hangten247 Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Willy- Nah, you got me confused with someone else. We have not yet met in person, although if my name rings a bell its because we have participated on several of the same threads...... (See: "Beep like a jeep", and "Gondola problems"). I finally got my powerboat in the water on Sunday, I'm usually terrorizing the waters of Lewis Bay, Hyannis Harbor and Hyannisport Harbor on a regular basis in the Summer. Email problem should be fixed now, if not, ypu can email me direct, longboard AT comcast DOT net. We'll catch up with each other at some point, I live about 100 yards from the "Voodoo Lounge". See ya 'round the 'hood. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted June 18, 2005 Report Share Posted June 18, 2005 Hang, I'll keep an eye out for ya on the water. You know the blue jetboat. Maybe we'll do some surfing on the outer cape.I've still got a 9' Bear longboard/big wave gun that I haven't gotten out on in a long time. Aloha ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostertwo Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I just moved for the summer to a historic lodge in the Snowy Range, Medicine Bow Mountains, 30 milkes west of Laramie, Wyoming. I'm in the mountains and am landlocked for kiteboarding, BUT there's 30 miles of high prarie (smooth, rolling grassland) and near-constant wind in the valley. It's wide open and looks like it would be amazing for some type of wind-driven boarding. <B>Question: Has anyone tried kiteboarding with a mountainboard--on land? </B> <img src="http://tinypic.com/6533me" alt="Thedo Remmelink @ A-Basin"> Still lots of snow on Medicine Bow Peak, and tracks snaking their way down. I'm heading up tomorrow for some BC turns. Hope you're still gettin' some! Cheers, B-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 B2, you should pick up a small trainer kite, say 2 meters and learn to fly it. They're like $125 bucks. A seat harness would help once you're proficient. I'd find a slight uphill grade and just play with the power, don't get going too fast too soon. The mt board is what will run more $$.tons O' fun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 I was at the park with my son this morning - nice father's day, plenty of wind...had my little stunt kite out, and there were a couple of guys flying a training kite. Took a few minutes on it and now I'm hooked. How much do those cost and where can I get one? Is there a place to find used trainers? (do I really want to look for a used one or do the lines break down?) Anyone kite surfing in Fairfield County CT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johann Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 When I was on Maui in april there were a few instructors from KSmaui.com that did the kite mountain boarding. They siad it was a blast, and that one advantage was that you could go up wind like a champ. I actually Picked up my trainer from ksmaui, used kite new bar and lines. And then when i broke my lines, they sent me a new bar and lines for free. great guys there. I'd check out a kite school for used trainers. they prolly have a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 check out http://www.mountainboards.co.za/ to get stoked, B2. Most kite companys offer a trainer kite for short money. http://www.bestkiteboarding.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.8/it.A/id.424/.f this one includes the 101 video, which I have and lend out alot to newbies and it'll get you psyched to rage in the waves someday. Tex, if you can fly a stunt kite you're WAY ahead of the game and prob don't need a trainer at all, it's the same thing really.A 5 meter beginner fatty kite would prob be better to progress on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 For a starter kite, I've seen where some people say to use a 2 line before going to 4/5 lines. What's best for learning? scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johann Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 my personal experiance going from 2 to 4 lines was that it was a non issue. basically had a number of lessons a few years ago with the old 2 line cabrinha's and then last fall was in cape hattaras and they just handed me a bar w/4 lines on it and said go for it. don't waste your time looking for a 2 line kite to play on(unless you are starting with a small trainer kite) the only bonus to playing with a 2 line kite is having less lines to untangle; that's not much a pro when weighed against all the advantages a 4 line kite will give you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 tex, just returned your email.Johann is right, 4 line is really the way to go. Kites have advanced so that you can go buy a used 12 meter and learn to body drag(no board) until you're comfy with the power and still use the same 12 once you're more advanced and riding upwind.Remember , kiting requires use of a harness just like windsurfing.You're hooked in to the lines with a loop and are basically steering the kite. Otherwise, your arms would be exhausted in 15 minutes.Scott, come down to the cape and we'll put you on a trainer and maybe even my old beater slingshot fuel 10 if you're feeling adventurous.I've even got an extra harness for ya.You'll be hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johann Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I've got a slightly used(1 week) da kine (xl)harness I'll sell ya. after trying the chest harness i'm sold, I can't stand the seat or waist harneses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 johann, is it a fusion or an xt seat? I tried a new Best waist/back harness a few weeks back and didn't like it at all. They tend to ride up into your armpits and the bar left my ribs aching for days. But I do need a fresh seat harness if it's a fusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johann Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I think its a fusion, if I knew where it was at the moment I could tell you for sure. I'm getting ready to move so things are a bit hard to locate. soon as I dig it out I can tell you for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Johann, if it is a fusion, let me know. My buddy turned 42 on tuesday and we had a little party on the water. Summer rocks on Cape Cod ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freecarver Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 Did you tryed the Dakine Pyro or Tabou they are really nice waist harnesses but be sure when you try them to use the pad under the spreader bar. This is the key to minimize the harness lifting up trust me. I was on fusion before but it puts a limit on my moves as any seat harness although it is highly recommented on your first steps when a lot of bodydraging is involved. If it doesn't blows it's sucks. Aris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johann Posted June 24, 2005 Report Share Posted June 24, 2005 I'm not a big fan of any of the seat harnesses or waist harnesses i've tried. I'm ashamed to say it but the chest harness actually feels like its the most comfortable for me. I always end up with bruised ribs with other harneses. Guess I'll just have to settle for no tan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freecarver Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Originally posted by johann I always end up with bruised ribs with other harneses. I have a feeling that you did something wrong if you got bruised ribs with a seat harness. Fusion is the best seat harness existing at the moment. The reason that a lot of people they don't use any more the chest harnesses is that they don't offer you back support wich is the main thing and second they don't help you with your stance. Don't worry for your tan your back is more important. Realy do they still prodused them or do you have one from early windsurfing days? Aris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 hangten, did you get any of the stellar wind the last 3 days ? Email me your # and we can hook up for a sandbar session soon. Wedsnesday we've got a photog from Kiteboarding and Kiteboard SBC magazines in Santa Cruz. Dude, where's my board ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangten247 Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Bill, I just sent you an email... -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Chris, got your email. Stop working so much, it's summer, man. This is Revere Beach last week, urban kiting and crowded. Look out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 johann, can you send or post a pic or 2 of the harness ?Mine is wearing out fast. Fried my chicken loop yesterday.This was sunday 6-26. Schweeeet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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