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[*] posted on 9-11-2014 at 04:44 PM
Wet field?


Do you kiteboarding/buggy/etc on wet grass field or sand? I have this big university field and it was raining but we're getting great wind right now.



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[*] posted on 9-11-2014 at 05:02 PM


its a little slippery, and it can tear thing up powersliding around and a decent mess as well , buggy will slip aswell, maybe not cut as much with larger tires...did i mention the mess, eye wear ! and keep mouth closed. other than that all same



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[*] posted on 9-11-2014 at 05:12 PM


I think you're more likely to tear up the grass when it's wet with bug or board... University may not like that too much... Plus wet kites (that aren't water kites) are no fun... Just thinkin out loud.



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[*] posted on 9-11-2014 at 05:33 PM


Quote: Originally posted by soliver  
I think you're more likely to tear up the grass when it's wet with bug or board... University may not like that too much...


Tear up his turf and expect Willie to come looking for your board.



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[*] posted on 9-11-2014 at 06:27 PM


I'm with Sam on this one. While it is possible to ride on wet grass, if I had a decent field i had access to, I would not want to jeopardize that spot by tearing it up the least bit while it was soft and easily damaged. Once you lose a spot to ride, it is extremely hard to gain access again.





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[*] posted on 11-11-2014 at 04:21 AM


Listen tI these guys.

Wait for it to dry. Sucks to miss the wind but it will be more fun, less messy for you and less likely to get shut down area wise.



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