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poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
20 Jun 2005 9:55pm
Anyone know much about these street beasts.
I think i want one.....but of course wanna demo first to get the feel anyone know where i can try, what they are like etc etc etc

Thanks
Mike
Kitehard
Kitehard
WA
2782 posts
WA, 2782 posts
20 Jun 2005 10:52pm
Hey Mike,

I know Ian Young has one and I'm certain he'd let you have a crack at it. Otherwise check the forum and do a search on Dirtsurfer as there was a thread a short while back.

Cheers,
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
20 Jun 2005 10:59pm
Yeah i saw the thread..i see every thread.....!!!!

Will email Ian, cheers
Mike
richierich
richierich
NSW
226 posts
NSW, 226 posts
21 Jun 2005 11:34am
I got one too in sydney if you want to try it
122 posts
21 Jun 2005 12:38pm
I was the one asking for advice on using the dirtsufer with a kite awhile back.
I got a few really good tips from you guys and now I`ve been using the dirtsurfer heaps.

They are a little unstable until you get up to speed, ie. a bit tricky when you first start, but you soon get used to it, the up side is that the faster you go you more stable it becomes and no speed wobbles like a atandard style mountain board.

The best thing for me is that when there isn`t enough wind for good kiteboarding I`m having a blast on the dirtsufer while everyone else is just sitting on the beach.

Because the rolling resistance is so low the "apparent wind effect" is amazing. If there is enough wind to fly a kite, your stylin.

After my first really high speed stack, in which I lost lots of skin, I got a rockgardn flak jacket and some old skateboarding knee pads, both of which have saved me from loosing lots more skin to the sand.

I can highly recomend a dirtsufer.
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
21 Jun 2005 2:55pm
Hi Galuctus

I am keen to see these beasts in action. I called graeme today, the guy who makes them, he's got none in stock for a while, and only has a proto to demo. i Also tried Ian Young but hes away til end July.

Are you in perth galactus, if so any chance of catching up so i could have a spin???? If this is ok you can call/Text me on 0433826366
Cheers
Mike
122 posts
21 Jun 2005 6:40pm
Poor dude - Sorry but I practically never get to Australia these days. I spend all my time jaunting between S.E. Asia and Europe.

Get onto the dirtsurfer forum,((I think it had a big crash for a few months, so alot of crew don`t visit much at the moment)) there`s plenty of guys in your area on that forum and they are always stoked to pick up new riders.

You might find someone with a kitewing, they look really good with a dirtsufer. Best of luck.
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
21 Jun 2005 10:55pm
Cheers Galuctus, am on the forum, and posted....waitng waiting
thanks mate
Mike
Kitewing
Kitewing
NSW
31 posts
NSW, 31 posts
16 Jul 2005 3:13pm
Hi Mike.
I can sort you for a free kitewing and a mountain board session? I'm on the east coast in Wollongong if your keen?
Kind regards
Mark Melhuish
Australian Kitewing Distributor.
PS. I don't have a dirtsurfer, but I can probably get a hold of one.
quote:
Originally posted by poor relative

Anyone know much about these street beasts.
I think i want one.....but of course wanna demo first to get the feel anyone know where i can try, what they are like etc etc etc

Thanks
Mike


poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
18 Jul 2005 4:16pm
Hi Mark,

i emailed you some weeks ago shortly after your first post here on the forum.
Would love to take you up on the offer, but i am in Perth.
would love one of those wings they just look awesome fun, but what with buying new kites, dirtsurfer etc etc etc cant justify it to she who has to be obeyed.
If your coming over here however.........
Cheers anyway
Regards
Mike
Kitewing
Kitewing
NSW
31 posts
NSW, 31 posts
18 Jul 2005 6:43pm
We will be aquiring an agent in WA his email is [email protected] Nickolas Jones tell him I put you on to him, he will have kitewings over there shortly for you to have a wip round with! I totally understand the missus thing
Kind regards
Mark Melhuish

quote:
Originally posted by poor relative

Hi Mark,

i emailed you some weeks ago shortly after your first post here on the forum.
Would love to take you up on the offer, but i am in Perth.
would love one of those wings they just look awesome fun, but what with buying new kites, dirtsurfer etc etc etc cant justify it to she who has to be obeyed.
If your coming over here however.........
Cheers anyway
Regards
Mike

ianyoung
ianyoung
WA
649 posts
WA, 649 posts
31 Jul 2005 2:34pm
I'm back now until end of Aug. Give me a yell on 0414 716 812 if you're in Perth and want to take a DirtSurfer for a spin.

Cheers,
IY
poor relative
poor relative
WA
9106 posts
WA, 9106 posts
31 Jul 2005 3:29pm
Thanks Ian,
sent you an email.......
Mike
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