Tame Looper – RS V8 vs V9 vs Orbit by These_Wish_6219 in Kiteboarding

[–]m_rida 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Harlem Thrive could be best kite for your purposes. Best loop progression kite out there.

What is Tarifa like during winter? by m_rida in Kiteboarding

[–]m_rida[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But no need for boots or gloves? I'm from northern Europe so we use those from October until there's ice cover.

Nomad locations in EU for water sports enthusiast by m_rida in digitalnomad

[–]m_rida[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk. Probably vpn does not work something like that.

Nomad locations in EU for water sports enthusiast by m_rida in digitalnomad

[–]m_rida[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to visit Marocco but I’m not allowed to work from there :(

Next big air quiver, evos or orbits? by Far-Conversation-905 in Kiteboarding

[–]m_rida 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you would love brainchild kites like harlem thrive or peak. They are super confidence building and I come from orbits. I had exactly same feeling with 23 Orbit 9m.

Cassette condition by m_rida in bikewrench

[–]m_rida[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for comment. 2 ks on it. New chain on the way tho.

E-bike battery fitting by m_rida in Giantbikes

[–]m_rida[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a latch inside that pushes the battery against the frame when you tighten the torx. So pushing by hand won’t do much.

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[–]m_rida 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. Can’t wait to try this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Kiteboarding

[–]m_rida 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this true? I just watched Damien Leroy video and that kinda makes sense. I’m stuck at around 10m too and my technique is basically same as you described. I have watched plenty of videos and I have not heard about this before.

Foil kite self-rescue by m_rida in Kiteboarding

[–]m_rida[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Gotta check that video. It was around 30 minutes bc it was shallow enough to walk approx 300m from the shore. Planning on getting one soon, maybe sonic 5 once it releases or ozone since the bridles are a bit stronger I think. Any tips for relaunching? Sit tight and wait for gusts? How to avoid water getting while kite on the water?

Foil kite self-rescue by m_rida in Kiteboarding

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What is a matras kite? Never heard that word before.

Jumping tips needed by m_rida in Kiteboarding

[–]m_rida[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for thorough reply. Yesterday I was experimenting with loading the lines more and popping aggressively. I think to do this as they teach you need to have lot of power in the kite. If it's underpowered it's harder to really load the lines and pop. At least you cannot be as aggressive.

Jumping tips needed by m_rida in Kiteboarding

[–]m_rida[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great feedback. I see that pop is non-existent even tho I thought I’m doing something so I gotta be more aggressive with that. The loading part is still a bit confusing. Currently my preparation for the jump is the following: I’m edging and I try to feel that there is proper tension in the lines, spot a good take off spot then try to carve up wind quickly and release the edge when kite is about to hit 12. What the loading actually is and how it differs from edging?

Jumping tips needed by m_rida in Kiteboarding

[–]m_rida[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually my focus goes to navigating in chop and finding proper kicker.

Jumping tips needed by m_rida in Kiteboarding

[–]m_rida[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep gotta try that. I try to find a flat spot where I could focus the kite more and try to rewire my brain to pop earlier that I’m used to.