Brent NKB wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:37 am

Don't forget the ladies, Nathalie and Francesca, 2nd and 4th. Time for Queen of the Air.

Definitely that!!!

Almost every kite brand has a dedicated big air kite. Did anybody try to actually compare them side to side. Is it just a marketing blur or big air kites actually go higher? If so how much more? I know its up to rider how high they go more than anything, but if we put the same or very similar abilit...

I read the title and thought, no way Janek signed up for Megaloop....?

I'm not sure it is. Where I kite there is occasional winger, kitefoiler or windsurfer on the water, but twintips and LEI kites are the vast majority still. Maybe there's something in the fact that kiting is considered more extreme sport and it's not for everybody and especially in the eyes of people...

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It will only work in stronger winds with your weight. I was in pretty much the same situation when I started. Got myself some cheap gear and I was struggling with the 136 board (or smaller, can't rememeber) and my 95kg. Later, bought a bigger board - 145 and suddenly everything was easy, upwind, tra...

And are big so wind can be funny around them. Last thing you need when you're in front of massive ship is a wind shadow. I know it's not the case here, but still something to be aware of

Agenda or not, every comparison / review video I watched comes to very similar conclusion. Woo has been longer around and therefore is more popular still, but is more expensive, gives higher results and is less acurate.

FunOnTheWater wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:36 am

(the sand is loose, so will not do much harm in my experience)

Unless it's trapped between leading edge and canopy. If not removed, it will cause a lot of friction between 2 materials and pinholes will appear