I thought of that too. Even tried it last summer - I have some videos but probably they are not all that interesting. Solves several problems: 1.) What to do with your paddle when using the kite. 2.) No need to bring a kitebar along 3.) The long paddle gives you the ability to keep the kite out of the water. 4.) You can wrap a kite around the bar when you are paddling.
Tried it only in light wind - which is all we had at the time. I also integrated quad handles into my paddle since quads seem to help keep the kite from stalling in light winds. Might have to take another look at it. Too cold today for watery experiments, but did do some kiting with my landboard at George Peacock Park over at Toona.
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What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
Looks easy. Just need to apply several layers of carbon fiber, resin, vacuum bag it a bunch of times, shaping, sanding. What could be easier.
"Some assembly required"
Listing claims fiberglass is sufficient and good finish quality isn't imperative. They spray it black to give it the "it looks expensive" appearance. I imagine that most of these end up in the trash when the top of the mast is inadequately glassed to the base and it snaps.
I don't really know, maybe fiberglass would work, but if you were really going to do all the work and had the skill and knowledge to do it right, I think you would use carbon. It is really nasty stuff to work with, as I understand it.
The irony is that cutting and shaping the wood parts is probably a whole lot easier than the work remaining to be done. So I'm not buying the glass work is a lot easier than it looks. OTOH - I do have all the glass and resin needed................(I feel a really bad idea coming on.)
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What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
Chris - I'm a bit suspicious of that video. It seems like they always show guys paddling against the waves, and then foiling back down, but not how they got on a foil. Maybe they had some help - that they didn't want to show? As Stevie Wonder would say "Foilers, keep on foil'n"
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What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
"...if you want to kite most of the year in Florida, you will need to get a foil. Most of our winds are 10-15mph. It’s hard to go upwind in such light conditions.
When foiling, all you need is solid 8mph. Yes, 8mph. I’ve been foiling entire summer when all my friends were sitting home prying for wind. I was praying for wind not to go over 12mph. Sorry. At 10mph, I switch to my 9m Velocity and I can ride 45 degree upwind. That’s what I call freedom.
I forgot to mention that there is no bumping on your knees. Riding foil if like cutting a butter. Smooth and silent."
I thought of that too. Even tried it last summer - I have some videos but probably they are not all that interesting. Solves several problems: 1.) What to do with your paddle when using the kite. 2.) No need to bring a kitebar along 3.) The long paddle gives you the ability to keep the kite out of the water. 4.) You can wrap a kite around the bar when you are paddling.
Tried it only in light wind - which is all we had at the time. I also integrated quad handles into my paddle since quads seem to help keep the kite from stalling in light winds. Might have to take another look at it. Too cold today for watery experiments, but did do some kiting with my landboard at George Peacock Park over at Toona.
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
More fun - this time for MAP, not Waves, NC
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Foil-board-/172028946586
DIY foil with pre-cut pieces. Requires some assembly and fiberglassing. Soon available at Ikea - "Knätenføyl"
Looks easy. Just need to apply several layers of carbon fiber, resin, vacuum bag it a bunch of times, shaping, sanding. What could be easier.
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
"Some assembly required"
Listing claims fiberglass is sufficient and good finish quality isn't imperative. They spray it black to give it the "it looks expensive" appearance. I imagine that most of these end up in the trash when the top of the mast is inadequately glassed to the base and it snaps.
I don't really know, maybe fiberglass would work, but if you were really going to do all the work and had the skill and knowledge to do it right, I think you would use carbon. It is really nasty stuff to work with, as I understand it.
The irony is that cutting and shaping the wood parts is probably a whole lot easier than the work remaining to be done. So I'm not buying the glass work is a lot easier than it looks. OTOH - I do have all the glass and resin needed................(I feel a really bad idea coming on.)
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
the ghost of windsurfing future commands you. randy.... randy.... raaaaandy.....
Trouble is that these things seem like the Monster Trucks of windsurfing:
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
Exactly. That's what makes them so... American.
Pretty soon, you'll see foil boards in high school parking lots. It's the renaissance of wind sports.
--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
Gee - I guess I could try it with my SUP. Looks pretty easy. Maybe Chris should just lose the sail.
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
WTH, everybody's foiling... but me
Chris - I'm a bit suspicious of that video. It seems like they always show guys paddling against the waves, and then foiling back down, but not how they got on a foil. Maybe they had some help - that they didn't want to show? As Stevie Wonder would say "Foilers, keep on foil'n"
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
Evidence of Bigfoot (with video quality to match)
I think Chris just needs to re-examine his body position. Here's a vid with some helpful hints:
No, seriously, this one (for real - talks about how much front foot pressure kites need)
--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
AJ - you have set a new standard on this web page. You start with Big Foot and end with an Alien. I like the direction this is going.
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
The internet is such a rich and mysterious place.
--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
Ah... the 80s.
60 foot "Laser"
--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
Gene!
"...if you want to kite most of the year in Florida, you will need to get a foil. Most of our winds are 10-15mph. It’s hard to go upwind in such light conditions.
When foiling, all you need is solid 8mph. Yes, 8mph. I’ve been foiling entire summer when all my friends were sitting home prying for wind. I was praying for wind not to go over 12mph. Sorry. At 10mph, I switch to my 9m Velocity and I can ride 45 degree upwind. That’s what I call freedom.
I forgot to mention that there is no bumping on your knees. Riding foil if like cutting a butter. Smooth and silent."
http://izamaciek.com/kite/double-agent-foil/
from our front page:
http://stevebodner.blogspot.com/2016/01/foiling-1st-year.html