Haha yep I was out of the water about 5 mins later, I just kept it low and walked back in. It seems the top end of the envy comes very quick and sudden. 12 - 24 knots all is well ... 26+ and it is like a different kite. I once got into some big gusts 32+ and that was not fun. Had to put the kite dow...
Yea I have looked around the web for ways to tweak the Envy for better low / high end. I have tried the different knots on the rear lines but other then that I haven't done much else. I am going to be getting some 4m-8m line extensions for lighter wind to get a better power stroke. I found the trim ...
Thanks everyone. I really just want to be on the water as much as I can. I work an office job full time, plus wife and kids. So I can't just drop everything when it is windy and go, I have to plan ahead, make arrangements, sweet talk the better half ... so forth. So the more tools I have to work wit...
Had a great first season. Took a lesson in the Caribbean and bought some gear when I returned home to the great lakes and started improving on my basics. So now that I am looking to spring to get back on the water. I need some more gear, looking for recommendations and even stuff to stay away from. ...
Got another question. Line extensions ... I believe the 12m Envy has 23m lines ... I was told extensions can help with the lighter winds for the longer power stroke. I was looking around and some say to go over 30m (overall 32-35m) and some say around 27-28m is a good sweet spot. Will adding 5-7m of...
So Hello, I am a total beginner so don't lol too hard. :baby: Last Spring - Some buddies of mine on Simcoe started trying this crazy sport so I said, sure why not, I might as well give it a shot. Last June - Got a 3m trainer had some fun with that then I just said %^&* it and went out, bought a new ...