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Postby jimmyck » Sat Oct 25, 2008 5:28 pm
Hey guys,
Thanks for the tips! Is there anyway you could post some pictures of the different settings you mentioned (kiteboardkorea and wondamic)
thanks
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Postby jochi » Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:42 pm
Yo! Tomorrow we are expecting quite a bit of wind. 35 - 40. While its dangerous to go out in this, with a 7m torch or 6.5 m gypsy it should be good for an experienced rider. If its too nuking, i think i'll call it but if its OK I am planning on a session.
I am going to try out short lines 17m (minus extensions) and the gypsy. Any tips for tuning in high winds. I was planning on riding stock. Back lines on the tighter knot as I found that the gypsy flies better when back lines are a bit tighter.
Will report back tomorrow!
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Postby kitesuffer » Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:58 am
My wife had some hindenburg probs with the gypsy the other day. Changed to Fast front and back and the kite is much better behaved - tends to drift back now. If you try this setting, let us know how you go.
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Postby dannyalvarez » Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:18 pm
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Postby jochi » Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:15 am
wow. 30 - 40 on the gypsy was great, super stable and comfortable with other's on 7's, great for jumping. Did not unhook...too scared
Ended up using the standard lines. What a great time, next time short.
Lake michigan gave up a great session.
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Postby wondamic » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:06 pm
I hope this clears things up a bit. Hit me up with any questions, if I can't answer it, I will find out and get back to you.
Peace
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Postby spoetnik » Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:57 pm
Great clear explanation! Thanks!
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Postby jimmyck » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:07 pm
Wondamic - thanx for the pics! What setting is the best for HINDENBURG prevention?
Don't get me wrong, I love the kite(s) - fast moving, nice power delivery, depower etc., but a kite hindenburging is a design flaw that could seriously injure someone badly!
Thanks again!
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Postby BWD » Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:53 am
If you are out in conditions you can't control the kite in, maybe that is a problem.
As far as I know there is no kite that stays in the air when you get shot throught the whitewater with slack lines, and/or ditch the kite (like you already said you did).
Are you sure you didn't trash your kite and now want to raise a stink in hope of a free repair?
No offense, just asking since you keep posting and getting the same responses.
Maybe the kite is wrong; on the other hand maybe someone is just a
troll.
Except the one guy, folks seem to love it.
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