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by Vik
Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: On line kite mag.
Replies: 5
Views: 1604

Awesome cover photo - love the colours! 8)
by Vik
Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Beachdog Skimboard
Replies: 12
Views: 3430

Martin wrote:Lovin it!
Can't wait for a good El Norte' to set up some waves at the "generals"
martin, on the beach with his Beachdog Skim!
I'll be camped just below the General's so I'll see you there! :D

I'm driving this year so I can bring my quiver of boards and a 6m kite for the epic days.
by Vik
Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Strapless Videos...
Replies: 66
Views: 15918

by Vik
Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Strapless Videos...
Replies: 66
Views: 15918

F-One Antandroy

http://vimeo.com/31133795



Cabrinha Drifting

http://vimeo.com/35828391
by Vik
Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Strapless Videos...
Replies: 66
Views: 15918

Here are a couple strapless kiteboarding sites worth a look:

Lose the Straps:

http://www.losethestraps.com/

Strapless Kitesurfing:

http://www.straplesskitesurfing.com/
by Vik
Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:47 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Beachdog Skimboard
Replies: 12
Views: 3430

Glad you are having fun with it Martin... :D

I'm bringing mine to La Ventana. I've used it on a light wind day at Nithat and it rides great with limited power as well. It seems very versatile and pretty easy to ride. :D
by Vik
Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:46 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Beachdog Skimboard
Replies: 12
Views: 3430

yeah i was interested in a board but had a hard time connecting. What's the cost? Is it still possible to get one on the island? Any around for demo? $495 w/ a nice bag. You can buy them online here: http://elevationkiteboarding.com/gear-and-rental/north-boards/ Mark keeps his stock in Port Alberni...
by Vik
Tue Oct 30, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Strapless Videos...
Replies: 66
Views: 15918

by Vik
Tue Oct 30, 2012 3:47 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Strapless Videos...
Replies: 66
Views: 15918

Another fine strapless lady kiter:

http://vimeo.com/51241013
by Vik
Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Beachdog Skimboard
Replies: 12
Views: 3430

Beachdog Skimboard

http://beachdogskim.com/images/BoardBagTogether.jpg http://beachdogskim.com/ I tried one of the Beachdog skimboards that Mark at Elevation had a hand in designing this summer and really liked it. So I used the cash from my Mako 150 sale and bought one. It's well made and super fun to ride. Seems li...
by Vik
Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:06 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: etiquette and consideration
Replies: 52
Views: 15785

Response to localism in the day of social media. A horde of soft-topping youths storm Lowers because it's "been tooken over by old men," and make a strong case for year-round schooling in the process. http://surfer.tv/video/2621/lnf-lowers-raid-2012 Thanks for posting! I've gotta tell you...
by Vik
Sun Oct 28, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: etiquette and consideration
Replies: 52
Views: 15785

It is usually the ignorant newcomer who thinks that they have 100% equal rights Yes it's totally shocking when someone shows up at a beach and thinks just because they kite safely and obey the ROW rules that they would have equal rights to be there.... :roll: :wink: We might want to start sewing pa...
by Vik
Sat Oct 27, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Strapless Videos...
Replies: 66
Views: 15918

Image

Dave @ Island View
by Vik
Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Strapless Videos...
Replies: 66
Views: 15918

by Vik
Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Strapless Videos...
Replies: 66
Views: 15918

These Cabrihna surfboards have concave decks so you can spin them easier:

http://vimeo.com/35828391