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by neworleansrich
Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:05 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Ozone Strut Valves breaking after 1 year in tropical climate
Replies: 48
Views: 18293

Re: Ozone Strut Valves breaking after 1 year in tropical climate

I had the same issue the 6 Ozone kites (Catalysts and Edges) I presently own. I contacted Ozone (I think through their facebook page). They acknowledged the problem saying it was a batch of valve made from bad or incorrect polyurethane. After some back and forth they offered to send me new bladder s...
by neworleansrich
Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:36 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: New Orleans!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1613

Re: New Orleans!!!

Check www.cat5kiteboarding.com but summer is not very breezy. Let us know when you make it to town.
by neworleansrich
Thu Dec 26, 2013 5:21 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Best Sewing Machine for kite Repair?
Replies: 15
Views: 7128

Re: Best Sewing Machine for kite Repair?

I have been doing kite repairs for at least 6 years, before that I had been doing other canvas work on my sailboats. Sailrite.com is a great resource for thread, clotrh, tape, and other professional sail-making supplies. Their machines are good, but you may find a commerical machine locally cheaper....
by neworleansrich
Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:32 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: My one-pump tubes are melting - any ideas for replacement?
Replies: 18
Views: 4582

Re: My one-pump tubes are melting - any ideas for replacemen

Here is an example of the Silicone tubing I have been using. Other posts on Ebay have the same stuff maybe at better prices. Look for the thinner wall (1mm wall thickness) tubing. Most valves (Slingshot, Ozone, North) use 6mm (1/4inch) ID tubing. I have been using silicone tubing for 20 years in var...
by neworleansrich
Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: My one-pump tubes are melting - any ideas for replacement?
Replies: 18
Views: 4582

Re: My one-pump tubes are melting - any ideas for replacemen

Get some 1/4inch SILICONE tubing off Ebay. It will out last you and your kite.
by neworleansrich
Thu Sep 19, 2013 2:46 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Electricity Static Shock
Replies: 29
Views: 7234

Re: Electricity Static Shock

Considering the number of kiters worldwide, I am surprised I have never heard of a serious lightening strike on someone while kiting (aside for the guys on the beach with their kite down). Does anyone know of any? My neighbor was struck near Destin Florida while sitting on a beach chair. She survive...
by neworleansrich
Thu Aug 29, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: New Slingy REV P- line Mtl. seems Different
Replies: 2
Views: 1177

Re: New Slingy REV P- line Mtl. seems Different

There are other posts on this subject, but the V-tek line actually twists up and shortens when it gets worn making it hard to figure out the correct length. You can ask Slingshot Customer Service for the correct line lengths. Then you can buy some line and make them yourself. If they won't tell you,...
by neworleansrich
Tue Aug 20, 2013 3:03 pm
Forum: Travel
Topic: Any info on New Orleans?
Replies: 3
Views: 1673

Re: Any info on New Orleans?

You probably met Stefan.
by neworleansrich
Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:47 pm
Forum: Travel
Topic: Any info on New Orleans?
Replies: 3
Views: 1673

Re: Any info on New Orleans?

Kiting is a winter sport on the Gulf Coast. If you don't mind riding on cold fronts and you're flexible you can ride about 100 days per year (though some may be on big gear). Other than that, come on down.

More info at www.cat5kiteboarding.com
by neworleansrich
Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: New Kiter in Nola weight 130
Replies: 2
Views: 4084

Re: New Kiter in Nola weight 130

The local website for New Orleans is www.cat5kiteboarding.com Send me an email and I'll add you the the list. Kiting on Lake Pontchartrain is great, but most launch sites are unforgiving. Better to make the drive to Mississippi. Most days when there is a forecast above 12kts someone will be riding a...

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