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Rico
Since 13 Mar 2005
1219 Posts
Vancouver
Photographer
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 Wed Jul 05, 06 5:03 pm Kite Problems |
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The only sure way to not damage your kite is to leave it in the bag all the time.  or buy a kite made with cuben fiber....... Also, with the quantity of waroo riders something is bound to break or not relaunch at some point. How many North Rebel protos are being flown? one for every hundred waroos?
I wish I could sell all my kites and buy a north rebel!
Although, I like broadbandito's idea and would like to offer $100 for new or hardly used waroos complete. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Wed Jul 05, 06 8:35 pm |
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I gotta apologize for my remarks on this thread, not feeling well today. Couple hours at Stevenson has me feeling better though.  |
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J.P.
Since 10 Mar 2005
638 Posts
Addicted
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| Thu Jul 06, 06 8:19 am |
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| Quote: | | Shred Jim, I noticed this same problem with launchings and landings of the Crossbow and TD at Stevenson, so I don't think it's limited to the Waroo - must be a characteristic of SLEs if they aren't tuned perfectly, or very light wind launch. |
when in doubt, sheet out... 
jp
ps. Rufus was kicking nicely yesterday.. ~ head high swell & lit 7m Waroo... no issues with the kite... just bliss! |
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1214 Posts
Portland
BRACKISH
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| Thu Jul 06, 06 8:24 am This is healthy |
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I flew a 12 waroo for the first time at gusty manzanita on monday, a pink one too. Coming off the water nuked on my 11 fuel, I tried bbdto's waroo. I can see the future. It felt very strange at first but even overpowered, the waroo would depower effectively and power up immediately when I wanted it. Very floaty jumps. I would like a stopper ball so one hand sailing was easier but overall it was a positive experience.
A friend about my size was rigged on a 9 waroo and was looking very comfortable. The conditions were so gusty that jumping was ill considered most of the time but he was jumping more and just ripping.
I think one thing to consider is that more and more people are getting into kiting. Lacking brand association like many of us, these new people don't think twice about the price advantages of best; especially if bows/waroos are the kites they learned with. There are more best kites in the air AND in the water period. As far as the equipment breaking... I break shit all the time. Sometimes it is a poor design, but more often than not it's poor piloting. Use your stuff and replace it when it breaks... be glad you were'nt out to sea  |
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Mike Hawk
Since 20 Mar 2006
179 Posts
say that 3 times fast DONT FEED THE TROLL!
Stoked
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| Thu Jul 06, 06 8:37 am |
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hey Barf-lie pink looks good on you, and as far as you question...no that 12M dosen't make your butt look big HA HA
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1214 Posts
Portland
BRACKISH
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| Thu Jul 06, 06 9:19 am |
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I'm flattered but staying clear of your van's side door late at nite  |
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azazello
Since 11 Jun 2005
60 Posts
Seattle
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| Thu Jul 06, 06 1:21 pm Re: This is healthy |
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| barfly wrote: | I flew a 12 waroo for the first time at gusty manzanita on monday, a pink one too. Coming off the water nuked on my 11 fuel, I tried bbdto's waroo. I can see the future. It felt very strange at first but even overpowered, the waroo would depower effectively and power up immediately when I wanted it. Very floaty jumps. I would like a stopper ball so one hand sailing was easier but overall it was a positive experience.
A friend about my size was rigged on a 9 waroo and was looking very comfortable. The conditions were so gusty that jumping was ill considered most of the time but he was jumping more and just ripping.
I think one thing to consider is that more and more people are getting into kiting. Lacking brand association like many of us, these new people don't think twice about the price advantages of best; especially if bows/waroos are the kites they learned with. There are more best kites in the air AND in the water period. As far as the equipment breaking... I break shit all the time. Sometimes it is a poor design, but more often than not it's poor piloting. Use your stuff and replace it when it breaks... be glad you were'nt out to sea |
Hey I probably saw you out there on Mon. I was kiting on the north end of the beach on a 7m Waroo from ~3 to 7PM. Actually gave the kite to a friend who's just trying to stand up on a board for a while. I would never do that in conditions like that on a C kite, but with the W he managed just fine and actually got his first long ride. |
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azazello
Since 11 Jun 2005
60 Posts
Seattle
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J.P.
Since 10 Mar 2005
638 Posts
Addicted
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| Fri Jul 07, 06 7:40 am |
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| Quote: | I have flown several bows and flat kites. I haven't flown the best 9 or 7 and people say that they like them but I can tell you for a fact that the 14m doesn't re-launch for shit. PERIOD. The bridle just doesn't have the right angles on it or something. Even in adequate wind, it just doesn't pull itself up.
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1) the orginal post lacked any merit and was a product of hate and thus was treated as such... let me demostrate.
Hey, I was at the gay bar yesterday and guess what, I saw "N" number of c-kites flying like shit...
A pretty worthless wasts of bits & bytes if I do say so myself as was the orginal post....
BTW all of the c-kites were flying like shit at the gay bar yesterday in the 12-30.... 
| Quote: | | Then some dude breaks his bar in half? |
I've broke a few slinger bars in my day and still use them b/c they are the burelyist.
Did someone not inform you this is kitesuring and in kitesurfing "shit happens"???
| Quote: | | For myself, I think I am going to steer clear of the best kites for now. |
Best kites or Flat kites???
opps, you showed us your cards.. it apears that
"pdxmonkeyboy" = best hater!
cheers
jp
ps I 'experience' your avartar when I read your posts.  |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Fri Jul 07, 06 7:56 am |
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Thanks for setting everyone straight JP, once again you prove to be a valuable contributor to the forum.
Just for the record everyone, if you have a best kite and its working good for you then that is cool and the gang. From what everyone says, the 9 and 12 are the bomb and they probably are. I was fully intending to buy a 9 waroo but after my experiences with the 14 I had my doubts. Its a finicky kite, and that's fine, but it does not like relaunching at all. My kites are not in the water that much, but my newbie friend has been doing soooo much swimming lately with his 14 I feel bad for him. |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2588 Posts
The 503
METAL
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| Fri Jul 07, 06 7:59 am |
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Nice pics Azazello! The view from the Mountain is awesome isn't it?! Manzo's exclusive weather system is also a treat.
This thread's a dirty dog...next time start a new one with cool pics like that!
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J.P.
Since 10 Mar 2005
638 Posts
Addicted
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| Fri Jul 07, 06 8:10 am |
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| Quote: | Thanks for setting everyone straight JP, once again you prove to be a valuable contributor to the forum.
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you're welcome...
glad I could come to your service and provide assitance!
cheers,
JP |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Fri Jul 07, 06 8:15 am |
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| Wind Slither wrote: | Nice pics Azazello! The view from the Mountain is awesome isn't it?! Manzo's exclusive weather system is also a treat.
This thread's a dirty dog...next time start a new one with cool pics like that!
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yeah lets move on... |
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