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forrest

Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
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Wed Jun 29, 11 7:40 am Is Martyn Hogg the oldest dude to bust a solid backmobe |
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Just saw this posted on Kitescoop and thought it was worth bringing over here. I know I've been feeling a bit old and thinking a backmobe is a trick I might not ever get a chance to land. I don't normally like videos of dudes in straps but I can see past this with this video and focus on the point. No more excuses! A backmobe is a great goal for this season... Who's with me?
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150292703949254&oid=116812151682939&comments |
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Blazeheliski

Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
Mosier
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Wed Jun 29, 11 7:48 am |
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How old is he? |
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Youkai

Since 08 Feb 2010
553 Posts
Beaverton
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Wed Jun 29, 11 8:21 am |
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For those of us that don't know, what is a Backmobe? I'm guessing an inverted backroll + 360 based on the video.
I'm in for trying to get that working by the end of the season. I'm still at least a month from being able to start working on it but if if you want some extra motivation Forrest I'll wager you a sixer of your favorite beverage to the first one to ride away from a clean Backmobe. There must be witnesses to claim the prize. If you get it on video before me I'll make it a case. You in? _________________ Captain kook; always wrong. |
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TheKerrKid
Since 02 Jul 2009
226 Posts
Stoked
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Inept_Fun

Since 14 Apr 2005
1417 Posts
Hood River
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Wed Jun 29, 11 9:08 am |
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They forgot the first progression, NO STRAPS! _________________ I heart dangling |
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pdxmonkeyboy

Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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pappas

Since 10 Jun 2007
58 Posts
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Wed Jun 29, 11 9:23 am |
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Youkai,
You manage to launch, get out, have a session, and not drop your kite, tangle your lines, and lose your board... I'll give you a twenty spot.
Backmobe this summer??? Dreams are good to have...
Pappas |
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sc-surfer
Since 21 May 2011
22 Posts
Oregon native, Santa Cruz Local
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Wed Jun 29, 11 9:33 am |
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I don't want to hear it. I didn't even START kiting till I was 40.
Damn kids. :-) |
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Youkai

Since 08 Feb 2010
553 Posts
Beaverton
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Wed Jun 29, 11 9:34 am |
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pappas wrote: | Youkai, You manage to launch, get out, have a session, and not drop your kite, tangle your lines, and lose your board... I'll give you a twenty spot. |
I'll let you keep the 20 till I land a Backmobe. I dream big. _________________ Captain kook; always wrong. |
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Blazeheliski

Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
Mosier
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Wed Jun 29, 11 9:46 am |
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I started last year at 47. I will be 48 in a few weeks. I was planning on just working on some jumping this weekend. It looks like the bar has been raised................  |
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Nak

Since 19 May 2005
4297 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
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Wed Jun 29, 11 9:47 am |
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sc-surfer wrote: | I don't want to hear it. I didn't even START kiting till I was 40.
Damn kids.  |
You STARTED when you were FORTY!?!?!? Jesus the kids on here are young... 4 line kites hadn't even hit the scene when I turned 40. |
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jackZ
Since 13 Apr 2008
355 Posts
Devon Alberta ca.
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Wed Jun 29, 11 9:56 am Old |
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53 and that move is on my list in the book of dreams .
Kickers and boxes are fine
waves are a hoot
strapless is a blast
BUT , I'm never doing rails again !' '
Kite on
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pdxmonkeyboy

Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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Wed Jun 29, 11 10:01 am |
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Nak wrote: | sc-surfer wrote: | I don't want to hear it. I didn't even START kiting till I was 40.
Damn kids.  |
You STARTED when you were FORTY!?!?!? Jesus the kids on here are young... 4 line kites hadn't even hit the scene when I turned 40. |
Nak, you and I were born 10 years to late. (ok, maybe 15 for you )
I was 28 when kiteboarding was "invented". And when I started free ride biking there were next to no trails and we had to drive to vancouver BC to get the goods. Now the kites actually work like they should and there are ripping trails and bike parks all over the place.
Oh well, at least I can afford kites and bikes now.
I didn't want to come out to youkai too harsh, but yeah, there is no fucking way in hell your going to stick a mobe. I would shoot for an F16. Good trick, not to difficult and then can be really thrilling. _________________ Bury me standing cause I won't lay down!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVvAw2VFR4Y&feature=PlayList&p=FB7233C37686AC79&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=34 |
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KOF

Since 30 Mar 2011
51 Posts
Seattle
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Wed Jun 29, 11 10:31 am |
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Steve Sibborn up here in Puget Sound has got these or almost got these nailed and he's in his mid forties. Steve's also laying down shifty back 2 blinds and back to blinds with air pass on a regular basis. Think he's working on front mobes now. 38 is nothing for a back mobe.
Now a kiteloop Slim Chance is another matter as with age the knees start to go.  |
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Gman

Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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Wed Jun 29, 11 10:38 am |
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KOF wrote: | Steve Sibborn up here in Puget Sound has got these or almost got these nailed and he's in his mid forties. Steve's also laying down shifty back 2 blinds and back to blinds with air pass on a regular basis. Think he's working on front mobes now. 38 is nothing for a back mobe.
Now a kiteloop Slim Chance is another matter as with age the knees start to go.  |
Sibborn is a MUTANT!
pretty sure he is drinking the blood of new borns _________________ Go Deep!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eu2pBpQolKE |
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Youkai

Since 08 Feb 2010
553 Posts
Beaverton
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Wed Jun 29, 11 11:00 am |
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pdxmonkeyboy wrote: | I didn't want to come out to youkai too harsh, but yeah, there is no fucking way in hell your going to stick a mobe. I would shoot for an F16. Good trick, not to difficult and then can be really thrilling. |
You got it! I'll let you know when I have the F16 dialed. _________________ Captain kook; always wrong. |
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ericvs
Since 05 Jul 2008
133 Posts
Stoked
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Wed Jun 29, 11 11:14 am |
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KOF wrote: | Steve Sibborn up here in Puget Sound has got these or almost got these nailed and he's in his mid forties. Steve's also laying down shifty back 2 blinds and back to blinds with air pass (Blind Judge) on a regular basis. Think he's working on front mobes now. 38 is nothing for a back mobe.
Now a kiteloop Slim Chance is another matter as with age the knees start to go.  |
I have seen Sibborn land a KGB, which is similar, but has a cooler name. _________________ http://northwestriders.com/
http://www.slingshotsports.com/slingshot-kite
http://www.urbansurf.com/ |
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