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Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby plummet » Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:25 am

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Re: Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby g00se » Tue Jul 29, 2014 11:51 am

Me. But I'm a lot more fussy about the conditions now.

Can't be bothered with light wind or really gusty conditions (unless it's nuking, and then the gusts go with the territory :naughty: )

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Re: Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby SandiBottom » Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:47 pm

been kiting since 2005,, started foiling one year ago and it is like I just started kiting all over it is so exciting,, I like light wind, surf, strong wing ,, any wind to fly kite,, It never gets old,,,,Luv to Kite

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Re: Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby RickI » Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:07 pm

Still am and after 16 years next week. I'm also more selective about conditions and get shorter, less frequent sessions in these days. This makes the times I can get out even better.

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Re: Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby Tone » Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:57 pm

more than ever after a good session, less so after a bad one.

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Re: Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby RedSky » Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:20 pm

I don't kiteboard or surf but I'm still rolling around in the buggy after 17 years. Speed attempts keep me interested. Looking forward to riding the Black Rock desert and other dry lakes in Nevada next year. I use Genetrix Hydra. We have LEI's in common, which is why I lurk in background reading everything that comes up. Thanks BTW :D

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Re: Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby kas911 » Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:29 pm

Toby is

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Re: Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby Toby » Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:30 pm

Me!
14 years and my level is still getting better.
Started the sport because of jumping and still do.
The best feeling ever.

PS: not going out in any conditions like cold, stormy etc.
Lucky enough to select my conditions and skipped the trainer kites days.
18 is my number and not interested in anything else anymore...been there done that ;-)

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Re: Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby Westozzy » Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:36 pm

Funny you ask. 10 to 15 knots, sun setting behind some storm clouds, some glassy flat sections between some great waves rolling in, just me and my bro on our 18m dynos, just a magic session.

After 14 years still stoked and the stoke grows every day.

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Re: Who is still stoked after years of kiting?

Postby s1buell_wl » Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:38 pm

Been at it for a few and still planning lunch time sessions!

Agree 100% about the "more selective" when looking at the conditions. But if its nuking I'm on the beach.... heart beating 200 over 250 putting the gear together thinking how big can I go (meters that is)...... lol

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