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by vanman
Mon Apr 01, 2019 2:48 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: NP CR:X Kites for beginner
Replies: 5
Views: 4691

The CRX gear is designed for group racing, and the board kit comes with a foil as well. I bought the foil gear, not the kite stuff. I find using a 10-ish kite and big board is good for pretty much all conditions, so you should not bother with the 13 and the 7. Find a prodigy 9.5 or similar, you'll ...
by vanman
Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Possible Limited Edition 7m Storm Kite
Replies: 6
Views: 2991

I weigh 100kgs - a 7m storm would be great news.
by vanman
Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:35 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Nitinat Aug 12?
Replies: 6
Views: 3548

How is the weekend forecast looking?
by vanman
Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:24 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: taking a baby to nitinat?
Replies: 10
Views: 3642

Thanks for the replies, baby friendly except for cougars, check.

When you say bust this weekend, like zero wind? or like 'only' 20 kts ?

If i go will my kite fly and drag me around - i'm not looking for much lol.
by vanman
Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:07 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: taking a baby to nitinat?
Replies: 10
Views: 3642

taking a baby to nitinat?

Hi all, i'm jonesing for wind - have a 3 mth old baby at home. I'd like to go up to Nitinat this weekend to camp with the fam for some kiting.

My question - would I be nuts to bring a baby?

And followup question, how is the forecast for sat/sunday.

Thanks!!
by vanman
Mon Jun 08, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Port Renfrew
Replies: 7
Views: 2665

Port Renfrew

Hi everyone, I was just in Port Renfrew having a meeting, and they expressed an interest in working with the kiteboarding community to see if there could be a launch area created on the docks near the PR hotel - is there anyone who might be familiar with the area that might be able voice an opinion ...