Kirok wrote:Although not common, burst eardrums do occur to kitesurfers ( I know of two here in Denmark). It is extremely painful.

Yes, very painful. And tinnitus can follow, been there and still have it.

Now I use a Gath helmet and have no problems hearing what's going on.

Cavamondo wrote:Wrong place for that, and a rotten price for a used 07 board anyhow!

Blunt but true...

Thanks Rickl, it improved considerably during the first 6 months so I'm thankful and impressed by the healing capacity of the body. But I don't expect it to ever heal completely. I'd be interested too in how many people have had ear damage from kiting. The doctor mentioned windsurfing loops as the m...

Concave...

or when you want to prevent water from being driven into your ears at high speed after a wipeout Ear protection is often overlooked when choosing a helmet. Didn't think of it myself, even though a local rider had blood running out of his ear after a bad wipeout. For some reason - I really can't exp...

Hi Urban! Ok, so it was you who ordered one. I didn't realize we were THREE Mako riders in this country! :D Well, hopefully there are more, but so far I haven't met one... But of those who have tried my 150x34, everyone has said that it was great fun. Will probably write a report too once I've tried...

i´ve been on the Mako 150x34 for 2 full seasons and going into 3rd. Still love it Hey Tom, have you gotten your Wide yet? I seem to recall you writing you ordered one. I happened to find one second hand and am looking at it right now. :D Rode last year on the 150x34 and thought it was great (but n...

Great picture, that first one, Skye!

Love the "darkness falls upon the land and sea" colour of that Instinct, too. Almost makes me want to get one...

I'll join you soon, but will wait for another 5-7 degree rise in water temperature.

Link to a 5 year old post?

I've seen several inflatables exploding, but so far never a foil (and the foil users are plenty where I normally ride).

ian c wrote:wake skate is legit

Hahahaaaaa! Wonderful! I just love this thread!

Nobody can deny the similarities between Tobys style and 1:20 and 2:50 into this movie. Whether one likes to watch it or not, the dedication and passion is undeniable.