Ocean Rodeo Discussions

Wear edges centre-hole in freeride bar 2010 and freestyle bar 2011

2012-01-03T06:18:54Z

Hello I’m new here on the forum.
I’m coming from the netherlands and using OR products now for 3 years,
the first I bought was a pyro pro dry suit and after that some kites.
I’m very happy with all of the stuff !

Now I have a problem with wear in the centre-hole of the bar.
The edges are getting sharp, what follows is that the trim-line is also
wearing and will break after a while.
I have sanded the edges so that it becomes smooth but after a while its coming back.
Some of my friends have the same problem.
What can we do about it ?

I hope there is a good solution !

Kitegreetz,

Frank

RISE 14m, New Bladder WITH BAR $540- Will ship

2012-05-04T21:31:07Z

2009 Rise has a repair in the canopy, but still works great. Includes bar.
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/NEW-BLADDER-Ocean-Rodeo-2009-Rise-14-M-AND-BAR-included_16751229

Trouble Depowering 12m Rise w/ Freeride Bar

2011-11-29T00:50:33Z

The title pretty much says it all. I’m a beginner, about 15 sessions on the water now in 4 months. Able to stay up wind and more, small jumps, having a great time. The problem is the only time I am able to pull down on my depower line is when the wind is very light and I wouldn’t need to depower. It’s been suggested that I always have about an inch of depower in “so it doesn’t get stuck” but that hasn’t made a difference. I’m riding a 2011 12m Rise and Freeride Bar. Any suggestions about what I might be doing wrong or if I could possibly have something set up wrong or not working properly.
Thanks!

Kiting in Kailua & Kaneohe Bays - Oahu

Pigtail Replacement

2012-05-13T18:05:11Z

What size/strength dyneema line are the pigtails on the lines? Mine are beginning to wear through the sleeving, time to replace. That or what do people typically do when the pigtails on the inside lines begin to fray. I’m used to having extensions and I just buy new ones. Should I replace the whole sleeve somehow?

What’s a good size mako for 135-140lb rider.

2012-04-30T19:40:43Z

What’s a good size mako for someone around 135 - 140lbs? I ride in 12-25kts mostly in choppish maybe flatish conditions at times.
I was thinking the 130 x 35 but I heard that’s a bit small and mostly for real high winds. I don’t really have a style…I just ride around.

Day board bag for mako king

2012-05-12T09:08:56Z

I am looking for a board bag to protect my new Mako King on day trips to the beach. Anyone have any suggestions?

Best kite 2012

2012-04-05T08:33:00Z

http://kite2012.com/best-kite-2012/

Lets get the OR kites in the top!!

2011 Mako 150 wide

2012-05-12T18:38:26Z

I have 2011 Mako 150 that is in excellent condition ridden only a few times. Selling because I want to get a surfboard. This is a great freeriding board. Great in the waves and shreds the chop! $425 plus shipping. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Mattpotts55 at gmail dot com

2010 8+10m Rises RTF!

2012-03-18T23:33:46Z

I got 2 2010s available if someone wants them! 10m and 8m, one 2008 bar and lines and one 2010 bar and lines. 2008 bar and lines is brand new.

$350 each.

Cheers guys! Happy season coming up

Mako King for new guy?

2012-04-18T17:02:31Z

I’ve posted this question on another forum and am not sure if it has been asked before here. I apologize for any redundancy.

I am new, 5’8/165 in an area with winds in the 12-25 mph range with light chop to 2-3 ft waves. I am working on getting upwind better and obviously still very new. I (sort of) ride a 140 cm board now and was told that a bigger board may help with my upwind learning. I know that technique and water time are the key, no piece of gear is a quick fix.

I am interested in a mako king, not only for upwind learning reason, but also as an intro directional board when I develop the skills. A large part of wanting this board is due to my perception that it has may options and variants, so I would be getting a board that I can progress on in many areas, not just upwind as a new guy.

Is there anything about the king that would make it a BAD idea at my level and interfere with my progress?