If the pump does not have a filter then if you pump up where there's fine sand/dust/grit being carried by the wind it can be pumped into the bladder. Thanks good advice I always try to blow a few pumps to clear anything and also will blow on the connector (if you have the updated boston specific sc...

Sand grains pose no threat when pumped up. although problably bouncing around while flying. its when you fold it pack it and let the air out, lay on it to fit the bag. they are abrasive and will for sure create pinholes. The new fast inflation systems allow this to happen as before i never ever had ...

Dry suit in South Carolina now that's funny I won't even wear booties or gloves. It was 75 today I figured as much. :D We really enjoyed SC and the wonderful southern hospitality :thumb: I'd forget about snowkiting if I lived where you are. Foiling and waves everyday without a reason to even bother...

You didn't specify whether you run a dry suit or not. I'd say that if your primary spot is Folly (which is beautiful just visited Force kite and sullivans island) then you problably dont need a dry suit in that area. With that said. being wet and cold and being completely dry and not cold is very ve...

Just updated my seat harness after 12 years. Bought the same one again. Ion echo with rope slider, previously or if you want to spend extra for the identical product was the north performer seat harness. Super comfortable does everything and you can wear it loose which no waist harness can ever do. ...

Personally I think the Pivot is the best kite in existence...so top 1 for me, but I have not tried all kites. :thumb: I second this! I did get a chance to ride the new slash. I think it would be good if I got more used to it. For me i'm moving into full on foiling. Supposedly wave kites are excelle...

Just to get this back on track. This is all I have as of yet. The seller is gluing the mast plate on the mast strut. Still waiting for it to leave china stuck in customs. Looks like they took care when gluing instead of slopping it together like i would problably do as I have no experience with comp...

Yeah pretty much self taught long long ago when safetys were questionable. I know that lessons aren't an option for everyone especially in rural areas. I'd say on snow would be the easiest to self learn. Water you really should get some advice from an experienced rider or at the very very least have...

Yeah I don't know what happened was expecting amazon type website and felt like i just left a whore house. Paypal certainly is an option if the seller sets it up that way. I was hoping that was the case but it wasn't. Cards western union or cash. Their was another function I almost went for and that...

hehe jumping in on the fun finally pulled the trigger. Word to the wise. literally i signed up to aliexpress just to purchase this. Be patient and get ready for the ride of your life trying to buy something there. I'm sure most of you are experienced with the process. But for those of us that are no...