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Tobys Rockin Old School again

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Created by SaveTheWhales > 9 months ago, 27 Aug 2017
SaveTheWhales
WA, 1877 posts
27 Aug 2017 2:02AM
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Feck - I haven't even passed pre-schoole yet :(

Simsurf
WA, 238 posts
27 Aug 2017 5:14AM
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Awesome vid. Thanks for sharing. Man, I'm not even in Kindy yet.

Much prefer to watch good airstyle than that Flicky twisty stuff.

eppo
WA, 9505 posts
27 Aug 2017 9:54AM
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Toby is so ..... German. Has taken the style to a very weird technical place; linking basic tricks in almost endless combinations and permutations, then calling everyone one of these... a new trick.

All done with 95kg pie weight, in 20-25 knots on an 18m monster kite and a small board. Be nice to have access to a lagoon like he has..wow.

But good to watch ...to a point, then it gets as tedious as the flicky monkey wake stuff.

Personally rather watch someone like Dimitri, still one of the ultimate all round riders.


Love the porn music...

Simsurf
WA, 238 posts
27 Aug 2017 10:27AM
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eppo said..
Toby is so ..... German. Has taken the style to a very weird technical place; linking basic tricks in almost endless combinations and permutations, then calling everyone one of these... a new trick.

All done with 95kg pie weight, in 20-25 knots on an 18m monster kite and a small board. Be nice to have access to a lagoon like he has..wow.

But good to watch ...to a point, then it gets as tedious as the flicky monkey wake stuff.

Personally rather watch someone like Dimitri, still one of the ultimate all round riders.


Love the porn music...


Each to their own I guess.
There's a few locals down my way that push the limits in this space too. Its always entertaining

daggy
WA, 527 posts
27 Aug 2017 7:17PM
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What sort of kite is he on ??
It seems to drift on for ever.
Foil?

Just2807
180 posts
27 Aug 2017 8:08PM
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Dyno i think

eppo
WA, 9505 posts
28 Aug 2017 7:46AM
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He Used to ride 2011 Dyno's.

Rebel now.

bjw
QLD, 3623 posts
28 Aug 2017 4:45PM
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I shamefully admit, as much as watching TT's bores me. This guy is impressive. The stoke and how he pushes it is pretty good. It's always good to see something so different than just the same crap vids we see every other week.

Shark Biscuit
NSW, 341 posts
29 Aug 2017 1:37PM
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Holy feck do I still have a long way to go...
Really enjoyed it and yep...that porn music rocks! lmao

eppo
WA, 9505 posts
29 Aug 2017 12:48PM
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Well you have a long way to go if you want to ride like Toby.

There is plenty of exploration to be had in the other styles. He is very specific, requires specific gear, technique and water/wind conditions.

Have you noticed what hand he initially grabs the board with..even that is entirely weird...lol.

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29 Aug 2017 3:00PM
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eppo said..
Well you have a long way to go if you want to ride like Toby.

There is plenty of exploration to be had in the other styles. He is very specific, requires specific gear, technique and water/wind conditions.

Have you noticed what hand he initially grabs the board with..even that is entirely weird...lol.


Yep if he grabs with the other hand, thats another trick! I'm kidding but also think its quite possible that it would be. His trick list is a never ending story for sure. Toby has spent a huge amount of time refining his skills, he is a very talented kiter regardless of whether anyone likes his stuff or not. The public and the average kiter tends to like what he does very much, so thats all that matters.

Lambie
QLD, 739 posts
30 Aug 2017 11:29AM
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Shame that we never get to see what the kite is actually doing during his tricks ..............

Gilly3
QLD, 799 posts
30 Aug 2017 12:37PM
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Buy the airstyle dvd.....

Whole section dedicated to kite loops, most of the time he's not looping tho....

just a big ar$e kite in 25knts

as explained above and on the dvd, you need the correct equipment to do what he does...

Adam'KiteRepair
NSW, 331 posts
30 Aug 2017 8:35PM
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Lambie said..
Shame that we never get to see what the kite is actually doing during his tricks ..............


Think its sitting at 12 mate most the time Thats all ya gotta do with a kite as big as he rides. Lol. I didnt mean to make that sound so easy though. Im sure it aint.



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