macboy - 2-6-2008 at 03:16 PM
Well, we've got 32 km winds today and I "allowed" myself to step away form the desk during the work day to make the best of it. With the Rage 4.7 in
tow and the Coyotes on my feet I hit the field and had the MOST amazing fun I've ever been able to have out there with a kite.
The field is too small and ridden with obstacles to get good long runs in on skis in the winter but these Coyotes are PERFECT! They bite the ground
incredibly well and are so short that you can literally dance around the field having the time of your life in a space about the size of a baseball
diamond outfield. It's only because of this nimbleness that the field is any use to me because the topography is what it is and the wind is
notoriously dirty beyound belief. With the Coyotes you can react instantly to changes and keep the kite working with you, not against you. The ATB
will either leave me on the kite killers or eject me off the board in some of the gusts. Skis in the winter are a complete no go unless you like
stopping at the end of the run and walking your skis around to go back the other way.
Thanks Bladerunner for touting the Coyotes - you convinced me and I couldn't be happier!
Bladerunner - 2-6-2008 at 04:05 PM
That is so COOL :cool2:
I'm THRILLED to have turned someone else on to my little game 
Isn't it amazing how stable they run even in a rough park :tumble:
Just wait until you get to try them on a beach or dry lake where you can relax and really let loose :!:
Try and save your money for SOBB. Even if you fly in to Van , I or someone can no doubt drive you down .
Everyone who comes from a skiing / kiteskiing background should give these puppies a run ! But that's enough. There are only so many sets of these out
there to go around :ticking:
I'm in the market for another set of size 9's by the way :!:
macboy - 2-6-2008 at 04:09 PM
I'll keep my eyes open for 9's if you watch for some 11's for my brother in law!
silvereaglekiter - 2-6-2008 at 04:18 PM
9's on ebay hear
Bladerunner - 2-6-2008 at 04:29 PM
SWEET, Thanks!
Not sure how I missed those ones ? I check Ebay pretty regular.
Macboy, Did you get the brakes off alright ? Who needs stinkni' brakes :evil:
macboy - 2-6-2008 at 04:30 PM
Get 'em Ken!
silvereaglekiter - 2-6-2008 at 04:31 PM
no-prob
macboy - 2-6-2008 at 04:37 PM
JUST pulled it. I just took the shaft out for the time being (the one attached to the back of the boot). When I was out there it was grabbing a bit
still even though it was backed off as far as it would go so I had to pull it. I found that carving hard upwind and using the kite as the brake was
super effective anyway and at worst I was able to "twist" my feet to a semi-snowplow (although you'd hardly know - it didn't take much twist to create
enough friction).
I'm dying to suit up and head back out but since I don't use a strop with the Rage (yet) my arms are baked ; )