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The best Light Wind kite!?!?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Grant O'Connor-Smith Mar 7, 2012. 23 Replies

Hi all, I know that this is a lengthy discussion and I know its come up EVERYWHERE. But what in everyones (and here I beg) non-bias opinion is the ultimate light winder!! I am talking 7knts, park and…Continue

 

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Dean Bottcher left a comment for Grant O'Connor-Smith
"No worries Grant.  I should have it by the weekend.  I gave myself a timeline to get certain video footage.  There is a bit of business involved in the footage so I need to get it done fairly soon now."
Oct 9, 2012
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"Has anyone ever kited lake Victoria? Heading up there in December and there seems to be possible spots to kite!!?"
Oct 8, 2012
Grant O'Connor-Smith left a comment for Dean Bottcher
"Hey Dean, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I have been out all over so havent been able to get back to you and give you definite info on that Solo Shot. But seems you got it sorted so thats awesome.   Grant"
Oct 8, 2012
Grant O'Connor-Smith replied to Dean Bottcher's discussion Solo Shot Import
"Hey Dean, I am only gonna be back in South Africa again closer to end of August so lets look at it closer to the time. But yes its super easy to get it for you. Shouldnt be a problem at all. Cheers"
Jun 24, 2012
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"Anyone know of the best kiting destination in August in the world?"
Jun 19, 2012
Grant O'Connor-Smith replied to Dean Bottcher's discussion Solo Shot Import
"I think it is awesome, I would definitely get one. If you kiting in a lagoon as well I am sure you can mount it in the water as the tripod is high enough, wack a GoPro on it for some fly pasts!! I like it and would def get one!! Dean if you keen as…"
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Mar 19, 2012
Grant O'Connor-Smith posted a status
"Gents/ladies, I need to get hold of a line mount for my GoPro 2!! Any ideas and will it work on a 5-line bar? (north, 5-element)"
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Mar 7, 2012
Grant O'Connor-Smith replied to Grant O'Connor-Smith's discussion The best Light Wind kite!?!?
"747's....not yet! Im on the Learjet 35 (almost faster than the 74's..ha) up here in Kabul. "Girly wants to keep me here as a trophy boyfriend" hahah!! Thats Playa!! Mate SA is not the place to be at the moment for…"
Mar 7, 2012
Jason Logsdon replied to Grant O'Connor-Smith's discussion The best Light Wind kite!?!?
"Hey Grant,   First off nice, Evergreen is a good company to be working for, must be flying the 74's.  How did you get into that?  My last gig was in India as a King Air check airman and had been hoping to find some work here in…"
Mar 7, 2012
Grant O'Connor-Smith replied to Grant O'Connor-Smith's discussion The best Light Wind kite!?!?
"Hey Jason whats up? I am all for the speed 3 but like I said i do believe though that the inflatables are still a bit better (Dean is the pro as far as this stuff goes and knows far more than I do). The inflatables seem more practical/robust are…"
Mar 7, 2012
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Mar 7, 2012

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Name
Grant
Surname
O'Connor-Smith
Country
Namibia/South Africa
Region / Province
Gauteng
What's to know about you?
When Im not flying I am flying and right before and after that you will find me flying!
Why do you Kiteboard?
An Addiction is hard to beat!!
What is your favourite Kiting spot / destination?
Walvis Bay lagoon and Langebaan
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Sure

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At 10:47 on October 9, 2012, Dean Bottcher said…

No worries Grant.  I should have it by the weekend.  I gave myself a timeline to get certain video footage.  There is a bit of business involved in the footage so I need to get it done fairly soon now.

At 15:10 on September 25, 2011, Kitesports said…
Hey Grant. Welcome to the KITESPORTS community site. We really looking forward to get all the low down of kiting in Namibia, keep them posts rolling in. Cheers and hope you enjoy the site.
 
 
 

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