a 20m Waroo? If so, how did it perform (wind range, speed, handling, etc.) in comparison with the...
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MonkeyClaw Freefly Te...
monkeyclaw_f...
Jun 8, 2006 8:57 pm
Hi There- I've just started kitesurfing and am wondering what the thoughts are on getting a flat LEI for a first kite? I'm getting lessons and would like to...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 9, 2006 12:35 am
We are currently teaching using only flat kites (Waroo 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 and 16). Many of our student bought flat LEI as the first kite. With the flat kites, we...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 9, 2006 12:35 am
George, The Waroo 16m is a great kite! This is the first 16m+ kite that I ever like jumping with. I have used many other 16m+ kites but mainly for crusing...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 10, 2006 11:58 pm
I have been playing with Flat LEI and classic LEI kite design and notice that the projected surface of a flat LEI is around 15% more than classic LEI of the...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 18, 2006 4:30 pm
I have been playing with the mini Turbo Launcher extensively in the last week and found that it is a very interesting device. It takes some practice to know...
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DeniseSEWA@...
denisesewa
Jun 19, 2006 2:51 am
In a message dated 6/18/2006 9:30:51 AM US Mountain Standard Time, hungvu2000@... writes: I have been playing with the mini Turbo Launcher extensively...
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hungvu2000@...
hungvuatnetc...
Jun 19, 2006 3:59 am
http://kitelauncher.com...
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marin_michael
Jun 20, 2006 10:53 am
I am looking to get into the exciting sport of kite surfing. My first and most important question is whether there is any decent places around toronto for the...
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matt marek
guitardude20...
Jun 20, 2006 12:26 pm
hi marin, i am in the same boat as you...looking to get into this sport. first off, i would recommend you do a few classes or a course. i've taken one lesson...
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marin_michael
Jun 20, 2006 12:32 pm
Thanks Matt, What type of gear did you purchase? Where are you taking your lessons and what is the cost? Thanks, Mike...
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George
ynotkite
Jun 20, 2006 6:48 pm
Martin, ... A training kite will help most at the beginning. I've found that while waiting for the instructor to show up, it was a good way to get some kite ...
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KarabaszJP@...
Jun 20, 2006 9:01 pm
We sell Naish Kite equipment we teach at our shop in Atlantic City Nj Check out our web_EXTREME WINDSURFING_ (http://www.extremewindsurfing.com/index.html)...
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flkitesurfer
Jul 1, 2006 11:54 am
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...
