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by KristianE86
Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: is carbon much better?
Replies: 36
Views: 5786

Re: is carbon much better??

Mountainbikes do not go in the ocean, so the corrosive element of the discussion is not covered by that analogy. I think that is important. If you (like many people) do not disassemble the foil and clean it with fresh water, it will be junk within a short time so in that scenario the carbon foil mig...
by KristianE86
Sat Mar 24, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Race lines
Replies: 9
Views: 5007

Re: Race lines

I am sure they do. There has been some discussion in the past: http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php? ... &start=100

One guy recommends 1 and 1.6 mm lines.
by KristianE86
Fri Mar 23, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Psycho2 convert to FLS
Replies: 12
Views: 7537

Re: Psycho2 convert to FLS

I would suggest to go for a FDS setup. I have done that succesfully on a Phycho2 10 and 13m.
by KristianE86
Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:46 am
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: How much are old kites holding me back?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8065

Re: How much are old kites holding me back?!

I learned to ride on a TT using psycho IIs, but now ride psycho III and speed II. Psycho II's do not have a mixer thus the depower is marginal. Last year I learned to foil mostly using a psycho III 8m, so it is definitely possible to progress using 2008 era foil kites. The 2008 era kites flysurfers ...
by KristianE86
Wed Feb 07, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Hi Toby, some tips to improve the UX of KF
Replies: 20
Views: 3094

Re: Hi Toby, some tips to improve the UX of KF

Let me add another point, Toby. One of the most important link on this site is probably the Register link. It should draw the attention from the user over other elements. Making it a button instead of a simple text link would probably increase the conversion rate (to new users). But what happens af...
by KristianE86
Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Hi Toby, some tips to improve the UX of KF
Replies: 20
Views: 3094

Re: Hi Toby, your site sucks at UX

Toby, I want you to keep the site the same.
by KristianE86
Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Production carbon mast composition
Replies: 22
Views: 5991

Re: Production carbon mast composition

stiffness decreases exponentially as length increases
I am sure the relation is polynomial (cubic to be specific): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euler%E2% ... eam_theory
by KristianE86
Thu Oct 13, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: custom bar dedicated to hydrofoil
Replies: 8
Views: 2155

Re: custom bar dedicated to hydrofoil

You risk tendonitis, if you bend your arms too much, so I think this setup could cause injuries for a lot of people.
by KristianE86
Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:27 am
Forum: Travel
Topic: Denmark
Replies: 3
Views: 1255

Re: Denmark

Also check the map for sydvestpynten: http://kitemekka.net/Kitespot.aspx?nr=949, i.e. do not go left at sydvestpynten.
by KristianE86
Fri May 27, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Foil tech talk wings
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

Re: Foil tech talk wings

If only the rest of the world's population shared the interviewers amazement with the interviewers sense of humour. I hope he was on drugs - maybe just high on his foil.

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