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by scott8888
Thu Sep 15, 2011 11:20 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: What's a better kite?
Replies: 12
Views: 6978

Re: What's a better kite?

Hey Alec, So you have an 11m SS and 11m Waroo? which do you like better for your style of riding? Nobody is a better judge of which kite is better for you, than you. The guys in this post are right, you have tons of time if attached to those two kites, as price won't change soon. Having said that, I...
by scott8888
Wed Aug 10, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: windalert
Replies: 1
Views: 1500

windalert

Hey Guys, have been using a site lately called windalert.com . not sure if you guys have heard about it or not. I think it might have a link to ikitesurf but not sure. Seems to be fairly comprehensive without getting over your head with tech. data. Just thought I would throw it out there since some ...
by scott8888
Wed May 11, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: light Canopy repair - kitefix vs sailtape vs ?
Replies: 12
Views: 13766

Re: light Canopy repair - kitefix vs sailtape vs ?

Hey Rob, Try Coghlan's Nylon Repair Tape, google it, it is actually for repairing tents , etc. but very similar woven material to kite fabric. about $1.07 for four 2X8 patches so it is pretty cheap compared to the other options as well as lightweight compared to sail tape, if you have to put a bunch...
by scott8888
Tue May 10, 2011 8:49 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kiteboarder rescue in HR
Replies: 8
Views: 5719

Re: Kiteboarder rescue in HR

Hey guys, don't post often but thought it would be worth noting for those that choose to sport machetes on their person..... On the note of knives, most safe and effective ones are the 'Z' knives, they come in all brands and sizes, they are typically stainless and should not rust but with exposure t...
by scott8888
Mon Sep 27, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Recommended Kite Destination? - Oct 21-24
Replies: 5
Views: 2830

Re: Recommended Kite Destination? - Oct 21-24

end of october is prime cape hatteras. fly into orf (norfolk) and it is about two and a half to the outer banks. southwest fly into norfolk (free baggage) for around 129 one way. the banks has killer beach break waves on one side and shin to waist deep flat water on the sound side that goes to the m...
by scott8888
Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:56 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Best Girl Calendar Model Search
Replies: 31
Views: 18619

Re: Best Girl Calendar Model Search

p.s. that is four posts now, wait five including this one. I might as well be a senior member.
by scott8888
Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Best Girl Calendar Model Search
Replies: 31
Views: 18619

Re: Best Girl Calendar Model Search

ahhhhh steveb, (said with a big sigh) I thought the site was to post info about kiting/windsurfing etc. like lia did before her thread got hijacked by the friendly folks like yourself. I am guilty for falling into your trap and arguing a non-relevant point, and if you felt there was mud coming from ...
by scott8888
Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Best Girl Calendar Model Search
Replies: 31
Views: 18619

Re: Best Girl Calendar Model Search

Hey steveb, For the record, my name is Scott and I know this community board quite well actually, have lived and rode in Minneapolis on and off for about three years now, my wife has taken lessons from lakawa, and I know quite a few of the local kiters, albeit, I am not part of your self proclaimed ...
by scott8888
Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:43 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Best Girl Calendar Model Search
Replies: 31
Views: 18619

Re: Best Girl Calendar Model Search

Dudes! this string is hilarious. all you guys that are jumping on the chivalry bandwagon might be walking a fine line of hypocrisy here. I guess these same guys avert their eyes whenever a girl in a bathing suit walks by on the beach, when a beer commercial comes on t.v or even when you walk by your...