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Old 07-21-2011, 05:08 AM
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Now THIS is the right stuff for foils: http://vimeo.com/25390468

Almost no heeling moment, a lots of power available and pure fun!

Cheers!
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Old 07-21-2011, 05:22 AM
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Old 07-21-2011, 07:18 AM
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Hey Doug,

Now THIS is the right stuff for foils: http://vimeo.com/25390468

Almost no heeling moment, a lots of power available and pure fun!

Cheers!
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You're so right-check this out: http://project.kiteboat.com/video
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Wow, what a blast. Saw a similar video with a cat about 2 years ago.
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Old 07-22-2011, 05:26 AM
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Hey Doug,

Now THIS is the right stuff for foils: http://vimeo.com/25390468

Almost no heeling moment, a lots of power available and pure fun!

Cheers!
ive been kiteboarding for almost 10 years now.... problem is the upwind performance is terrible

On a broad reach however, the power and speed is incredible from such a small sail...
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