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Kiteboarding Tips
Tip #13 - Pad Placement and Strap Adjustment
by Scott Guy
As you start to set up your new board, a common question is "Where should I put the pads?" One of the easiest and most effective ways to determine this is to jump on to the board. Align yourself centered on the board and standing at the rail. Take a small jump and land on the board.
This will set your feet to a naturally comfortable position.
From there follow the manufacturer's direction to your specific pad installation. Once your pads are on the board you need to adjust them to be snug. With the straps loose slide your foot in so the strap is touching your shin.
Then pull the straps as tight as you can and lock them into place.
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Rider News & Info
GRAND OPENING
MACkite's Muskegon Lesson Center and Shop
Saturday June 14, 2008 10am - 3pm
Pere Marquette Beach, Muskegon
The MAC SHACK is open! The water is warming up, so come join us on Saturday, June 14 for the grand opening of our new fully stocked shop, lesson and demo center. The Mac Shack is located on Muskegon's Pere Marquette beach. Help us open the doors in style with free food, demos and a raffle every half hour that will bring a smile to the face of any gear junkie.
Grand Opening Events
Free BBQ: 11am - 2pm: All you can eat burgers and hot dogs to keep you fueled up to ride.
Swap Meet: 10am - 2pm: Clean out your kite closet, sell your old gear, and pick up some new gear.
Free Kite Demo: 10am - 3pm: Try out the Naish Cult, Slingshot Rev, Cabrinha Convert or Switchblade 3.
Free Board Demo: 10am - 3pm: Test all of our 2008 boards to see which one fits your style.
Free Stand Up Paddle Board Demo: 10am - 3pm: Get a taste of the best light wind activity we have found yet. Take out our Naish, Jimmy Lewis and Oxbow boards for a paddle.
Raffle every half hour: We will be giving away gear and accessories all day to help you get set up with everything you will need for the summer riding season.
Swing by for a half hour or stay all day, but don't miss out on this great chance to meet up with riders from all over the Midwest and kick off the 2008 riding season. For directions to this grand opening event, check out our website at mackiteboarding.com.
Can't make it on the 14th? No worries! The Mac Shack will be open every day from 11-7 to take care of all of your kiting needs.
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