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by OzBungy
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:30 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Walking a single front line - max wind?
Replies: 46
Views: 2608

Re: Walking a single front line - max wind?

I think it's impossible to put a number on it. The real answer is "depends". If the kite is sitting down flagged out then it's easy. If it's flogging around it will be hard. The actual wind strength is largely irrelevant. You can improve things by holding the single line down close to the ground to ...
by OzBungy
Fri Jan 05, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Virtual assistant to launch foil kite in very high winds
Replies: 30
Views: 3484

Re: Virtual assistant to launch foil kite in very high winds

In the video the kite takes off with the tent pole still attached. :o :o :o It's not April 1st. WTF. PS In paragliding there is a thing called the Cobra launch. It's used in strong winds and very tight launch locations. The assistant feeds the wing into the air and holds onto the lower tip. The pilo...
by OzBungy
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:18 am
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Good Cheap Wings
Replies: 20
Views: 3008

Re: Good Cheap Wings

good and cheap wings are not exist, ... I have had excellent results from at least one brand of cheap wings (Switch). Same weight as an Aluula equivalent. Very cheap. Looks good. Easy to repair and modify. Amazing range. They have bagged out after 200+ hours each but still work ok. what price is fo...
by OzBungy
Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:28 am
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Good Cheap Wings
Replies: 20
Views: 3008

Re: Good Cheap Wings

good and cheap wings are not exist, ... I have had excellent results from at least one brand of cheap wings (Switch). Same weight as an Aluula equivalent. Very cheap. Looks good. Easy to repair and modify. Amazing range. They have bagged out after 200+ hours each but still work ok. I do fine on the...
by OzBungy
Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:38 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Kitesurfing on mud
Replies: 8
Views: 953

Re: Kitesurfing on mud

It's easy to cross sandbars, or I guess mud banks, on a TT. Put the board up on the edge and just slide over. It's the same technique as riding across a sandy beach. Don't try to ride flat, you'll just get stuck. It's not necessary to remove the fins because they're not in contact with the sand/mud....
by OzBungy
Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Good Cheap Wings
Replies: 20
Views: 3008

Re: Good Cheap Wings

Thanks for the Kauper tip. Just looking at the web site and they look quite expensive to me. They're about 100-200 EUR more expensive than a similar sized conventional Cabrinha or Duotone wing (to choose some brands at random). They are half the price of D/Lab wings. Do you have access to a cheaper ...
by OzBungy
Fri Dec 01, 2023 2:38 am
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Good Cheap Wings
Replies: 20
Views: 3008

Re: Good Cheap Wings

Thanks for that. Unfortunately Takoon are sold out in most sizes, including the sizes I would want. I'll keep an eye on their web site and see what happens.
by OzBungy
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:55 am
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Good Cheap Wings
Replies: 20
Views: 3008

Good Cheap Wings

I have been using Switch kites and wings for some years and really like them. Unfortunately Switch have closed for good. I am looking for an alternative brand for wings that offer something like the Switch experience. ie. reasonable price, very light but durable, extremely user-friendly. Any suggest...
by OzBungy
Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:36 am
Forum: Gear Builders
Topic: Want to put bungee inside dyneema
Replies: 19
Views: 4234

Re: Want to put bungee inside dyneema

Not really. The traditional way used to be to take the bungie out of the line, pass it round the outside, then back in and down, then bind it with some grosgrain ribbon and sew. It looked nice but was a pain to do and it still broke. The last ones I did I simply anchored the bungie with a pin then s...
by OzBungy
Sat Nov 18, 2023 6:01 am
Forum: Gear Builders
Topic: Technique for stitching a long bury splice
Replies: 25
Views: 2374

Re: Technique for stitching a long bury splice

I have a long driveway. I cut the lines to approximate length and loop and sew one end of all of them. Anchor one line, run it out, tension it, measure and mark it against a 30m tape measure (they're very cheap). Make the splice and make a very long bury. Don't sew it if you're keen on length accura...

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