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inferno
Since 19 Jul 2006
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 Mon Apr 07, 08 8:19 am what should i do???? (slingshot question) |
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so heres the situation, i rode bows for 2 seasons and decided i wanted to go back to C's, the bows were great, but i perfer the solid pull and rip you off the water feeling of a Ckite, not to mention i love trying huge lenten style loops ( http://web.mac.com/scottfears/Scotts...ges/Movie.html )
so i bought some naish 07 kites and liked them, but decided they were lacking the performence i wanted so i figured i would try the fuel based on the reviews of it being a hardcore Ckite and seeign lenten hit some sick loops...
i had two litt sessions on it and got higher then ive ever been, managed to hit a few dead mans with plenty of time to redirect, and for wakestyle the kite rocked, tons of pop..
on the third session when i went to pump up the kite the dump valve fell off  .....
i knew the older SS kites had this issue, but was hoping the 06 didnt.... i wouldnt mind paying the 15 bucks for a airtime stick on, but if it happens to all of the valves it going to get expensive....
i (my wife) recently just had my first son and now a stay at home wife, so money is beyond tight, i can only spend what i sold my naish's for. i was planning on getting a 7,11,13m fuel quiver, but now im not sure if i should, i couldnt afford to replace a lot of valves...
i dont know of any other really good Ckites out there for someone on a budget....
any ideas what i should do?
thanx for the help
-danny |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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magicmaker
Since 29 Oct 2006
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inferno
Since 19 Jul 2006
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inferno
Since 19 Jul 2006
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| Mon Apr 07, 08 9:14 am |
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| magicmaker wrote: | http://web.mac.com/scottfears/Scotts_Page/SWS_Photo_Albums/Pages/Movie.html
that's some good shit!
i never heard of hte 06 having problems. are you leaving the kites in the car down there in florida? if you leave tehm in a hot place for too long, might the glue start to break down? just my $0.02 |
if i do leave them in my car then the windows are down and i put up a sunvisor, not to mention its only april, ive been keeping kites (another brand) in my car for 3yrs without issues..
im hoping it was just a faulty valve because i really like the way the 13m flew.... |
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Wyo Kiter
Since 09 Mar 2006
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| Mon Apr 07, 08 9:18 am |
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| pdxmonkeyboy wrote: | I mean, how "abusive" can you be while pumping up a kite?
First things first, fix that link in your post so we can see those loops!!! |
No...but the tomahawking sure can abusive to bladders and kites.  New baby, Make sure your life insurance policy is up to date and that you start a savings plan for kite repairs, the 529 will have to wait if you plan on slamming them like that all the time. 
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Inept_Fun
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| Mon Apr 07, 08 9:42 am |
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that shouldnt happen on the 06 kites. It must have just been a defect, or highly used kite. You most likely will not have any problems with the rest of the quiver as long as they are taken care of.
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inferno
Since 19 Jul 2006
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| Mon Apr 07, 08 9:47 am |
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sounds like you guys (in the NW area) have alot of fuel riders unlike in the tampa florida area...
so i have a question, im 200lbs and like to ride litt, what would the expected wind range of the 06 13m and the 07 11m fuels be?
is the overlap way to much?
thanx guys
-danny |
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BigR
Since 05 Jul 2005
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| Mon Apr 07, 08 10:48 am |
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| Quote: | | sounds like you guys (in the NW area) have alot of fuel riders unlike in the tampa florida area... |
AW , come on! fuels's were the only kites in the tampa area from 2002 to 2006 ( except for one cabrinha maybe )
yeah, 11 and 13m sounds prity close in sizes |
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inferno
Since 19 Jul 2006
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| Mon Apr 07, 08 11:20 am |
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| BigR wrote: | | Quote: | | sounds like you guys (in the NW area) have alot of fuel riders unlike in the tampa florida area... |
AW , come on! fuels's were the only kites in the tampa area from 2002 to 2006 ( except for one cabrinha maybe )
yeah, 11 and 13m sounds prity close in sizes |
other then jason, who rides 04-06 fuels, ive only seen one other rider, whom i dont know......
i know the 11/13 are close, but i just think the 11m would be a perfect kite size for 25mph kiteloops.... plus if i go 06 then i can afford three kites, if i go 07 then only two which would either be 11/7 or 13/9, niether of which would i like much...
BigR did you ride on sat? EB? |
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BigR
Since 05 Jul 2005
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| Mon Apr 07, 08 11:29 am |
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| Quote: | | BigR did you ride on sat? EB? |
yep!
I would go for the 13m at your size |
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