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by NorCalNomad
Thu Jul 12, 2018 3:16 am
Forum: Gear Builders
Topic: What are the white patches on boards?
Replies: 10
Views: 5388

Re: What are the white patches on boards?

It's not epoxy "puddy" (maybe just a bad translation) but white opaque resin tint that's added to the hotcoat/sanding coat. You can tell it's on the sanding coat as the white pigment isn't in between the fibers of the woven. Yes you do get a side benefit of having what you'd call a "guide coat" but ...
by NorCalNomad
Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:05 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Cameron Maramenides representing the USA in the Youth Olympic Games 2018
Replies: 16
Views: 2633

Re: Cameron Maramenides representing the USA in the Youth Olympic Games 2018

who?

-edit-
Oh it's your kid...It'll be interesting to see how that teen level of talent is for the ones who have come up under parents who are super into kitting.
by NorCalNomad
Tue Jul 10, 2018 5:02 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Question about boots & progressing
Replies: 10
Views: 3592

Re: Question about boots & progressing

too big of a board
by NorCalNomad
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Surf wax recommendations
Replies: 12
Views: 6674

Re: Surf wax recommendations

If you're hell bent on staying with wax those huge "stickers" that offer grip + putting wax over it is the way to go. But ultimately I gave up on wax and just went with a wmfg pad and couldn't be happier. Helps dampen the blows when you're jumping as well.
by NorCalNomad
Mon Jul 09, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Kite company's are out of their minds
Replies: 75
Views: 15035

Re: Kite company's are out of their minds

The majority of the kiting population is actually in the 35-55 year old category. Industry data backs that up.
by NorCalNomad
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:39 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Is directional more fun than door in LW?
Replies: 30
Views: 16401

Re: Is directional more fun than door in LW?

YES, unless you are riding in like 6 inches of water.
by NorCalNomad
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:47 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: What gears should a kitesurfer buy first?
Replies: 5
Views: 3691

Re: What gears should a kitesurfer buy first?

1. Wetsuit/helmet 2. Harness 3. Bar/3a. kite 4. Board The safety stuff you can pick and choose. I don't think an impact vest is really a necessity, certainly a helmet is much more worth it. Places are more willing to demo boards than they are kites, especially here in the bay area since you're in SF...
by NorCalNomad
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:16 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Transitioning from a TT to a Surfboard! What do I need to know?
Replies: 27
Views: 14412

Re: Transitioning from a TT to a Surfboard! What do I need to know?

One thing to remember: you’re about to waste your time on bumpity bump riding instead of going straight to foiling. Foiling the waves feels amazing. Completely different feeling of smacking a lip on a surfboard vs flowing with a mellow swell. Close out beach break = blast on surfboard Close out bea...
by NorCalNomad
Sun Jul 08, 2018 4:00 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: USA Second hand Kitesurf market
Replies: 10
Views: 8386

Re: USA Second hand Kitesurf market

Finding the places that are kiteboaring hotspots and those local forums are usually good. like someone said. -nwkite covers the Gorge area -Chicago has one that kinda covers the great lakes area. -BayAreaKiteboarding is for San Francisco area -Think there is at least one for both Florida and Texas -...
by NorCalNomad
Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:25 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Transitioning from a TT to a Surfboard! What do I need to know?
Replies: 27
Views: 14412

Re: Transitioning from a TT to a Surfboard! What do I need to know?

-No straps, no leash (if you learn with straps you will always have that crutch) -Get skateboard (steal from preteen if needed), loosen trucks, practice switching feet. It will really help you on water. -Get a cheap $100 or less shortboard from craigslist and learn on that. At least if you hate it, ...

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