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by MattyM
Fri Dec 31, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Core Nexus 1 vs 2
Replies: 2
Views: 1366

Re: Core Nexus 1 vs 2

I've had both (but not in that size). The 1 is slightly higher aspect hence a little faster, and hence the 2 has a tiny bit more grunt. Both are superbe kites, and to be honest I don't think there's enough between them to matter - unless you particularly want the 2 for whatever reason, e.g. visuals ...
by MattyM
Thu Dec 30, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Good steering advice for wave kiters?
Replies: 5
Views: 1941

Re: Good steering advice for wave kiters?

Pre-spinning bar before a downloop and untwisting out? Maybe the kite pulls a little harder out of the turn if the lines are untwisted at that point, as the wings aren't pulled together? I'll sometimes put a twist in the lines with a downloop, then immediately untwist with a downloop in the other di...
by MattyM
Sat Dec 18, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Biceps cramp after kiting, any solutions?
Replies: 21
Views: 11607

Re: Biceps cramp after kiting, any solutions?

Bit more salt in your diet?
by MattyM
Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:35 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: What kite for strapless riding in 40+ knts/ 20+ ms?
Replies: 19
Views: 5327

Re: What kite for strapless riding in 40+ knts/ 20+ ms?

love that pic!... Cornwall? Agree with the Nexus.... one day in a v strong levante in Tarifa, I was hinging on to a 7m Pivot, when a local (core sponsored) rider went out, he was a big bloke, but was riding strapless & doing strapless/controlled boosts (& landing!) in 40+ knots with a 7m Nexus... b...
by MattyM
Fri Nov 26, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: What kite for strapless riding in 40+ knts/ 20+ ms?
Replies: 19
Views: 5327

Re: What kite for strapless riding in 40+ knts/ 20+ ms?

I have a 5m Nexus which works great for me well over 40 kts. Handles gusty UK conditions very well.
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by MattyM
Mon Nov 08, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Bridal Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1133

Re: Bridal Replacement

Sarda wrote:
Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:17 am
Congratulations on replacing your first bride?

Is this a new service from Cabrinha?
..or otherwise known as 'divorce'. :lol:
by MattyM
Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:26 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: another poll, who likes foils that float on side or sink?
Replies: 16
Views: 5466

Re: another poll, who likes foils that float on side or sink?

Never had a 'floater', but I wish SAB 710 fuse was lighter. Carbon version in the offing maybe?
by MattyM
Wed Oct 20, 2021 1:00 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Moses wingfoiling wings for kitefoiling
Replies: 19
Views: 13474

Re: Moses wingfoiling wings for kitefoiling.

I'd be interested to hear how the 799 is for kitefoil.
by MattyM
Wed Oct 06, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Moses 679 - which stabilizer?
Replies: 21
Views: 10472

Re: Moses 679 - which stabilizer?

Thanks to everyone for these very helpful replies. Sounds like I'm definitely going to have to try a few different combinations. Even so, your comments have been very useful in pointing me in the right direction so thank you again. When I find the perfect set up for me I'll be sure to add it on her...
by MattyM
Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Moses 679 - which stabilizer?
Replies: 21
Views: 10472

Re: Moses 679 - which stabilizer?

Thanks to everyone for these very helpful replies. Sounds like I'm definitely going to have to try a few different combinations. Even so, your comments have been very useful in pointing me in the right direction so thank you again. When I find the perfect set up for me I'll be sure to add it on her...

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