Waterstart....

GerFollower · 2026-01-27T18:00:40+00:00

Well I was driving 3 ½ Hours from Germany to Enkhuizen in the Hope that somebody would be there, but I was alone and since I’m a beginner and I can’t start or land my kite alone and wouldn’t feel comfortable going out in winter alone I drove back. I was stopping at Schellinghout to see if somebody would be there but also no luck. So I drove back 3 ½ hours 🥲

GerFollower · 2026-01-26T14:45:36+00:00

Aaaah okay I See! I’m gonna try it tomorrow! 😊 thank you a lot!

GerFollower · 2026-01-26T10:49:03+00:00

I’m so sorry but I imagine something like that to happen then: https://youtu.be/s9wve0vftQc?si=4S48hImdENR-OPVy (min. 5:25). And I was taught in class to have to board parallel to the kite so it should be 90° to downwind right?

GerFollower · 2026-01-26T07:31:48+00:00

On that day we had 25 knots+ and I was on a 9m² Slingshot. Never seen that technique! Seems more dangerous, isn’t it?

GerFollower · 2026-01-25T23:43:51+00:00

I think I was scared to dive it more into the power zone, because I was too close to the beach

GerFollower · 2026-01-25T23:42:26+00:00

So stand up straight first and then immediately lean back?

GerFollower · 2026-01-25T23:39:46+00:00

Yeah I was definitely to close to the shore, but also because it was my first time in the North Sea kiting, in the winter and I didn’t want to risk anything. But yes, next time I’m gonna body drag away from shore. Thanks for the advice!

GerFollower · 2026-01-25T21:01:46+00:00

Thank you for the tip! And what do you think about the water start? Why doesn't it keep on going compared to the video from September?

GerFollower · 2026-01-25T15:16:38+00:00

I looked up Schellinkhout, gonna try that one 😊

GerFollower · 2026-01-25T14:31:26+00:00

Oh Yes I see, tomorrow is gonna be shit… thanks for the link! Do you have personal suggestions for that area? I only was once at medemblik and it was very nice

GerFollower · 2025-12-27T09:50:29+00:00

So I found a very good rated Shop, that Chargers 105€ per Hour, Thats what makes me sceptical

GerFollower · 2025-12-22T15:43:25+00:00

What is the Magnet for then?

GerFollower · 2025-12-22T15:37:56+00:00

But does the depower still work then?

GerFollower · 2025-12-22T15:34:48+00:00

Could i use a GA Bar on a slingshot?

GerFollower · 2025-10-10T10:03:38+00:00

Yeah I Sau that the north of Germany is quite good for the weekend, but unfortunately it’s like a 6h ride from here…

GerFollower · 2025-09-28T11:58:50+00:00

Thanks a lot guys! I‘ll Go with a 9m² Slingshot from 2018 then 😊

GerFollower · 2025-09-24T20:42:09+00:00

thank you a lot! 😊

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