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by Lebowski
Sun Sep 12, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: How do I learn this sport?
Replies: 8
Views: 4307

Re: How do I learn this sport?

I have a vested interest in this topic as I began taking water lessons from Lakawa this summer. I've done the intro, Boardskills, 101, and 202 classes, but am still trying to put it all together to stay up on my board. As someone that grew up behind a boat on the lake skiing, I have found this a dif...
by Lebowski
Tue Aug 17, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: WHO IS SORRY NOW?
Replies: 11
Views: 6405

Re: WHO IS SORRY NOW?

As the newbie with the exploding kite, I can't help but feel at least partially responsible for the mishap on Saturday. I was attempting to finally get up on my board when I saw scottman travelling to my right between me and the shoreline. When I was ready to dive the kite, I didn't see him tack bac...
by Lebowski
Sun Aug 01, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kiting on Lake Independence?
Replies: 0
Views: 1195

Kiting on Lake Independence?

I was out at the Baker Park Reserve at Lake Independence yesterday just looking around. The park area is really nice, kind of like Malmo/Mille Lacs but with park benches, BBQs, etc. and no trees near the water. There is a decent sand beach there as well that might serve as a nice launching area. Has...
by Lebowski
Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Pump Issue
Replies: 9
Views: 3887

Re: Pump Issue

Great suggestions, I'll take a look tonight.

Will also look into a spare pump - seems like a good idea to have another around...

Thanks!

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by Lebowski
Mon Jul 19, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Pump Issue
Replies: 9
Views: 3887

Pump Issue

This weekend, I noticed my Cabrinha pump was only inflating on the downstroke. On the upstroke, I could feel air coming out the top of the pump. I disassembled it, but I didn't see anything easily fixable in there, although there are a couple of rubber O-rings that might be the problem. I was wonder...