adam
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| posted on 25-9-2005 at 15:53 |
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Got the kites and look as new only having been used a few times since he upgraded from Toros, now injured so is going to replace his
kit when recovered...
They look a bit higher aspect than I expected (on the ground haven't flown them yet) but hope will be ok, guessing should start with
the pigtails to give slow steering to start with?
Thanks for all advice again and hope to see you out at Borth soon 
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Pluto
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| posted on 1-10-2005 at 09:20 |
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If you're used to land kites, just attach pigtails to the outside of the kite (fastest and possibly labeled less power). If you've got
5 lines, you can control all the power anyway and if you attach at "slow turning" you'll think they are pigs, when quite clearly they
are not.
Good buy with the Vegas. On 5 lines too. Perfect! Enjoy.
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willf
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| posted on 3-10-2005 at 12:46 |
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til your kite gets cut in two-then oh how we'll laugh in the face of the fith line. just learn to relaunch properly. 5th line will
kill your kite.
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mNeil
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| posted on 3-10-2005 at 14:25 |
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that could happen if you are unfortunate enough to get the 5th line around your kite, and its another line to get in a tangle ,or
should i say untangle when you lay them out but my goodness they sure make water relaunch a doddle. i can get my 20 yarga back up and
running in no time with the 5th line! as for the smaller ones ,even quicker.
pays yer money and makes yer choice.
A KITE IS FOR LIFE!! THAT IS IF ITS A YARGA.
founder of storm'n Normans van club!
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adam
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| posted on 3-10-2005 at 21:06 |
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Whats this talk of cutting kites in half??  Trying to put me off
before I start?
Heard that could happen. Ah well will see how it goes, at least you may get your laugh at my expense.....
Seems to be more difference in opinion in kitesurf kit than any other sport I've known.....
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willf
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| posted on 3-10-2005 at 21:36 |
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too right!!! especially when over the internet and you can play devils advocate from the safety of your home! 5th line probably a good
idea but learn to relaunch a kite properly too and you have been warned!
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adam
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| posted on 3-10-2005 at 21:55 |
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Cheers Will I'm glad you did warn me.
The guy I bought them off told me to try and check that it hadn't got caught before relaunching and it could be a problem and heard
people have had problems. Have also been told seems to happen in light winds - guess can only do so if lose tension on the lines and so
it can get wrapped around...
See how I go can always 'downgrade' to 4 lines later
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Pluto
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| posted on 4-10-2005 at 20:37 |
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You've just got to pull your safety quickly to get the pressure on the fifth line before it turns inside out.
It's an expensive mistake, you'll only do it once! Resist the temptation to hold on that little bit longer like us four liners. Have
fun, don't let the internet gossip put you off. There are a lot of "Arm Chair" riders out there, not on this site I'm quick to add
before I get a tiraid of abuse! But then that'll come anyway I expect....
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mNeil
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| posted on 4-10-2005 at 21:36 |
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and pray tell me what is wrong with my my new DELUX mad eel with matching tartan arm rests and wine bottle holder?oh sorry and nearly forgot , intergrated BIG SLIPPER.
[Edited on 4/10/05 by mNeil]
A KITE IS FOR LIFE!! THAT IS IF ITS A YARGA.
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shawn
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| posted on 5-10-2005 at 12:22 |
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On the kit advice thing - I just bought a 12m CO2 in new bar n lines 2005 for £350 - is that an OK price. Also - the board I have is
a Brunnoti Two Faced (twin tip) - I think it's 163 - is that waaaay too big? What would be the benefit of a smaller one - I'm fair
skint so it would be an even bigger dent in my pocket - I weigh 72 kg - what would be a good length (i also have a 16.0m to use with
it).
Thanks for the advice guys (n girls).
Don't have a cow man!
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adam
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Well plan was to come up to Wales this weekend, BUT blew my car engine up yesterday so about to get hit with a big repair bill and need
to sort it all out so no beach visit for me. What a crap week. Plus I'm skint so may have to sell some kit to help fund.......
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