CanadianWindRider.com - Testimonials

Kites
2006.Feb.20	This will be my first PL. I currently ride a couple of Airush flows, 10/14. The Twin Skins seem to have some serious advantages over LEIs. There's a reason airplane wings are shaped like Twin Skins and not LEIs. I live in ... and we are prone to gusty conditions here, and by the sounds of it nothing beats the Venom for gusty sessions. Brad British Columbia
2005.Sep.07	Any way I wanted to give an opinion on the 3D pads and straps I got a few weeks back, i put them on a smaller board that I thought I wouldn't ride much but as it turns out I've used them for about 3 hours (3x1 hour sessions) stiff at first and felt kind of loose but they seamed to have seated in and are quite comfy, I guess the thing i like most is you can slip into and out of them easily. Just kick it off if you need a fast escape or cup your toes and it stays with you. Now this is a smaller board and really light so that might have something to do with it. But very little I would guess. So they get my thumbs up if anyone asks. Jim Cambridge, Ontario
2005.Jan.10	I think the Phantom-12 is a very depowerable kite and handles the top end like a good lei of the 10-12 size. However even the the Phantom series is much more forgiving in gusts than any LEI I have ridden and perfect for winter. You know that already. I also agree that the Phantom-12 would be the most popular size for snow if 1 kite is all you would buy. For light riders the the Phantom-9 would be my call. I don't have a lot of experience with foils but the 5m or 6m would compare to the Phantom-12. I know a 6.4 Blade is similar to a 12m LEI more or less on water at least. I think for people comparing the 2 it really boils down to price really. The Phantom, Venom and Guerilla-II are just so much more useful for traction on snow or water that once they get past the basic playing then they should encouraged to go for a 4 line Twin Skin. In the end the Twin Skin is the best buy for a 4 season rider without question! If you are a beginner for winter then a Phantom-12 or Venom will go from 5-20mph. Then add a big one for the really light stuff or heavy snow or water. Most people can't deal with over 20mph for a while anyway. My experience with arcs has been very good on snow but on water so far I have mostly done LEI so my comments are biased that way a bit. Looking forward to some 20+ breeze and good traction to see how high I can make my Phantom-12 go! Cheers Stan Woodman Wolfe Island, Ontario
2003.Feb.21	The 3.5 meter Peter Lynn Rebble kite was comfortable, responsive and it gave me an good work-out for the time I flew it. I found the kite smooth and powerful. Just what the doctor ordered. Being involved with wind-powered sport and tuning my sails for last 20+ years, it is nice to see clean foil in the air. The kite was vary pleasing to my eyes as it hovered over my head, whistling to me "What are you gone do about it?". Peter Jerabek Toronto, Ontario pjerabek@connection.com
Training
2004.Nov.21	Reading about how these kites fly is one thing. But Grant actually makes the reality fun, logical and exciting. He carefully explains the theoretical, and how that relates to the kite's performance. A well developed teaching plan allowed this newbie to progress with confidence, on my first outing. And the Peter Lynn kite systems are both innovative, and well thought out. Using a qualified instructor and a great product helped me enjoy this spectacular new sport immediately, and avoid any pitfalls. It is the way to go (up) !! ;-) Alan Maguire Toronto, Ontario
2004.Mar.7	... his easygoing and relaxed manner made learning kite skiing effortless. I found myself gibing and skiing upwind with his help, something I had been struggling with for many sessions. I would highly recommend him. Karen-Ann Xavier Toronto, Ontario www.xavierinnovations.com
Festivals
2004.Feb.21	2nd Annual Lake Simcoe Wind Sports Festival Many thanks for organizing the Simcoe Festival. You did a sterling job. It was a well organized, successful event with a great turnout. And the weather was fantastic. What are you going to put in the goody bags next year? Roger Howison Dundas, Ontario roger.howison@mohawkcollege.ca
2004.Feb.21	2nd Annual Lake Simcoe Wind Sports Festival I enjoyed the festival a lot. I had chance to meet many people and learned a lot about kitesnowboarding. Even just to see many kites in the air was so much fun for me. Tolga Eren North York, Ontario tolgaeren@yahoo.com
2004.Feb.22	2nd Annual Lake Simcoe Wind Sports Festival ...after your highly successfully kite festival you must have felt pretty good all day. Thank you for the nice pictures in your e-mail attachments. Today I also unpacked the content of the "festival promo bag" and was astounded about the number and variety of nice little things. Here again you were doing a great job. Klaus Faisst (2004 WISSA Organizer) Toronto, Ontario kfaisst@sympatico.ca
2004.Feb.22	2nd Annual Lake Simcoe Wind Sports Festival Thanks for the photo :-) Three cheers to the Canadian Wind Rider Chief :-) ...for a job well done... Really enjoyed getting out there yesterday and both of us are feeling all those different muscles that you use for Kite Skiing this AM :-) Great Day, Great Sport... Congrats... Jeremy & Don Brownridge (Former Toronto Kite Flyers President-11 years) Stouffville, Ontario, dbrownridge@onlinetel.ca www.donbrownridge.ca
Clinics
2004.Feb.21	Safe & Easy Launching & Retrieval Techniques for Foil Kites Thank you for giving your time to show safe and easy launch/retrieval techniques at the festival. I learned many tips about kite snowboarding, especially about safely launching. By using these tips, I feel safer while preparing and launching my kite. Tolga Eren North York, Ontario tolgaeren@yahoo.com

2004.Feb.21	Safe & Easy Launching & Retrieval Techniques for Foil Kites I attended the Kite Setup session presented by Grant Fitz at the first day of the Festival and I found it very informative. I have recently started traction kiting. I really enjoy my 3m foil kite but tangling and retrieval issues have made me frustrated several times. During this session, I got some good tips which will minimize my setup time. Burhan Insel Ontario burhan_insel@yahoo.com
Customer Service
2005.Feb.16	Keeping the customer first I appreciate awesome customer service! You will be the only place I give my business as far as kiting is concerned from now on. I will also recommend your business to other people who are interested in getting started in this hobby. In my town when I fly my kite, small crowds often gather and the first question is usually "where can i get one of those?" I'll be sure to let them know Canadian Wind Rider is who you want to deal with! Nick Chmielewski Sarnia, Ontario acoyle@cogeco.ca