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Anyone?
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So, my '08 hadlow pro leaks from the one-pump valves. 4 of the 5 on the LE bladder. They leak where the soft rubber valve connects to the hard plastic piece which fits onto the little black hose. Anyone know an good way to fix them? I figure if I can seperate them I can fit some glue in but I'm not sure how to get them apart or if they even come apart. I'm thinking I might even be able to just plaster some glue around the valve and hope it seals I would like the former option better, however. Dan
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I have an 11 and 9. I fly the 11m 5 line and the 9m 4/6 line. 5th line relaunch is easiest. Reverse launch is easy if you have your board on and you're not underpowered (good wind). I can relaunch my 9 by pulling on one back line if the wind is strong enough. Haven't tried that with the 11m though. Biggest problem with relaunch is the kite folding and the wing tip going under water. I usually just try to yank the 5th line or front lines until it opens up. Keep the kite pumped up hard and try not to crash the kite. I love these things!!!!!!!!!
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Dental floss. No joke.
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I'm 6' and 80kg. My vote is for the bigger board especially for freestyle. If your more of a boosting guy, go for the smaller one. Better yet, try to get a demo on both and see what you like. I ride a 132x42 lunacy.
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One thing you also have to keep in mind when buying an HD camera is the processing power of your computer. HD editing and rendering demand a fast system.
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I crashed in shallow water (board got stuck on the sand) and dislocated my elbow. Spent almost a week in the hospital. Lame.
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Not me. Heli noise was awesome.
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Check out Oneill's thermal tops. I use one and almost never get cold with it and a 5/3. It's a weird fleece like material that does really well to insulate. Not only that, it also protects your skin from the water whenever your suit flushes. Highly recommended. I wish I bought one the day I started kiting. I live in Canada and kite all winter. Tried and tested.
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Beautiful kites. I've never seen any in Canada though.
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Another method: Ride the board out strapless (put each foot to the rear of it's boot). When your in deep water, put them on. This works great for busy or rocky launches.
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That looks like my finger after it went through a router bit. Most of it grew back.
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Very sure. Either way, they are a rip off and not built very well.
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I have used one of these with a paraplegic kiter. This type of thing is one of the few options to get out on the water with. No, it probably isn't right for you, but for some it can be the difference between getting on the water and sitting on the beach.
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This is only one option out of the three big ones: Achilles tendon from a cadaver, Hamstring tendon from you leg, or Patella tendon from your knee cap. I had my ACL reconstructed with my hamstring tendon a few weeks ago.
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Thick wetsuit or Drysuit for winter riding?
dan604 replied to metal_snapper1599968645's topic in Kite Surfing
I know alot of people who use them over OR drysuits regularaly. -
Thick wetsuit or Drysuit for winter riding?
dan604 replied to metal_snapper1599968645's topic in Kite Surfing
I'm from Vancouver Canada and most of the kiters here use Ocean Rodeo dry suits in the winter. This might have something to do with Ocean Rodeo being a local company but most people swear by them. The convienance of being able to get into and out of them easily and staying warm on the coldest days has most convinced. That being said, I wear a wetsuit. I really hate the baggy feeling of dry suits (although I havent tried the new OR surf dry suit). Reminds me of sticking your hand into a sink while wearing a dish glove. I wear a 5/3 with a thermal layer under and I rarely get cold, even when it's snowing. Gloves, boots and a hood are mandatory equiptment in the winter.