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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
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Coast<<PDX>>Gorge
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 Wed Nov 09, 05 8:41 am Hijacked Thread Alert! Can the Crossbow Jump & Ride Wav |
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 http://www.kitefilm.com/video/shinn1024.wmv
Update: See below for hijacker info....
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2575 Posts
The 503
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| Wed Nov 09, 05 9:11 am |
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So what you're saying is, you have to be as good as Mark Shinn to make the Crossbow work in the surf? 
PS I hope the car is loaded...looking pretty steady so far... |
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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
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Coast<<PDX>>Gorge
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| Wed Nov 09, 05 9:29 am |
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Yes & Yes... 
Man, he sure dives that kite quick at the end of the jump...  |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Wed Nov 09, 05 10:39 am |
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| Wind Slither wrote: | | PS I hope the car is loaded...looking pretty steady so far... |
Pretty steady? Corbett is 15 gusting to 33!!!  |
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lance_k
Since 04 May 2005
561 Posts
Hood River
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| Wed Nov 09, 05 10:39 am |
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Hey when I was in Maui at Lanes with a HUGE swell coming in the only person out was Elliot Leboe and he was rocking the Crossbow.
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
581 Posts
LYLE
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| Wed Nov 09, 05 10:08 pm Crossbow |
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| Anyone who has ridden in waves knows that the most important thing is being able to steer the kite as fast as possible back in front of you to complete your top turn and setup for the next bottom turn. All this, of course, without being pulled off your edge. Besides having your boards glassed with a few extra layers of 6 ounce to weight it down(tow board style) these are the most important attributes. Crossbows depower very well, but the turning while depowered, and powered, is slower and less reponsive than almost all kites. There will be a kite coming out in February that I would bet my life on turns faster, powered and depowered, and depowers as much as the crossbow. And , of course, without 6 pulleys. Put all your hard earned cash to good use and get this kite if you want the best one for waveriding. I'm sure you all know which kite I am talking about, so be patient if you want the cutting edge for the next year. |
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littlegus
Since 08 Jul 2005
29 Posts
La Jungla
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| Wed Nov 09, 05 10:31 pm Re: Crossbow |
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| Scriffler wrote: | | I'm sure you all know which kite I am talking about, so be patient if you want the cutting edge for the next year. |
No, which kite are you talking about? |
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importracer9 99
Since 27 Oct 2005
296 Posts
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| Thu Nov 10, 05 9:52 am |
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hey guys
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
581 Posts
LYLE
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| Thu Nov 10, 05 5:28 pm Vegas |
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| I thought I would let everyone guess at it since I figured most of you know me. It is the North Vegas. Quit wasting your money on other brands. I am no pimp, I have tried all the 06 kites and these are the best. |
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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
1435 Posts
Coast<<PDX>>Gorge
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| Thu Nov 10, 05 6:03 pm Re: Vegas |
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| Scriffler wrote: | | It is the North Vegas. Quit wasting your money on other brands. I am no pimp, I have tried all the 06 kites and these are the best. |
Scriffler, good to hear your unbiased opinion. Care to share the Pros & Cons on all the '06 kites you tested??
I've heard good things about the new North kites, but I sure wouldn't want to use the bar until they fix the major safety issue with the bar chicken loop safety release.
Read all about it here: http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=2321667&sid=2d80a51f52bbf8cb05412c98d7fd323b
I'm shocked that the North Web site says nothing about this potentially life threatening design miss.
This makes me highly concerned about the North product design and safety testing process... How could they miss this??? |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Thu Nov 10, 05 6:11 pm |
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So long as we're off topic... I LOVE SLINGY, even though I only have '05 stuff!  |
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