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Comment on VIDEO: Best Kiteboarding Taboo Kite Preview by Airtime kitesurfing

Airtime kitesurfing — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:17:22 +0000

I cant wait to have a go on the new best taboo looks like a awesome kite. Figures cross the guys at best will bring me one in next week

Comment on INSTRUCTIONAL: The Costs of Kiteboarding by JimmyC

JimmyC — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:34:13 +0000

I would – for sure/no question – mandate lessons ..BUT, rather than the package deals, I would get private/semi-private. Do it with a friend, so you can learn for a couple of hours..and then the two of you go off to the side and learn the feel of what you were taught. Go back another day for another series to correct your flaws and then advance to the next step. ..and go practice again, etc. You need a friend in the water with you; not only for their eyes but help if needed.

Having done it the hard way, I would contend that the first, best money spent is on a good coach. Pro kiters can make a plastic bag and a 2×6 look good.

Jimmy

Comment on RRD 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview by Simon

Simon — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:30:51 +0000

Anyone who can comment one UH riding with the 2011 Obsession? Less pull? More slack?

Comment on RRD 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview by Hasse

Hasse — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:02:16 +0000

The is it wrong here in. That says 5 struts on Religon

The new bar is awesome. Ride it for few weeks ago and that rocks!

Comment on RRD 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview by Adam

Adam — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:07:30 +0000

Looking forward to my new Obsession. Stoked, especially for the V3 bar. This is going to be the best Kite on the market in 2011.

Comment on RRD 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview by Evan

Evan — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:41:20 +0000

The Religion was released in summer 2010 and will continue being the same kite till summer of 2011.
3 – strut design, and sizes 4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11.5m
Global Bar v3 will be available with all new orders, from September 2010.

Comment on F-One 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview by Hifly

Hifly — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:28:21 +0000

Steve ,

Every brand say’s this !

It’s just what you like ore dislike . But i can tell you this, they improved every time !

Ride it and then make a comment !

Comment on RRD 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview by Hasse

Hasse — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:45:41 +0000

Is it 5 struts on the Religon next year?

Comment on F-One 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview by Paul

Paul — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:10:37 +0000

The best thing to do is to try one. Then you will be able to decide if the kite is for you without any of the marketing hype.

Comment on F-One 2011 Kiteboarding Gear Preview by steve

steve — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:59:11 +0000

I am blown away at these kite companies that say stuff like this.

Which riders will appreciate the Bandit 4 the most? Which ones will appreciate the Revolt?

The Bandit 4 is made for everyone; it’s our main kite.

How can one kite be “FOR EVERYONE”? Someone please explain to me how one kite can be for all riders. Does F-One really think that they are going to make a kite that all freestyle riders and all wave riders will like equally? This will never be the case because a kite that works good for freestyle tricks can not turn and perform the same way a wave rider wants it to.

I also read somewhere that the new Bandit 4 will pivot more. This may work for guys who ride freestyle, but I know as a wave rider I do not want my kite to pivot at all. I want a kite that turns in a smooth arc through the window and does not stop and pivot on its self. A wave kite needs to be an extension of the rider and draw smooth lines through the air the same way the rider does on the water.

Comment on TKB Podcast with Chris Cousins from Eclipse Kiteboarding by pasquale

pasquale — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:08:54 +0000

Hello everyone
I just want to say that I have a small problem
with Mr. Christofer not very sincere
I bought a kite in his hom page but
after 25 days and not yet arrived
I will let you know if there are news
and the next message
I’ll tell the whole story
by

Comment on F-One 2010 Bandit 3 Analyze This Kite Review by Gavan Lamb

Gavan Lamb — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:22:04 +0000

Hey Nick
I’ve just defected from the Cabs to the Fone B3′s so aint a great source of B3 knowledge but have a bit over a year of kiting (many different brands)and after 25 years of windsurfing.

My experiance with the B3 bandit is that it will fly quite hapily in just 8 knots but self launching (dry kite) in the same conditions is difficult. If on the water and the kite gets wet – its going to be a whole lot heavier – and will need maybe 12 knots to get it to launch – and thats if you are standing up and not drifting down wind where you may lose another knot or two of launch speed.

When I say fly in 8 knots – I dont mean kiteboard in 8 knots!! – I’m 90 kg and need closer to 12 to 13 knots to get going with the 13m B3.

Hope this helps!!

Comment on Liquid Force 2010 Envy Analyze This Kite Review by Liquid Force Envy « The Lazy Randonneur

Liquid Force Envy « The Lazy Randonneur — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:38:55 +0000

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Comment on VIDEO: Jimmy Lewis Board Durability Test by Ken Russell

Ken Russell — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:07:07 +0000

You Always wanted to know how the concave dominatrix shape was invented? Maybe it involved a Ford Mondeo.

Comment on Kinsley Wong Update 7/18/2010 by Rainy Ross

Rainy Ross — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Dear Kinsley and Jaime:
I returned form Africa to learn of your accident. I am and will pray for your complete healing and your comfort of God’s presence. I am so sorry…. please know and feel loved and cared about. I am also praying for Jaime and your baby.
Your Neighbor,
Rainy

Comment on VIDEO: Aruba Hi-Winds trailer 2010 by raf

raf — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:46:25 +0000

what’s that song?!

Comment on Kiteboarding’s Biggest Punk: Ruben Lenten by Владислав

Владислав — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:53:17 +0000

Я подумал и удалил свою мысль
Я считаю, что это — заблуждение.
Мне кажется, вы ошибаетесь
Весьма забавная штука
Какой отличный топик

Comment on F-One 2010 Bandit 3 Analyze This Kite Review by Paul

Paul — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:54:23 +0000

Sounds to us like you might need a little more time with an instructor. If you are unsure how to set up any kite, you should contact the shop that sold it to you for help.

Comment on F-One 2010 Bandit 3 Analyze This Kite Review by Nick

Nick — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:03:44 +0000

I am a beginner and just got a 13M B3 for practising after received 6 hours KB instruction. I had my B3 set up last few days and tried out the setting, but got few unusual situations. Firstly, the hardest pumping pressure that I could get was only around 6 or 7 PSI, unlike the 10 PSI recommended in the manual. I flied in low wind conditions (around 10 knots) and the kite did not powered up and the lines were loose. I also tried water auto relaunch but could not get it up. There was a pro kiter on the beach who tried to water relauch my B3 for me but could not make it. He said although he do not use F-one kite before but it is the first time in his life to see a kite cannot be relaunch like this. He then helped me the launch my B3 by assistance.
I am not sure whether it is because of the pump pressure or the lines setting (I used the original line setting come with the kite, then I tried to shorten the back lines, but it didn’t help too much and there are higher tendency of flying backwards).

Comment on Rider Profile: Tommy Fields by Sand Sock Girl

Sand Sock Girl — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:45:06 +0000

Huuuwaww!!! Nice stunt Tom! You are the coolest Rider I’ve seen so far.. This picture shows how good you are. Two-thumbs up!

Comment on Off to the Rescue: Advanced Recoveries by How to Retrieve a Loose Kiteboard | Motion Boardshop Blog

How to Retrieve a Loose Kiteboard | Motion Boardshop Blog — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:51:41 +0000

[...] Another tip on advanced rescue techniques from the Kiteboarder Magazine. Check out the full article here. [...]

Comment on Off to the Rescue: Advanced Recoveries by Kiteboaring 201: Launching a Downed Kite | Seattle Kiteboarding

Kiteboaring 201: Launching a Downed Kite | Seattle Kiteboarding — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:52:36 +0000

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Comment on Off to the Rescue: Advanced Recoveries by How to Retrieve a Loose Kiteboarding Kite | Motion Boardshop Blog

How to Retrieve a Loose Kiteboarding Kite | Motion Boardshop Blog — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:43:55 +0000

[...] Here is an advanced rescue strategy from the Kiteboarder Magazine. Check out the full article here. [...]

Comment on Best 2010 Nemesis NXG Analyze This Kite Review by Phil

Phil — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:00:26 +0000

Iv had ups and downs with this kite. Very fast and powerful for looping but on many occasions the kite tangles itself especially in gusty winds when its on the water. And once this kite tangles there is no saving you. Anywone else noticed this problem? Im using extended lines maybe thats why..

Comment on JONESING TO JUMP: Basic Kiteboarding Jumps by Kiteboarding: How to Jump! | Kitesurfing Kites | Motion Boardshop Blog

Kiteboarding: How to Jump! | Kitesurfing Kites | Motion Boardshop Blog — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:46:21 +0000

[...] So you’ve made it through your series of kiteboarding lessons. After countless frustrating sessions of waking up the beach, you’ve mastered the waterstart. After that, you spend some time “mowing the grass” as we call it, or cruising back and forth. And finally, you’re able to make flawless transitions without dunking back into the water. At this point, you’re ready to do the thing that probably inspired you to learn how to kiteboard in the first place: JUMP! In order to get more than just 5 feet off the water’s surface, follow these steps from The Kiteboarder magazine. [...]