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AKS DIY night

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Created by AKSonline > 9 months ago, 1 Apr 2011
AKSonline
WA, 925 posts
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1 Apr 2011 11:44AM
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Hi Peeps,

Thanks to all those who took time from their busy lives to pop in and listen to me ramble on for 75 minutes last night in the shop about bar rigging, aerodynamics and apparent wind. I hope you all learned something which may help you out of a jam, make a better decision, or improve your riding. I always reckon if you get one helpful insight, tip or idea from a program, book or lecture, then it is totally worthwhile.

Next DIY night will be on board repair to both Twin tips and surf boards. Repairing dings, cracks and rolled finboxes etc. I'm hoping to have a guest presenter who is an expert in the field, as this area I am OK, but by no means an expert.

Many thanks to my lovely assistants Todd and Nick without whose help the night wouldn't be half as productive. Thanks Guys!

Until then ......

DM

TurtleHunter
WA, 1675 posts
1 Apr 2011 12:56PM
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Onya das it seems to becoming a popular thing across aus

Freddofrog
WA, 522 posts
1 Apr 2011 1:30PM
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Sorry I missed it. Plane was delayed :(

reverse777
WA, 48 posts
1 Apr 2011 3:05PM
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Thanks for the advice. Definitely won't miss my kite trying to backstall in lighter winds due to stretched lines, now that I know what to do.
Any chance of a clinic for kitesurfing in waves in future ?

AKSonline
WA, 925 posts
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1 Apr 2011 3:06PM
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Hi Everyone,

I was able to get confirmation from our special guest presenter that he will be able to make it to the next DIY night.

Our Special guest presenter is IMHO one of the finest repairers in the surfing industry. Dave Smith of Katana Surf in Osborne Park is the guy I take ALL my repairs to. I've had boards (twin tip and also surfboards) repaired by several other "recommended" repairers and have never been happy with the end result. Dave has done repairs to wood grain finish boards, epoxy's and polyester which were impossible to pick after the repair.

I also ride a custom shaped surfboard by Dave when surfing. I rate his repairs and his shapes and feel priveleged to have him at our next night.

I expect this next night to be quite popular and I expect we will need to restrict numbers, so you will need to confirm your attendance on FB or call me to register.

www.facebook.com/events/110405879041883/

Another FREE info night!

Cheers,

DM

AKSonline
WA, 925 posts
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1 Apr 2011 4:32PM
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reverse777 said...

Thanks for the advice. Definitely won't miss my kite trying to backstall in lighter winds due to stretched lines, now that I know what to do.
Any chance of a clinic for kitesurfing in waves in future ?


Hi reverse777,

Love to! Might be the wrong end of the season for it this time of year, but if my plans for the business work out the way I hope for the new season, I will be free'd up to offer that kind of fun on the beach in real conditions using radio helmets etc.

Next season!

DM

max_ob
QLD, 188 posts
1 Apr 2011 7:13PM
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AKSonline said...

Hi Everyone,

I was able to get confirmation from our special guest presenter that he will be able to make it to the next DIY night.

Our Special guest presenter is IMHO one of the finest repairers in the surfing industry. Dave Smith of Katana Surf in Osborne Park is the guy I take ALL my repairs to. I've had boards (twin tip and also surfboards) repaired by several other "recommended" repairers and have never been happy with the end result. Dave has done repairs to wood grain finish boards, epoxy's and polyester which were impossible to pick after the repair.

I also ride a custom shaped surfboard by Dave when surfing. I rate his repairs and his shapes and feel priveleged to have him at our next night.

I expect this next night to be quite popular and I expect we will need to restrict numbers, so you will need to confirm your attendance on FB or call me to register.

www.facebook.com/events/110405879041883/

Another FREE info night!

Cheers,

DM



hey Darren,

any chance of a vid (utube or otherwise) this time for us east siders . . .

maybe too hard basket?

suface2air
QLD, 701 posts
1 Apr 2011 8:22PM
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Yer darren you guys get all the good stuff over there . I would love to see some of this fotage . I would go as far to say i even would pay too see some of it .

AKSonline
WA, 925 posts
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1 Apr 2011 6:32PM
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Hi Guys,

I was going to put the video camera on for the last session, but thought an hour of lecture would have been too boring so didn't bother.

I do plan on doing some video stuff, but probably not the evening DIY sessions. Lighting is poor and it's hard working in a smallish area so would rather do other video stuff in better surroundings properly and keep each vid to around 5 minutes.

Sorry east coasters

Maybe I should do a clinic/lecturing tour. LOL

DM

Big eeeZeee
NSW, 1100 posts
1 Apr 2011 10:11PM
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AKSonline said...

Hi Guys,

I was going to put the video camera on for the last session, but thought an hour of lecture would have been too boring so didn't bother.

I do plan on doing some video stuff, but probably not the evening DIY sessions. Lighting is poor and it's hard working in a smallish area so would rather do other video stuff in better surroundings properly and keep each vid to around 5 minutes.

Sorry east coasters

Maybe I should do a clinic/lecturing tour. LOL

DM


+1 for the tour mate



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