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kenja
Since 19 Jun 2008
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| That's pretty impressive that we have so many people here that are so awesome that they've never dropped a kite in the surf or gotten in someone's way in the process. Cause if you did, that would definitely make you a kook, right? You are talking about a gnarly break that is well known for eating people's lunches, even on surfboards. Are people are arguing that kiters aren't worthy of riding that break, or just that they're not allowed to crash while doing it? I'd love to see any of the smack talkers suit up and head out there. It doesn't matter what kind of kiter you are, you're going to pay your dues on that wave sooner or later. |
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mschulz
Since 29 May 2007
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 5:18 pm |
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We are fucking kooks. Look at us on the sand bar. "Board shorts over wetsuits", "strapless not straped", "get the fuck out of the kiddy pool if you suck". WTF.
I am going to have to agree with Dangler on this one.
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 5:29 pm |
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| Pete wrote: | | blowhard wrote: | I wonder how much most people has been out in 15' surf
not too many,would be my guess  |
Enough to know that a twin tip is not the right tool for the job. Kiting in the surf = directional, period. Twin tip in the surf = kook. |
maybe you should come down to my break, most including me will use a twin tip
when is the break WON"T work with anything else,
And I would like to see YOU in it 
com'on down 
should 8' this wkd( might make it 20') |
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Pete
Since 29 Oct 2007
843 Posts
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 5:35 pm |
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| blowhard wrote: | | Pete wrote: | | blowhard wrote: | I wonder how much most people has been out in 15' surf
not too many,would be my guess |
Enough to know that a twin tip is not the right tool for the job. Kiting in the surf = directional, period. Twin tip in the surf = kook. |
maybe you should come down to my break, most including me will use a twin tip
when is the break WON"T work with anything else,
And I would like to see YOU in it
com'on down
should 8' this wkd( might make it 20') |
I guess since "most" are using twin tips, there must be some that aren't, which pretty much negates you're second point, that it won't work with anything else.
Not sure how riding waves with a surfboard is not possible to do at any surf break.
Do the surfers ride twintips too? |
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 5:48 pm |
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I did I say "most when won't work
the surf is not to good"
I guess I meanings stupid people are lucky trying to get by without be strapped are are lucky to be drug in ,or trying to gybe,and eat shit as well
surfboards are great , it's just more fun when
you can do (just about)anything you want with a TT.
A five foot TT can have a very similar profile with surfboard
so I don't why you are not digging TT.
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 5:54 pm Re: Dude you are so aptly named! |
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| dangler wrote: |
I gotta get my dictionary and look up the definition of irony, and I'll brush up on the meaning of tautology as well. |
| blowhard wrote: |
he's a "I'm a good old euro",
it's was probably taught-ology  |
Before everyone gets all personal, let me just say that Alex (Tautologies) is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, and there's not a person on this thread that wouldn't get along great with him in person. He's the first guy to help someone out at the beach (as is Dangler...) and has done an awful lot to help ensure that we all have a place to kite when we visit Hawaii. Alex gives the word "Euro" a good name.  Although I think he's more Hawaiian than Euro by now. Lots of differences of opinion here, which is cool. Everyone has a valid perspective and it's great to hear both sides. Just remember that we'd all be happy to tip back a couple cold ones with each other at the end of the day... |
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 6:17 pm |
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| who is this,Re: Dude you are so aptly named! |
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
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tsunami
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 6:39 pm |
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pete you come down to blowhards break on a big windy day and show us kooks how to tear up that shizzle...all the surfers who kite will be on their twin tips watching you in the big stuff ..
it will be a hoot.
peace
and big may be relative by the way ..... like windy....
on big days its scary going out on a twin through the sets.
running a unmaned kite through the lineup sucks but is usually not the intention...
shit happens .... deal or go home .... the deal may be a knuckle sandwich...or worse..
95 percent of kiters I see are kooks and the others well.... |
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
411 Posts
Portland
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 8:31 pm |
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Go Dangler !
I love it that we have moved from our Winter postings to summer posting now ! 
You guys are all the greatest |
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
417 Posts
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 8:34 pm |
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| WindSki wrote: |
I love it that we have moved from our Winter postings to summer posting now ... |
Today someone hot-launched their unleashed dog off the sandbar... |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2622 Posts
The 503
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 8:35 pm |
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***  NW FUIGHT ***
Yeah, we all crash, but he dropped in way out on the shoulder, then went for the big bottom to top turn, which was looking good until he just stuffed it into the wave face.... then dumps his kite. Probably not the guys best moment.
Pete, twin tip in the surf don't necessarily = kook bro!  Although I am curious why he was on one..a good floaty board might have gotten him through that top turn. |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 8:42 pm |
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| if your on here fightin you aint kitin!! get away from the keyboard and on the water. |
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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WINDY SPOTS
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 8:52 pm |
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| blowhard wrote: | | who is this,Re: Dude you are so aptly named! |
Haha Blowhard, your screenname is the epitome of ironical monikers, Cause you walk the walk when most people only talk the talk. Keep rockin the tiny kites in the big surf, especially when its gonna "blow hard".
And if you ever wanna retire that name, there's a guy over on Iwindsurf with over 10,000 posts that really deserves that name.
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
602 Posts
Oahu
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 11:20 pm Re: Dude you are so aptly named! |
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| Nak wrote: |
Before everyone gets all personal |
haha you are making me blush. When that is said I have thick enough skin 
When are you back over here? |
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
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Oahu
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 11:28 pm Re: Dude you are so aptly named! |
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| dangler wrote: | There are feckin jet skis in the lineup! Tourist boats all over the place, sharks in the water. And if anyone is putting anyone in danger its every mother's son that ventures out...
for there be monsters out there.
And how are you gonna compare your little overregulated nanny island to the third world, (read real world) don't hold water.
You sayin Laird never towed in there, or promoted it, videoed it, virtually put it on the map? And now he's whining about how crowded it is?
I gotta get my dictionary and look up the definition of irony, and I'll brush up on the meaning of tautology as well. |
No I am not saying Laird never towed....but there are ways of towing to make it safer for people involved. You tow because you want to ride big waves not because you want to duck cowboys. We ride plenty good sized surf over here with kites..that is not the issue, but you take especially good care to not screw up. You really do not need a kite and lines in a lineup (for many obvious reasons) when there are massive amounts of water moving around.
I'm not quite sure why it is not reasonable to compare...I'm guessing you just wanted play cool..but that is fine. Good luck with that attitude..it obviously are doing wonders for you. |
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
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WINDY SPOTS
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| Wed Jun 05, 13 11:47 pm like I said... |
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, plural tau·tol·o·gies.
1.
needless repetition of an idea,
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
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Oahu
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| Thu Jun 06, 13 12:27 am Re: like I said... |
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| dangler wrote: | , plural tau·tol·o·gies.
1.
needless repetition of an idea, |
you just did..awesome...it works. |
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