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Tuesday, 4 August 2015

f-one foil kite...

Another high AR closed cell depower joins the race scene to compete against the Ozone Chrono, Ozone R1 and Flysurfer Sonic FR...

The f-one foil -



"But why should customers need a foil kite?

Of course foiling competitors won’t be the only ones to enjoy the benefits of foil kites. When we looked at the "ultra light" wind conditions, so below 10 knots, the foil kites became clearly interesting. In those light condition the foil kites are lighter than big inflatable sizes and they also have better performances. They deliver more power but have also more speed so on a hydrofoil you can make the most of the speed they provide to create apparent wind.

You can therefore use a kite of smaller area with great power, light-weight and high performances.
Moreover hydrofoils are actually going so fast that you need a fast kite to keep everything on the same balance. It’s quite a different thing from riding a twintip which is much slower."
Shared from http://www.f-onekites.com/News/Products/Post/kitefoil

Sunday, 2 August 2015

Buggy lust, The GT Rapide FL...


"GT-Race Rapide

Not revolution, but evolution, the GT-Race Rapide FL (facelift) our competitive full breed race buggy!

The Rapide FL offers it all, good looks, durable build quality, multiple adjustment possibilities and outstanding performance.
Recongnizable at first glance, we tried to maintain our distinctive look and feel, but improoved the concept all the way.

Thanks to our team riders we had the change to do a thorough shake down, the Rapide FL has proven to be a very strong compagnion on
your trips. We chose for a strong design not the easy, the rigid 40x60mm + 80x60mm downtube holds a M20 headstock which is expected to last a lifetime.
The fork is build with an 8 mm underplate which gives it much strength, in addition the heelbraced steps are locked in place.
A Rapide FL frame distinguishes itself by its comfortable seat position and includes a backsupport, the siderails are positioned just above your pelvis and lock you in place when needed.
The special made high-end seat just adds that extra comfort, to assure a long life the sides of the seats are enforced.
The rear axle has a unique 'lock in place' system, no need to completely disassemble bolts and nuts, just hook it in to place.

All Rapide FL’s will be delivered including unbreakable Dibond raceplates including sticker set and race numbers, the raceplates are bend and bolted on to the frame forming a closed shell.

As usual the GT Rapide will be made to fit, just ask us if there are any special concerns."


Thursday, 23 July 2015

KAP - South Perth Foreshore...

Had an appointment in the city this yesterday morning so stopped off at the South Perth foreshore (Sir James Mitchell Park) on my way home...

Just a few here, the rest can be found on my KAP Facebook page -  https://www.facebook.com/kiteviewKAP





the location


Tuesday, 21 July 2015

Willy Weather...

My favourite weather website (and app) is going through an upgrade, it includes new features like actual wind compared to forecast and a wind rose...






Saturday, 18 July 2015

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Video - kite Sim...

For when you want to go kite surfing and there's now wind - or water! Now we just need one for buggying that can hook up to my Mac!


Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Camping at Lefroy!

Chook has posted some great information about camping at Lake Lefroy during the regatta, so today I bought this, $8 from Kmart...


Believe it or not I have always wanted a solar shower! 

And that will go nicely with this...



12v battery system, three way fridge, 84 litre water tank and inner sprung mattresses - I should be pretty comfortable.


Sunday, 12 July 2015

I'm going...

To the Lake Lefroy Land Saling Club Regatta, 26th to 28th September - now I just need to persuade somebody to lend me so Ozone R1's or Chronos!

Check out there Facebook group for more info, https://www.facebook.com/groups/780457095349789/


Thursday, 2 July 2015

In today's news...

One of my KAP pictures made it into a local newspaper, the Sound telegraph...