Power Kite Forum - NO Beach

solarix

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Mood: Where\'s the beach?

posted on 15-6-2008 at 08:30 PM

NO Beach

What to do with no beach? 15-20 mph an no way to get a kite in the air. Inflatable is looking very good.

???
Jerry:ticking:

Revolution I & II, QuadTrac Pro Foil 1m, Pansh Legend 3m, HQ Beamer III 4m, Pansh Ace 6m, Psycho1 15.5m, LaCrosse Wind meter, Dakine Pyro, 2 home brew water boards, Predator Helmets

burritobandit

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posted on 15-6-2008 at 09:33 PM

Paste use a google maps link to your launch/flying area so maybe we can give you ideas. Also tell us the wind direction and water depth.

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solarix

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Mood: Where\'s the beach?

posted on 16-6-2008 at 06:37 PM

Full size

I think I have my wife talked into buying and using a jet ski for safety and she could carry the kite and set it up on the water and assist with landing etc. Otherwise it is going to be months before the beach is back.

Jerry

Revolution I & II, QuadTrac Pro Foil 1m, Pansh Legend 3m, HQ Beamer III 4m, Pansh Ace 6m, Psycho1 15.5m, LaCrosse Wind meter, Dakine Pyro, 2 home brew water boards, Predator Helmets

DenisLaMenace

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posted on 16-6-2008 at 07:11 PM

On one spot I go kitesurfing, the water level is too high now, and no beach.

If you have shallow water you can walk with your Flysurfer far enough from the trees or other obstacles, you can launch the kite directly from the water

I had some problem on the first attempts but now it's OK.
I did not succeed alone.

I unwind the lines, I preinflate the kite, I fold it in 2, then I go with the bar, and an helper walks the kite holding it by the 2 wingtips. Far enough after I put some tensions in the lines (far enough from the kite), the helper can let the kite go. Some water might get it but with enough wind, I can shank the front lines and hot launch it

of course, it's easier with an inflatable