Power Kite Forum - Want more bottom end? Go on a diet

Kamikuza

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posted on 4-4-2010 at 08:07 PM

Want more bottom end? Go on a diet

Found this in a mag the other day ... it was an article for learners. Aside from the arc calculator, I've not seen anything mentioned like this before ...

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posted on 4-4-2010 at 09:55 PM

soooo, get a smaller bottom end to get more bottom end. I wonder if this works on just kites?:frog::wink2:

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posted on 4-4-2010 at 09:59 PM

lolz at stetson's brilliant deduction. haha hehe

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Kamikuza

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posted on 5-4-2010 at 01:13 AM

Works on bikes too :yes:

power-to-weight ratio is improved when the rider loses weight :lol:

cheapest power-up mod ever :D

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posted on 5-4-2010 at 05:12 AM

20 pounds is a kite size!

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posted on 5-4-2010 at 12:10 PM

hopefully my bottom end dropping will net me some more fly time!

All i know is my harness fits WAY better than it did a month or two ago

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posted on 5-4-2010 at 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kamikuza
Works on bikes too :yes:

power-to-weight ratio is improved when the rider loses weight :lol:

cheapest power-up mod ever :D

1 hp gained for every 6-7 lbs lost in motorcycle racing. We roadrace minis with 5-15 HP and rider weight is Hooj

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