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A cheap kiteboard recovery system - $8

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Created by NorthernKitesAUS > 9 months ago, 3 May 2017
NorthernKitesAUS
QLD, 1061 posts
3 May 2017 11:35AM
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After an incident over the weekend, where I lost my kiteboard; I've decided to do something about it.

So I did this (not my video) and yeah - it works.



It's the exact same effect as the GoJoe and the new Foam GoJoe, and it auto uprights the board too! Problem solved.

SibboV1
368 posts
3 May 2017 10:01AM
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Cheaper than learning how to body drag.

How long have you been kiting for anyway Lofty NorthernKites, and still can't bodydrag?

1KJ
QLD, 43 posts
3 May 2017 9:37PM
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Noo not another forum discussion on this thing

Fly on da wall
SA, 725 posts
4 May 2017 12:02AM
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It certainly does the trick!

And you'll be able to also afford a snag or 2 while you're at bunnings...and a meat tray.

Kajo
NSW, 333 posts
4 May 2017 10:04AM
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My question is rather what does the TT do in the surf?

Kajo
NSW, 333 posts
4 May 2017 2:57PM
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CJ2478 said..


Kajo said..
My question is rather what does the TT do in the surf?




The TT is excellent for burning middle aged mid life crisis noobs like yourself in the surf



Luckily I have a few more decades before that happens.
But judging by your grumpy post, you must be right in the middle of it. My condolences.

NorthernKitesAUS
QLD, 1061 posts
5 May 2017 2:05PM
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SibboV1 said..
Cheaper than learning how to body drag.

How long have you been kiting for anyway Lofty NorthernKites, and still can't bodydrag?


Yes way cheaper on the muscles. Stuff body dragging if I can help it.

Chris_M
2128 posts
23 May 2017 6:55PM
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You'd have to remember to wear your boardies over your wetsuit, or people might think you are a kook

Kit3kat
QLD, 139 posts
24 May 2017 5:59AM
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i dont get the function of this. Surely your board floats without this? and who cares if its facing up or not when you recover it you can just flip it around in 1 second?

NorthernKitesAUS
QLD, 1061 posts
25 May 2017 12:15PM
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Kit3kat said..
i dont get the function of this. Surely your board floats without this? and who cares if its facing up or not when you recover it you can just flip it around in 1 second?


Ahh but the question is ... "when you recover it". Sounds like you don't get out there much

Peahi
VIC, 1467 posts
15 Jun 2017 10:03PM
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Kit3kat said..
i dont get the function of this. Surely your board floats without this? and who cares if its facing up or not when you recover it you can just flip it around in 1 second?


The video is not a good example as the waves washed in the board, it looks onshore and it looks like the kiter is standing up. Out in deeper water and cross-shore winds if you come off your board and its upside down it will sit there while you keep getting pushed more downwind. When it is upright it drifts downwind so you can bodydrag upwind to get it. Worst case scenario you can lose sight of your board, the bright inflatable thingy helps you spot the board. Not that I ever used one or recommend it...



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