Only since 2009.
what is era line ?3InletsWindsports wrote: ↑Sat Nov 11, 2017 9:30 pmThe ERA line is great for waves if you get eaten and have to get the kite up quick before next wave hits.
Although I have to say this last year I have only used my Notus Air 8m and without the ERA. Use the reverse launch always now.
Getting a bit off topic, but it stands for Easy Relaunch Assistant, it's an extra line, running alongside a steering line that connects to the tip of a strut (not the center one obviously). Pull a meter on that line and the trailing edge folds on one side and the kite flips over, ready to hotlaunch. I've used that lots on a 12m Krush for snowkiting, and it had been a bit of a life saver when the wind is really too light for any other method. Get out of bindings, Run till the kite flips over, put it in hotlaunch mode in the right spot, hold the bar in while putting bindings back in, hotlaunch and go!
That must be what that pig tail is on my naish Boxer I wonder why naishes website doesn't explain thatbragnouff wrote: ↑Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:42 amGetting a bit off topic, but it stands for Easy Relaunch Assistant, it's an extra line, running alongside a steering line that connects to the tip of a strut (not the center one obviously). Pull a meter on that line and the trailing edge folds on one side and the kite flips over, ready to hotlaunch. I've used that lots on a 12m Krush for snowkiting, and it had been a bit of a life saver when the wind is really too light for any other method. Get out of bindings, Run till the kite flips over, put it in hotlaunch mode in the right spot, hold the bar in while putting bindings back in, hotlaunch and go!
Anyway, back on the Spitfire, shall we? Enjoying LOTS of sessions on the XLW at the moment. Everyday seems to be a kite day, and often a foil day only. About 10kts, 12m Enduro, and bliss! I did put the straps on again so that I know my feet are always at the perfect spot to pop on the foil as soon as the kite pulls straight from the waterstart. Compared to not always being in the right spot when waterstarting strapless, and needing a bit of downwards look and/or foot shuffle to adjust, which takes a few extra strokes in the kite. For that, straps make lightwind riding a bit easier IMHO, except for transitions.
You can also take the base plate off the mast.Adventure Logs wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:02 pmwhere can I pick the spitfire up from in the states? Also how well does it break down? I like the nobile foil system because it's easy to pack for travel, is this similar? Thanks
No no no. The plates are meant to be permanent don’t try to remove.ronnie wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:48 pmYou can also take the base plate off the mast.Adventure Logs wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2017 1:02 pmwhere can I pick the spitfire up from in the states? Also how well does it break down? I like the nobile foil system because it's easy to pack for travel, is this similar? Thanks
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