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by Hardwater Kiter
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Virtual assistant to launch foil kite in very high winds
Replies: 30
Views: 3429

Re: Virtual assistant to launch foil kite in very high winds

Foil kites have been around for decades and they've only gotten easier to handle. I guess you don't know the Kestrel ;) It's great to handle when filled, but launch is a little different and more difficult sadly. Don't get me wrong, I love it. I just say it has some handling issues with launching, ...
by Hardwater Kiter
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:16 am
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: The Hybrid from Flysurfer
Replies: 513
Views: 79352

Re: The Hybrid from Flysurfer

This is relevant if you have to land solo in high winds without a helper of a catcher or a wind shadow. Sometimes you cannot avoid a tangle in those situations. Basically, landing a Peak or Hybrid in a wind shadow - or very light wind - avoids most problems with tangling. If it lands on a windswept...
by Hardwater Kiter
Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Virtual assistant to launch foil kite in very high winds
Replies: 30
Views: 3429

Re: Virtual assistant to launch foil kite in very high winds

In my long past buggy times, before 2000...... We put sand on the full trailing edge, kite in mid window. Be sure the kite rear lines can be shortend to create a full stall, (kite to flybackwards...) than slowly stepbackwards open upthe kite, carefully/gently/slowly release the brakes......Till it ...
by Hardwater Kiter
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Ozone Chrono V4 (New Chrono V5)
Replies: 92
Views: 31160

Re: Ozone Chrono V4 (New Chrono V5)

In winds over 18 knots I get lifted, sometimes 2-3 meters up and 5-10 downwind. The tips don't inflate onbthe side. I used to have a Soul and it never did this. I forgot to ask what size Chrono are you launching in winds of over 18 knots/20 mph I only have the 11m, it has tons of depower, especiall...
by Hardwater Kiter
Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Peak 4 - 4m collapse
Replies: 20
Views: 2703

Re: Peak 4 - 4m collapse

Sounds almost like it's inverted and the Bsafe is inducing a frontal collapse. I've seen it with Peaks, seen it worse with other single skins.
by Hardwater Kiter
Mon Oct 02, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Ozone Chrono V4 (New Chrono V5)
Replies: 92
Views: 31160

Re: Ozone Chrono V4 (New Chrono V5)

ReRide only works with open-cell kites. It is however EXTREMELY effective in high winds as the higher the windspeed, the more the internal bridle compresses the wing. Hooking the inline loop to your hook or even a gloved finger is enough to hold a Reride-equipped kite in 30kts with ease. https://www...
by Hardwater Kiter
Sat Sep 16, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: Snow / Land
Topic: Peak size bigger than 6m
Replies: 32
Views: 7352

Re: Peak size bigger than 6m

How light is "light wind", what type of snow surface and what kind of skis are you on? In your weight range A 6/11m quiver will cover most wind days on most surfaces IMO apart from absolute sub 5kt days. Then the 13m is a day saver. Nearly as good as a dual skin like a Sonic on light days but with l...
by Hardwater Kiter
Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Peak 4 landing @ top end LE or TE down
Replies: 17
Views: 5028

Re: Peak 4 landing @ top end LE or TE down

Another option when the wind is steady...

by Hardwater Kiter
Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Untangling bridle on foil kite: do I have to start with “A” line?
Replies: 21
Views: 5361

Re: Untangling bridle on foil kite: do I have to start with “A” line?

Removing the bar or not is a case-by-case basis sort of thing IMO but more often than not I leave the bar attached. Mostly because it eliminates the risk of pulling or pushing something the wrong way and adding to the original mess you made. When I usually disconnect from a bar it's one line at a ti...
by Hardwater Kiter
Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Peak 4 landing @ top end LE or TE down
Replies: 17
Views: 5028

Re: Peak 4 landing @ top end LE or TE down

I thought the peak 4 will sit on a wing tip like an LEI? Why not do a tether landing? https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPa_K8An21/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== It will. But not ideal in high winds and definitely not where winds can be potentially shifty and unstable. ;-) This sai...

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