New issue of Kiteboarding - March09'

[CraM]

Props to Chanson and Joey for the recent strapless article in the new issue of Kiteboarding.
http://www.kiteboardingmag.com/in_this_issue.jsp?id=1000068743

I've creeped the NWkite forum for a long time and always thought it looked amazing in the parking lots with trainer kites and skateboards...

Officially my new lightwind pastime for this summer...

Chanson - anything special about the skateboards? Wheels? Bearings?

-=c

[chanson]

hey thanks C.

lurk all you want on nwkite.... and drop me a line whenever.

anything special about the skateboards? Wheels? Bearings?

Both. Wheels more than bearings. I use the Redz bearings (http://www.sk8supply.com/porebe.html) and some OJ re-make's for wheels. Super soft. But the lot we ride has some shitty pavement, and some smooth pavement. I prefer larger/softer wheels so you can really hold an edge. I think the main thing is where you are planning on riding. If it is a smother lot, then it could be fun to get a wheel that is not super soft or hard, allowing you to "slide-out" and cut power when you want to.
Good bearings help b/c you can shoot upwind in almost no wind because there is basically no drag.
Think about throwing your skimboard on the water and see how far it goes. Then take your skateboard and throw it out on the pavement. It will roll forever with a good set-up.

Also, get a solid board. I go larger than traditional skate deck, for ollies, etc. I like the "pool-riding" shaped boards and larger twins work well cuz they are a little wider and have a large tip and tail.
For cruising and gybing, etc. try a longboard....It's way fun too.
Here is a link to the wheels I use and swear by...http://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=p ... ail&p=6176

Trainers do work great, but they tend to shoot to the edge of the window too quickly...
We have started expiementing with our small, older C kites and short lines....10m, 15m, and 20m lines... It seems the 15m line set-up is magic. The C kites just sit there and you can ride all day long. Took out a 8m C with 20m lines in maybe 10-15mph winds and it was a blast! I'll keep ya updated with the latest session info.

let me know how it goes.

-jake

[CraM]

that's awesome Chanson..... appreciate all the tips... amazing the share of knowledge here and on nwkite.

always thought NWkite was the classiest forum out there until LTS came around... now it's a close race...

it just so happens i have some old 12 and 8m c kites lying around (prolly haven't been inflated in years) that i could givr on...

you guys rock as always - awesome to see the props extend to the mags..

-=c

[chanson]

here's some pics from our most recent session at a new spot.!
ill upload some direct later..

http://nwkite.com/forums/t-12122.html

[Lonny]

here's some pics from our most recent session at a new spot.!
ill upload some direct later..

http://nwkite.com/forums/t-12122.html

Chanson, Nice. I like the shot with the kid hooked on to his Dad. The power lines do seem a bit ominous, but it looked like they were upwind.

Also congrats on your spot in Kiteboarding mag. Very cool. Keep that one to show the grandkids when you are 75!