just have a little read of this.... http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2357416

WOW,

That is sad.
I just started a new job and my new work mate knew nothing about kiting accept for Kiter Kevin and the other deaths he has heard about.

For what it is worth. I have HUGE respect for the people on this forum that ride fixed bridle on the water. I have told them so.

I think we can ALL agree that C-kites aren't all bad. That any kite can kill if it isn't respected and LESSONS RULE !!!!!

Can we put this to bed now ?

What does that have to do with anything Carl? I can post reports of accidents with bow kites. Maybe this will clear things up.
From Realkiteboarding on the 07 yarga.

Quote:

REAL's Zack Johnson learned to kite from the rank beginner level up through riding the ocean in head high days, all on the Yarga, in just 3 months time ! "The Yarga works awesome in the surf. The kite is very responsive and stable. The kite turns and relaunches in a snap. Depower is always there when I need it. Using the bridled set up, the Yarga has made learning to kite in the surf a breeze!" Zack is the perfect example of how versatile and user friendly the new Best Yarga is !

This must be a fluke. The guy learned and progressed to wave riding in 3 months. All on a yarga.

Quote:

The Yarga is the perfect kite for beginners who don't want to be held back by their gear. When learning to kiteboard, the most important features in a kite include water relaunch, light bar pressure and smooth control. These features are readily available when operating the Yarga on its bridle. As riders develop their own style and ride more aggressively, the fast turning speed, strong power delivery and positive feel offered by the non-bridled configuration will allow them to progress beyond the boundaries of the bow kite.

What? I must be reading it wrong. Did they just say its a good kite for beginners.
And wait most important features in a kite when learning
water relaunch bar pressure and smooth control. I didnt see the word depower anywhere in there.
This all coming from one of the premier kite lesson centers in the U.S.

So its saying its a good beginners choice and will advance past the limitations of a bow. Looks like YT made a good choice dosent it?

I think im done here.

you were done long before this thread!!!!

winning an online argument is like swimming in #@%$#!. its possible but who really wants to do it.

so i give in. you are the fountain of all knowledge snob.

whatever.