I noticed on your site in your vids that you guys all seem to fly on handles, is there a reason for this? I only have depower kites on bars.
Also, the only wheels I could find locally were solid wheels, no inner tube from kids bikes ... are these okay?
I got them just to make the stuff, well only 2, they didn't have any stock so I need to wait before I can get the other 2, and then if I like it can
upgrade to tube wheels but they are very expensive around $100 for a set and I need to order. And I think they are only available in steel spoke.doomwheels - 10-4-2005 at 08:57 AM
Why handles?
#1. I prefer them with quadline foils which are well suited for both kiteskating and use with handles.
#2. Unlike kitesurfing and ATB, the kiteskaters stands in the direction of travel (not facing the kite). The upper body must twist slightly to operate
the controls. Handles offer no control problems, however, making right line commands with a bar in this position is more difficult.
#3. Kiteskating is best done using quad foils that offer more lateral power. High lift, as common with many tube-style kites, is not always
advantageous (maybe for jumps though not for speed).
Solid Wheels?
Lose them! They will result in a hard, uncomfortable ride and offer little to no traction.
Prices?
Try garage sales... look for old kids scooters, golf carts or baby strollers. Or dig in a go for a new set. Mine have lasted me 15 years.jrobson - 11-4-2005 at 08:49 AM
Thanks!surfinsmiley - 16-4-2005 at 01:16 AM
check the "I`m going for it thread". Looks like good wheels for under $10 a piece.doomwheels - 16-4-2005 at 03:27 AM
Yes, those and more kiteskate making resources here: http://www.kiteskating.comjrobson - 16-4-2005 at 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by surfinsmiley
check the "I`m going for it thread". Looks like good wheels for under $10 a piece.
I contacted northertools to get them to send me a set, they never got back to me, but either way if you look at the weight, they will end up costing
around $95 if you include postage so I might as well go for the local stuff.
