Power Kite Forum - Kite luge?

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posted on 13-1-2013 at 01:58 PM

Kite luge?

I saw this on the web site of a Ukrainain snow kite club. Google translate called it a bouyer, I am guessing it is a luge sled.
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posted on 13-1-2013 at 02:17 PM

That resembles a Hiberna Iceboard for windsurfing on ice.

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posted on 18-1-2013 at 05:49 PM

Looks like a long board with blades to me. I set up a skate board with blades and mounted a seat on it facing sideways, works ok once you get used to its quirks.

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posted on 15-3-2013 at 03:07 PM

So where c an one get good long blades for something like this?

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posted on 18-3-2013 at 06:40 AM

Home Depot. At the very least you will need a hacksaw,drill + bits, and (one of) in order from best to worst: beltsander , grinder , large fine file.