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mike wright
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posted on 2-8-2008 at 21:55 Reply With Quote
Hello - Newbie here!

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Thought I woudl introduce myself!.... Im very very new to kiteboarding infact taht new all I have is 2 kites that my cousin just gave me today..... Im from a background of board surfing (12 years) but never tried kitesurfing yet...... Im hopefully going to get some lessons to enable me to use the kit I just acquired as Im not too sure how to use it yet!.....

I ended up with 2 kites, helmet, bar and lines, and a pump...... hopefully I will have the rest of the gear soon.

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posted on 3-8-2008 at 18:33 Reply With Quote
Hi Mike

Defo get some training first as it will improve your learning curve and learn the safety side.

If you have any questions just post them on here and someone wil reply.

Where are you intending to surf from.

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posted on 4-8-2008 at 17:24 Reply With Quote
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Im thinking of going from Saunton Sands or somewhere in the westcountry as I live in Okehampton... Are the Storm kites any good?... I have a 8mtr and 12mtr.

I think your definately right I need lessons after looking on the various videos on youtube

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posted on 4-8-2008 at 20:32 Reply With Quote
do you mean a flexifoil storm? Are they storms or storn 2 or 3??





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do you mean a flexifoil storm? Are they storms or storn 2 or 3??


Yes these are Flexifoil ones..... It just says Storm 8 and Storm 12 so Im assuming there there the earlier ones. The kites has 4 lines ......... Anyone in the westcountry that goes kiteboarding I could come and watch for some inspiration?..... If tis not too far I am even prepared to drive someone if they have no transport

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posted on 7-8-2008 at 10:31 Reply With Quote
they were a ok kite, there very old now however, so beware of limited saftey. Theyll do to get you going, and at least you wont have to worry to much if you bash them about. I just hope you didnt pay to much for them.

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just remembered your cousin gave you them, always good if there free!





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