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PA70
Since 19 Jun 2015
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Kook
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Sun Jul 15, 18 6:19 pm light wind master |
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What is the conclusion from Saturday's Kiteboard for Cancer? Last man riding well was on a Slingshot Turbine 17 and ??? Foilboard. Is that the best lightwind gear combo or just impressive skill from rider? |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4238 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
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Sun Jul 15, 18 9:02 pm |
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Both. |
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
Shop Owner
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1646 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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Mon Jul 16, 18 5:34 am |
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Fred was on the Slingshot (Moses) 590 front wing. It's referred to as a "cruiser" for it's forgiving lightwind ability to keep you up on-foil at near zero forward speed... but I swear one could also win some drag races. Carvy too. Only downside?.... It does not like contact with those d*mn rocks upwind of the sandbar. Future CGKA work party
Slingshot/Mose also make a 630 which simply look huge. A batwing. _________________ CGKA Member
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4908 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1154 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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Sun Jul 22, 18 12:26 pm |
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The Turbine pulls like a truck in the smaller sizes. I couldn’t imagine what a 17m Turbine would feel like.
Then put Fred on that kite and there is nobody who can ride when he can. Even the ram/air/foil guys/gals couldn’t keep riding when Fred could on Saturday. I am not saying that those guys/gals on the racing setups aren’t good because they are amazing.
Fred has the Hood River scene dialed in like nobody else. Add a super powerful kite and you have a winning combination. Like G-Man states “your results will vary”. _________________ KB4C!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kodiak
Since 01 Aug 2005
1114 Posts
Slidey
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Mon Jul 23, 18 8:20 am |
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I do ride Slingshot kites, and foils. They are amazing. That was all Fred though. The guy is a machine, and super fun to watch. |
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