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by sub5mango
Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Prevent losing board to ocean
Replies: 8
Views: 1795

Prevent losing board to ocean

I've had some lessons and want to venture out on my own but I'm worried about losing my board to the ocean as I will inevitably become separated from it even though it's strapped. Any advice? Practice more upwind body drag first? Tie a surfboard leash to the handle? Rely on other kiters to bring it ...
by sub5mango
Sat Jul 17, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Cabrinha Spectrum size beginner 70-76kg
Replies: 3
Views: 552

Cabrinha Spectrum size beginner 70-76kg

I'm a beginner at the water start stage. Is the Spectrum a good board? For lessons they've had me on a duotone Gonzales 143. There's nothing second hand where I am so it has to be new. Ouch! There's a Cabrinha Spectrum 140x42. Would this be a good size? The next one down at 136x41 sounds a bit small...
by sub5mango
Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: 2019 Click bar or 2019 Overdrive bar: which is best for 2017/18 Drifter kite?
Replies: 9
Views: 742

Re: 2019 Click bar or 2019 Overdrive bar: which is best for 2017/18 Drifter kite?

Thanks everyone for your in depth and informative responses.
by sub5mango
Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: 2019 Click bar or 2019 Overdrive bar: which is best for 2017/18 Drifter kite?
Replies: 9
Views: 742

Re: 2019 Click bar or 2019 Overdrive bar: which is best for 2017/18 Drifter kite?

The problem with buying this sort of bar second hand is that it is difficult to inspect. Can only suggest you research what might need inspecting and get the seller to show you the condition of the relevant area. Problem with this is it may well require some disassembly. Otherwise it is trusting th...
by sub5mango
Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:30 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: 2019 Click bar or 2019 Overdrive bar: which is best for 2017/18 Drifter kite?
Replies: 9
Views: 742

2019 Click bar or 2019 Overdrive bar: which is best for 2017/18 Drifter kite?

I'm a beginner buying my first lot of second hand kit and I have the option of either of those bars at about the same price to go with my Carinha Drifter kite.

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