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by henjj
Tue Feb 26, 2013 6:54 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Recommendation for snowkiting gloves
Replies: 8
Views: 5486

Re: Recommendation for snowkiting gloves

Get some Leather Lined Kinco gloves like these: http://www.kinco.com/products.html?page ... egory_id=4. Coat them with some Snow Seal. Cheaper than spending $80 to $90 on some gore-tex gloves. You won't be dissapointed.
by henjj
Fri Nov 09, 2012 9:29 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Seeking Advice: kite for my 11 and 9 year old daughters
Replies: 7
Views: 4255

Re: Seeking Advice: kite for my 11 and 9 year old daughters

I work at a summer camp down in Iowa and we teach kids how to fly trainers. We have B2s and B3s. The 3rd line is nice for re-launching, but if the wind is blowing really hard then the 3 line pulls the kite further down into the window giving the person flying it quite a workout.
by henjj
Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Closeout deals up to 85% off - Penny pinchers paradise
Replies: 1
Views: 1486

Re: Closeout deals up to 85% off - Penny pinchers paradise

signing up for a dropbox or google docs account is not difficult and seems like a reasonable way to keep a viewable inventory list available.
by henjj
Fri Sep 21, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Des Moines, Saylorville this weekend
Replies: 1
Views: 1232

Re: Des Moines, Saylorville this weekend

I went this last Monday and the wind was coming out of the NNW. The beach at Oak Grove worked great to set up and launch.
by henjj
Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kiters In Des Moines...
Replies: 4
Views: 2702

Re: Kiters In Des Moines...

You guys have some kiters who recently moved to your Area, and are looking for some company at Sailorville! http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=473593062665829&id=161356030556202&ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment I sent him a facebook message. Looks like the wind will be good ...
by henjj
Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: question for Tighe
Replies: 4
Views: 2832

Re: question for Tighe

thanks Rob I've sailed Clear Lake 3-4 times in the past few years but haven't been recently so just wanted to check on the current status. I launched from the public beach before without any hassles. I am always respectful of the locals so no fears. Had my first opportunity to sail Storm Lake Ia a ...
by henjj
Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Chicken loop for a trainer kite
Replies: 8
Views: 5016

Re: Chicken loop for a trainer kite

It worked great. I do have the ready relaunch system on the kite so if I got pulled off of my skateboard, I just pulled the bar back (to get it off of my spreader bar) and let go. I do have to say, I was able to ride longer, but riding with just the bar in your hands is more fun and you get a better...
by henjj
Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:25 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Chicken loop for a trainer kite
Replies: 8
Views: 5016

Chicken loop for a trainer kite

I live down in Iowa and mainly snow kite in the winter. During the fall, I take my trainer out and do some kite skating on rural roads. After a while of cruising, my arms start to get tired. I have had the idea for a while of making a home-made chicken loop to attach to the bar so I can use a harnes...