When it's big and I rip perfectly powered the 2nd or 3rd wave of an outside set that connects multiple sections and the first wave cleans up the pack of surfers sitting on the peak in semi blown-out surf. (and of course one of my crew is on the wave in front or behind).

Gaastra had the double bladder oval shaped leading edge 13+ years ago on their big kites.

Poul, thanks for inspiring us all. May Heaven bring you epic wind and waves everyday. Peace.

Wife calls me at the office when she notices it is getting windy or she sees kites up at the beach. No ball breaking here. My vacations are all about kiteboarding and she is happy to read a book on the beach talk to the other kite wives. Vacation Tip... find a great beach chair the she loves and pac...

i say anyone who pre- orders kites should get 20% off if the dealer doesn't have to keep them on the shelves and they are already sold before they even hit the shelves 20% should be given. i am sure that leaves a 30% profit margin which is already more then most retail stores make on items. At a mi...

I'm looking for a killer deal on a new quiver of wave and or freestyle kites. Anyone have a good inside line on such a deal? (my old source dried up)

fyi, a killer deal to me is 30%-40% off 2012 kites.

Thanks

I am looking for the best drifting big kite for side on light wind down the line wave riding. (Unfortunately for me, my definition of a big kite is a 16 or 18.)

What is the most important factor in a big kite being able to drift in light wind?
weight?, design?, other?

Anyone know the economics/costs/profit of a kite? What does a kite company pay the manufacture for a kite? What does the distributor pay the kite company for a kite? What percent of kite companies use a distributor vs. strait to the retail shop? What does the retail shop pay for a kite? Maybe use a ...

i'm still waiting for my eclipse kite quiver from real kiteboarding...

I see what looks like a decent swell, but where is the tearing it up part?