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Paddle or kite your SUP - you choose :)

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Created by SaveTheWhales > 9 months ago, 17 Nov 2012
SaveTheWhales
WA, 1896 posts
17 Nov 2012 1:52AM
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Dimitri M wrote:

This is the 17m INFINITY V3 prototype in basically "NO WIND" conditions.
In my opinion, that is just incredible. Show me another kite that can stay up in the air in basically less then 4 knots and be able to ride on the water.
I am not saying it is fun to kite in 4 knots on a SUP but at least you are on the water exercising doing what you love. And not to forget, you are the only one out kiting while every body else is on the beach watching and drinking trying to figure out how is this possible!!!!!.



P.S.Yes I am using an SUP board in this video but this is not important. What's important is that the kite is able to stay up in the air in (2 to 4 knots max) while going up wind on a board.

hamburglar
ACT, 2174 posts
17 Nov 2012 7:50AM
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thats not mowing the lawn.......

thats watching the grass grow

DutchRooster
NSW, 325 posts
17 Nov 2012 8:41AM
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I fell asleep during that. Did I miss anything?

Paul1
QLD, 1011 posts
17 Nov 2012 8:01AM
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Paddle or kite? Why is burn not an option.....???

SaveTheWhales
WA, 1896 posts
17 Nov 2012 8:23AM
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DutchRooster said...
I fell asleep during that. Did I miss anything?


Lol yeah so did I - the R & D implications hes been developing for light wind specific kites is huge and will definately be cornering the market for most places around the world that rarely get ip to 15 knots...

Add a few more knots to make 7 and your blasting on a twin tip or race board and its easy to fly with light bar pressure...

I always laugh at 'The Bend Over Crew' who said you cant kite under 15 knots its lawnmowing and then Duh oh umm err You cant kite under 10 knots its lawnmowing...

I think Dimitri should write a book called lightwind 'Kitesurfing for Dummies 101'

sir ROWDY
WA, 5366 posts
17 Nov 2012 10:04AM
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jesus christ...

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
17 Nov 2012 11:40AM
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I'm sure his definition of planing is different to mine...

But that's still impressive nonetheless



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