Nagging Kitey Thread : Part II

by **drowningbitbybit** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:28 am

Looks sweet kitey

Gwyn, get a tissue, you're dribbling :wink:

So.... someone explain the fin set up to me. I kinda get the four-fin set up (I think), but why are the forward fins swept back, but the tail fins more rounded and chunky?

Why not four swept-back 'normal' fins?

(I'm not arguing that they should be different - just want to understand)

by **kitesurfer** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:39 am

As i understand it the pavrl speed dialer set-up goes like this. Retro fishes allways used to come with a twin keel set-up. Very fast skatey and at times damn right difficult to control. The four fin set-up slows the board down a touch and gives more control whilst the two separate fins (front and back) when placed together still have a similar surface area and profile to that of a keel fin. Hence the swept back front fin and the more upright rear fin.
But there is no reason why you can't experiment with al kinds of fin set-ups on a board like this.

KS

by **kitesurfer** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:41 am

Also the lokbox fins slide forward and aft in their boxes allowing you to easily adjust the feel of the board to a degree from loose to more stiff.

KS

by **Bewilderbeast** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:47 am

Damn Kitey, that’s the bomb! :thumbs:

DBBB, mere tissues could not stem the dribble I'm afraid! :shock:

Looks so fookin' cool with the clear speed diallers on it! Gonna be as fast as a spider monkey on acid I should think!

How much did those FCS converter thingies set you back mate? Might have to think about getting me some of them.

by **Bewilderbeast** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:04 pm

So how are we looking for picking it up this weekend?

Looks like there might be a little wave out there this weekend if you fancy trying to catch a few while we're at it?

by **kitesurfer** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:18 pm

Bewilderbeast wrote:So how are we looking for picking it up this weekend?

Looks like there might be a little wave out there this weekend if you fancy trying to catch a few while we're at it?

Do i detect a hint of can't wait to get my board? Your gonna hate me for saying this but seeing as i'll have only just glassed the board it probably would be a good idea to leave it until next week before you surf it, just to give the fibreglass that more time to cure off properly.
But your board should be ready for sunday although i may be just a tad hungover as my bro's having a party saturday night and the Harmergeddon homebrew is coming out.....

KS

by **Bewilderbeast** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 3:02 pm

kitesurfer wrote:Do i detect a hint of can't wait to get my board?

I don't know what you mean!! :roll:

I guess your right :cry:

I was getting a little keen I suppose. I may have to change my plans a bit fir this weekend now. My trucks indicators have gone Pete Tong and if I can't get them working by the weekend I'll be coming down in my GF's Alpha Spider! I know it's a small board but that may be pushing it a little!

by **Bewilderbeast** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 12:50 pm

Good grief, I've been neglecting my duties!! :shock:

My new board bag was delivered today so that means I'm missing just one thing.......A BOARD TO PUT IN IT!!

Come on Kitey, what's the dealio?

IS IT READY YET :?:

by **kitesurfer** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:36 pm

Aaaaaargh, i thought i'd escaped nagging for the week. Clearly not. It's nearly ready but not quite. o slacking off going on here though...
*hopes bewilderbeast doesn't look at the forecast for tomorrow*

KS

by **Bewilderbeast** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 2:46 pm

kitesurfer wrote:*hopes bewilderbeast doesn't look at the forecast for tomorrow*

KS

Thats ok mate, you can go out and play if you like, I'll let ya!

My truck is still bust anyway so I wouldn't be able to pick it up this weekend anyway. :cry:

by **kitesurfer** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:24 am

Is that nagging i can hear in my inbox today?

Just got a final sand and polish left to do now Gwyn so you can untwist your knickers now. Your new board will be ready for the weekend.
Pinlines are on, leash plug went in last night.
And here are just a couple of sneak preview shots of the board as it stands at the mo, minus the hobgoblin of course....
I might be persuaded to post up some finished pictures once its done later in the week.

:dj:

KS

by **Bewilderbeast** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:12 am

Oooh you tease!!

That wasn't nagging, that was a pleasant email to enquire how your weekend went! :roll:

Loving the pin lining bro! :rock:

by **kitesurfer** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:29 am

I'm not hearing much excitment this morning Gwyn! Especially seeing as there's some photos of the finished board floating around somewhere on the net!

KS

by **Bewilderbeast** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 8:54 am

Hmm, what to do? Leave Kitey in peace and let him post some pictures in his own good time?
Or nag him endlessly until he does?! :twisted:

No contest! SHOW ME THE BOARD OR ELSE I CAN NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY ACTIONS

by **Bewilderbeast** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:44 am

Still nothing! :roll:

:)

by **Sillysausage** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:54 am

lol, i cant wait to see the finished board, so i don't know how you're feeling!

by **Bewilderbeast** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:13 am

Thats how I'm feeling!

by **kitesurfer** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:34 am

Shall i show? Can we risk an exploding bewilder beast on the forum? Perhaps i should run a poll to see what everyone thinks!

KS

by **kitesurfer** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:49 am

Ok here it is!

KS

by **Bewilderbeast** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:51 am

AAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!
Oh go on! I promise I'll retire to a safe distance before exploding!

Nagging Kitey Thread : Part II

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