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by vela99
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Movin away from Duotone to a new Wave Kite
Replies: 36
Views: 5896

Re: Movin away from Duotone to a new Wave Kite

I buy second hand North Neos 2017 and 2018 while I can in the hope that by the time I need to replace these and there are no older Neos on offer, Duotone realizes they have to offer quality.
by vela99
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: what kind of lubricant should I use on a kite pump?
Replies: 38
Views: 2202

Re: what kind of lubricant should I use on a kite pump?

I use Mountain Bike Fork Oil which is special in that it does not deteriorate the rubber of the seals.
by vela99
Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Future Kites-Wings will be around 25 PSI +
Replies: 23
Views: 1809

Re: Future Kites-Wings will be around 25 PSI +

I believe that increasing the pressure and reducing the tube diameters makes a lot of sense and I am rather surprised this has not happened in this sport yet. For sure there are technical challenges but they can be overcome. Playing with pressures and diameters will give kite designers more freedom....
by vela99
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Landing a surfboard smoothly
Replies: 6
Views: 764

Re: Landing a surfboard smoothly

Hello Niels, for smooth landings try to keep some horizontal speed and land pointing downwind. This allows you to have a super smooth touch down. Steering the kite forward just before landing helps too. Also, I land on the water with the rear foot first as this will put less strain on the board whic...
by vela99
Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Surfboard for big waves
Replies: 17
Views: 1425

Re: Surfboard for big waves

Most production boards are intended to be all around, they will be heavy and produced cheaply in Asia. In adition to this they only make a few sizes .... I would get a custom with XTR construction (tell them it s for kitesurfing) and you can choose from the most popular surfboards models/brands tha...
by vela99
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Surfboard for big waves
Replies: 17
Views: 1425

Re: Surfboard for big waves

Check out the Applepeeler from Appletree which is their dedicated big wave board in the product range.
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Nice thin and long rails as well as nice flex for perfect carving and top quality build.

Not cheap though.

I have the 5'7 and very happy. I use straps.
by vela99
Fri Jan 26, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How many sessions to replace a kite
Replies: 23
Views: 1679

Re: How many sessions to replace a kite

I have two kites with 170 sessions each and they look like they will hold up for another 100 sessions at least. Generally, I use them in powered up conditions but do not leave them flapping on the ground nor exposed to the sun. No washing, just keeping it clean of sand and dirt as much as possible w...
by vela99
Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Shorten Line Length for Onshore Wave Conditions
Replies: 22
Views: 1386

Re: Shorten Line Length for Onshore Wave Conditions

Hello again on this older subject. I have been out on 20m lines for a few sessions now and wanted to report back to you, also for the benefit of those who may have similar doubts now or in the future. I love riding my 6m and also my 8m kite with the 20m lines. It took me only three sessions to adapt...
by vela99
Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Duotone NEO SLS 2022 - where did the quality go?
Replies: 67
Views: 15914

Re: Duotone NEO SLS 2022 - where did the quality go?

Done a little video of my exploded edge and the SLS material from the inside but can’t add it. Agree with the above. Prices getting so dear now but the quality is no better so more likely to lose large amounts of cash now and far greater risk to the consumer when the companies don’t look after you....
by vela99
Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Duotone NEO SLS 2022 - where did the quality go?
Replies: 67
Views: 15914

Re: Duotone NEO SLS 2022 - where did the quality go?

Let me start of by saying that I am not the kind of person that gets annoyed ... it is always amazed me how people usually find crappy quality as one time accident. in fact these kinds of accidents are quite common. if you have a spare time and patience to research, you will find a lot of evidence ...

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