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by zheton
Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:38 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: foil kite collapse problem
Replies: 9
Views: 9130

Re: foil kite collapse problem

Hi. Im not a huge expert on foil kites, but i had a few.. My first big foil was 22m pansh aurora - "copy of fly speed2/3" according to their website. There are some forums and people were modding this kite a lot to get a better performance. My 22m was slow as a truck, and didnt have any lo...
by zheton
Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: An Honest Review 2014 Slingshot Rally
Replies: 3
Views: 9334

Re: An Honest Review 2014 Slingshot Rally

Great review! Thanks! I'd like to hear a bit more in your lightWind section :) you are comparing 2014 rally to Zephyr(what year 2010/11/12/13/..)? Haven't flown fat lady, but what are others light-wind machines you have in mind? I'm considering 14m rally for light wind, but did you get to test if it...
by zheton
Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: lost goPro @ Medicine Lake (south beach)
Replies: 0
Views: 1508

lost goPro @ Medicine Lake (south beach)

I thought i will never loose anything, got goJoe on the board, my name at the kites and bars...

It's connected to the extension mount, and there is 16 gig memory in there. Not much hope, but if you will find it - there is a reward. 612.532.7373 Eugene
by zheton
Wed Aug 08, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Duluth Thursday
Replies: 11
Views: 6918

Re: Duluth Thursday

where do you go there? i've got a final exam at 6pm but itching to hit some waves of superior lake...
by zheton
Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:36 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: MILLY SATURDAY
Replies: 4
Views: 2732

Re: MILLY SATURDAY

I've been there only once last year. Where do you park? and is there is any free parking?
Im talking about the lake Washington)
by zheton
Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: If there is a board repair place in town?
Replies: 1
Views: 1854

If there is a board repair place in town?

Hi. I bought a jimmy lewis kitesurf board from a guy, and it got damaged by shipping company. He is more then willing to pay for board repair. I can't think of any place that could get it fixed... Any ideas?
by zheton
Mon Jun 04, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: 17m Turbine Tighe
Replies: 13
Views: 9827

Re: 17m Turbine Tighe

I used to have lf havoc 16m.. then turbo diesel1 16m. Last summer i spent on td3 17m. I have ozone now. Last Saturday wasn't windy enough so i went with it, I hit the lake around 11 and finished my session at 5. For all of that time i was on the water. Around noon wind exceed and there were many guy...
by zheton
Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:55 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: City Kiting this Weekend?
Replies: 4
Views: 3538

Re: City Kiting this Weekend?

I have an exam on ethics on Monday and probably better spend all day studying, but i will go out for sure)))
I've purchased ligthwave wing late autumn and never got to try it. I'm so ready to go out)))
by zheton
Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Stayin Local This Wknd?
Replies: 14
Views: 8772

Re: Stayin Local This Wknd?

first i went to 109th fields.. i haven't been there this year yet but with all of the corn sticks it doesn't look any good) So i decided to go to medicine lake.There is lots of slash on the south-side and i was about to give it up, when i decided to check Wayazata bay. WOW!!it turned out pretty well...
by zheton
Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Air leak question ;)
Replies: 4
Views: 2568

Re: Air leak question ;)

I sent an email to manufacture today. haven't got any feedback yet. However, they had screamers on sale so i bought one new one and they shipped it to me with new extra set of bladders (hope i won't need them) btw i wrote wrong it's 2010 screamer, not 11. According to manufacture they have changed b...
by zheton
Wed Dec 07, 2011 2:12 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Air leak question ;)
Replies: 4
Views: 2568

Re: Air leak question ;)

I found at least 7 cracks at the leading edge(bladder) I fixed 5 of them and then thought that it's not worth it... Tx for the replies anyways))I bought the kite over a grand and i think i will return it back to the seller... It's 2011 epic screamer) I guess topic is closed. Thank you all for readin...
by zheton
Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:34 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Air leak question ;)
Replies: 4
Views: 2568

Air leak question ;)

Hello everyone. I need an advice. So I bought the kite. It's one year old according to it's previous owner was inflated only once for demo. And that is exactly how it looks. It super crispy, fresh and just smells like a new kite ;) However, once I received it I inflated it right away... There was an...
by zheton
Sun Nov 27, 2011 2:21 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Crazyfly Raptor Pro?
Replies: 4
Views: 2682

Re: Crazyfly Raptor Pro?

I've got CrazyFly Raptor 137#43. I bought it this summer and this was my first summer of kiting on the water. This is what i like about this board: 1. I found this board to be able to go very very fast.(first times when i switched from lf proof i thought it was super slippy. 2. it's very easy to jum...
by zheton
Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Riding 1pm East Med Lk Park, Mr SH welcome
Replies: 5
Views: 3167

Re: Riding 1pm East Med Lk Park, Mr SH welcome

do you think the same place would work for todays wind? i'm little short of extra time but would like to have a short one for few hours...
should i go there or should i check Independence lake instead? i'm heading out around noon
by zheton
Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:36 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kitefish
Replies: 19
Views: 12970

Re: Kitefish

Did you guys make any upgrades to the kitefish board?? I remember Mike W had surfing fins on his board, but i'm not sure how it works. Yesterday i had original fins on the board ( i believe they about 2") Today i had a session with a 3" surf fins ( the wind was as low as yesterday..) and i...
by zheton
Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kitefish
Replies: 19
Views: 12970

Re: Kitefish

I have received my kitefish today. It is in red and white colors. It looks pretty hot on the pictures,but when you keep it in the hands it looks even sexier! It was showing about 12-13 mph wind here in Plymouth. I didn't want to drive too far so i went to Medicine lake. it doesn't work super well fo...
by zheton
Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kitefish
Replies: 19
Views: 12970

Re: Kitefish

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by zheton
Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: kite's sizes question.
Replies: 4
Views: 2948

kite's sizes question.

Hello everyone! I have a question and i can't answer it myself))) So i was just trying to cut my gear a little bit. So far i have 16m havoc, 13 nomad, 12 crossbow and 9 omega. I really like all of my kites but would like to exchange it to just two good ones) 16m havoc is pretty awesome and i would l...
by zheton
Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Mayhem 14 question))
Replies: 4
Views: 2516

Re: Mayhem 14 question))

It didn't blow constantly for 30 knots. It was more about 12-15. The forecast on lacawa was saying gusts could get up to 30something... I wasn't overpowered because that the wind was coming from west and there are buildings from west side + the field itself is narrow and long) I guess if it was Nort...