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by backcountry
Wed Feb 22, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: What is your oldest kite that you still use?
Replies: 50
Views: 4350

Re: What is your oldest kite that you still use?

2007 Best Nemesis 9, 12 and 14 for snow kiting. Replaced the valves on 9 and 12 a few years back. I use SS bar with single line safety. The 2007 best bar was pretty sketchy
by backcountry
Sat Nov 19, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Lake Effect
Replies: 5
Views: 776

Re: Lake Effect

Way cool!
by backcountry
Wed Aug 03, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Kite looping in 10-13 knots?
Replies: 26
Views: 2811

Re: Kite looping in 10-13 knots?

That was the first thing I noticed
by backcountry
Fri Mar 11, 2022 1:30 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Beginner looking for a little advice to get going
Replies: 48
Views: 3715

Re: Beginner looking for a little advice to get going

Bert's, good luck on getting started. I am headed to twin falls next week and am going to try and get in some snow kiting on the Camas by fairfield. I hear the coverage is light, but will give it a go. The Camas is one of the best winter areas in the NW. Look up Snowkite Soldier and reach out to edd...
by backcountry
Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:25 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How and where do you carry hook knife?
Replies: 42
Views: 3031

Re: How and where do you carry hook knife?

Thanks. Never thought about that. I am pretty handy with a sewing machine, I will stitch one up
by backcountry
Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How and where do you carry hook knife?
Replies: 42
Views: 3031

How and where do you carry hook knife?

This may be a dumb question, but how do people carry a knife when kiting. I have never packed one. Cleaning out an old footlocker the other day and found a hook knife from my sky diving days. I have a Dakine seat harness and can't figure out where to stash it.
by backcountry
Mon Nov 22, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Southern Mississippi Beaches?
Replies: 4
Views: 2339

Re: Southern Mississippi Beaches?

Thanks. Always fun to try new areas. The wind forecast for next week doesn't look too promising, but you never know.
by backcountry
Sun Nov 21, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Southern Mississippi Beaches?
Replies: 4
Views: 2339

Southern Mississippi Beaches?

I am currently in Charleston SC visiting my daughter and will be heading to Gulfport/Biloxi area after Thanksgiving. Never been, but see there are numerous launch sites. Just looking for insight as to what sites would be the best, assuming there is wind. 1. Better to stay in Gulfport area or Biloxi?...
by backcountry
Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:36 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Car roof straps advice
Replies: 3
Views: 776

Re: Car roof straps advice

Chinook straps are the bomb. The neoprene with velcro closure covers the buckle.
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by backcountry
Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:38 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Would someone buy a kite from 2003?
Replies: 20
Views: 2479

Re: Would someone buy a kite from 2003?

I made this pretty sweet anorak out of a 2004 Rhino

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