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You run an excellent site, and I appreciate your efforts very much. The
quality and organization of the content is exceptional. Thanks for all you
do.

I am new to the sport, and I am learning this winter (snowboarding). I have
limited, if any, local access to assistance. This site has proven to be of
tremendous value.

Thanks again.

Scott (Michigan, U.P.)

Hi!

I was looking theoretics on board design and features and didn't find much about it on ur website. So I did a reasearch on internet about it and found some interestinf links you might be intrested in putting up. Though they are on windsurfing boards the same physics apply to kiteboards:

http://www.boards.co.uk/articles/index.asp?ID_A=298&article_type=16
http://www.naturalart.com/shapersmanifesto.html 

and minor:

http://scsurfers.com/board/rails.html
http://www.star-board.com/drake_chronicles.php
http://www.mit.edu/people/robot/zp/zeroprestige.html
http://members.iinet.net.au/~ianyoung/products.html
http://www.nearfield.com/~dan/sports/kitesurf/notes/index.htm
http://www.mackite.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1064

Thanks Hung

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hung Vu" <hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com>
To: "Ozgur Ceylan" <ozgur[tai]gokovaruzgar.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: Informatıon From Turkey

> Hi Ozgur,
>
> Some thinking regarding your questions:
>
> - Should have clean side shore or side-onshore wind
> - Sandy beach
> - Should have 1.5 line length wide and 2 line length long of free beach
> space for launching and landing
> - Ideally lots of shallow water for water launching
> - Should have a no-swimmer zone for getting out and going in (when
> there is a conflict, kitesurfer should walk out in shallow water and
> launch there)
>
> Regards,
>
> Hung.
>
> Ozgur Ceylan wrote:
>
>>Hi Hung
>>I am writing to you from Turkey. I am studying recreation management
>>masters degree here.
>>For my school research I need a Kitesurf İnstructor Education-Course
>>Program Details
>>and What is the criterion for to prepare Kitesurf Beach ;
>>location,building,safety,beach conditions,( How many square meters
>>wide-length the should be,which one is better sand,rock,grass) are there
>>any rules between the swimers and kiteboarders(boarder line maybe)
>>,ground,staff etc.
>>If you help me I'll be so happy.
>>Best Regards
>>Ozgur CEYLAN
>> www.gokovaruzgar.com  
>>

Hi,

I have this kiteboarding blog: http://peterskiteboarding.blogspot.com/  which
you may like to add to http://kitesurfingschool.org/Blog.htm 

I think the information at http://kitesurfingschool.org/  is excellent, I
have found it very useful. I have also referenced this on the
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitesurfing article.

Regards, Peter Campbell

Hi

I'm taking the opportunity to contact you because I am an Inverness
Photographer and took some shots of some guys (with their permission) Kite
Surfing at Nairn Beach near Inverness. I just want to ask you if you might
like to point some of your folk to my website just to have a look. Site URL
is given below. I had their photos as a feature for a week or so and am
keeping them on the site for view for a while. It was the first time that I
had seen Kite Surfing and found it interesting. If you will be willing to
give my new website a mention on your site I will happily put your website
on mine.

Regards

Bob McGowan

Have you visited my photographic website yet? http://www.lens-art.co.uk - Bob McGowan Photography

Yes, I found this out already, and it was as I had guessed. It's nice to
add to the glossary, in any case.

You've got a great site - good work.

Brian Schaeffer
AIGM Web Applications Developer
Wilmington, Delaware
302.252.4758 voice
302.252.2485 fax
BV-SYSTEMS internal mail drop
brian.schaeffer[tai]aig.com

-----Original Message-----
From: hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com [mailto:hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:08 PM
To: Schaeffer, Brian
Subject: Re: definition of "slick"

Brian,

"Slick" means "flat, smooth water"

I will add it in the glossary in this update.

Hung.

Schaeffer, Brian wrote:

>I was looking for a definition of the term "slick", as it relates to
>kiteboarding in your glossary, but could not find it. I believe it means
>flat water, but that's why I was looking for a definition.....
>
>Brian Schaeffer
>AIGM Web Applications Developer
>Wilmington, Delaware
>302.252.4758 voice
>302.252.2485 fax
>BV-SYSTEMS internal mail drop
>brian.schaeffer[tai]aig.com
>

Hello Hung,

I am just dropping you a note to say thanks for all the work you have put
into your site. I think it is great that there is a one stop shop for all
information about kiting.

I would be curious on your take between PASA and IKO. I am scheduled to
take the PASA ICP next week and curious if you feel that adding IKO on top
of that would be useful.

I have also added a link to your site and was wondering if you might be able
to do the same for me. I recently left my corporate job to chase wind full
time and I am hoping to make a modest living selling kites and teaching
others about this wonderful sport.

I hope to see you out at an event in the future,

--Jake Jacobs

www.windflowsports.com 

Go with the Flow!

1 (877) 211-2435

Hi Hung,

First of all I'd like to say I'm greatly thankful for this marvelous website.
I'm a software engineer, so I'm very familiar with open source software, but this was a great initiative.

I thing I'd like to suggest is creating an audio version of www.kitesurfingschool.org. It would be great to have some folks volunteer to read the website and record in mp3 format, so we can make it portable to listen in our cars, or wherever we are. Look at http://librivox.org/  to see what I mean.

I myself would volunteer, but although I speak english, I have a Brazilian portuguese accent.

Mozart

Bill tai

William P. Tai

Charles River Ventures

(T) 650-687-5620

Email - btai[tai]crv.com

Blog - www.kitevc.blogspot.com

Assistant - Tracy Plumer

Email - tplumer[tai]crv.com

Hello Hungvu,

I´m have accompanied your site since 2002.... I congratulate you by the best site of the a lot world well organized.
I like of walk with kites foils, I began with a national model of the Sol kites that finished to fail. I now flysurfer and until today I sail with them!

I am prof of Education Physical and Forest Engineer with master in Economic Management of the environment. ..
I would like to invite you to know Brazil ...em special to my city Brasilia. ..
My site is www.kitebrasilia.com.br i TEACHER SINCE 2002 kitesurf and rider windsurfer since 1994!
Congratulations,
Best regards,
Josué Victor

Hello,

I am emailing to inform you that KiteSurfingSchool.org has received positive media attention on Associated Content.

Our online content exchange is giving mass media back to the people, and allows everyday citizens to become widely-known authors, documentary makers, musicians, and critics. An author has published content titled “Kiteboarding Southeast Florida”, in which KiteSurfingSchool.org is mentioned.

You can view this content at the following URL:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/22167/kiteboarding_southeast_florida.html 

I have taken the liberty of supplying the html code for a link, in case you would like to point your visitors to this content from your “In the News” section, or any other page on your website. Please be aware that all content on AC is copyrighted. However, you may use up to two sentences as a “blurb” when describing the content.

<a href="http://www.kitesurfingschool.org">Kiteboarding Southeast Florida</a>

As always, we hope you will return to AC to view more of our content, and perhaps submit some of your own.

Sincerely,

Everett Sizemore
Public Relations
everett[tai]associatedcontent.com
www.associatedcontent.com 

Hung: Thanks for the great site...as a surfer and
soon to become a kitesurfer, I have decided to build
my own kiteboard for directional kitesurfing. I
reside in Southern Spain with light to moderate winds,
decent surf and clean/clear water.

Thanks again.

Randy Hampton
Lieutenant Colonel, US Army
Rota, Spain (US Military Installation, Rota, Spain)

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Subject: Re: Kitesurfing for disabled people

Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 21:22:02 +0200 (Hora de verano romance)

From: aitor de lezea <contacto[tai]aitordelezea.com>

To: <hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com>

Thanks a lot for the information Hung. I have already been checking on that device and looks fantastic and a lot of fun.

Best regards.

aitor de lezea · digitalpymes.com ·

-------Original Message-------

From: Hung Vu

Date: 07/03/05 03:18:52

To: aitor de lezea

Subject: Re: Kitesurfing for disabled people

Aitor,

You may want to check out http://www.airchair.com for a device allowing

a sit-down version of kitesurfing. I remember seeing a video of Cory

Roeseler doing it a few years back.

Hung.

aitor de lezea wrote:

>

>Dear friends of Kitesurf Group,

>

>I've been checking out your web and I have to say that is a great platform

>for most people who want to practice the beautiful sport of Kitesurfing.

>

>I have a low spinal cord injury, with waist down paraplegia, and I would

>love to start the practice of this sport. I was just wondering if you would

>have any information on Kitesurfing for disabled/paraplegic people, or any

>internet link you can refer me to find any relevant information.

>

>Keep on the good work and thank you very much in advance!!!.

>aitor de lezea

Dear KitesurfingSchool.org webmaster:

My name is David Ballarin, from Spain, and have been using the Surplan software for several months.
I've just been reading your pseudo Surplan Manual and it's great. Congratulations for the whole webpage too.
I had read your log a long time ago without noticing who the author was, and it inspired me to do the same thing,
that is, to keep track of all my kiting days. I still keep printed copies of your log from 07/03/1999.
But, when I recently tried to find your page again I was not lucky. I just thought
your page was no longer online. Finally I found it again, and was happy to find out that the famous Hung Vu that people
talk about in the Inflatodesign Yahoo group was the same person I used to read when I started kiting.
Anyway, I would like to make some comments about your User Manual:

...

Congratulations once more for this awesome work !

Best regards,

David B. (SPAIN)

Subject: feedback

Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2005 12:02:58 -0500

From: Phil Turano <PhilTurano[tai]Mindspring.com>

To: hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com

Thanks for creating this site. I'm just starting to get into

kiteboarding/landboarding and the information you're providing is

invaluable. I especially appreciate the near constant updates and

improvements. FANTASTIC! THANKS AGAIN!

Subject: RE: [ksurf] New kitesnowboarder group!

Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 10:35:57 +1100

From: Alex.Unsworth[tai]ubs.com

To: <hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com>

Hung - the updated kitesurfing school website is awesome

Subject: Still more material for your fine site

Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 20:13:27 -0800

From: John Foster <jfoster[tai]pacifier.com>

To: Hung Vu <hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com>

Hi there Hung:

Great new look for your site <http://www.kitesurfingschool.org/>

Oh yeah, one more suggestion....do a google or yahoo search on "kite

buggy" and race and see what you come up with....(grin)..

There is a whole other world out there of kite buggy fanatics who

have been at it for quite a while. The pictures of kite buggy racing

will blow your mind.

Start with a site like <http://www.kitebuggyaustralia.kite-house.com/>

Then look at <http://www.kitelife.com/classifieds/index.php?a=5&b=381>

Then try <http://www.racekites.com/home/home.asp>

and on to <http://www.windpowersports.com/buggies/buggy.html>

You get the idea.

My point is, Hung, you might care to add links to the huge world of kites.

Have a nice day

John

Subject: More material for your fine site

Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 20:11:10 -0800

From: John Foster <jfoster[tai]pacifier.com>

To: Hung Vu <hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com>

CC: Dave Culp <Dave[tai]kiteship.com>

Hi there Hung:

Great new look for your site <http://www.kitesurfingschool.org/>

Here are some additions you might care to make to your site.

Check out Dave Culp's web site <http://www.kiteship.com/> for some

pictures of their 420 sq meter OutLeader kite on the 66ft maxi racing

yacht "AAPT"

...

I am sure Dave would be happy to exchange link and pictures from your

wonderful site to his. After all many of his dealers around the world

are active in the same waters you are.....(grin)....

Let me know how this turns out.

Have a nice day

John

Subject: RE: How risky is kitesurfing ? Re: Freedom from too much government regulation

Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 10:15:57 +0800

From: Ian Young <ianyoung[tai]iinet.net.au>

Reply-To: <ianyoung[tai]iinet.net.au>

Organization: WinDesigns Australia

To: 'Hung Vu' <hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com>

G'day Hung,

Good to see that your website gets better all the time :-)

Just a quick bit of feedback on your safety page - you can quite easily

self-recover with many foils by re-launching on the A-B bridles then parking

the kite to one side - I teach my students this all the time. It is simple

not true to suggest that you MUST pack a foil up and swim in as the only

self-recovery technique.

Cheers,

Ian

www.flysurf.com.au

+61 414 716 812

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Subject: hi from Israel

Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:18:48 +0200

From: Ron Halperin <ron[tai]telindus.co.il>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi,

I am writing kite surfing lessons in the Hebrew language to post on my web page in Israel.

the lessons are mostly based on my own experience ( I am kiting for 3 years),

but for some sections I used the steps described on your kitesurfingschool.org pages.

I hope this is OK with you.

once my school pages are ready, you can add a link to my page for Hebrew readers.

Thanks

Ron

Comments/Feedbacks

(1999 to 2004. Most recent listed last)

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: [ksurf] Re: "Kitesurfing school" web site

Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 01:54:34 -0400

From: Mark Frasier <brockus[tai]empire.net>

Reply-To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

Hey, the site is great! Very useful to me! I had fun reading the log.

Keep up the great work!

Mark Frasier

[Mark Frasier is one of the contributors to the Kitesurfing School web site]

Subject: [ksurf] Re: "Kitesurfing school" web site

Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 07:58:27 -0400

From: Robert Pratt <firedom#c#FIREDOM.FIREPO#c#rpratt[tai]ci.east-lansing.mi.us>

Reply-To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

I'm gonna pick up a Wipika 8.5 TODAY and don't have a clue how to sail it. I'll punch up your website now!

Thanks again bob

Subject: [ksurf] Re: "Kitesurfing school" web site

Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 15:01:44 -0000

From: mkassal[tai]raddis.com

Reply-To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

Hung,

I just read your website from start to finish.

Three Cheers to your hardwork (typing of course)!

I think your website is the single most informative website now availiable on the web on the sport. It is good to see a non biased point of view!

Thanks, it was great reading....I am just about to start the sport....just waiting on the delivery of the equipment.....

-Michael Kassal

Subject: Great Site!!!

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 11:30:46 -0500

From: Keith Meder <kmeder[tai]home.com>

Organization: [tai]Home Network

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hung, your site looks great and is very informative!

Thanks for the log you sent me, it has been very helpful.

...

Keith

Subject: Great site!

Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 16:43:16 -0400

From: Rick <rick[tai]nuttingengineers.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Congratulations Hung,

You have put together a good, non-commercial kitesurfing reference

site. I applaud your initiative and hard work! The extensive content

of the site is also impressive. I suspect that some of the commercial

sites have checked out your tips and other content with some interest.

...

Good sailing,

Rick

[Rick Iossi is the kitesurfing safety guru]

Subject: well done

Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 09:29:03 +1000

From: KiteWorks <KiteWorks[tai]hunterlink.net.au>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Dear Hung

Congratulations on a great site .Have a read of my entry on egroups.I

incorporate this in my school with great results.If you come to Australia

again it would be great if you could come to Newcastle.Remember ben at

Adelaide?

Go well

Lachlan Beed

Kiteworks Newcastle

Subject: impressed

Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 20:18:40 -0400

From: dad <ken[tai]thefongs.com>

To: hung vu <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung,

The site looks great. I'll have to spend some time to research this.

I'm a fanatic snowboarder also and this may have potentials for the winter

days that I'm on call and not able to get to the hills.

See you on the water.

Ken Fong

Subject: [ksurf] Re: Best instructional video?

Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 07:37:26 -0400

From: Robert Pratt <firedom#c#FIREDOM.FIREPO#c#rpratt[tai]ci.east-lansing.mi.us>

Reply-To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

Hi Saul,

do you have Hung Vu's book? Its been a great reference for me.

bob

>>> Saulius Muliolis <winderi[tai]en.com> 06/13/99 09:46PM >>>

I want to get a good instructional video on kitesurfing. What is the best

one I can order online?

Saulius Muliolis.

Subject: Thanx

Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 15:58:58 +0200

From: Ronald Kittag <h9050408[tai]falbala.wu-wien.ac.at>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung!

Thanx for your advices for going upwind and your log!

...

Your Homepage kick ass!!

Good winds and keep on progressing

Ronald

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Subject: very nice kitesurf page

Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 00:45:15 +0000

From: Johannes Marczinski <jmar[tai]bwd.de>

Reply-To: jmar[tai]bwd.de

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi,

I've seen your Kitesurf-Page with the Kitesurfing-FAQ and so on.

Very nice site! Seems like lot of work.

We are running the German Kitesurfing-Page http://www.kitesurfen.de/

What do you think about, if we translate your site (or parts of it)

to German language. Can we do it? Of course you would get full credit

and a link to your original version?!

Also, could you give us a link in your pages as a German Kitesurfing

Forum?! I've put your site in our link-collection under

"The Ultimate Kitesurfing-Guide"

You can find it at http://www.oase.com/links/Kitesurfen/index.html

If you would like to have an other Title, just send me an email.

And at least, could you integrate http://oase.com/tomahawk/ as a

German Kitesurfing-Custom-Boards Producer with focus to Europe?!

Best regards

Johannes

Subject: Re: Kitesurfing School web site

Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 08:41:42 -0400

From: Bob Algie <bobalgie[tai]magma.ca>

Reply-To: Bob Algie <bob_algie[tai]iname.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

References: <002101beab27$af027280$1305bfce[tai]magma.ca> <3774304A.403C[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi Hung

Looked over your website briefly and of course am putting it in my bookmarks.

You have done a great job . Keep it up.

Good sailing

Bob.

Hung,

Your kitesurfing site is very informative and well done! If you don't

mind, I would like to add a link to your web site on my Kitesurfing

page.

Skip Parks , Banshee Kite Co. http://members.tripod.com/~Bansheekites

Subject: Thanks

Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 18:34:38 +0200

From: JP.berthoud <JP.berthoud[tai]wanadoo.fr>

Reply-To: JP.berthoud <JP.berthoud[tai]wanadoo.fr>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

cogratulation for all your information.

I start Flysurf in one week.

Jean-Pierre (France)

JP.berthoud[tai]wanadoo.fr

Subject: [ksurf] Re: help in driving the kite

Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 22:17:53 -0300

From: Antonio Lage <alage[tai]montreal.com.br>

Reply-To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

To: kitesurf[tai]egroups.com

References: <3777AA29.943319CD[tai]travelfirst.co.uk>

Hi,

I recomend you read Hung Vu's web site...

http://tor-pw1.netcom.ca/~hungvu/kitesurfing.htm

Specially the section "Log", as most of your problems mantaining tension in

the lines are common problems and Hung Vu faced the same problem and

explains how to correct your kite handling....I am a beginner also but

reading his comments helped me a lot...My gess is that 40 meters of line is

a bit to much...

Good Luck...

Antonio Lage

Subject: About your site

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:00:22 +0200

From: DUMAY Pierre André <Pierre-Andre.DUMAY[tai]cote-azur.cci.fr>

To: 'hungvu[tai]netcom.ca' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi

I am just starting kitesurfing and like others, I have to face this

challenge by myself. I came across your site while trying to get info in the

net. It is well designed, easy to browse, and most important very very

helpful.

I really wanted to congratulate you for the job you've done.

I took great pleasure reading your kitesurfer log, it gives a good idea of

the learning curve one should expect. Not to mention your step by step

instructions about what must be mastered even before putting a toe on the

board. I printed it and will follow your advice.

...

One request for your site : would be nice to have a picture gallery.

Be sure your efforts to keep track of your first kitesurfing days are

compensated by the happiness of all the newcomers like me who are visiting

your site.

Thanks, I will try to keep you updated about my progression.

Pierre

________________________________________________________________

Pierre-André DUMAY

e-mail : pierre-andre.dumay[tai]cote-azur.cci.fr

Subject: Website

Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 12:14:47 EDT

From: Vapor5372[tai]aol.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Out of all the websites I have looked at about kitesailing yours seems to be

the most informative, I will be getting my kitesail in the next couple of

weeks and I think your site will help me alot. One question, will I be able

to control my kite standing on the beach, I a little scared it will pull me

off my feet and I will bust my ass. Is it controllable? I think I am going to

order a Wipika 5.0.

David Spooner

Charleston, SC

Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 17:21:32 -0700

From: Petrigo <petrigo[tai]home.com>

To: 'Hung Vu' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung,

I have been reading the kitesurfing group for about 1 year now and appreciate your comments, information, and your webpage. I noticed your message recently regarding "Canadian wind". Are you located in Canada?

I look forward to your reply,

Greg Petrigo

Vancouver, BC

Subject: Feedback - Kitesurfing School

Date: Tue, 20 Jul 1999 11:31:00 +0200

From: SVA <SVA[tai]nordak.no>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi,

I'm really impressed!

I find your Kitesurfing School pages absolutely brilliant, and just what

I'm looking for!

I'm about to start kitesurfing, and your pages are now printed and nicely

put together in a folder. They will be read thoroughly and I'm really

looking forward to turn the theory into action during this summer.

Hopefully with some success!

I'll update my web-pages (Kiting in Norway) with pictures accordingly!

Keep up the good work!

Best Winds!

Sven Arnesen

Subject: Very good and glad you did this.

Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:23:44 +0200

From: Jack Brutschin <brutschi[tai]worldonline.nl>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Thank you for your site. It's a good contribution to the whole sport.

Jack

Subject: Photos

Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 16:55:38 -0400

From: linda <lindaj[tai]rcn.com>

Reply-To: lindaj[tai]rcn.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Been reading the hell out of your site ... outstanding ...

Did an article on kite propulsion for Blue magazine ... they're looking

for photos of traction kite stuff ... if you have anything (slides I'm

sure, but I think they'll use anything that's sharp) contact the editor

Claire Hochatka at 212-777-0024 ... tell her Gary Joyce said to call

Later

Gary Joyce

Subject: feedback

Date: Sun, 25 Jul 1999 17:58:17 +0200

From: Ronny Basso <basso[tai]online.no>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

extremely good

best regards

ronny basso

norway

Subject: HI

Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 09:06:52 +0200

From: bertels reinout <r.bertels[tai]keramo-wienerberger.be>

To: 'hungvu[tai]netcom.ca' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi, I ran into your site via the buggy E-list and it's one of the most

informative sites I've ever seen with great hyperlinks, fast graphics,

accurate and relevant information, ... I'm a buggier but this site makes me

very curious about the kitesurfing thing so maybe one day ...

BTW there is a Belgian site with some info + they have a kitesurf school.

You can find them at http://www.fly-high.be/fr-products.htm

Keep up the good work,

Ciao,

Reinout

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: FAQ suggestion

Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 20:14:20 +0200

From: Raue David MSM TCAD US <david.raue[tai]cibasc.com>

To: 'hungvu[tai]netcom.ca' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Congratulations and thanks for a terrific site. It's the best kitesurf site

by far, with lots of useful information, not just pictures or blah blah.

My background is in traction kites and buggying, not windsurfing. I have

also snow-sked for 25 years, but not snowboarded. The kites I use are all

foils ranging from a Quadrifoil XXXL all the way to a Skytiger Hi-15 with

everything in between.

Anyway, I think your comment on waterskis in your FAQ is quite misleading.

Nobody knows what kind of skis $30 tag-sale specials are, so who can say if

they would work? What I can say is that I bought some new O'Brian Amigo

skis and they are FAR easier to use than either a wakeboard or surf board.

These are very easy beginner skis, not extra large, nothing special at all.

I found that I could start right from the edge of the water on the sand and

take off onto a plane immediately, and have no jibing problems to try to

master. I got up the first time I tried, it really is EASY. I've tried a

wakeboard, using same kite at same site in same wind and I couldn't ever get

up out of the water.

It seems like the kitesurf crowd is quite far removed from waterskiers, so

maybe there's a bias against waterskis. But I can tell you for sure that

kite-waterskiiing is far easier than kitesurfing. But now I have a Fox

Hatteras kiteboard, so I'm learning kitesurfing.

Keep up the good work with your most excellent site!

Dave

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Kitesurfing sites.

Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 07:17:42 -0700 (PDT)

From: BansheeKites[tai]webtv.net (Skip Parks)

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung,

I read your site almost every day, and you never cease to amaze me,

Great job so far!

As I was reading it last night, it occured to me that a list of

kitesurfing sites would be a nice addition to your web site. A post in

the news groups requesting where everybody kitesurfs would get a list

growing very quickly. What do you think?

Take care;

Skip Parks , Banshee Kite Co. http://members.tripod.com/~Bansheekites

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: KITE SURFING IN SAN DIEGO

Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 11:33:03 EDT

From: JJandStarr[tai]aol.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

HI HUNG

WHERE DO YOU KITE SURF AT?

I HAVE A SMALL TRAINING KITE I USE WITH MY KAYAK

AND AN OLDER KITESKI KITE I, AM, FIXING

THANKS AGAIN FOR THE VERY NICE WEB SITE

JOHN LONG

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: Links to your site

Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 11:10:07 -1000 (HST)

From: daFastest[tai]webtv.net (Jimmy Lewis)

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Dear Hung, Your site is great and thank you for including my name on you

page. Aloha and good luck, Jimmy Lewis

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: Links to your site

Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 06:43:26 -1000

From: PETE CABRINHA <pete[tai]maui.net>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

References: <37DA74A6.FF074057[tai]netcom.ca>

Hello Hung,

I have checked out your site. Looks great and full of information. Thanks

for the link.

Aloha,

Pete

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: re: Links your site

Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 09:05:39 +0200

From: Primoz Cerne <dkprimoz[tai]s5.net>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung!

Nice to here from you, thanks a lot to link our site on your pages.

I am following your discussion's on the group and I congratulations you

to make this pages for kite surfers. For sure your pages are the best

ones on the net. If you looking to make some book out of this

material??!

...

Primoz

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: links on your site

Date: Sun, 12 Sep 1999 07:55:50 -1000

From: Don Montague <donm[tai]shaka.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung,

Looks great! Thanks a lot!

Don

-----Original Message-----

From: Hung Vu <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

To: Don Montague <donm[tai]shaka.com>

Date: Saturday, September 11, 1999 1:21 PM

Subject: Re: links on your site

>Don,

>

>It's done. Please review the Kitesurfing Hawaii link at

>http://www.netcom.ca/~hungvu/kitesurfinglinks.htm and let me know

>whether it is OK.

>

>Regards,

>

>Hung.

>

>Don Montague wrote:

>>

>> Hung

>>

>> Thank you for changing the links!

>>

>> Would it be possible to link to our site as Kitesurfing Hawaii?

>>

>> Don

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: questions kitesurfing

Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 19:42:25 +1000

From: Staal Family <mpdharma[tai]gtepacifica.net>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hey,

Thanks for your great website. I live here in Micronesia where the surf

is very seasonal. It would be perfect for kite surfing thought ( large

lagoon/great wind ). My only last concern is the extent of body torque it

takes. Is it like water skiing ( which pretty much works back the wrong way

) or less torquing ?

Thanks for your time,

Mark Staal

Rota Island

Micronesia

http://www.gtepacifica.net/community/rhs

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: hi there!

Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 01:34:43 +0300

From: Kaan YUCETURK <yuceturk[tai]ftv.com.tr>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

I'm interested in putting your .faq on my web site (which is down at

the mo.) if it is ok for you, too.

If ok I might need a .zip version of your .faq with all the pix and the

inside linx. I appreciate that instead of fighting with downloading.

<<<Cheers.And.Wind>>>

<<<<<<<Kaan>>>>>>>

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: Links to your site

Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 12:10:35 +0200

From: BRUNO LEGAIGNOUX <design[tai]wipika.com>

Reply-To: wipika[tai]club-internet.fr

Organization: WIPIKA

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

References: <37DA6C3A.738B549F[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi Hung Vu,

I visited your site. Huge quantity of informations. Very interesting.

I add a link on my site and I'll tell beginners which ask me for advices to visit it.

What is missing are photos. You are welcome to use mine (just write :

copyright Wipika or something similar)

Best winds

Bruno

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Hi

Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 15:13:30 +0100

From: darren.jones[tai]bt.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hung

Just wanted to let you know how hepful I (and a lot of other people) found

your KiteSurfing site. As one of the relativley few people in England

actually doing this thing (instead of just talking about it) I would have

been lost without reading your guide.

As we say in Oz, you are a legend!

...

Anyway, thanks - just thought you would like to know that all your effort in

putting the site together actally pays off.

Darren

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Thanks

Date: Tue, 14 Sep 1999 20:20:09 -0700

From: Erica Sandstedt <ericas[tai]sbei.com>

Reply-To: ericas[tai]sbei.com

Organization: SBE, Inc.

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung,

I am just starting to Kite surf, I bought a 5.0 Wipika and have been out

on the river about 9 or 10 times. I want to thank you for putting all

this great info together it has really helped me a lot.

...

Your "book" has helped me a lot and after a challenging session (like

last night), I check out your log to see if you have had similar

experience and by golly you have been there too!

...

Erica

<hwy160[tai]yahoo.com>

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Your instruction page.

Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 13:25:29 -0700

From: Rick Kincaid [SeaPaddler[tai]pipeline.com] <seapaddler[tai]pipeline.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Just wanted to say thank you for your kite surf instruction page. You have done an incredible job. I am new to the sport (windsurf refugee). It would have been much more difficult without your efforts. Thanks.

Rick Kincaid

Fax: (831) 515-4489 Ext. 1125

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: waterstarts

Date: Mon, 11 Oct 1999 17:25:21 +0200

From: Ronny Basso <basso[tai]online.no>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

hello and thanks for a brilliant site.

there is one thing i would like to se there

you know the positions when you are lying in the water trying to get the board in the right position, get your feet in the straps and so on. the thing is how to be in the water with the kite overhead. do you know what i mean.

best regards

ronny basso

norway

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: Links to your site

Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 16:05:31 +0800

From: Ian Young <ianyoung[tai]iinet.net.au>

Organization: WinDesigns Australia

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

References: <37DA7406.FA20CDC4[tai]netcom.ca>

G'day Hung,

Great site mate! A lot of hard work putting that together.

I'm more than happy to have links to my site and will ensure I link to yours

next time I'm doing an update. The only thing I wouldn't mind is to use my full

business name of "WinDesigns Australia" - thanks.

You may recall in one of our earlier email exchanges when you were sending me

your learning logs that I was thinking about writing an instructional book on

kite surfing. You have some great material and I was wondering if you would

mind if I used some of it (with credits of course).

When are you coming DownUnder again? KSurfing is really starting to take off

here and we expect a great summer ahead. You may have also seen a posting a few

months back about an international event I hope to organize in Perth after the

2000 Olympics - maybe we'll see you there?

Cheers for now,

Ian

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Kudos on Kitesurfing School

Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 12:19:32 -0500

From: David M. Phillips <phillips[tai]qxo.com>

Organization: QXO Corporation

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

What a wonderful contribution you have made to the sport of

kitesurfing! As a newcomer to the sport I'm so excited I want to

learn it all right NOW. I've been picking up bits and pieces

wherever I can, and getting somewhat frustrated that it wasn't

coming as fast as I wanted. Then I discovered your fabulous site

with its incredible wealth of information.

Thank you for providing this help.

--David

--

David M. Phillips

Austin, Texas

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: learning to kitesurf

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 02:07:35 -0700

From: Darrin Skinner <skinner[tai]skinner.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung,

Thanks for all your work on your web site. I read (quickly) through your

"learning to kite surf" log. I can relate to a lot of what you went

through. I've also read some other instructional information for learning

to kite surf. All of them, and your site too, assume that the person is

familiar with surfing or skiing and new to kiting. In my case it's just

the opposite. I've been a competitive kite flier for almost 15 years. I

can fly 2 and 4 line kites with my eyes closed, upside down, backwards, etc

:-) But can I stand on a board and do all this... I dunno' .

...

Darrin

Skinner Consulting

2381 Nobili Ave.

Santa Clara, CA 95051-1411

(408) 554-8399

skinner[tai]skinner.com

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: new to sport

Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 23:51:41 -0400

From: John Vu <johnvu[tai]ionsys.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi

I am completely new to the sport and do not know much about kites in

general. I live in Brampton, Ontario. Would you know if there are

clubs/contacts in my area to start? I would like to eventually to end up

kitesurfing in 5 to 15 knots.

Currently I would like to even just start with stunt kites.

Could you help?

Thanks.

Great site by the way.

John VU

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Fantastic Website...A Cornicopia Of Kitesurf Info.!

Date: Mon, 01 Nov 1999 14:29:18 +0100

From: Vele Marketing AG-José Altiveros <vele5[tai]stepnet.de>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hello Mr.Vu,

Your www.Site is super! well done

...

Keep up the great work.

Best Regards & Aloha,

Mr. José Altiveros - KS4U.COM - The world of Kitesailing.

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: I Juste But My First Kite and Board

Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 13:39:42 -0500

From: Brunet, Erik <EBrunet[tai]NRCan.gc.ca>

To: 'hungvu[tai]netcom.ca' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi,

I just but my first Kite (9.0) and Board (7.6) from Nash :-).

I went trough your website and found many useful tips (Thanks).

While I was visiting your site I think I recognized the Ottawa Rive in

Aylmer.

Are you in the Ottawa region ?

A Kitesurfer friend would certainly help

Erik Brunet

103 Frazer

Quyon

(819) 458-1201

Erik Brunet

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Board table

Date: Sat, 06 Nov 1999 05:59:36 -0800

From: David Turner <windwave[tai]pacbell.net>

Reply-To: windwave[tai]pacbell.net

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hung,

On you're website at http://tor-pw1.netcom.ca/~hungvu/equipments.htm#4.

Boards ,the table should be updated to reflect that I build 'type 1' boards as well.

Thanks. Since I bought an F-1 starter recently, I'm reading your site completely.....

Here's a picture of my 'type 1' if you want to use it, I'd appreciate it.

Aloha,

Litewave Dave

http://WWW.LITEWAVEDESIGNS.COM is the place for Windsurfers and

Kiteboards

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Good Website

Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 20:46:23 +0800

From: Jason Chang <pacinter[tai]pacific.net.sg>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Dear Sir,

Thank to the website. I am the first person to learn kitesurf in Singapore and only one till now. I have to start with very little knowledge and gone thru many problem .

I am happy to find your website as I can could learn faster. I am now able

to get up to surf for a short distance and then kite depower very quick.

Your information is really helpfull to me and I would be able to do better

next time.

Thank you.

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Kitesurfing schools

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 00:01:06 +1100

From: Stephen McCormack <kitepower[tai]bigpond.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi Hung,

I am giving free demo days when wind conditions suit, which is nearly every weekend here in Sydney. I stock Naish, Wipika, Peter Lynn, Flexifoil, Quadrifoil, and Mosquito Pro KS. I ride the new Naish 7' boards plus stock and sell Mac-T and Peter Lynn Kiteboards. I really appreciate the work you have put into your website and personally gained much from reading it often!! :-)) I would like to be able to put a link on my website to yours is that OK with you?

And please add me to your resource list, thanks again and

Goodwinds

Steve McCormack

www.kitepoweraustralia.com

kitepower[tai]bigpond.com.au

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: kitesurf school on maui

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:23:32 -0800

From: martin kirk <ksm[tai]maui.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

aloha from maui. i've enjoyed visiting your web site and decided to write and give you my e-mail address and other info in case you want to list my school. i'm sure you must get asked about schools from time to time. my school is located on the north shore of maui in kahului. just 2 or 3 minutes from the airport. the school name is Kiteboarding School of Maui and the phone number is 808.873.0015. Don't have a web page yet but i'm working on it. have brochures and can send them out if you supply a physical address. feel free to contact me anytime. martin kirk

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: [ksurf] Kitesurfing schools needed

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 10:09:58 +0800

From: Ian Young <ianyoung[tai]iinet.net.au>

Organization: WinDesigns Australia

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

References: <80801m$ctjo[tai]eGroups.com>

G'day Hung,

How's life?

> If you are operating a kitesurfing school, please send me info

> regarding your school

It's all at:

http://www.iinet.net.au/~ianyoung/lesson.htm

If you think of any additional info I should put on my page please let me know.

Cheers,

Ian

PS: How's the book going?

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: inventors of the anti twisting device

Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 22:59:50 +0100

From: Romualdo <rgril[tai]tin.it>

Reply-To: <rgril[tai]tin.it>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Great site !!!!

And thank for your link to our anti-twisting joint.

We will put a link to you in our next update of the site.

Ciao Romu e Kov

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: (no subject)

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 1999 18:02:11 EST

From: Rock1790[tai]aol.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung,

Thank you for all the great information. I am an avid waterskier,

landsailor, and power-kiter. I am totally excited about this new sport.

I'll be going to Hawaii in December and plan on trying out this sport. Do

you know of people in California who are kitesurfing? Thanks again,

Nelson

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Mahalo

Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 17:55:06 -0800

From: John Holzhall <holzhall[tai]mauigateway.com>

Reply-To: holzhall[tai]mauigateway.com

Organization: Action Adventure Tours & Lessons

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

References: <38419B30.F238F042[tai]netcom.ca> <3841AAC5.FC0F3386[tai]netcom.ca>

Aloha Hung Vu, Mahalo for that adjustment...your sitelooks

great...there are so many really interesting things going on here in

Maui with regards to kitesurfing...We (Action Sports Maui) have had a

big demand to put together instuctional tours...Our second U.S.

instructional tour starts this December 15th...Very possible we will be

in Canada this February...Brazil in January...I will keep you

posted...mahalo JH

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: thanks

Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 19:50:18 +0200

From: David Feldman <feldyman[tai]sdot-yam.org.il>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

i read your (?) pages about kitesurfing and i want to tell you that as a windsurfer that planing to starts kite surfing it was a big help...

i'm from israel and this sport hasn't arrived here yet so can you tell me what wing - kite do you think i should buy

i'll be happy if you can help me.

thanks gilad

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: first e mail

Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 23:19:01 -0800

From: Son Nguyen <sonhongnguyenmd[tai]pol.net>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung Vu

Are you Vietnamese ? I started to kitesurf a month ago. Your web site is

great.

Son

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Photo request: Kitesurfing

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 07:03:01 -0500

From: Winston Fraser <wfraser[tai]interlink.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hello ... I am a professional stock photographer ...

One of my clients needs images of kite surfing ... I belive that my client might be interested in photos like those taken by Jan Pina and Steve Slaby which are displayed on your website... Perhaps they (or you) have additional images as well.. If you have such images, please let me know ASAP the details of your coverage. If your coverage sounds like what my client needs, then I'll give you my Fedex number and ask you to send me the images. Any resulting revenues would be split on a 50-50 basis with the photographer.

Thank you for your cooperation and I look forward to hearing from you.

Winston Fraser, FRASER PHOTOS

www.stockphotoimages.com

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Links and Thanks

Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 10:52:03 -0800

From: Kinsley Wong <kinsley[tai]xtremebigair.com>

Reply-To: <Kinsley[tai]xtremebigair.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

hi Hung,

I have added your FAQ section at www.XtremeBigAir.com/KiteSurfing as a main link.

...

just my way of saying THANKS to your good information short of FAQ.

...

Cheers,

Kinsley Wong

Xtreme Big Air

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: hi there

Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 11:22:51 -0800

From: Steve DelTorchio <sdeltorc[tai]fit.edu>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

References: <000801bf6122$595fdbe0$217676a3[tai]roberts.fit.edu> <3895A9CD.493A7855[tai]netcom.ca>

Thanks for the info Hung. I have visited your web page before and I love it.

You did a really good job, lots of great info. Tampa is a little far for me.

I was wondering where I could go to try to get instructions on how to make

my own kite. Any input would be helpful.

Thanks a lot man,

Steve

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Kite school

Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 21:28:47 +0000

From: Gary Eversole <gary.eversole[tai]codetel.net.do>

Reply-To: gary.eversole[tai]codetel.net.do

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

CC: flyhighandsurf.com[tai]codetel.net.do

Howzit! My name is Gary Eversole. I am part of flyhighandsurf.com. WE are a

kite school here in the Dominican Republic. After 25 years of windsurfing I finally

found something that get you higher±! I thought you might like a nice school to add to your web site.

Keep up the good work

Regards . Gary

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: nice site!

Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 18:36:37 +0100

From: Markus Haag <markus-haag[tai]gmx.de>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

I' ve read about this Sit in an German Surf magazin, and I'm very

interested in Kitesurfing. But I don't want to stay a couple of hours

online because in Germany the online acount isn't very cheap. It is

possible to download the hole site? If it possible how can I do it!

Thanks from Germany

Markus Haag

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Kiting

Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 21:22:12 -0800

From: Gregorio Cramer <cramer[tai]interlink.com.ar>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hung Vu,

We are a nonprofit kiting club in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and lately

some of us are starting to Kitesurf.

As many of us ride in kite powered buggys, I am writing an article

trying to explain the differences, and to encourage more people into

it. There isn't much info in Spanish.

I wanted to ask for permission to use some of your concept regarding

volume vs. sailor weight, sails sizes, and that kind of stuff, that

you have experience on, quoting the source. I hope this is not a

problem.

Our URL is http://batoco.tripod.com

I thank you in advance,

Gregorio Cramer

cramer[tai]interlink.com.ar

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Links

Date: Wed, 01 Mar 2000 05:36:26 -1000

From: Andy Heaton <support[tai]kitehigh.com>

Organization: Kitehigh

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Aloha Hung Vu

We would like to join your links under 'Kitesurfing Links'.

Our site is just being submitted to the search engines and would like it

to appear on your site first.

We have used a condensed version of your FAQ page, we could not imagine

building a more comprehensive list and therefore took the offer of using

it. Please confirm that this is OK with you.

If we can help you in any way with discounted equipment, please do not

hesitate to get in touch with us, it's the least we could do for the

work you have already put into this sport.

--

Regards

Andy Heaton

Kitehigh.com

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: congratulations

Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 18:56:15 -0600

From: clinest <clinest[tai]flash.net>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

congratulations on a great website! I, myself use it alot, and I tell all

my

customers about it.

I own a windsurf shop in Corpus Christi, TX......and just in the last few months

kitesurfing has taken off here. I'm also learning, and I like comparing my progress

with whoever wrote "the log". I'm curious to know where the locations are.

Are you up in Canada?

see ya

oliver [tai] cline street

sailboards clinest[tai]flash.net

(361) 937-5000

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: Your Homepage

Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 16:18:11 +0100

From: Erwan Verkaart <e.verkaart[tai]student.utwente.nl>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

References: <4.3.1.2.20000319125639.00a81510[tai]mail.student.utwente.nl>

Looks like a great site to me, thanks !

Erwan

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: kitesurfing school on Oahu,HI

Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 09:01:33 -1000

From: KAILUA SAILBOARDS & KAYAKS INC <watersports[tai]aloha.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Just found your website http://tor-pw1.netcom.ca/~hungvu/kitesurfing.htm. Great pages. Could you please add our school to your list. We are in Kailua Oahu, Hi. The beach where most of the windsurfing was done in the early stages of the sport. Now we have set up to the same in kitesurfing. Currently we have 5 instructors who teach kitesurfing introductory classes or private lessons 365 days a year from 9:00-5:00.

Aloha, Egmar

http://www.kailuasailboards.com

KAILUA SAILBOARDS & KAYAKS INC.

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: British Kite Surfing Association

Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 18:06:27 +0100

From: Paul Jobin <Paul.Jobin[tai]tkcsales.co.uk>

To: 'hungvu[tai]netcom.ca' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Dear Guys,

We love your site and recommend it on our web-site:

http://www.kitesurfing.org

I would appreciate a mention & link on your site - when you get the

chance.

Thank you.

Best Regards

Paul Jobin

Administrator at the British Kite Surfing Association

paul.jobin[tai]kitesurfing.org

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Into the water

Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 07:46:38 -0400

From: Dr. Carlos F. Reoyo <titoreo[tai]caribe.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Thanks for the advice.

PR is Puerto Rico

Is in the Caribean

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Reel for Kitesurfing

Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:09:07 EDT

From: JcqlnF[tai]cs.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Thank you for your informative website. I was wondering if you could give me

some advice on purchasing a reel with a safety line. I have two Naish 3.5

aspect kites 5.0 and a 9.0, both are 2 line kites. I live in Salt Lake City,

UT and I just learning how to Kitesurf. I have a boat and I think a reel

would help significantly launching a kite in the middle of a lake (Most of

our lakes are really reseviors with poor beach areas for launching kites).

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Subject: Your kitesurfing site

Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:16:00 -0400

From: PPanet[tai]torys.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

You've done a great job - this is the best site I've found to so far.

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Subject: Nice site

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 19:44:50 EDT

From: KiteBoarding[tai]aol.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Dear Hung Vu:

I loved your site, and will be directing people new to the sport to check it

out.

...

Paul Niznik

<A HREF="kiteboarding[tai]aol.com">Kiteboarding[tai]aol.com</A>

(917) 687-3748

Advance USA/International Paragliding Inc.

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Subject: Hello

Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 23:45:34 GMT

From: Godzuki K <kinderemilio[tai]hotmail.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi,

In a recent visit to Tarifa (Spain)I had the chance to see kitesurfing for

the first time. As a windsurfer and sea-sport lover, I feel very tempted in

trying it soon. I have been surfing arround the web to gather up some

information, and I´ve come through your page. Thanks for such a clear info

of what it is all about. I would love to learn more about the jumping

possibilities kitesurfing has, do you sugest any page to visit? I´m willing

to know what heights and lengths we´re talking about: 10 metres long jumps?

20?

Thanks again

Gonzalo

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Subject: Quick line of thanks..

Date: Wed, 3 May 2000 18:31:19 +0100 (BST)

From: P M Denby <py6pmd[tai]bath.ac.uk>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Just a quick line to saymany thanks for the excelent web pages on kite

surfing!

I am trying to get into the sport and I have tried in vein to find a good

site on the internet.....until now!

Keep up the good work!

Thanks again,

Phil M. Denby

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Subject: kite learning

Date: Sat, 20 May 2000 18:46:11 +0200

From: tomasz kulczyk <serinus[tai]po.onet.pl>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

hallo

i am impressed by your job about kite learning

my name is tomasz i want to be a first kitesurfer in my 600.000 people city

already have a board but still thinking about kite

what do you recommend for a clever snowboarder and windsurfer?

thank again for that on -line manual

tomasz

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Subject: Please Read

Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:47:28 EDT

From: SMBartMan[tai]aol.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Dear Kitesurfing School,

I really enjoy looking at your webpage.

...

From,

SMBartMan[tai]aol.com

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Subject: working together

Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 17:22:46 -0400

From: Jason Chow <jason[tai]kiteboarding101.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Dear Kitesurfing School,

...

I think your site contains a fantastic wealth of information ...

...

Best Regards,

Jason Chow

Director of Marketing (and kiteboarding fanatic)

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Subject: Comments

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 07:02:35 -0700

From: Paul Winter <handpen[tai]best.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

I have been looking for a kiteboarding site for days. My sailing buddy sent

me your URL. It was exactly what I was looking for. Great job!

...

Thanks for a great site.

Cheers,

Old Man Winter

20 years a boardhead

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Subject: thank you!

Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 20:14:23 -0400

From: edward & vicky schott <svschott[tai]mindspring.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung,

I wanted to send you a message to thank you for your wonderful site.

...

Thanks again and take care.

S Schott

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Subject: Great Site!

Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 03:17:02 -0400

From: The Staff at Hatteras Wind N' Surf - Avon, NC - U.S.A. 27915-0788 <hatteras[tai]pinn.net>

Reply-To: hatteras[tai]pinn.net

Organization: Call us Toll Free at 1.888.WNDSURF - http://www.windnsurf.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca, hatteras[tai]pinn.net

Greetings from Hatteras Wind n' Surf

We would like you to list our Kite School on your WEBPAGE.

Your Site looks great keep up the good work.

...

Sincerely,

The Staff at Hatteras Wind n' Surf - "Drew"

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Subject: Your Side Rocks

Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 00:44:35 +0200

From: MD <Malte.Duering[tai]post.rwth-aachen.de>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi there

I am German and new to this sport. And I want to thank you for this great page.

Really good work.

Bye

Malte

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Subject: Kitesurfing

Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2000 11:49:13 +0200

From: Manolo <cuotas[tai]brisasgolf.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

RE: kitesurfing school

I am a keen windsurfer and now I am learning kitesurfing with the object of kitesurfing in light wind as a complement of windsurfing. I am using a instructor and a 6 hour course.

Needless to say tha your web is helping me a great deal, therefore thank you for your time, efforts, and this brilliant web. Referring your demand for volunteers to translate your page into Spanish, I have some spare time and willing to cooperate, as this fantastic sport is growing very rapidly in Spain and would like to be of help to others.

Please let me know the details and procedure to cooperate.

Thank you again

Manolo Muñoz

Marbella. Málaga. Spain

cuotas[tai]brisasgolf.com

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Subject: Translate site

Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:00:32 CEST

From: Fredrik Hindsberg <hindsberg[tai]hotmail.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hello!

I like your site, and since I am one of the few kite surfers i Sweden, I

would like to help to spread the information about it by translating the

site into swedish.

Please write me back and let me know if you are interested.

Best regards, Fredrik Hindsberg

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Subject: kitesurfing beginner

Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 16:44:25 +0100

From: Ken Lennon <Noahs_Ark_2b2[tai]email.msn.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung Vu,

I have recently started kitesurfing and have found your

kitesurfing beginners log very useful.

...

Best of luck

Thanks,

Ken Lennon, Liverpool, England.

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Subject: questions

Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:19:14 +0200

From: hans-kerstin[tai]t-online.de (hans-kerstin)

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

hi guy,

it was nice, to read your homepage, it is very interesting.

I want to learn kitesurfen with my boyfriend. could you please give us a tip

about the equipment for beginners ?

we have spoken with several kiter about the size of the kite for beginners

but the answer was

from 6,0 to 13,0. it is better to buy a naish or a wipika ?

thanks a lot for your answer.

hasta luego

Kerstin

PS : sorry, my english is not so good

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Subject: Great site!

Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 01:55:40 EDT

From: CButter781[tai]aol.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Thanks for putting together such a thorough site. I read a lot of it, took a

lesson, and read the rest.

Good job.

cb

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Subject: Thanks for the learning log

Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 23:18:36 -0700

From: Steve Emond <emond[tai]saw.net>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

I just had day 2. I have flown kites and windsurfed for a long time. I

almost got going but could never quite get in the straps at the right

time.

Your learning log gave me some great tips and a sort of time table for

what to expect. I will be more patient now.

I live in The Gorge so I have plenty of windy days.

Hope you are having as much fun as I am.

P.S. Nice HTML. Keep it simple. It loads quick and reads clean.

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Subject: missing kite

Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2000 13:21:36 +0200

From: Hans-Jörg Huth <Hans.Jorg.Huth[tai]immtek.ntnu.no>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hello,

congratulations to your page about kitesurfing, I like it!

Only one thing I didn't find there: the "Mosquito" - an extremely powerful

waterlounching kite. See http://www.windtools.de/

Keep on flying

Hans-Jörg

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Subject: Light wind riding & jumping

Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 12:33:33 -0600

From: Farnsworth, Kenny <Kenny[tai]rhodesbread.com>

To: 'hungvu[tai]netcom.ca' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung,

I enjoyed the updates to your kite school website. The jumping section is

very good.

You may want to mention that when jumping it is important to keep your

inputs small. When I first started jumping I tried 20 meter lines one day.

The first time I jumped I zoomed the kite forward into a power dive 10 feet

above the water. It was not a pretty sight.

You may want to include the wind range of a heavier kite surfer using a full

quiver of kites. You and Mel are lucky to have so much lower end range with

your kites. I weigh 175 LBS and I would be happy to give you the wind range

of my quiver.

Kenny

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Subject: Thanks

Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 09:28:41 -0700

From: Bruce Wilson <bruce_wilson[tai]Trimble.COM>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi I am learning to kitesurf, your web site and log has been a great help

and inspiration. I trying to get a handle on the going upwind thing when

overpowered!

Cheers

Bruce

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Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 12:22:30 +0100

From: andrew barnsley <abarnsley[tai]abarnsley.fsbusiness.co.uk>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

'What About Safety?

Kitesurfing is not as dangerous as some other sports such as hang gliding; however, kitesurfing is more dangerous compared to other "safer" sports such as windsurfing. In kitesurfing or any other forms of power kiting, safety has to be taken seriously. It is recommended that you take kitesurfing lession from a local reputable kitesurfing school. If you have to learn kitesurfing all by yourself, make sure that you have read and fully understood the safety section before attempting to kitesurf.'

A bit pedantic, but at least some-ones listening and giving input. Great site! I am a lifelong surfer from South Africa now living in the UK and after two years of complete frustration I think I have found something that will allow me to cross-over with the same rush that I used to get from pulling into 10 to 12 ft pitching barrels.

A

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Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 18:38:25 +0200

From: EYER FERNAND <GFBVBA[tai]skynet.be>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

nice and interesting site, end off november i'm of with my kite-gear to nicaragua for 2 months (till end januari) I'm only looking for a few people to join I'm sure the location is superb on the lake off Omoteppe and the beaches of san juan del sur if any of you guys can link me to some people white the same direction it would be wicked.

greetings from frank the Belgian dude,I'm flying a 11.5 naish four liner

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Subject: Great news about your group!

Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 13:41:31 -0700

From: Lisa Eckstein <lisae[tai]yahoo-inc.com>

To: <ksurfschool-owner[tai]egroups.com>

Dear Moderator,

Congratulations! We're pleased to inform you that ksurfschool has been

chosen as a Featured Group of the Week. A link to your group will appear

Monday on our main page and will run for one week.

Your group was chosen because of your devotion, conscientiousness, and

commitment to discussing relevant and non-objectionable material.

Once again, congratulations! Thank you for running a fantastic group.

Thanks,

The Yahoo! eGroups Team

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Subject: Glossary and thanks

Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 20:03:08 -0000

From: alovegrove[tai]ecentric.co.za

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung Vu

...

The main reason I am emailing you is to thank you for your incredibly

informative and interesting log of your learning experiences. I read

it last night and it has been a wonderful introduction for someone

who has zero knowledge on the subject.

Having gone through your learning experience, how about a sequal? It

would be very interesting to here how you have progressed since you

completed your log, where do you do most of your kite surfing and

what equipment you use now.

...

Thanks once again for a very educational read,

Knid regards

Andy Lovegrove

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Subject: Re: From Croatia

Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 01:15:36 +0100

From: Luka Baranovic <luka[tai]zutimacak.hr>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

References: <3.0.5.32.20001204232003.007c8720[tai]pop.zutimacak.hr>

Great!

Just wanted to say: keep the good work because your site helped many

Croatian kitesurfers in the process of learning. I was told that by some of

them:

"Hey, have you seen that site by some guy named Hung something? So many

cool tips! Why don't you make something like that in Croatian", they said.

In the future I'll point them directly at you!

Bye!

Luka

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Subject: Amazing

Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 17:09:18 +1300

From: Andrew Mitchell <andrewM[tai]rainger.co.nz>

To: 'hungvu[tai]netcom.ca' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

I'm an old time windsurfer just about to launch into windsurfing and I'm

blown away by the detail and helpfulness of your site. Thank you and well

done, I feel like I'm half way there already

AndrewM

Auckland

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Subject: Kitesurfing!

Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 20:51:14 -0600

From: Les Claypool <claypool72[tai]peoplepc.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hello---

First your site has been very helpful for me in gaining knowledge of the sport. I'm planning on buying a kite and board.

...

Thanks in advance----Les Claypool

p.s.--do you think i could use the same kite with a snowboard or would it be to big???

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Subject: Web Page

Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 22:09:00 +1100

From: Michael Flower <mcf[tai]windsurfwa.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hung,

Thanks for a very informative and valuable web page. I am just starting

kitesurfing, and have had 2 lessons. Your text will form the basis

of my kitesurfing now. It is a truly excellent page, and I know how

much work that can be with my own page (http://windsurfwa.com).

I will put a link in to your page so that others may gain. After my 2

lessons,

I am judged safe to go and learn, and I was hunting for info

to help with understanding how to sail the kite. Now I have that

information.

...Michael Flower

--

Michael Flower

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Subject: kitesurfing school text

Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 13:47:45 EST

From: Rmlsd[tai]aol.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi,

I am a head instructor at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center in San Diego,

California (www.mbac.nu). We a nonprofit watersports facility and are the

largest multi-watersports instructional facility in the world (14,000

students last year).

We are planning to launch our kiteboarding classes in the near future. Most

of our equipment has already arrived, and we have some instructors training

and curriculum developed.

I need to write the student manual, which is distributed free at the

beginning of each class. Your website is the most comprehensive, well

written, source of information I have seen on the sport. Rather than

reinvent the wheel, may we have your permission to cut and past portions of

your site for the manual? We will cite you as the source of the info, and

list your web site as a source for more information. Additionally, I will

mail you a copy of the completed text.

Besides helping us to continue to offer high-quality, safety orientated,

watersports instruction, you are guaranteed a huge dose of kiteboard karma

good for huge moves and steady winds...

...

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Ryan Levinson

Mission Bay Aquatic Center

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Subject: Request for mutual web site links

Date: 2 Jan 2001 22:07:22 -0800

From: Michael Percy <michael[tai]sea-sky-sports.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi HungVu

I have enjoyed your site for the last year or year and a half. How long have you had it now? The time sure flies but since I started kitesurfing has been the best two years of my life.

...

I also did some kite snowboarding in Canada recently and appreciate your positive snow-kiting additions to your site.

Thanks for the good work you do. If you need any help, just ask and I would be honored to contribute.

Michael Percy

Sea & Sky Sports

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Subject: New Website

Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 03:50:42 -1000

From: Jeff Chang <jeffc[tai]hawaii.rr.com>

To: Hung Vu <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi,

This is Jeff Chang of Kitesurftech. We recently launched an ecommerce site separate from Kitesurftech at www.OffDaLip.com which carries kite gear. I would appreciate a link under the Kitesurfing Retailers/Distributors Links section.

Your site is great, I commend you for being diligent in your updates. I know how hard it is. I always recommend your site for beginners. Its the best out there.

Aloha and Happy Sailing,

Jeff

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Subject: Calgary Kite Skiing Activity

Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 17:28:21 -0700

From: Mike Berends <berends[tai]canuck.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung,

Let me first thank you for your great site. It has been a great help to me.

Down here in Calgary we have a bunch of Kite Skiing and Traction Kiting

activity going on too. The group here is small but it's expanding all

the time. Just wondering if you'd be interested in posting some of our

pictures, videos, and experiences on your site?? I have plans on taking

some of our video and putting together a few small mpg's and we'll have

a few pictures web ready soon.

I also will be doing a lot of Kite Mountainboarding also in Springtime.

I'll probably have a few pics and videos of that activity too.

Let me know,

Michael Berends

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Subject: Great Web site

Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 10:26:16 +0100

From: Riccardo Paganelli <r.paganelli[tai]freenet.de>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Your site is what I was looking for.

You made me want to kite surf!!!

Have you any ideas of where to find kite-surf schools in Italy?

Thanks

Riccardo Paganelli

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Subject: landing instructions

Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 16:51:08 +0100

From: Peter Bridgman <bridgman[tai]marconinet.it>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

My compliments on your kite web site!

Maybe I missed it, but I did'nt see anything on how to land various types of kite by yourself in varios conditions - especially overpowered.

Peter J. Bridgman

Bridgman Sail & Surf

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Subject: New Adress

Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:17:26 +0100

From: Florian Hollmann <fhollmann[tai]web.de>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Thanks a lot Hung

I am very happy to hear that the site is still alive !!!

All my friends and all who want to start Kitesurfing get your adress in the past and now in the future, because it is a great site for us ( maybe the best ).

If you want to translate into German - I can help you to do so.

You have many friends here.

------------------

Ciao Florian -> Fly high

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Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 16:17:04

From: Stefan Holler <stefanholler[tai]hotmail.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi there!

I am writing from Munich, Germany to congratulate you to your great

kitesurfing website. I started this sport last year and I found a lot of

really interesting information.

...

Next thing: Do you still need volunteers to translate (part of your) website

into german? I would like to help, but unfortunately I am not capable of

programming computers, i.e. maintaining a website.

Greetings to California, all the best: Stefan

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Subject: kickass website...

Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2001 18:18:18 -0800

From: Lisa StClair <lisa.stclair[tai]epiphany.com>

To: 'hungvu[tai]netcom.ca' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

...everything I need to know and more.

Thanks!

-Lisa

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Subject: Questions from a Portuguese - Kites

Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 11:08:28 -0000

From: Joao Bonvalot <joao.bonvalot[tai]tmn.pt>

Reply-To: <jbonvalot[tai]tmn.pt>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hello,

I´m fascinating about Kiteboarding and your wonderfull site. Your site has

hellp me to understand the Kite and it is a great help to the development of

the sport.

...

Best regards,

Joao

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Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 22:15:13 +0100

From: Andreas Stähelin <kruzlifix[tai]staehelin.ch>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

hi there!

i just experienced my first kitesurfing on cabo verde... and now back home I discovered your great website!

don't you have a guest book?

and wehn I wanted to prit out all the great stuff you have i have troubles getting it all on a normal page because on the left ther is alway that yellow (empty border. it would be nice if you could eliminate that boarder or yuse frame? so you can then print out just the frame with the text?

I know you need the boarder for the navigation links on top, but....

anyway! thanks for all your help to us kitesurfer novices!

andreas

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Subject: I would like to link with your web

Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 11:23:23 +0800

From: Giancarlo Avancini <jankie[tai]indosat.net.id>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Dear Sir,

my name is Jankie, and I have to thank you because your web site (kite school) help me a lot in progressing with my kiting.

Now I'm writing a new web site of information about kite surfing in Bali and ai would like to put you in my links,,,, do you have by chance a nice banner I can use as I really think that anyone coming to kite surf must read your instruction.

Best regards.

Jankie

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Subject: kitesurfing link

Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 14:06:44 -0800

From: Ethan Janson DDS <seattledentist[tai]yahoo.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Thank you for your most informative list of links and kitesurfing info! Please feel free to visit our 'Maui Kite School' at http://www.mauikiteschool.com and consider adding us to your list of links!

Ethan Janson

editor[tai]citydrs.com

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Subject: Kites

Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 22:25:41 -0800

From: Elizabeth Cox <eocox[tai]home.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung Vu,

I believe I am writing to the builder of the kitesailing website. Its a great site. I do not sail yet, but I am planning on it. I'm a 50 year old ex-windsurfer that stopped for various reasons about 12 years ago. Not enough wind locally to do really good windsurfing, too busy to get down to the gorge with any frequency. I have really missed it, but have never seriously considered getting back into it. Kitesailing though seems like it is the answer. I get the impression that less wind is needed. I live on the water near Victoria B.C. and have many, many days of 8 - 15 knots of wind, and almost nothing higher than that.

I weigh 165 pounds and I believe an 8.5 Wipika should power me sufficiently in that type of wind to have lots of fun.

I am writing to say how much your site has helped me. The section on your first 40 days was daunting...it takes a long time to learn...but very, very informative. Thank you so much for all your help. I have bookmarked it and will continue to read it over time.

Sincerely

Steven Cox

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Subject: hello from greece about kitesurfing

Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 12:23:52 +0800

From: Panos Vatikiotis <panos[tai]cybex.gr>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hello there!

I found your site about kitesurfing / kiteskiing very informative.

We are thinking to develop about kite surfing in Greece, like

places to go and where to buy.

The site is expected to be www.kitesurfing.gr

Would you mind if i used parts (text) of your site translated in Greek?

Looking forward to your answer

Panos Vatikiotis

Cybex sa, Internet services

Navarinou 18-20

Athens 10680

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Subject: Re: Kitesurfing

Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 15:26:03 -0700 (PDT)

From: Valeri Gorlachev <valeri[tai]gorlachev.com>

Reply-To: valeri[tai]gorlachev.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung!

My name is Valeri. I am living in Ottawa and I want to

move into kiteserfing. I had great expirience in

extream snowboarding know nothing in water sports like

winsurfing or kitesurfing. Can you recommend a

kitesurfing school in Ottawa, kingstone or can you

give me lessons?

Also, I injoed by your website. Thanks for great

information about kitesurfing.

Valeri

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Subject: RE: Kite Surfing

Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 08:07:07 -0400

From: Cathie Schanz <cschanz[tai]mpinet.net>

To: 'hungvu[tai]netcom.ca' <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Merritt Island is just West of (World Famous) Cocoa Beach on the East Coast - directly east of Orlando actually! I love it here although Tampa has a thing or two going for it also! I prefer the Atlantic over the gulf but wouldn't mind having to live on either coast. Never been to Hawaii but I'll bet there isn't a bad coast there either. I get to live in a Condo right on the beach, not far from Ron Jon's Surf shop actually(which I'm sure you've heard of, everyone has). I must be doing something right, life is good!!!

I ran into two kite surfers yesterday at the park who were thrilled with the new area we are clearing - hopefully the complaint/ problem will blow over and everyone will just play nice! They were pretty confident that the new beach access will be plenty ( we were able to clear a 200' area about 50' wide along the beach).

Thanks again for all the info - I'll let you know how good of a sell job we did to the advisory board next week. Have a nice weekend, Cathie

-----Original Message-----

From: Hung Vu [SMTP:hungvu[tai]netcom.ca]

Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 7:52 PM

To: Cathie Schanz

Subject: Re: Kite Surfing

Hi Cathie,

Sounds like you are moving in the right direction. Please let me

updated.

Where is Merritt Island ? (I have been to Tampa and Miami - almost

bought a condo in Indian Beach, Tampa)

Hung.

Cathie Schanz wrote:

>

> Good morning,

>

> Space is definitely the problem.

>

> We are clearing an area along the beach hoping it will work... I'll let you know. The park is Kelly Park East in Merritt Island, Florida - ever heard of it??? Calema Sports is based there and has a thriving windsurfing business.

>

> We have had problems with people landing, actually had someone land on a few cars!!! Thanks again for all your info. I'll let you know what we've accomplished.

>

> Cathie

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Hung Vu [SMTP:hungvu[tai]netcom.ca]

> Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 9:08 PM

> To: Cathie Schanz

> Subject: Re: Kite Surfing

>

> Hi Cathie,

>

> Sounds like you have some space problem.

>

> In this case, I would designate 100' of beach space for kite launching

> and all landing to be done on water (the kite to be landed on water).

>

> "Designated" means the space can be used for kite launching but can also

> be used for other purposes as long as everyone is aware of the risk.

>

> Just curious, which park is this?

>

> Regards,

>

> Hung.

>

> Cathie Schanz wrote:

> >

> > On the contrary, I'm all for the kite surfing, just don't have enough room at the park they want to launch and land at to do it safely.

> >

> > The kite surfers are currently launching from a large, clear field area right through a very busy parking lot (literally through the parking lot), into water full of wind surfers. I was hoping to clear some beach area near the wind surfing to allow the kite launching / landing. However, we would be hard pressed to clear 100' let alone 200-300'.

> >

> > The park is adjacent to a large - heavy traffic bridge. So, we can't go too far away from the wind surf area without getting too near the road.

> >

> > The wind surfing is well established and has been on this site for over 10 years. When there are too many wind surfers in the water, the kite surfers are launching through a playground / picnic pavilion area and entering the water off a rock retention wall.

> >

> > So you can see, space and more importantly safety are definitely the dilemma. Thanks for your information, I appreciate you taking the time ... if I can find another park, I may need more info ... hope so!!! Thanks again, Cathie

> >

> > -----Original Message-----

> > From: Hung Vu [SMTP:hungvu[tai]netcom.ca]

> > Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 10:06 PM

> > To: Cathie Schanz

> > Subject: Re: Kite Surfing

> >

> > Hi Cathie,

> >

> > It sounds like you have pretty much had your decision before the

> > question.

> >

> > I hope you would reconsider your decision.

> >

> > Anything I can help, please let me know.

> >

> > Regards,

> >

> > Hung.

> >

> > Cathie Schanz wrote:

> > >

> > > Thank you, I appreciate the info - looks like we'll have to find another park - we don't have that much free space - clear of windsurfers! Thanks again, Cathie

> > >

> > > -----Original Message-----

> > > From: Hung Vu [SMTP:hungvu[tai]netcom.ca]

> > > Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 7:04 AM

> > > To: Cathie Schanz

> > > Subject: Re: Kite Surfing

> > >

> > > Hi Cathie,

> > >

> > > If the beach is long enough, I would reserve two zones, one launching

> > > zone and the other landing zone. The two zones should be around 200' X

> > > 200' and about 1 miles a part. Both zones should be downwind of the

> > > windsurfing area.

> > >

> > > If the beach is short, I would reserve only one lauching/landing zone

> > > slightly larger about 300' - 400'

> > >

> > > Hung.

> > >

> > > Cathie Schanz wrote:

> > > >

> > > > I manage a County park in Florida where Kite Surfing has become popular. It is a heavily wind-surfed park and I would like to provide a safe kite surfing launch area. Is there a standard requirement (other than clear land free of people) that I could follow? Preferably stating minimum free space requirements, etc. Appreciate any info you can provide. Cathie

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Very nice web page

Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 12:41:07 -0600

From: Williams, Lee R (Lee) <lwilliams[tai]avaya.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

thanks for the time and effort you put into your page... it was very

informative and helpfull in some aspects. I have bought a foil for

learning control on land and now bought a light wind naish.. the only

thing that i could ask more of your site is like a series of pictures of

water starts.. showing the different modes of the kite as it comes out

of the water... I have yet to water launch and i am the only one in this

area that is doing this.. any help would be great.. the learing pages

are a great help ..

Lee Williams

lwilliams[tai]avaya.com

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Journalist with a question

Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 12:57:09 -0700

From: Zachary Houle <zhoule[tai]magma.ca>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Dear Hung Vu:

I'm a freelance journalist who works with the Ottawa Citizen's Weekend section (among others), which appears Fridays and is geared towards more "extreme" outdoor sports. I saw the recent blurb about your Web site in Ottawa City Magazine, and was wondering if you, indeed, were from the Ottawa area. If so, the Citizen is interested in a story about kitesurfing, and I'd love to sit down with you sometime mid-week if that's possible to go over the ins and outs of the sport, and your involvement in it.

I can be reached at zhoule[tai]magma.ca or (613) 237-4671 (my home office number). Thank you for you time and consideration, and I look forward to your reply.

Yours truly,

Zachary Houle

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: kitesurfing

Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 07:30:12 EDT

From: Pixeltown[tai]aol.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

I found your site pretty helpful being that i'm considering picking up the

sport. The problem is, i live in New York City and can't seem to find schools

in the area. Thanks again,

Phil

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: ADVANCE Kites

Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2001 14:32:51 +0200

From: ADVANCE Res <andreas[tai]advance.ch>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hello webmaster of the kitesurfingschool-site

Congratulations to your site. It's impressive how much informations you

gather here.

...

Team ADVANCE Kites

Res LÜTHI

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: hi

Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2001 04:14:19 -0000

From: jmullmd[tai]home.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung,

...

Hope the questions aren't too much of a bother. Thanks for the help.

Also thanks for your past help on your website which was great for me

in the early stages of my kitesurfing addiction when I couldn't get

enough but didn't really know anybody to help me out.

John Mulligan

Chandler, Arizona

-------- Original Message --------

Date: 12 Jul 2001 16:34:33 +0200

From: Jean-Marie WALTI <Jean-Marie.Walti[tai]rte-france.com>

To: hungvu <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Congratulations for your very interesting site on kitesurfing.

I begin in traction kiting with a Blade 4.0 (model 2001).

I search for a site wich gives lessons of flying or exercices for ram air foil kites.

I am in France and I read English and German.

Thank you very much for your answer.

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Nice site guys

Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 10:23:57 +0400

From: Kevin & Tracey Beard <kt[tai]emirates.net.ae>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi guys,

I'm in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (Middle East) and I have just taken up Kiteboarding with a group of my friends, your site has some great info on it and I have passed it around all of them, please keep it up!

regards

kev beard

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Link

Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2001 12:16:24 -0400

From: Julius <julius[tai]drpure.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi guys,

You did a great job with your web-site.

Would it be possible to get a link to http://www.cabaretekiteboarding.com

It's a small portal of Kiteboarding in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.

I'm putting together a link page and you'll be in there too.

Best wishes from the Dominican Republic,

Julius

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Appreciation

Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2001 12:19:00 -0400

From: John Curtis <jccurtis[tai]kos.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung Vu,

My name is John Anderson. I have been a professional action watersport's instructor (windsurfing) for the past 15+yrs. and am now a certified Instructor Evaluator Clinic Conductor working on behalf of the Canadian Yachting Association. In recent years I have begun to transfer these teaching skills into kiteboarding and the broarder world of powerkiting in general.

Your site has proven thus far to be the most valuable, sensible, well thought out, through, complete and useful website I have thus far encountered on the subject and am now insisting that all of my students/customers be well acquainted with the information and materials contained herein.

Recently I just completed an exclusive interview with an area newspaper in which I recommended your website as the definitive source for area kiting info. with a global perspective.

Today I just added your website's link onto my own modest website whereby I refer to for customers seeking information regarding new/used gear lessons/info. for kiteing/windsurfing in order to contact me via cell phone or email to meet with me personally as I'm at or on the water flying kites or windsurfing every day of the year!

So, thank you very much for making your cyber space contribution such a benefit and resource to us land/air/snow & water action types the world over.

I trust your personal kiteboarding experiences are progressing well and I bless you with Good winds, for a job well done.

Thank You very much,

Sincerely,

John Anderson

Owner & Operator of Second Wind Kingston

www.secondwindkingston.cjb.net

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: great site!!

Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 21:26:22 -0300

From: Rodrigo Ferreiro <rodrigoferreiro[tai]fibertel.com.ar>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

thanks a lot, I am learning and find your site very useful !!!!

one suggestion: my English is not very good so it's hard to understand some things.

the kitesurfing is become more and more popular and I guess you will have a lot of people in my situation visiting your page.

It will help a lot to use more graphical explanations when you talk about jumping, etc.

it will be fast and easy learning seeing a diagram of the kite in relation to the wind, the kitesurfer etc

thanks again!!!

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: great site

Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:35:10 -0500

From: Steve Shapson <force10[tai]execpc.com>

Reply-To: force10[tai]execpc.com

Organization: Steve Shapson

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Great site for kiteskiing, but how about listing our foils, Force 10

Foils on it also. After all, we've been making foils for kiteskiing for

many years and our foils are considered the safest and most stable of

many foils out there in the marketplace.

Thanks,

steve shapson

force10[tai]execpc.com

262 241 8862

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Compliment / question

Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 13:24:58 -0700

From: Abdellah Cherkaoui <abdul[tai]emerald.ucsc.edu>

Organization: UCSC Earth & Marine Sciences

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi there

First, compliments on the site and the content. It is clear, neat and exhaustive.

I am a 32-year-old avid snowboarder, wakeboarder, surfer ...

Cheers, and thanks again for the site !

Abdul.

-------- Original Message --------

Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 14:22:49 +0100

From: Greg (HRW-Design) <greg[tai]hwr-design.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Greets hung

good site,

...

Greg

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Kitesurf Instructors/school listing..

Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 13:10:22 -0500

From: John Lutter <john[tai]kitestop.com>

Reply-To: John Lutter <john[tai]kitestop.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung,

...

You've done a great job on your site!

John J. Lutter

-------- Original Message --------

Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 21:34:42 +0200

From: vampire <terryuziel[tai]bezeqint.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

hi to you all keep on doing the good work on you're site

I have a question

...

i want to thank you for you're time & MAY THE WIND BE WITH YOU

best regards 1/2D

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: grate site

Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 19:25:48 -0400

From: Hotel La Puerta <hotelapuerta[tai]cantv.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

thanks for the tips

enmanuel

Venezuela

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Kitesurfing info

Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 09:37:09 -0800

From: Joe Viterisi <viterisi[tai]apex.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

I appreciate you log information.

Thanks.

Joe Viterisi

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: 1 kite quiver!

Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 19:35:18 -0000

From: aal111 <lapides[tai]shaw.ca>

To: Hung Vu <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung,

what is foil/sled depowering system?

pls. give more details.

BTW, your site is VERY GOOD!

Andrew

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: kiting questions

Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 21:10:10 -0800 (PST)

From: Andrew Lapides <aal111[tai]yahoo.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hung,

First of all I am genuinely impressed by your site, and by your analysis and descriptions of all

aspects of traction kiting.

...

Andrew Lapides,

Calgary

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Great SITE

Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 17:27:37 -0700

From: TjR <pilot172[tai]telusplanet.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

HI there,

I just wanted to say that I love your site. It's the most informative of all the sites on the net. It does not have that "Hardcore" feel that turns off so many of the no0bs to the sport such as myself. It is accessable, informative and enjoyable to read. Not to mention that you are Canadian ;-) <<<that's always a good thing...for once a site that talks to Canadian Kiteboarders vs the tropics approach that generally makes me drool....though I did enjoy all the coverage you had on your time down south.

Anyhow Again thanks so much for maintaining this site. It has been most helpful. I am getting a whole bunch of my friends involved in this sport this summer, so your site WILL be required reading for the bunch.

Have a great day. I look forward to any more new stuff you might be posting in the near future.

BTW one thing I would love to see on your site is Kite reviews. You seem to have experience with several. and a solid review of your XXXL would be something I would lookforward to since that is the kite I am learning on.

Take care

Tim Ross

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: GWA

Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 11:34:33 +0200

From: go[tai]soon.com

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hello Hung,

Congratulation on your site, excellent job. There is a new greek kitesurf

association you may want to ad to your link section. www.gwa.gr

Thx,

George Fojas

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Wind Directions

Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 01:51:26 -0000

From: PEDRO PALHA <PEDRO.PALHA[tai]SAPO.PT>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Dear Sirs

Im very happy to find a site like yours!!!

Im starting on kite surf, and a need to now more about the wind direction and sailing . Were i can find more material about that with droing and esquemes

Best Regards

Pedro Palha

Portugal - Lisboa

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: kiteskiing

Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 16:41:58 -0600

From: Ty Lockton <ty.lockton[tai]sympatico.ca>

Reply-To: ty.lockton[tai]sympatico.ca

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Dude, i absolutely LOVE your site. I have heard about this sport for a

while, but have never met anyone who has actually used a traction kite,

let alone kiteskied/surfed. The idea actually has PLAGUED me for a

couple of years now.

...

Ty

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: kite surfing!

Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 22:35:00 -0500

From: Seb <sebastienj2000[tai]hotmail.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

hi..

just saw your site today... nice site yb the way..

...

thanks you and have a nice day

sebastien

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Possibly a new FAQ for www.kitesurfingschool.org

Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 22:11:42 +0100

From: Paul K McCulloch <pkm[tai]blueyonder.co.uk>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi Hung,

Firstly thanks for an excellent learniing resource.

I would have posted this to the yahoo group, but their server won't let

me log on at the moment, anyway heres the question:

Most beginners kitesurfing advice recommends learning in cross or on

-shore winds. How do I get far enough off shore, in on-shore winds, so I

can have a good couple of attempts at waterstarting before ending up

downwind & on the beach.

My only solution has been body-dragging. But I still have great

difficulty body dragging upwind.

Many thanks for any advice you might have on this.

Thanks,

Paul

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: kites

Date: Sat, 25 May 2002 16:17:36 -0700

From: Bob Hacker <roberthacker[tai]attbi.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

What a nice web site! Thanks for all the great information.

...

Bob

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Re: "100,000 visitors" update to the Kitesurfing School web site

Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 04:11:28 -0000

From: loco4viento <loco4viento[tai]yahoo.com>

To: Hung Vu <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hung,

Excellent job. I especially enjoyed the finless section and the

boardbuilding piece. I've now made 9 plywood boards and have really

enjoyed them. My finless "plysurfing" boards are loose and fun as you

describe. I haven't yet made a board any thicker than 1/2 inch...most

have been 3/8 inch ply. My favorites are from 48 to 60 inches in

length and from 16-18 inches in width, and I prefer rockerless as you

seem to prefer (they seem to develop a tiny bit of rocker eventually

anyway). I weigh about 185 lbs and am about 6 feet tall. Haven't

tried pine; looks like a great idea and a better looking result. Now

I have another project! Do you find any functional differences

between a plywood board and a single piece of pine (durability, flex,

maintenance of shape vs warping, tendency to take on water)?

Thanks for the good work and good ideas...John in Arizona

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Hung

Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 15:43:47 -0400

From: Allan 

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Thank you for the most amazing site on the web. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your lessons/findings.

I began the sport at the end of last year, but unfortunately I haven't had the time to get out on the water this year. I managed to get up on my board last year, but then packed up for the season. Basically, I'm looking for a lesson or two, to build some confidence in the water and with my 4 line kite (2 line last year).

Do you know of anyone 1-2hours from Toronto area that might be willing to offer me some instruction, preferably Wasaga or Grand Bend.

Thanks for taking the time

Al

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Printing

Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:58:44 -0400

From: D. Griffel <dgriffel[tai]cfl.rr.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hello, Great informative site! I tried to print some of the articles and the right 3" of the margin are cut off - any suggestions? Thanks

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Thank you

Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 00:33:56 -0700

From: Ken & Joanne Wilson <wilson[tai]oregontrail.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Thank you. Your site has been, is being, and will continue to be so incredibly useful. It was a little hard to find but SUCH a GOLDMINE. Thanx. -Douglas

douglasmarlow[tai]yahoo.com

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Kitesurf magazine

Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2002 11:17:30 -0700

From: The Harveys <agustusharvey[tai]prodigy.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

I've rummaged web without success, trying to get info to enable subsribing to a magazine titled Kitesurfing, supposedly published in Canada. If you can supply info, it will be much appreciated. (I currently subscribe to the magazine titled Kiteboarding. It is not as useful as I would like for equipment reviews and technical advice)

Thanks for the excellent info on your website.

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Hi

Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 18:54:58 +0200

From: Elad Eny <eeny[tai]rugged.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi

I live in Israel and just started kite surfing.

I have been to your site numerous times.

I am originally Canadian from Toronto.

I noticed that you are also Canadian?

are u from Toronto?

are there places to kitesurf in Toronto?

is it popular there?

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Impressive ...

Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 14:51:26 -0700

From: Gunnar Ostergren <gunnar[tai]tradingclub.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Just decided to approach the world of kite surfing and found your site.

Thanks for putting all this information online. It's very valuable for me to

get an idea of what I'm getting into before I spend all the time and money

(and potentially pain) to figure it out on my own.

...

Thanks again for all the great information,

Gunnar

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: question for the wise

Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 00:55:35 -0400

From: Ryan O'Shea <roshea[tai]directvinternet.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Quick question for you all,

I'm new to kite surfing and have a quick question,

I'm looking at getting my own gear and have looked at the c111 8.5m cabrinha and auto pilot board as a good package kit to start out with

Question is I can't find and info on the kite in terms of charts so I am asking your all opinion, wind here at Charleston sc is normally around 5-15 mph and I weigh around 170, is the kite ok for the conditions and is it a good beginner package to start with?

Thanks for your time,

-Ryan

great site by the way

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Paraski

Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2002 13:05:48 -0500

From: sport direct <morin.delisle[tai]rocler.qc.ca>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi! Your site is great.

Have you heard of the Paraski? We manufacture it. It has been originally

designed especially for winter use and is very easy and safe to use. It

would be nice if you would add it to the list of equipments you suggest to

use. Please visit our site and give us your comments.

Raymond Potvin

Mail : paraski[tai]sportdirect.qc.ca

Site : www.sportdirect.qc.ca

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: kiteboarding magazine

Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 19:28:50 -0800

From: Saul <kume_jima[tai]yahoo.ca>

Reply-To: <kume_jima[tai]yahoo.ca>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

I really enjoy your site; it's a fantastic reference!

Can you recommend a kiteboarding magazine(s) that I can have delivered

to Canada?

Thank you for your time.

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Hi, cool site

Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 18:22:47 +0300

From: Nhan Phan <phan[tai]mobitel.co.tz>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung,

Came across your site today looking for info on kite surfing.

I'm an absolute beginner, just bought the equipment in one of my trips and

learning to do it myself. I'm working in Tanzania (East Africa) and there

are no kite surfing schools here. Haven't found anyone who does it either.

Found lots of useful things / tips on your site already, can't wait to try

it this weekend.

Cheers.

PS. Your name sounds Vietnamese, I'm Vietnamese Australian but have been

out of Oz for 5 years already, working around the globe.

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: kitesurfing school

Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 18:59:41 +0100 (BST)

From: James Leigh <wonderingclown[tai]yahoo.co.uk>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

hi

just been checking out your site and am impressed.

thinking of getting into the sport and have found it

very informative.

some info that you may find useful. the line cutters

you talk about can be found in most scuba diving shops

especially those that cater to the wreck and cave

diving market. one manufacturer is diverite, cost

about $15 and attach to a watch strap.

thanks for the site

james

-------- Original Message --------

Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2003 10:16:12 +0700

From: Myriam Joseph <Myriam.J[tai]telkom.net>

Reply-To: Myriam Joseph <Myriam.J[tai]telkom.net>

Organization: Myriam Joseph

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Thank you for using so much NRJ to create this web site!!! Is is my holy bible concerning kite surfing!!!

Thanks to all of you

Myriam

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: Just a slight mod

Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 16:51:29 +0100

From: Rodrigo Valdivieso <rvaldivieso[tai]grupopuma.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi Hung,

Congrats for your page. I have followed it even before existed. I was with

you since the very early stages of the forum and of this sport.

Just adding the following to your page on speed chapter

You talk about numbers of fins. I think the whole text is rather obsolete.

One fin does not track well at all and today´s bidirectionals regularly have

4, 5 even 6 fins but that does not mean that they will all be immersed at

the same time thus creating more drag.

I think this should also be explained

Regards from Spain

Rod

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: it was...

Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2003 21:19:10 +0200

From: Liberman Shachar <road_runner[tai]barak.net.il>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

a little more complicated then how you had made your less is more kiteboard, but I just wanted to stop by and give you this link

http://planet.nana.co.il/p_k_b/plywood_kiteboard_building.html

and say thanks for your site. It was THE thing that taught me how to surf!

-------- Original Message --------

Subject: 3 line kite system

Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2003 20:51:17 +0000

From: Cristobal Maack <cmrf14sp[tai]hotmail.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi, Im writing from Chile, frist of all I want to congratulate you, because

you are the only complete page of kite surfing, that can answer my doughts.

keep doing that....

...

Cristobal Maack

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Subject: kiting safety info

Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2003 08:26:23 -0700 (PDT)

From: Pauric O'Callaghan <pauric[tai]rocketmail.com>

Reply-To: pauric[tai]rocketmail.com

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hi Hung

I would like to ask for some help from you. First let me explain why... I was at one of the beaches in Boston yesterday with crappy wind 0-15. I noticed another person put up a kite in a crowed area (not the usual kiting part of the beach) I went to talk to him and found out he had zero kite time. He was sold a storm1 16 on the net. He said he had read up a lot about kiting and wanted to try it. In this wind he had real trouble just launching, and then the kite falling. It was not a good situation.

I sure this story happens a lot. Well.. anyway I asked him if he read your site, no.

As a member of NEKA and someone proactively trying to get www.neka.us in a user friendly & useful state I would like to ask permission to a) as a mimimum make strong references to the useful kitesafety parts of your site or b) I would prefer to proxy the safety sections on www.neka.us

I feel links to you site are ok but if a newbie finds the boston site they are more likely to read the info on the boston site than to follow a link to yours.

What are your thoughts on this?

thanks in advance, pauric

Measure twice, cut once. 508 904 0079

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Subject: Material to repair the sail of a kite

Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 12:19:41 +0200

From: Henri Matta <henrimatta[tai]softhome.net>

To: Hung Vu <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi Hung Vu:

I enjoyed a lot the material published in your website. Thanks.

...

Kind regards,

Enrique Matta

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Subject: Laurel Eastman

Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:21:53 +0100

From: Cyril BOUDOU <cyril[tai]webmasterfreelance.com>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi,

I'm glad to present you the new website of american kiteboarder Laurel Eastman.

She has opened a kiteboarding school in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.

Check out the website for more infos : www.laureleastmankiteboarding.com

Maybe you could add a link in this page of your website : http://members.attcanada.ca/~hungvu/kitesurfinglinks.htm

Thanks in advance and good wind !!

Cyril

webmaster

Cabarete - Dominican Republic

www.laureleastmankiteboarding.com

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Subject: log

Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 17:07:11 -0500

From: Ruti Robart <ruti[tai]comcast.net>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Thanks for putting your log online. I was in LA last week, while it was

20 below in Boston (home) driving north on PCH I saw kitesurfing for the

first time. There were some amazing surfers this day, their boards were

very small about 18 X 56 inches. The best guy there was able to kite

into the waves, surf down the face of the breaking turn back into the

wave and jump and fly, simply amazing control. In my naivetÈ it looked

so easy I assumed in must likewise be easy to learn, your log has set me

straight on this, by the nd of your log I was able to understand (more

naivetÈ) going upwind.

Thanks

Ruti

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Subject: Just wanted to say thanks

Date: 25 Jan 2004 22:19 GMT

From: christianerbs[tai]t-online.de (Christian Erbs)

Reply-To: <520090314418-0001[tai]t-online.de>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi, im not sure if im writing to the right person or not but i wanted to say thank for the use of the brilliant kitesurfingschool site,

I'm from New Zealand, (i've heard kite surfing all started there) and have decided to give kite surfing a go. I was tired of watching them through the window of my living room down on the water. and wanted just to say thanks for all the helpfull information your site has given me, and for the insight in to the kite surf world.

Kindest regards

Cameron Allan

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Subject: Hello

Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 05:16:41 -0500 (EST)

From: Mike <perky38[tai]yahoo.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Question:

When I am in my downward swoop and then trying to move

the kite to its upwards swoop, it stalls or looses

power and goes backward in the middle of this

transition. Any advice

thanks

I enjoy your site

Mike

Victoria, B.C.

(Phuket, Thailand)

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Subject: Thank you

Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:59:17 -0800

From: Ann Stevenson <ann2322[tai]sbcglobal.net>

To: hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com

Great site for kitesurfing.

Thanks!

Ann

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Subject: Thanks

Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2004 09:15:16 -0500

From: John & Kristen Martin <201alewive[tai]gwi.net>

To: Hung Vu <hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com>

References: <000801c416b8$fcbaf180$c597c3d8[tai]Dell> <406DBC3A.5020508[tai]rogers.com>

Thanks, you are a huge help...If you are ever going to visit Southern Maine I've got some great spots for you to check out.

John

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Subject: question

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:32:42 -0700 (PDT)

From: Paul Crockett <pecman3[tai]yahoo.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

what good is a harness? I've searched long and wide

for this answer. Do i need one to start? Should i buy

one? Whats the difference in the types?

I would like just a little information about them. No

place i've found on the net has told me. This site is

the best i've found for information on just about

everything except that.

Thanks

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Subject: http://www.sheldonsails.com/

Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 23:25:31 -0700 (PDT)

From: Bruce Miyazaki <bmiyazaki[tai]yahoo.com>

To: hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com

Howdy,

Great site and thanks for putting it all together.

Just one glitch on the site.

...

Yours,

Bruce

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Subject: kite question for the veteran kiter

Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2004 23:30:37 -0000

From: abc17281120 <abc17281120[tai]yahoo.com>

To: hungvu2000[tai]rogers.com

Hung,

I am going to take the leap, have read all your good info on your

site & others.

...

Thanks for your help & all the good info at your kitesurfingschool site. Your attention-to-

detail on your logs is pretty amazing.

John

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Subject: thanks from Italy about your kitesurf site (and some questions, too)

Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 00:08:38 +0200

From: anemos.kite.team.verona

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Ciao (Hallo) Hung,

many thanks for your quite useful tips on kitesurf, especially the faqs.

...

Once again many thanks and friendly compliments for the contents of your site. It's easy to understand that you are a great fan of this sport that you popularize so well with your words.

Bruno Pegorini

ITALY

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Subject: Kiteboard

Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2004 08:01:26 +0100

From: ? ? <buleball[tai]msn.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Dear sir/madam,

Your web pages are great, which do give me alot of know on the

kiteboarding. I would like to know is 'Wipika' the founder and biggest

company in kiteboarding industry?

Thank you for answering the question.

Have a nice day.

Yours sincerely

--^u^--Chou Tien-(田疇)--^u^--

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Subject: Good Work

Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 00:33:08 -0800

From: eric[tai]vanek.family.new.net

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Glad to have found your site again!

I've been pointing people (who wanted to understand kitesurfing) to your site since 2000 & lost it when you moved...

I think that somehow, sometime your hard work in teaching others will catch up to you & you'll be appreciated for being a global legend in our sport. I doubt that you even realize how far your words have spread....

Thanks.

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Subject: how to rig the kite

Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 03:18:54 +0530

From: Niumai <fijigirl[tai]touchtelindia.net>

Reply-To: Niumai <fijigirl[tai]touchtelindia.net>

To: <hungvu[tai]netcom.ca>

Hi ,

A wonderful site - thanks a lot.

How do you rig the kite - connect the strings from the bar to the kite? Which string connects to the front / back of the kite (colour of string?)

4 strings - inflatable kite.

It's been a while, and I'm gonna try again at the year end hols.

Thanks,

Julian

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Subject: Need Picture For Newspaper Feature

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 14:20:05 -0600

From: Shawn Griffiths <grifshaw[tai]gmail.com>

Reply-To: Shawn Griffiths <grifshaw[tai]gmail.com>

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

Hello, my name is Shawn Griffiths with the Regina Sun. It's a weekly

newspaper in Regina, Saskatchewan. We're doing a story on

Kiteboarding/Kiteskiing and since we hardly have any snow here right

now, we can't take any photos to go with the story.

I was just browsing your site, which is very good by the way, and I

came across the photo "Up and Away" by Claude ???. It's a great pic

and we'd love use it and credit it to Claude. It would need to be a

high-res pic though.

If interested, please reply ASAP.

Thank you,

Shawn Griffiths

Regina Sun

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Subject: information request

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 11:59:05 +1100

From: lukas.van.zwieten[tai]agric.nsw.gov.au

To: hungvu[tai]netcom.ca

G'day....great webpage on Kitesurfing!!!!!!!!!

I am a lifeguard at a beach called Lennox Head in NSW, Australia. As you

would imaging, kitesurfing has become very popular there. I am attempting

to compile some information for other lifeguards on how to assist

kitesurfers in trouble (we have inflatable power boats and boards for

rescue), how to release a kitesurfer who may be tangled, spinal injury

etc, and how to prevent injury to swimmers if there is an out-of control

kite or grounded kite in a Patrolled area.

any information, web links etc would be much appreciated.

Lukas Van Zwieten

Club Vice Captain. Lennox head