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troubleshooter 11-22-2008 08:01 PM

What are the "true" bow kites
 
Hello,

I always see Cabbies talking about how their kites have the best relaunch becuase they are a true bowkite. Im not sure I know what those kites are. What are the "true: bowkites that are out there? Brands/models?


Thanks

ricki 11-24-2008 08:10 AM

You can see what the original designer, Bruno L. had to say about what makes a BOW kite at:

http://www.inflatablekite.com/sitebow/BowConceptgb.php

even has animated gifs!

experienced1 11-24-2008 11:48 AM

think this is the list as of 4/2008 when the last company on the list "signed on."
- TAKOON
- CABRINHA
- STAR Kites
- EH Kiteboarding
- KITE BILLBOARD
- FALCOM
- KITE LOOSE
- OFFDALIP
- FREAKDOG Kites
- CATAPULT
- FLUID Kiteboarding
- LUSKI
- MORMAII
- SLINGSHOT
- BEST

Danimal8199 11-24-2008 01:12 PM

Anyone ever seen/done this??
 
Has anyone besides the guy in the second video on the link rode in 15kts with a 4.5m kite???

http://www.inflatablekite.com/sitebow/movies.html

Seriously???


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