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Youkai

Since 08 Feb 2010
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PostWed Jan 04, 12 1:27 pm    I'm back! Reply with quote

Sup every body; Captain Kook is back! All recovered from the concussion and I got a new wet suit today. Let's get out there and get some kiting in.

I feel that I should commend MonkeyBoy for accurately deducing that I wouldn't be able to learn Back Mobe last year. Sadly I was just getting to the point that I could do some real serious attempts on it when the concussion ended my season. None of my attempts to that point had a legitimate chance of success. I was able to nail backroll to revert both directions though. Also F-16's, thanks for the tip on that one Monkey; lots of fun. I'm definitely going to stick Back Mobe this year.

Now for this years goal: Winning Bridge of the Gods! That's right, all you kooks out there thinking about participating this year better bring your A-game because you will be competing against the Captain. I'm gonna need a lot of practice though so any winter season kiteboarders, if you are thinking about getting a session in feel free to contact me.

Cheers everyone. Here's to a great year!

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beech

Since 21 Aug 2010
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PostWed Jan 04, 12 3:44 pm    Re: I'm back! Reply with quote

Youkai wrote:
I got a new wet suit today

How bout a helmet?
Smile

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Youkai

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PostWed Jan 04, 12 3:46 pm    Re: I'm back! Reply with quote

beech wrote:
How bout a helmet?

Already have one from season 1. Gonna be wearing it again this season :/

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WINDUDE

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PostWed Jan 04, 12 3:50 pm     Reply with quote

awesome
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corey4x4man

Since 13 Jun 2011
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PostWed Jan 04, 12 5:32 pm     Reply with quote

Welcome back! U got my number, let's tear it up!

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Gman

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PostWed Jan 04, 12 5:38 pm     Reply with quote

Welcome back Thumb's Up
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Sella

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PostWed Jan 04, 12 7:17 pm    Re: I'm back! Reply with quote

[quote="Youkai"}Now for this years goal: Winning Bridge of the Gods! That's right, all you kooks out there thinking about participating this year better bring your A-game because you will be competing against the Captain![/quote]

Good to read Youkai is back to normal spewing lofty goals and pearls of wisdom. Welcome back you crazy bastard. Very Happy

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Scriffler

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PostWed Jan 04, 12 7:30 pm     Reply with quote

Back mobes are pretty hard. I am a pretty solid kiter and I never mastered them. Try a wrapped mobe first, they are easier and more stylish. Good luck and wear a helmet.

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DOPEFLY

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PostWed Jan 04, 12 7:39 pm     Reply with quote

Make sure you remain thankful for being able to make it back. This season is all yours!
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Nak

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PostWed Jan 04, 12 7:42 pm     Reply with quote

Very cool. Welcome back!

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Youkai

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PostWed Jan 04, 12 7:42 pm     Reply with quote

Scriffler; I got to the point before the concussion that I could do back to revert no problem. I was just starting to really attempt a back to wrapped or back mobe. I spent a couple days in HR trying it at the end of the season but always caught an edge. I'm pretty sure if I could have gotten my feet under me it would probably have been a back to wrapped because I'm sure I wasn't doing handle passes. I'll get it soon enough. I probably need to work on getting better pop this year to make it a little easier.

Anyway, season 3 is gonna be awesome for me! Watch out Wink

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Scriffler

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PostWed Jan 04, 12 8:00 pm     Reply with quote

According to most sources, the key is to spin as fast as you can. It is way harder than it sounds. I had Jaime herraiz try to teach me and I almost made a couple. Then I just gave up after I hurt my knee. More fun to cruise and ride waves. Now I understand what my dad meant when he said tricks are for kids. hope you get it.

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consumer

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PostThu Jan 05, 12 7:48 am     Reply with quote

We are talking about a no whip back mobe and not a dangle air pass , right?

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Youkai

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PostThu Jan 05, 12 7:59 am     Reply with quote

consumer wrote:
We are talking about a no whip back mobe and not a dangle air pass , right?

This is what I'm basing my practice on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_kPlBDQ8Fg

If you are saying what I think you are saying then; yes. All pop no boosting/dangling. Last season I got to the attempting backroll to wrapped.

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undertow

Since 15 Feb 2008
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PostThu Jan 05, 12 9:47 am     Reply with quote

Glad your back at it, See you out there.

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consumer

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PostThu Jan 05, 12 6:05 pm     Reply with quote

Nice!

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Youkai

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PostFri Jan 06, 12 12:56 pm     Reply with quote

Speaking of being back. The Troutdale forecast is looking decent for Sunday. Might be time for the first session of the year!
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