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by MartinO
Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Self launch and self land option
Replies: 165
Views: 64064

Re: Self launch and self land option

Another alternative I was thinking about (but not necessary when looking at the good result of your video , is having a very strong fix point (so already on the beach like a mast or strong anchored in the ground or a car with rear pulling system installed), then attach a one meter sling with a cara...
by MartinO
Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Kite durability
Replies: 13
Views: 1499

Re: Kite durability

You will not get a definite answer to that question. And it also matters a lot where you kite. The best for the kite is somewhere up north where the sun is not that strong, there is no sand but only soft grass to rig and launch on and a water that is low on salt (about 5 per mille), but still contai...
by MartinO
Fri Jun 02, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Reedin DreamStick V2 bar on North Reach kite
Replies: 8
Views: 1137

Re: Reedin DreamStick V2 bar on North Reach kite

I have no experience in just that combo, but I don´t think I have ever used a stock bar to any kite because of the high price tags of bars. The Reach seems to have a low split (according to a 5 sec google search atleast) and about standard depower throw, so it is only a matter if you like the feel o...
by MartinO
Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Kitesurfing injuries academic research
Replies: 8
Views: 976

Re: Kitesurfing injuries academic research

sarc wrote:
Tue May 30, 2023 10:28 am
Most common injury is to the wallet....
I can relate
by MartinO
Sat Apr 15, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Do I need (depower) trim for Peak4?
Replies: 21
Views: 7519

Do I need (depower) trim for Peak4?

I am building a ultralight compact bar for ski touring use of the Peak4 5m. I want to keep things at the absolute minimum, both in weight and pack size. What´s your opinion on the need of a depower trim or not for an ultra light ski touring and uphill climbing bar setup? Even if I rarely use the dep...
by MartinO
Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Learning Kitesurfing on low wind lake - Sweden
Replies: 14
Views: 5216

Re: Learning Kitesurfing on low wind lake - Sweden

Vänern for sure is not a "10 knots of wind all year around" place. The wind varies a lot both in force and direction. You can get from totally blank to nuking storms with total irregularity, but it might be true that it is 10 knots in average maybe. In the summer time you get some kind of thermal ef...
by MartinO
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Learning Kitesurfing on low wind lake - Sweden
Replies: 14
Views: 5216

Re: Learning Kitesurfing on low wind lake - Sweden

Does it freeze over in winter? If so, much easier to learn then. Like a couple days, versus weeks... As long as the ice is safe. ... At least for understanding how to use the kite. Vänern freezes completely about once every ten years, but you can often find acceptable ice in local areas. It is howe...
by MartinO
Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:52 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Modern Kite Longevity: 2022 North Orbit ~1 year
Replies: 22
Views: 2634

Re: Modern Kite Longevity: 2022 North Orbit ~1 year

Older kite are more strong ...i prefer buy until 2018 2019 model...not new ones For sure they are. Kites built before 2018-2020, depending on the brand, are not as focused on being light as the ones from the last few seasons. But... they are also heavier, and the lightness of new kites are also the...
by MartinO
Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Tesla Y as kitemobile?
Replies: 35
Views: 3915

Re: Tesla Y as kitemobile?

Be sure to test drive first. Y does not have parking sensors. The sensors was removed and is supposed to be replaced with the exiisting cameras. Another serious problem to be aware of is phantom braking when using the cruise control. I agree on that. We have two old Tesla Model S in a car pool at w...
by MartinO
Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Modern Kite Longevity: 2022 North Orbit ~1 year
Replies: 22
Views: 2634

Re: Modern Kite Longevity: 2022 North Orbit ~1 year

ONE season?? I retired my 2008 Naish Cult two years ago after 13 seasons. I did stitch all plastic zippers together and changed the LE bladder once along the way, but apart from that it just kept going. It is actually still in use by the kid that I gave it to for free. I am no heavy user, but I stil...

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