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by kite-a-holic
Wed Jul 03, 2002 10:36 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Beginner tip: overpower vs. underpower
Replies: 2
Views: 1132

I've been trying to learn on a 16m2 in 10 - 15 knot California conditions. I've been getting body draged around, hindenburged in low winds and pulled over my board in high winds. I stepped down to a 12m2 in the same conditions and it made all the difference. Though sometimes underpowered, I've been ...
by kite-a-holic
Sat Jun 22, 2002 12:01 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How about Gath helm with full retractable visor?
Replies: 5
Views: 2206

I used the Gath helmet for windsurfing and it was fine for that application. What really protects your noggin is the thickness of the padding. Gath's imo are too thin to protect you from land based obstacles s.a. in a lofting incident. The face shield I used ended up fogging up when I exherted mysel...
by kite-a-holic
Wed Jun 12, 2002 10:04 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: what helmets
Replies: 7
Views: 1682

I used a Gath with face shield for windsurfing which was fine for the occassional flyover mast crash. After seeing I guy dragged across rocks in Mexico, after seeing his mutilated face, I realized Gath's eggshell construction was not sufficient for the rigors of kiting. I like the Predator full cut ...
by kite-a-holic
Mon Jun 10, 2002 11:26 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Gaastra GXS 23m3......is it worth to buy?
Replies: 24
Views: 4537

Just went on my maiden voyage with my GSX 16 2002 model in 5-10 mph winds. I'm a 185lb beginner and had some trouble keeping it at zenith without overflying in gusty winds. Other than that, terrific power compaired to the trainer kites I have used. The kite touched water twice during lulls in the wi...

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