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by or6
Fri Jun 23, 2017 5:25 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: End of July / beginning of August reco?
Replies: 21
Views: 3783

Re: End of July / beginning of August reco?

Hi Marysia,
What sort of kiting are you after? What's your level?
by or6
Thu Jun 22, 2017 5:02 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Wind in July Montpellier area
Replies: 4
Views: 799

Re: Wind in July Montpellier area

Leucate winds are strong and gusty. Don't know about other area.
by or6
Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:56 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Beginner and waves - tips?
Replies: 24
Views: 5586

Re: Beginner and waves - tips?

Well, Sergei, 1.3 meters don't qualify as large waves, though you might feel different at times😁.

Flat water is easier, but hey, tons of people learned kiting in the surf...

I just looked at Google earth, famara beach, looks ok, lots of sand. Looks fine for the walk of shame 🤐.
by or6
Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Beginner and waves - tips?
Replies: 24
Views: 5586

Re: Beginner and waves - tips?

Sergei, I have never been to famara, but have been to el medano (Tenerife) many times. I have taught people in El medano....it looks to be rather similar to famara. If you have the choice, stick to flatwater, if not, Plummet is right, smooth water does not make good sailors. You will find small wave...
by or6
Wed Jun 21, 2017 1:59 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Stupid question - what does overpowered feel like?
Replies: 62
Views: 11244

Re: Stupid question - what does overpowered feel like?

Whether you like to fly as small as possible, or as large as you can, is very personal, 14. I always go the smallest possible. Strapless surfing, admittedly, but even on TTs I liked being in control. I'd rather sine the kite than depower. Regards, or6
by or6
Wed Jun 21, 2017 1:04 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Stupid question - what does overpowered feel like?
Replies: 62
Views: 11244

Re: Stupid question - what does overpowered feel like?

Technically, you're overpowered when you have to sheet out, or repower by the depowerthingy. When you are struggling with the kite fully sheeted out, you are waaay overpowered. Which can be fine, for short periods, when you are still in control of your board. When you can't jump any more, because yo...
by or6
Sun Jun 18, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Kiteboarding in zero wind. It's possible after all!
Replies: 28
Views: 6606

Re: Kiteboarding in zero wind. It's possible after all!

Convince me, put it on video. You have had plenty of no wind days, i am sure 😉
by or6
Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Toeside strapless tips
Replies: 6
Views: 1709

Re: Toeside strapless tips

Put your feet close together, keeping your front foot in its normal position, and bringing your back foot way to the front. Stand upright.
by or6
Wed May 03, 2017 5:16 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: High-Speed-Carving - looking for the perfect turn
Replies: 46
Views: 7610

Re: High-Speed-Carving - looking for the perfect turn

I like your attitude, always makes me smile, the sheer dedication. Keep on trucking!
by or6
Mon May 01, 2017 7:08 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Board bag for multipbe TTs
Replies: 2
Views: 739

Re: Board bag for multipbe TTs

The Mystic Gearboxes might do you...but they're meant for two boards. If you want three, you might have to look in to surfboardbags.

Regards, or6

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