Kites haven't changed much during the last 15 years I just bought new kites and bar for an annual trip to Cabarete, which was great. I bought 2022 Cabrinha Motos in 7, 9, and 12, plus the bar, all told $2250. This seemed like a pretty good deal. Why new kites? Because I was still kiting on my first...

I typically kite in the ocean waters on the south shore of Long Island New York (off Fire Island). I have played in those waters for more than a half century, and had never seen a shark until a few years ago. Now they are everywhere; black tips, spinners, sand tigers, and bulls as well. Two years ag...

I am working on a similar project using carbon bike handlebars (very inexpensive). What is your grip made from? I am unsure why you need the bolt to hold the dyneema - there is not much force on the center ring. Note, I simply used very thick zip-tie in place of your dyneema.

I think it's time to close this thread? On the contrary, now we need to know who BEST is in 2019. As I understand it the parent holding company is bankrupt or in receivership, the principals having done many millions$$$ in fraud using the kite holdings, and the designer and most of the production a...

I have 2009 kites that I favor over kites half their age. Kite design has evolved, but not changed. This is a big problem for the industry, because it means there is often little compelling reason to update one's kites (apart from heavy wear for the lucky ones) - in that environment cost is biggest...

I have 2009 kites that I favor over kites half their age. Kite design has evolved, but not changed. This is a big problem for the industry, because it means there is often little compelling reason to update one's kites (apart from heavy wear for the lucky ones) - in that environment cost is biggest ...

I had a seat harness break a rib two years ago. Under force and with body twisting when you hit the water, a seat harness can be be an issue. I now wear ION shorts, by far the best harness I have used in 30years of wind sports.

It is likely that whatever municipal water you would use to wash your kite has chlorine in it, and possibly other harmful chemicals. That will ruin your kite pretty quick. I have seen performance Dacron windsurfing sails completely destroyed by municipal water - have never seen issues with Dacron sa...

It's hard for me to believe this is 15 years old: http://www.mit.edu/~robot/zp/zeroprestige.html Q: How much volume should my board have? A: Way less than you think. It should be light so it doesn't sink and get lost, but that's it. Strange as it sounds, beginners especially benefit from low volume...