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gomarpyle
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 7:02 am |
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Joined: Tue May 25, 2004 5:21 am Posts: 193 Location: www.bellinghamkiteboarding.com
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Is there a link to the German Kite mag?
I am not the best person to make jumping comparisons as I have not personally flown a switchblade... I will have the opportunity by the end of this month though.... as well as the Vegas 06...
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ryansurf1
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:59 pm |
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Joined: Mon Feb 02, 2004 2:21 am Posts: 666
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I flew the kite. I liked the kite.
Your review was very comprehensive, but i saw no mention of the 'bounce' that the kite produces. It was the first thing i noticed and was a bit unsettling to tell the truth. Standing on the beach, kite overhead, a little slack on the lines and the kite bounced.
and i do mean bounce. While riding i did not notice it much but another friend who rode it said he felt it 'bouncy' while riding. Did you not notice it or did it not bother you?
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gomarpyle
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Post subject: Bounce... Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:55 am |
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Joined: Tue May 25, 2004 5:21 am Posts: 193 Location: www.bellinghamkiteboarding.com
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In normal conditions, I only notice the kite flying like it should... In over powered conditions (really sheeted out) I noticed that the kite would move a bit more in the sky... but not bounce.....
I need to try the kite in heavier winds with it pumped up harder... as is at 7psi when I tried it in Ventana, I didn't notice the bounce you are describing, but more of the kite adjusting to the winds...
I have a video I'll try to post ... I'll let you know if I get it up...
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