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by frankm1960
Mon May 27, 2013 12:23 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Calling Canadian riders from down under
Replies: 39
Views: 4653

Re: Calling Canadian riders from down under

I would hazard a guess and say you could find a decent kitesurfing spot near any of the major centers here in Canada. Get yourself a good 6/5/4 with a built in hoody, some good booties, mitts and keep your expectations low and you'll do fine :lol: Remember... winter in Oz is a lot like summer here :...
by frankm1960
Mon May 20, 2013 5:45 pm
Forum: Gear Builders
Topic: what kind of paint should I use for a saltwater board?
Replies: 9
Views: 6078

Re: what kind of paint should I use for a saltwater board?

it doesn't matter. just put a layer of resin over top and you can use what ever you like. I used water based test pots for one of my repaints If you put layer of epoxy resin on top then your board will yellow real quick. Maybe polyester resin might do ok on the top. Epoxy based resin.needs to have ...
by frankm1960
Mon May 20, 2013 4:54 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Wanna buy a 20m north rhino!
Replies: 45
Views: 12645

Re: Wanna buy a 20m north rhino!

The thing is the sweetspot for me with rhino 20 is betveen 14-17 knots.. but often the windgusts drop or increase.. It's no problem holding it up to 20 knts. But then you're powered! ;) What do you eat for breakfast ? :lol: at 17kts I'm on my 7m, I'm 140lbs... maybe the wind here in Canada is a lot...
by frankm1960
Sat May 18, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: BodyDragging Upwind in Shallow Water, help please.
Replies: 38
Views: 9620

Re: BodyDragging Upwind in Shallow Water, help please.

How come you can't walk up wind with the kite again ? I don't think you wanna body drag in shallows, you never know whats there you're scrapping up against... especially if the area was just dredged out :lol:
by frankm1960
Tue May 14, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How to Rescue a Kite in Offshore Spot?
Replies: 30
Views: 6405

Re: How to Rescue a Kite in Offshore Spot?

if the lines arent too wrapped you can always ride up to the bar and pull the oh shit to tow it home and how well did that work for you ? I thought of doing that well after if happened, a couple months after actually :lol: If the conditions are good, steady winds, warm water and air, not to tired, ...
by frankm1960
Tue May 14, 2013 3:34 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How to Rescue a Kite in Offshore Spot?
Replies: 30
Views: 6405

Re: How to Rescue a Kite in Offshore Spot?

This very thing happened to us at our local spot last September. In fact it happened two times out of three sessions, two weeks apart. First time was my friends 11m and the 2nd time it was his brand new 14m, both times was a strong SW wind. I was on my 7m fuel both times. (I'm a light weight). Both ...
by frankm1960
Tue May 14, 2013 2:40 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Kite fatality in Montreal, Canada
Replies: 44
Views: 18328

Re: Kite fatality in Montreal, Canada

My condolences. His family must be devastated.

When the details finally emerge we should start another thread on the subject of location, conditions, QR and spiraling kites with respect to what happened here.
by frankm1960
Sat May 11, 2013 1:34 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Core Riot XR2 15m2 - anyone have or tested it?
Replies: 11
Views: 3041

Re: Core Riot XR2 15m2 - anyone have or tested it?

I'm surprised such large kites don't have a big dump valve. Those sticks are a pain. And is it a good idea to roll up a kite ? I would think that would be hard on the stitching.
by frankm1960
Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:17 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Epic Infinity & Bullshit Light Wind Claims
Replies: 1412
Views: 249412

Re: Epic Infinity & Bullshit Light Wind Claims

:lol: that should be enough fuel to get us well into the kite season up here in the east coast of canada :D oops I stand corrected... the kite season has already started for some... oh well... at least until it gets a bit warmer for me :) @supaez... you didn't try the V3 in 8-10kts... laughingman di...
by frankm1960
Sun Apr 14, 2013 2:16 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Epic Infinity & Bullshit Light Wind Claims
Replies: 1412
Views: 249412

Re: Epic Infinity & Bullshit Light Wind Claims

Actually, while we're on the subject, a lot of riders would be interested to learn MOMI's opinion on the "2-4 knot" claim and the ACTUAL low-end for this kite. As the designer, MOMI, probably more than most, would know the true light wind capabilities for this kite. Why would that be ? The person t...

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