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by mpitre
Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Helium in a Kite for Light wind days?
Replies: 25
Views: 4765

Helium in a Kite for Light wind days?

Has anyone ever tried helium in a kite? I know it's not practical or safe, but I'm curious to see a video of how it fly in light wind?
by mpitre
Thu May 03, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Advice for US Virgin Islands?
Replies: 3
Views: 1146

Re: Advice for US Virgin Islands?

I'll be in Saint John from June 27th through July 7th. I'm thinking about bringing my kites but would like to know if its worth it? I can only find one beach for ST John on SPLOCS.com. Any advice is welcomed.
by mpitre
Thu May 03, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Kiting the US Virgin Islands Info
Replies: 1
Views: 715

Kiting the US Virgin Islands Info

I'm traveling with a group to Saint John US Virgin Island. I'm the only ione that kites and I'd like to know if anyone has been down to Saint John or St Thomas to Kite. the SPLOC app list one location in Saint Johns so I'm a little wary. Any info is good info.
by mpitre
Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:36 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: What are the best sized kiteboard fins for staying upwind?
Replies: 16
Views: 10527

Re: What are the best sized kiteboard fins for staying upwin

I just purchased a 138x 43 Crazy Fly All Around w/ 1.75 fins. I also ride a Litewave wing (massive board) which has taught me to go upwind. But it's time to take the training wheels off and start on the smaller board. I ride the local lakes of Dallas/Fort Worth Tx. But sometime make the drive down t...
by mpitre
Fri Apr 06, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: What are the best sized kiteboard fins for staying upwind?
Replies: 16
Views: 10527

What are the best sized kiteboard fins for staying upwind?

Is there a big difference between a 1.5 fin and a 2.0 fin for a beginner? I've read articles that switching fin size can improve your boards upwind ability. It's hard to decipher from all of the marketing by the kite/board companies.

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