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by AD72
Wed Nov 28, 2012 7:04 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Race Board Boots
Replies: 1
Views: 1773

Re: Race Board Boots

I just ordered some Atan boots for the same purpose. I have read good things about them and hopefully they will have the barefoot feeling as advertised.
by AD72
Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:00 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Raceboard - How the hell do I ride this thing??
Replies: 72
Views: 14912

Re: Raceboard - How the hell do I ride this thing??

I was thinking about getting a strapless surfboard to get the hang of tacking. Noticed in your picture you're riding a mako king. After practicing a lot of tacking the race board, I tried it on my strapless Mako King, and it was super easy. (tacking with back to the wind). The fins on the Mako King...
by AD72
Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:50 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Raceboard - How the hell do I ride this thing??
Replies: 72
Views: 14912

Re: Raceboard - How the hell do I ride this thing??

Great thread. I am learning on an Aguera CR59 same way as you discojuggernaut - gradually working to backfoot to the strap and then strap to the rail. I have learned I need to keep momentum in my jibes otherwise I go over. I was thinking about getting a strapless surfboard to get the hang of tacking.
by AD72
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: pimping flysurfer with ozone bar.
Replies: 7
Views: 1863

Re: pimping flysurfer with ozone bar.

Is that setup with a FDS or FLS? It looks like the 5th line has a stopper which limits the travel of the line through the bar. Does that affect the safety?
by AD72
Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:30 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: What kite size for San Francisco arear in April or May
Replies: 4
Views: 1511

Re: What kite size for San Francisco arear in April or May

For what it's worth, my main kite for the Bay Area is a 12m but at that time of year sometimes the winds are higher and I use my 9m instead. I weigh 190lbs (86kg) and only ride at 3rd Avenue or Alameda on a twin tip. If there's any way that you can bring 2 kites, I'd recommend it. In April and May ...
by AD72
Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:19 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: What kite brands are true to size ?
Replies: 42
Views: 5401

Re: What kite brands are true to size ?

I know Slingshot has done some weird size stuff in the past. My first inflatable kite was a 2002 Slingshot Fuel OneSixty. The guy selling it to me said "It is more like a 17M." Which meant nothing to me. It was friggin huge! The projected area number has been useful for figuring out the difference ...
by AD72
Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:59 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Go Pro is, it worth it?
Replies: 11
Views: 1915

Re: Go Pro is, it worth it?

I have one and it has been great for reviewing sessions and recalling what technique worked and what did not. I started with the stick on the top helmet mount with a leash in case the clip broke. I now have a kitehero fin mount that works great for a board POV. I put a strip of paper towel in the ca...
by AD72
Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:49 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: What's the Best Grunty 12M Freeride kite for Big Guys ?
Replies: 33
Views: 6031

Re: What's the Best Grunty 12M Freeride kite for Big Guys ?

+1 Ocean Rodeo Rise 12M. I have had the most sessions on that kite. I like the long throw bar setup to deal with gusts and when overpowered. Moves fast enough for a 12. Smooth power through carving turns. Easy to jump with good hang time. Solid construction.
by AD72
Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:39 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Show me your ..... quiver.
Replies: 115
Views: 21951

Re: Show me your ..... quiver.

North Fuse 7M (10'),
Ocean Rodeo Rise 9M (10'),
Peter Lynn Venom 13M (=~10M LEI)
Rise 12M (09')
Flysurfer SA 2 19M

Ocean Rodeo Mako King and Mako Skinny 150x34
Aguera CR 59

Peter Lynn Phantom 9M ,18M for land board and buggy
by AD72
Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:31 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Peter Lynn new tube kite?
Replies: 102
Views: 20178

Re: Peter Lynn new tube kite?

Only thing im a loser for is wasting a weekend of stellar snowkiting fucking with the pile of shit. ive finally sussed you out mate. you took a kite youve never flown before on a snowkiting trip and wasnt able to fly the kite properly. +1 for a poor craftsman blames his tools. That must have been a...

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