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by mrbig
Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Cape Town Basic Rules
Replies: 49
Views: 3527

Re: Cape Town Basic Rules

In light of the discussions here, yesterday I paid more attention to the situation where I am heading out and another rider is coming in on a collision course. Generally I would duck that rider, and yesterday, as long as I was not short-tacking, I tacked back towards shore, thus ceding right of way...
by mrbig
Sun Jan 22, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Why do so many only use ancient "Hero mode" action cams?
Replies: 62
Views: 4922

Re: Why do so many only use ancient "Hero mode" action cams?

Has anyone tried using the tethered tracking with a DJI drone using Lichi? How it works is you just have to keep a cellphone with you (with GPS on and Lichi Tether installed) then the drone operator uses the primary controller to track you automatically - set angle, height and distance. I'm using Li...
by mrbig
Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:56 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: South Africa first timer
Replies: 62
Views: 10090

Re: South Africa first timer

Anthonyshopguy wrote: Lots of great beta here, hoping to make it to cape Town next fall "spring there" August and September. We're wondering about kiting on the east coast of South Africa, don't see much here about that any suggestions?
You should find some info here http://kitespotters.co.za/newkitespots.php
by mrbig
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Please help to open SA beaches for kitesurfers
Replies: 79
Views: 11526

Re: Please help to open SA beaches for kitesurfers

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by mrbig
Fri Jan 01, 2021 3:58 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Please help to open SA beaches for kitesurfers
Replies: 79
Views: 11526

Re: Please help to open SA beaches for kitesurfers

"What would have made more sense is to 'close' the beaches for the major holidays only." Try thinking about this from a point of view other than your privileged white view. You want the beaches closed for the black masses who can only go there on the major holidays, like today, and to a lesser exte...
by mrbig
Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Please help to open SA beaches for kitesurfers
Replies: 79
Views: 11526

Re: Please help to open SA beaches for kitesurfers

The beaches are being closed because people tend to socialize, and unfortunately drink, on the beaches, leading to dropped social distancing. If you allowed kitesurfers, who are almost exclusively white and rich, to use the beaches but forbade the masses from doing so, especially over this holiday ...
by mrbig
Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:15 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: 2021: King of the Air predictions
Replies: 138
Views: 23453

Re: 2021: King of the Air predictions

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by mrbig
Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:55 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How many of you do yoga exercises for kiting?
Replies: 21
Views: 3669

Re: How many of you do yoga exercises for kiting?

I believe improved flexibility (and mobility) helps me to curb my risk of injury when kiting - considering I'm almost 50 that sounds like a good idea! Generally I run every morning - along with some basic stretching - before and after; on the days I DON'T kite in the afternoon I will do a 30-40min H...
by mrbig
Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Sunglasses & Kite - what to use?
Replies: 17
Views: 3017

Re: Sunglasses & Kite - what to use?

Around Cape TOwn most kiting is done in the afternoon into a setting sun and it can be a battle to see without polarized glasses - in my experience. I guess one can use any decent sport glasses - but I found a pair of Invu 2407C "unbreakable" - after 2 seasons they still look perfect. Before every s...
by mrbig
Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:16 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Red Bull King of the Air 2020 - all info here
Replies: 234
Views: 29774

Re: Red Bull King of the Air 2020 - all info here

I watched all of it and felt it was overall a great step up in production and quality in broadcast. Great event this year with every heat a highlight! 8)

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