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Beardytello
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Postby Beardytello » Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:05 am
Ha ha! On my board that is, not my penis.
It was blowing around 15kts on the weekend so I went out for a blast and actually got up on the board a few times, I couldn't actually keep the power on, but I was starting to get it, and I just think I need to practice bringing the kite back up after my initial dive.
But regardless...I've now actually stood on a moving board powered by the wind!
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Postby pj sofine » Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:56 pm
Good for you, exciting times ahead!
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Postby matth » Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:02 pm
Congratulations, everyone remembers their first ride....It"s a lot easier to learn when you are well powered than underpowered. Keeping the kite moving and maintaining power takes time to master, so don't be afraid to use the kite that will be at least in the middle of its recommended power range, because you will be a able to park and ride the right size kite.
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Postby Toby » Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:14 pm
well done! Guess you are stoked!?!?! Of course you are...we all know the feeling.
Trust me, many more days with lots of stoke to come for you!
Enjoy!!!
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Beardytello
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Postby Beardytello » Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:21 pm
Heh heh! Thanks guys! Yeah properly stoked, I can see this easily taking over my life.
I've actually booked tomorrow off work because the wind's up!
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Postby knotwindy » Mon Mar 20, 2017 2:48 pm
And so it begins! Another addict is created. Remember, rehab is for quitters..
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Postby Bille » Mon Mar 20, 2017 5:56 pm
Beardytello wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:21 pm
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I've actually booked tomorrow off work because the wind's up!
OH NO ; Dude, your in trouble !!!
Hope your wife/girlfriend , has an open mind ; for You, nothing else
is gonna really matter , (for a few years) .
Good On-Ya Beardy ; So much FUN ... !!
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Beardytello
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Postby Beardytello » Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:00 pm
Ha ha, yeah....I may very well end up divorced. She's fairly understanding though, better hobby than strippers and cocaine.
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Postby Bille » Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:52 pm
Beardytello wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2017 6:00 pm
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She's fairly understanding though, better hobby than strippers and cocaine.
YEP that's open-minded , and she's also Smart !
If you have a park with consistent light wind for after work , look into getting
a Land-board ; since Ya don't need as much power to go on land, then
the kite you have will work fine . Don't hook in the chicken-loop ; just
use the safety for if when you drop the kite. You can pre-trim the kite
to match the wind.
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Postby TomW » Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:12 pm
Guys at work say " I'd like to try kitesurfing ". I say " that's like trying heroin ".
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