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by windaddict
Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:11 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Miami local info needed. May 3rd
Replies: 1
Views: 905

Miami local info needed. May 3rd

Hi, I'll fly to Miami and stay there a few days. I would like some tips from locals, like where to ride (ft. lauderdale, miami flats, Pompano, etc), need a license or not, events those days, kite friendly guest house to stay, etc. You know how it is... "typical kitesurf addict needs local advice to ...
by windaddict
Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:07 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Contra 17 sprint system
Replies: 10
Views: 1702

I usually do the rolling from the tip to the middle then fold in 3 and it works very well with all my kites except the contra17. My friends say that my kites always look like just out from the dry cleaner. It just seems it take too long to individually roll every strut to get the air out. I'll try y...
by windaddict
Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:55 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: cabrinha lines tangle after looping
Replies: 3
Views: 687

cabrinha lines tangle after looping

I have a SB12 and I have notice that after a loop the lines twist as you would expect, but the knots at the end of the leading lines from the bar get easily cought in the middle of the X the lines form, sometimes imparing the steering of the kite. During the WE my friend's contra went down in the su...
by windaddict
Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:42 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Contra 17 sprint system
Replies: 10
Views: 1702

Contra 17 sprint system

don't you think it takes way too long to deflate the struts? compared to the old fashion style it seems I cant deflate it completely.

is there a tip on doing this better?
by windaddict
Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:21 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Myths & Reality (Contra 14)
Replies: 88
Views: 22182

Hi! The other day I was riding in 6knots (measured at beach level) going nicely with the CB16 + plyboard I made for light wind, with the SB12 I cant do that till 10knots. @10-15knots both kites do the job but with different boards. I'm in the same situation as fredmurphy. I was waiting to buy a used...
by windaddict
Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:57 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Mystic Warrior Harness
Replies: 1
Views: 647

Mystic Warrior Harness

Anyone knows where to get one in the states?
by windaddict
Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:56 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Mystic Warrior Harness
Replies: 1
Views: 545

Mystic Warrior Harness

Anyone knows where to get one in the states?
by windaddict
Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:52 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Why is this sport so ADDICTIVE?
Replies: 35
Views: 4855

I thought it was just me the one addicted to kitesurf. It could be the power of the kite in your hands, the ripping water under your feet or the faces of the ppl watching kitesurf for the first time but it's deffinetly an addiction to me. I check the trees out of my office to determine the wind dire...
by windaddict
Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:09 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: New Best Flat Kite - Need Name - HELP!
Replies: 184
Views: 33362

I would name it stingray.... a flat fish that swim with a "flying" motion
by windaddict
Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:00 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: No Wind? What you gonna do?
Replies: 36
Views: 3585

Complain about the weather over a few cold ones with kite friends (usually mondays) Build plyboards for when it gets windy (weekends) Buy kite related things like lines, fins, videos, etc. (paydays) Monitor at least 4 weather stations simultaneusly for weekend forecast (tue to fridays) Browse the ki...

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