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Topic: backside big spins!!!! |
stone
Replies: 12
Views: 22190
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Forum: Trick Tips Posted: Oct 17, 2010 12:39 pm Subject: backside big spins!!!! |
| Thanks likwidfolife! I was definitely trying to pass before riding out of the trick. I'll try keeping the bar close into my hip as well when I initiate it. |
Topic: backside big spins!!!! |
stone
Replies: 12
Views: 22190
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Forum: Trick Tips Posted: Oct 14, 2010 7:45 pm Subject: backside big spins!!!! |
| Okay, I got bs biggies at the stage where I land back on the board every time. My problem is I'm landing way up on the front half of the board which usually results in me pearling. Consistency wise ... |
Topic: Video: Is it possible to butterslide a wakeskate like this? |
stone
Replies: 31
Views: 17100
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Forum: General Wakeskating Posted: Sep 29, 2010 8:22 pm Subject: Video: Is it possible to butterslide a wakeskate like this? |
3:48
That, unfortunately, is the lame side of kiteboarding. AKA - Most of the sport. |
Topic: Video: Is it possible to butterslide a wakeskate like this? |
stone
Replies: 31
Views: 17100
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Forum: General Wakeskating Posted: Sep 28, 2010 2:31 am Subject: Video: Is it possible to butterslide a wakeskate like this? |
| I wakeskate behind a kite almost exclusively and I'm having a hard time believing this. Top foot is on it's edge as well and the lower foot is way off the tip. But I also don't imagine they would ru ... |
Topic: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
stone
Replies: 10
Views: 8154
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Forum: Winching sponsored by Pulldozer.com Posted: Sep 23, 2010 12:31 am Subject: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
| Good to know. So I'll keep the spacer so it's offset. I was fully over-thinking that I suppose. Good thing I asked because I was a day away from having some machine shop cut that spacer in half. |
Topic: Need TAV or TAV substitute (ideas?) |
stone
Replies: 7
Views: 4929
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Forum: Winching sponsored by Pulldozer.com Posted: Sep 20, 2010 3:01 am Subject: Need TAV or TAV substitute (ideas?) |
| Just got the biggest one they make for a motor with a 1" drive. The quality is solid but the directions are sketchy. It was actually easier to put on than it seemed like when reading the direct ... |
Topic: Anyone know where to find cheap winch line?? |
stone
Replies: 7
Views: 4371
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Forum: Winching sponsored by Pulldozer.com Posted: Sep 20, 2010 2:58 am Subject: Anyone know where to find cheap winch line?? |
jeff, get amsteel winch rope. its legit. its super strong and skinny so you can fit alot on a spool but the best part is that its superrr cheap
What thickness would you recommend for th ... |
Topic: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
stone
Replies: 10
Views: 8154
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Forum: Winching sponsored by Pulldozer.com Posted: Sep 20, 2010 2:54 am Subject: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
Got the engine put together with the TAV and it runs good. Still in the process of building the frame.
Quick question, should a torque converter go to full neutral when in low/idle rpm range? Thi ... |
Topic: what kicks are you guys skating? |
stone
Replies: 22
Views: 10682
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Forum: General Wakeskating Posted: Sep 20, 2010 1:58 am Subject: what kicks are you guys skating? |
| Come on people, lets break the mold. Here are some crappers I picked up for a sick discount. Bummers is they bleed red like a mofo. Could use some more padding but can't go wrong with the tons of v ... |
Topic: Played out shoes? |
stone
Replies: 10
Views: 4326
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Forum: General Wakeskating Posted: Aug 21, 2010 4:17 pm Subject: Played out shoes? |
| This is probably a weird question, but does anyone else's shoes actually get worn out? Not the fabric, but the actual inside padding/soles? I'm using just some cheap-o specials, any decent skate sho ... |
Topic: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
stone
Replies: 10
Views: 8154
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Forum: Winching sponsored by Pulldozer.com Posted: Aug 06, 2010 2:33 pm Subject: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
| Awesome, thanks for the info. |
Topic: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
stone
Replies: 10
Views: 8154
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Forum: Winching sponsored by Pulldozer.com Posted: Aug 04, 2010 1:05 pm Subject: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
Yea, I ended up going with the GTC TC2:
http://www.bulletlines.com/GTC-TC2-1-Bore-Torque-Converter-p/54.htm
Do torque converters burn out eventually as well? That sucks. How many hours roughly b ... |
Topic: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
stone
Replies: 10
Views: 8154
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Forum: Winching sponsored by Pulldozer.com Posted: Aug 01, 2010 11:50 am Subject: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
| Thanks! |
Topic: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
stone
Replies: 10
Views: 8154
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Forum: Winching sponsored by Pulldozer.com Posted: Jul 31, 2010 10:58 pm Subject: 12hp motor - TC or Centrifugal? |
| I scored a 13hp motor with a keyed 1" drive shaft. I noticed that most torque converts are meant to give smaller motors (6.5-9hp) more take-off power (correct me if I'm wrong). Anyway, is it ne ... |
Topic: marcus knox likes breaking glass! |
stone
Replies: 46
Views: 21200
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Forum: General Wakeskating Posted: Jun 17, 2010 2:53 am Subject: marcus knox likes breaking glass! |
| WTF did I just see. That was amazing. |
Topic: Dominican Republic Locals |
stone
Replies: 3
Views: 2098
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Forum: General Wakeskating Posted: Jun 11, 2010 1:51 pm Subject: Dominican Republic Locals |
| Cabarete has a wake shop and a crew with a boat. It's in the middle of town (one road) so you can't really miss it. Or just ask a local. There's a smooth river spot called La Boca that I think they ... |
Topic: pop it like it's hot |
stone
Replies: 1720
Views: 497244
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Forum: General Wakeskating Posted: Jun 10, 2010 2:57 am Subject: pop it like it's hot |
| Not sure if this is even legit since it's not an ollie and a different pull than most but I figured I'd throw them out there. I can only dream of popping as hard off flat water as most of you guys do ... |
Topic: Kite Wakeskating... |
stone
Replies: 39
Views: 26273
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Forum: General Wakeskating Posted: May 21, 2010 12:06 pm Subject: Kite Wakeskating... |
| No kidding. I'm trying to get my hands on an HD one. Maybe get some better footage. Won't really help with the crap editing though. Ha. |
Topic: Kite Wakeskating... |
stone
Replies: 39
Views: 26273
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Forum: General Wakeskating Posted: May 20, 2010 3:48 am Subject: Kite Wakeskating... |
| Someone linked over to this thread from KiteScoop.com and I just wanted to say thanks for all the positive feedback! I have been browsing your forums for awhile reading all the trick tips I could and ... |
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