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sedluk
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Re: Foil kite drift launch tips and trick needed.

Postby sedluk » Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:05 am

This thread is amazing, "Horst Sergio" really has it figured out and he does a great job of explaining it.

He explains his kite packing. I have had good success when standing in the water, more difficult if just floating in the water.

viewtopic.php?f=197&t=2392752

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Re: Foil kite drift launch tips and trick needed.

Postby volume311 » Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:48 am

I for one am thankful that a wheel barrow is not a part of my "lets go kiting" kit

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Re: Foil kite drift launch tips and trick needed.

Postby br44 » Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:38 pm

Pre-inflate the wing on the beach before getting in the water. It will make drift launches much easier. You could use for example a cordless leaf blower.
https://youtu.be/9wHsL5QDEjA


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