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by Travis
Thu Dec 23, 2004 2:58 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Twin Cities Business Monthly Article
Replies: 1
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Twin Cities Business Monthly Article

Browsing through the Jan 05 copy of the Twin Cities Business Monthly this mornin and.....Hey :idea: , there's a nice photo of a kite snowboarder! What magazine am I reading? I must be doing the daydreaming thing at work again.......Nope I'm not sure but it looks kinda like "Airin Sails" on...
by Travis
Mon Aug 02, 2004 3:47 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Any ideas for launches for South Winds up by Brainerd?
Replies: 1
Views: 1366

I was up near Brainerd all last week on Agate Lake (just west of Gull). I did a little pioneering for future reference and found a pretty good (maybe excellent) launch for south winds on gull. I didn't feel comfortable kiting alone at a new destination with nobody around...maybe next time. If you ar...
by Travis
Sat Mar 29, 2003 1:48 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Be careful of shackles
Replies: 12
Views: 7377

It sounds like the shackles that have a swivel at the tip are the best for load-bearing releasing. A lot recommendations are made toward the Wichard 2673 for this reason, and that it has less likeyhood for corrosion. (Boat US in Bloomington will special order these for $64.99). About 2 times as much...