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by Vikb
Sat Nov 24, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: double death loop stuck hard up against each other
Replies: 14
Views: 4945

Re: double death loop stuck hard up against each other

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Sometimes you are better to cut your lines and buy some new ones.
by Vikb
Wed Nov 21, 2012 6:14 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Sudden increase in cost of flights to Cabo
Replies: 7
Views: 2265

Re: Sudden increase in cost of flights to Cabo

I would imagine Dec and Jan are the high seasons for flights to Cabo.
by Vikb
Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:25 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How to keep wax on a tuflite surfboard?
Replies: 7
Views: 3866

Re: How to keep wax on a tuflite surfboard?

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6240/6208730904_8ede7ba319_b.jpg For a slightly different option I've used NSI Clear Grip traction sheets. They stick on to the board really well and provide a textured surface that won't affect your board feel like an EVA pad would. You can add some wax to the Clear G...
by Vikb
Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How many Sessions you have a year
Replies: 23
Views: 4585

Re: How many Sessions you have a year

Nice! Moving close to the wind seems to be the recipe. To that fellow that moved away from the wind.. you got to move back dude! Whenever I have someone asking me about learning kiteboarding I tell them not to bother unless they 1) live by a great kiting spot or 2) are willing to move. If you can't...
by Vikb
Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:06 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Who else is pssed at buying wonky kites?
Replies: 32
Views: 8912

Re: Who else is pssed at buying wonky kites?

kites are really getting disposable goods, expensive but still disposable Disposable goods are things that are so cheap you use them and throw them away after a few uses then buy them again when you need them. I don't know anyone who does that with a kite that costs $1K+. If I get a tear or a leak ...
by Vikb
Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Bravo SUP Hand Pump
Replies: 10
Views: 4050

Re: Bravo SUP Hand Pump

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8054/8120500105_464cb03724_b.jpg This is the pump my GF got with her new Liquid Force Envy. That pump is in the down/compressed position so you aren't bending over as much. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8184/8120512714_ecf5954a8e_b.jpg Combined with LF's huge valve ope...
by Vikb
Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: How many Sessions you have a year
Replies: 23
Views: 4585

Re: How many Sessions you have a year

~30 days at home in BC Canada - mostly May-Sept

~50 days - Baja Mexico - Dec/Jan
by Vikb
Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Who else is pssed at buying wonky kites?
Replies: 32
Views: 8912

Re: Who else is pssed at buying wonky kites?

I honestly dont believe that so many of you havent had kites that would pull slightly to one side :roll: But I believe that most will never haved noticed, or/nor care 8) There is no man made product that's perfect. Everything has manufacturing variations in it. If they are below the point where mos...
by Vikb
Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:25 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Liquid Force 2013
Replies: 7
Views: 4870

Re: Liquid Force 2013

Kitesurfing1 wrote:More info on the NRG anyone test it?

To which other kite can you compare it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzETd5SogZM

http://www.kiteboardingreview.com/kiter ... e-nrg-2013
by Vikb
Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:23 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Who else is pssed at buying wonky kites?
Replies: 32
Views: 8912

Re: Who else is pssed at buying wonky kites?

I've had the follow #/brand of kites:

- 2 Blade
- 3 Naish
- 3 Liquid Force
- 3 Ocean Rodeo

I haven't had any defective ones nor have I had to trim the lines to account for a tendency to pull to one side.

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