Kitewings

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Dunno about different brands, I've heard of Skimbat but I thought they were the predecessor of Kitewing brand?

I got a Kitewing brand 4.8m IV8 dacron ... the other sizes are 5.5 and 7.7 for water - basically just more AR on the sails. They also come in all monofilm, like boardsailing sails - all see through. I'd go for the 5.5 if I did it over although you can buy just the sail and battons to upgrade a 4.8

Depending on the surface, the bottom end is like 5m/s (10 knots) on concrete and a good rolling toy ie. inline skates or skateboard or 8m/s on packed dirt with an ATB. That's for my fat arse, you painty-waisted girly-men may get up rolling sooner :D More wind is more fun though! When I've put up my 4m kite and it's kicking my arse, I've swapped it for the 'wing and it's rocking! The upper end would be huge cos you can sheet out real easy ... in the video I posted below, I'm on an ATB on the grass and it gusts over 30 knots that day!

The real ones aren't cheap but you get what you pay for - they're REALLY well made. I doubt there'd be too many around used though, cos they not so popular

I got mine to use in the riverside parks here, that are open to the wind but not big enough to launch a kite cos they're narrow and close to houses, power lines etc. They also rock in carparks which are usually bigger than the parks here

The learning curve is steep - you'll soon be rocking in no time. Recommend pads for sure, I've lost more skin on the 'wing than on the kite!

Youtube for videos - there's tons! Here's me learning on the first day ...


... and a forum with a ton of vids ... I'm trying to get a Dirtsurfer too :D
http://www.wingsurfer.co.uk/generic/template.asp?ACT=nav&...
Why I want a Fkexboard

... and roll on winter!


The world record for flying one of these is 700m IIRC :wee:

My recommendation - if you got the money, get one

I knew I liked you, Jaymz

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Originally posted by sp4cem0nkey Quote: The learning curve is steep - you'll soon be rocking in no time. Wait a sec... I thought I read somewhere this was easier to learn than kiteboarding. Don't you mean the curve is not steep?

Axis of time vs skill, increasing ... yes steep. You pick it up quick and quickly get real good - that's what I meant
I think I was gybing then tacking within 2 or 3 hours on skates, and do it comfortably now on the board. Never been so fast on inline skates as I have with the wing!

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Originally posted by Kamikuza I knew I liked you, Jaymz Quote: Originally posted by sp4cem0nkey Quote: The learning curve is steep - you'll soon be rocking in no time. Wait a sec... I thought I read somewhere this was easier to learn than kiteboarding. Don't you mean the curve is not steep? Axis of time vs skill, increasing ... yes steep. You pick it up quick and quickly get real good - that's what I meant I think I was gybing then tacking within 2 or 3 hours on skates, and do it comfortably now on the board. Never been so fast on inline skates as I have with the wing!

Ah! Well, that is good to hear! Does it work well inland during high winds, or does it require steady coastal winds to work well? I think that would be a blast to use in big parking lots on a windy day with my landboard!

I've yet to use it on a coast - all in-land ... they rock and sheet out well - so long as you don't have a death-grip on the boom yes I got superman'd by the 'wing :D

i think the 55+ or the 55 pro would be what i need... just need the monies now

Thanks for the links everyone!

You don't need the carbon

dude kami... Carbon is the shiznit... havent you ever seen a riced out honda> Carbon fiber... even just a little adds like 200 HP... imagine what it can do for my slow a$$

Honestly just looking at the bigger size... if i could find the pro at a good price i wouldnt pass it up... but you're right i dont need the carbon...

...and it made it like twice as fast, right?

Um ... no