Anybody got any info on the Wego Kite Tube?

[cableguy]

If anybody knows or has one give me some feedback. I was thinking about getting one. Thanks

[AbunDiga909]

RE: Anybody got any info on the Wego Kite Tube?

Yeah, I've got some info you just might be interested in...

Kite Tube DEATH

[mfloski]

I got one....only been on it once...the driver controls your fate! pretty cool though.

[ShoeDad]

My brother was with the hydrofoil group that tried one a couple of weeks ago and he said that although it looks cool there is no way to communicate with the boat and the window really isn't in the right place for either of you to see anything. He said it's an accident waiting to happen. He also said that the tube is huge and a behemoth to move around if you aren't pulling it behind the boat.

[ihaveansv211]

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=46867

whats with all the craze over this thing?

[Hydrofoilmaniac]

Well, it looks cool but it's not for me. In fact, I wouldn't even pull it behind my boat. Not worth the risk......or the liability.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...1557160&q=kite[/list]

[surroundsound64]

The thing looks really fun! A helmet might be a good idea. Also, deep water is probably your friend considering the heights you might fall from. hehe.

[Andrew]

lol, deep water won't matter. it all feels like cement on the surface. i've been on one, it was ok but at the same time pretty dangerous. a friend of mine fell from about 30ft up and was coughing up blood afterwards (her mouth wasn't bleeding, it was definetly internal)

the rider really has no control whatsoever on the height. and the driver doesn't have very much. a sudden gut of wind can put u over 20ft in the air before u can even fall off. personally i'll just stick to the board. imo its is worth gettin hurt over. kite tubing isn't

[nautique06]

I bought one a few weeks ago and tried it last week. I either tore or strained something in my knee. I was on it for no longer than 10 minutes.....anyone want to buy mine???

[surroundsound64]

I bought one a few weeks ago and tried it last week. I either tore or strained something in my knee. I was on it for no longer than 10 minutes.....anyone want to buy mine???

How much?

[nautique06]

$450.00 I pay shipping....

[surroundsound64]

$450.00 I pay shipping....

No thanks. I've seen new ones for $400.

[TylerO]

Cableguy,

I've ridden the Kite Tube and been in the boat while several other experienced "riders" have taken their turn. Prior to riding the kite I was planning on buying one. No more, my curiosity has been satisfied! While your mileage may vary with this product here is my two cents....

1) Proper inflation is key with this product. It must be hard enough or it will sandwich on you while trying to catch flight.
2) A good headwind makes a big difference. You really need to be going into the wind for consistent/stable flight.
3) Weight matters. The smaller guys on the crew were airborne at 25...us bigger guys needed speeds in the 30 mph range to get air.
4) The window is useless. It's really opaque and even if you could see thru it you wouldn't see the boat or your altitiude.
5) You know when your in flight (ride gets smooth and silent) but determining your altitude requires a backwards or sideways glance.
6) Getting down requires leaning forward or letting go if you have a choice. This is the painful part.
7) Make sure the boat driver values your life. When the kite is airborne, easing back on the throttle will keep things a litte more "down to earth"

My personal experience was bailing off the back at approx 15 feet up while traveling approx 34 mph. Wind knocked out of me and helmet yanked off. Several other riders had better luck and were able to escape injury. Just know going in that gravity sucks and water is hard.

[morfoot]

Just remember........................

Pain goes away, and chicks dig scars!!!!!

[Andrew]

"pain goes away"

so does life lol