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by TheJoe
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Effect of shorter lines to kite’s high end wind range
Replies: 16
Views: 781

Re: Effect of shorter lines to kite’s high end wind range

The kite can pull the same regardless of the line length. Shorter lines make the flying window smaller, so that the kite has a little less room to accelerate and the operator has a little more time to react. You still have to maintain control and a suitable speed. To a very lesser extent, shorter l...
by TheJoe
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:56 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Why is wingfoiling so popular?
Replies: 94
Views: 4061

Re: Why is wingfoiling so popular?

I would say a lot of it is because it is so new. Secondly it is the surfing aspect. So all the old surfers and wind surfers are gravitating to it. I work my winging when I would normally be out on my 12m. I'm not ready for the surf just yet but getting there. The hardest part of wing foiling is payi...
by TheJoe
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Nice helmet with space for a neoprene cup/hood
Replies: 9
Views: 486

Re: Nice helmet with space for a neoprene cup/hood

Look up the Bangproof soft helmets. I have one and it is the first helmet I can wear a beanie under. Normally I wear a hood and no helmet because they don't work with my helmets. Now I can wear my beanie again and not worry about it flying off my head in a crash.
by TheJoe
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:08 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Anyone regret buying an Evo D/Lab?
Replies: 30
Views: 4665

Re: Anyone regret buying an Evo D/Lab?

I finally got a chance to try one today in the 9m. It is good but it is not this insane game changer everyone makes it out to be. It is grunty so I would have been better on an 8 for the wind today. It is fast but not super fast. For you coming off of an XR5 it would be huge upgrade but it will be d...
by TheJoe
Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:35 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Warning, never do this!
Replies: 39
Views: 4375

Re: Warning, never do this!

I think he looks a lot closer than he really is. We have a spot that is a channel to a refinery so we do have to keep an eye out for them. They all so throw really huge wind shadows that can completely kill the wind or make it super punchy. Not to mention how dangerous the draft they pull can be. E...
by TheJoe
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Warning, never do this!
Replies: 39
Views: 4375

Re: Warning, never do this!

I think he looks a lot closer than he really is. We have a spot that is a channel to a refinery so we do have to keep an eye out for them. They all so throw really huge wind shadows that can completely kill the wind or make it super punchy. Not to mention how dangerous the draft they pull can be. Ev...
by TheJoe
Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Core XR Pro Aluula
Replies: 102
Views: 18436

Re: Core XR Pro Aluula

I tried the 9m but still an XR. It will loop and catch you but not my kind of kite. Too slow still for me as I prefer faster moving kites. Unless you really can afford them I do not think most people would benefit from the increased cost.
by TheJoe
Sun Dec 17, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Asymmetric texture for bar grip orientating
Replies: 11
Views: 755

Re: Asymmetric texture for bar grip orientating

North all ready does this.
by TheJoe
Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:50 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: North Reach or Orbit
Replies: 25
Views: 2711

Re: North Reach or Orbit

The Reach is more versatile. I have 7,10,12 Reachs because our winds are lighter and less dense. I have 9m Orbit for windy days. I am 195 right now for my winter weight and the Orbit is underperforming for me in the mid 20s. I can make it work in the low 20s but it is not as fun. Either way you cant...
by TheJoe
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: Wingsurfing
Topic: Challenging the Wing Big Air Record by Kai Lenny
Replies: 3
Views: 1066

Re: Challenging the Wing Big Air Record by Kai Lenny

This is the type of wings I have been waiting for. I do not like the price but this might be an actual game changer for once.

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