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by papasmerf
Mon May 16, 2022 1:40 am
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Ultimate lightwind kite for foiling? UFO or Single Skin
Replies: 45
Views: 6506

Re: Ultimate lightwind kite for foiling? UFO or Single Skin

sometimes you just have to buy something and try it. i love my 5m and 7m ufo's as well. you can't go wrong buying an 11m
by papasmerf
Sat Feb 26, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: Self landing method
Replies: 33
Views: 3574

Re: Self landing method

I posted this on Reddit. Looking to get as much feedback as possible before testing it. Maybe someone has already tried? Or if someone can point out why it would be a bad idea to even try… So I’ve been studying various self landing methods on YouTube and an idea for self landing occurred to me. I h...
by papasmerf
Fri Feb 11, 2022 5:47 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: hardshell vs softshell waist harness old guy comfort level
Replies: 40
Views: 8068

Re: hardshell vs softshell waist harness old guy comfort level

I have not tried it, but the new Manera Halo could be the perfect mix between both world hard and soft. I am also considéring changing my harness and this new Manera is intriguing ! looks pretty darn cool,, but the price tag for an experiment is not in my comfort level,, will wait for real world re...
by papasmerf
Fri Feb 11, 2022 5:46 am
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: hardshell vs softshell waist harness old guy comfort level
Replies: 40
Views: 8068

Re: hardshell vs softshell waist harness old guy comfort level

watercamper wrote:
Fri Feb 11, 2022 4:55 am
Ion B2 boardshorts. Can still bend where you want compared to the Vega.
i tried my old nitrous shorts and did not work,, are the ion's that much different?
by papasmerf
Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:43 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: hardshell vs softshell waist harness old guy comfort level
Replies: 40
Views: 8068

Re: hardshell vs softshell waist harness old guy comfort level

Given your comments, why do you want to change from a seat to waist harness now? Just curious. [/quote] sorry, i meant to say why,, i have edited post. just trying some new tricks that require more bending at the hips to be able to reach board, that's all. probably just a waste of money, my back wil...
by papasmerf
Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:10 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: ikitesurf classifieds no longer available
Replies: 65
Views: 11696

Re: ikitesurf classifieds no longer available

I agree this could be a great opportunity to fill the void of iKitesurf Classifieds demise. (Too bad it croaked....I had great luck selling and buying a few items) I think you would have to make a site with some sort of verification system. No anonymous sellers or bidders. Create a legit account. I...
by papasmerf
Thu Feb 10, 2022 9:06 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: ikitesurf classifieds no longer available
Replies: 65
Views: 11696

Re: Ikitesurf classifieds no longer available

EBay has really gone south as well. There is too much gaming the system in a way that is unfair to the seller. Some buyers expect retail level customer service even for used gear listed at rummage sale prices. Facebook nice for authentication but the problem is the adds and posts aren’t enduring in...
by papasmerf
Thu Feb 10, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: Kitesurfing
Topic: hardshell vs softshell waist harness old guy comfort level
Replies: 40
Views: 8068

hardshell vs softshell waist harness old guy comfort level

been kiting long time but have not used a waist harness in a long time,, only seat harness,, dakine vega right now. for a lawn mowing 57 y/o kiter, in slightly below average shape, who foils 99% of the time,, what is most comfy waist harness my choices for the most part are the latest ride engine ha...
by papasmerf
Wed Feb 09, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: Foil Kites
Topic: Foil kite handling in high wind
Replies: 27
Views: 10418

Re: Foil kite handling in high wind

I'm a LEI veteran getting to know his first foil kite... I've seen videos of two main launch techniques: hot launch (which I've had more success with) after weighing the trailing edge down with snow, OR folding a tip, weighing it down while the rest of the kite trails downwind. With the second meth...
by papasmerf
Sat Feb 05, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: Hydrofoil
Topic: Sizing of kite foiling kite quiver
Replies: 34
Views: 8091

Re: Sizing of kite foiling kite quiver

Enjoy

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