houseofdyer

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@huck4321 20 күн бұрын

"That wasn't fun at all".... yet we still keep going out for more:) I love this example learning wind sport. It was the same with windsurfing except the reward to suffering ratio was even less favorable. Now we all get to start again with wingfoiling but at least we know what to expect. If you had started kiting about 15 years earlier, this footage would have been even more frustrating/frightening. The early generation C-kites did not relaunch well and lacked much depower. Relaunching often required aggressive swimming toward the kite to put slack in the lines and hopefullly get it to roll onto it's side and then it was a small miracle if it actually took, to he air....many of us became very proficient at self rescue. I think it was around 2005 when the current, swept back leading edge style kites came around. I recall first flying a Cabrinha Crossbow in 2006, instantly the sport seemed so much easier and safer.

@cweekly Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing details of the mistakes you made -- very helpful for other beginners vs only ever watching a pro do it exactly right.

@user-lp1bg8hk2e Ай бұрын

Hardcore. I learned this technique from my ancestors. Has nothing to do with doctors. 😂🎉❤

@robertoc.4056 Ай бұрын

Ti capisco davvero tanto, ci sto passando anche io! Si continua lo stesso, non deve vincere lui, alla fine lo domeremo

@kathrynellman4104 2 ай бұрын

You had me in tears laughing....the swearing, the crashing, the frustration trying to get the damn board back on. Omg. I needed this. Lesson #6 for me (age 53) yesterday didn't looked this good. I haven't even actually gotten up yet!

@stacksmasher 2 ай бұрын

hahahahahahahaha

@slawekkarczewski5754 3 ай бұрын

You doesnt seem to enjoy it, and kitesurfing is about having fun 😊

@jorgenschippers7518 3 ай бұрын

are you still kiting?

@micheledenise8599 3 ай бұрын

Nice one guys! 🎉

@alfghoul3793 4 ай бұрын

Try and keep your hand on the middle of the bar to get more power and tension on your lines

@EricJaspersFilms 6 ай бұрын

Oh boy, I'm 62 years old and just starting my Kite adventure. Looking at this brave footage I wonder rather I should continue 😞

@houseofdyer 6 ай бұрын

LOL. You’ll be fine. Go get some steady wind and a lesson and you’ll do a lot better than I did!

@ChrisSkudlarczyk 7 ай бұрын

00:00 Taking It Slow 04:10 Lemonade 07:30 Freedom Song 13:05 Overdrive 16:30 Detroit? 23:45 River 29:05 Devils Have Come 34:25 High Yesterday? 37:48 The Underdog 42:38 Dancin Shoes 46:07 Kids 51:15 Wagon Wheel

@houseofdyer 7 ай бұрын

You, sir, are a saint.

@daryedwards8981 7 ай бұрын

That’s been an honest vid. Exactly how events turn out.

@claudiunegosanu 8 ай бұрын

Died laughing..

@davidfournier3355 9 ай бұрын

Wow! It took a lot to for you just share this footage with us, so thank you and nice job! You were cruising and then all of a sudden not a pleasant situation. The blessing and good news is that you were close to a shore line, maybe not the one you wanted but its land😁

@Longevityfit 9 ай бұрын

I know this wasn’t for the 120 but I’m a heavier rider 230-240# and curious if the stiffer frame might help even if I’m more of a novice-intermediate rider. I ride in the Midwest, not much chunk compared to out west or east (not much elevation either!) but I’ve got an older 5010 I like, but always looking for something and one popped up for sale 2022…curious your thoughts! Thanks in advance…also, what other bike have you fallen for now?

@houseofdyer 9 ай бұрын

I’d say typically that middle of the road is good for most riders. So like a short travel (I.e. 120) would be fine for most things - especially in the Midwest - but if you fall in love with it and want to ride chunkier stuff, you will eventually want a 135 or a 140 rear, imo. In fact, that’s ultimately what drove me to the Arktos. My Ripley was perfect - I just wanted a bit more rear travel for things like bike parks, road trips, and Apex (a super chunky trail here in Colorado). Anyway, I hope that helps. I would hold out for more of a trail travel (130-150ish) than a short travel (100-120 rear) or downhill travel (170+ front). The new bike is a Pivot Switchblade and it’s a little more forgiving and predictable than the Arktos, IMO. My buddy is happily riding the Arktos, still, though.

@user-rl9ou2bh6p 10 ай бұрын

THIS IS IT!!!

@emilbeetge 10 ай бұрын

Did you get your board back afterwards?

@houseofdyer 10 ай бұрын

I did! Had to wade through some muck and weeds but I got it. :)

@mikehawk120 10 ай бұрын

Loved your geeking over the tech and colors, I’m the same way. Just ordered the 125 variant and haven’t been on a full XC since my old top fuel 98 back in the early 00`s lol.

@andrewramirez9119 10 ай бұрын

Whats wrong with the water quality?

@guywood2343 Жыл бұрын

I have just recently came into hands of one and was wondering the resale price?

@houseofdyer Жыл бұрын

This is a pretty old model. I’d say in the low 100s. Better to just fly it and enjoy it if it’s in good shape.

@DarkVixenD4 Жыл бұрын

Those are rookie numbers

@dandenton2438 Жыл бұрын

You got a long way to go, but wait until you get into the high trillions. Then your jaw will drop. I can tell you're a new player, so make sure you look up builds and try them out, you'll be much happier <3

@houseofdyer Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I JUST started with the Tal Rasha Meteor Build and I’m not quite equipped, but I’m closed. Just searched augments last night.

@pag93 Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro is really annoying all this pros make it seem really simple. I am after 10 hours training and I am around your level. Next time I think I ll use only the kite to see better the power points. Good luck with your progress keep trying we will figure it out 🤟🤟

@bobdean8165 Жыл бұрын

Promo sm

@natesmif6751 Жыл бұрын

Yes bite and tear at her like the wolf u r🤣😂 it is Shura afterall

@houseofdyer Жыл бұрын

SHURA! They say it so many times it has lost meaning.

@theweaselcat3564 Жыл бұрын

Is that trail near Franktown? I believe I've been there before. How's the Arktos holding up?

@houseofdyer Жыл бұрын

It is! Arktos is holding up great but I am actually selling it because I fell in love with a different bike.

@mikenbikes9192 Жыл бұрын

What u end up getting

@houseofdyer Жыл бұрын

@@mikenbikes9192 Pivot Switchblade. There was a demo day and I absolutely fell in love with it. The Arktos is still amazing, and jumps a little better.

@jsobol12 Жыл бұрын

Great detailed video my guy! It's nice to get some perspective from the beginning of the buying process all the way to now. I live in Phoenix and am considing this very same bike, though most likely the GX build since it's more within my price point. I am 5'9 and am not sure if a Medium or Large would be best for me. How is the bike treating you to this day? Are you still happy with it? Have you had to reach out to Alchemy Customer Care for anything? Thanks in advance and happy holidays!

@grillob3 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same. I am only buying online because of that.

@MTBCoop Жыл бұрын

Would love to hear an update on your Arktos! Still riding it?

@houseofdyer Жыл бұрын

I actually fell in love with a different bike so I am moving on, but it’s holding up great.

@notyouraveragewindsurfer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this man, I was thinking "is he kiting alone on his first time?" lol

@darrenmiller3333 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently just getting board starts, literally the most frustrating sport I ever tried!! 52 years old and this is my mid life crisis! This was actually a really useful video thanks for sharing your struggles, hope your smashing it by now

@Ramstoned 9 ай бұрын

I feel you brother

@oxesi_ 15 күн бұрын

i really wonder how you do 1 year later

@darrenmiller3333 13 күн бұрын

@@oxesi_ I am up and riding, all came together shortly after posting, once you have it you wonder why you struggled. Currently doing more wake boarding than kite mostly due to wind

@oxesi_ 13 күн бұрын

@@darrenmiller3333 nice to hear that, hope you will spend lots of time on the water in the future

@yeremychauvin7253 Жыл бұрын

I got so sick there in 2013 skiing and no way I'm going back in that water. Good luck .....

@aaronashear3002 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review. How tall are you? Did you change sizes from your Ibis?

@houseofdyer Жыл бұрын

No problem. I’m 5’9” and I did go from a L Ibis to a M Arktos.

@richardcarlisle6692 Жыл бұрын

When I lived inland and tried kitesurfing on lakes I ended up giving up. I had a few OK sessions but it was always a struggle dealing with the inconsistent wind on the lakes. Great lakes would be an exception because of the size. It all came together when I moved to the coast and found consistent wind almost every day.

@eddiehao5814 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing the review. You mentioned you got the medium; how tall are you?

@houseofdyer Жыл бұрын

5’9” (175 cm).

@ToddBeckerPhoto Жыл бұрын

One reviewer said the suspension felt too stiff/ harsh at low speeds and this was a better bike for more aggressive riders. What has been your experience at lower speeds with harshness?

@houseofdyer Жыл бұрын

Hey Todd, I couldn't agree more. This bike is very stiff, and rewards aggressiveness. If you're the type of rider who sees a big, bony rock garden and slows down, then the Arktos isn't the best, IMO -- it's so stiff that it gets a little squirelly when you slow down. But if you see a big, bony rock garden and think "let 'er rip!" then this bike will reward your lack of fear like no other bike I've ever ridden. It makes super gnarly tech sections really fun.

@stokakrishna Жыл бұрын

Your biggest mistake was unwrapping lines and going back. Never go back. Just continue

@dbridges01 2 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video. Really made me smile. I’m not as advanced as this and I can see me going through exactly the same 😅

@ButchRisma 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video. People who have never tried would never know the struggle of learning--I'm one of those people, but am so excited to try this...just waiting for funding to buy some gear!! Thanks for posting this. It's INSPIRING! Would love to see you fly today!

@davetimmerman9066 2 жыл бұрын

So after the first 200 meteres the conditions made you feel able?

@barbarakelley196 2 жыл бұрын

Пора валить с России, это начало конца

@earthflute2248 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. What not to do is as informative as proper ways to do it.

@M9Diry 2 жыл бұрын

Really? Leave the board on your feet ?

@Bodhidelange 2 жыл бұрын

Make more of these!!!

@dalepellerin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Now that everyone’s favorite bike guy, ‘Bob’ is no more, my days of trading my bike in every 6 months are gone. Looking forward to taking one of these for a spin. Coming off of a ‘20 Specialized Enduro, I suspect Alchemy in its longest travel iteration is going to feel like a tiny little bike. Hopefully tiny and mighty.

@houseofdyer 2 жыл бұрын

It definitely feels small and agile, but also stable as long as you are riding fast and kind of aggressive. I noticed recently that it punishes fear and hesitancy while rewarding stoke and speed with amazing capability. Let us know when you take one for a ride!

@Bodhidelange 2 жыл бұрын

How workst the safety?

@danielhamilton5094 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, bro. 51 and still love picking up heavy things, pressing them over my head and riding mountain bikes. I need to stay in shape so I can continue to drink 18YO Scotch and smoke expensive cigars. Great vid!!

@avkovale4427 2 жыл бұрын

Really like your videos and the Arktos and Ripley are the two bikes I'm considering. How big of an impact do you think it would be if you were on the Arktos 120 when compared to the Ripley? Also, do you feel like the 120 would be enough for CO riding?

@houseofdyer 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It depends on what kind of rider you are, in my opinion. The 130/120 on the Ripley was amazing for almost everything in Colorado, including Trestle, for me -- an intermediate rider. I rode Hall Ranch for my test ride and the bike felt great. The only time I ever felt 'underbiked' is on really big, chunky things like Apex, Meyer, and some spots at Floyd. But mostly the reason I went with longer travel was because we kept riding rougher and rougher stuff and it was getting kinda hard on my body to ride fast on the Ripley. We rode Cub Creek the other day and I can't imagine riding that on the Ripley at speed. My shoulders would've fallen out of their sockets and my hands would forever be claws. :) However, the Arktos did great, and it even did great on the climb. That being said, if I had my heart set on a shorter travel and money wasn't an issue, I'd probably choose a M Ripley. It's really a fantastic bike and a great company. Alchemy and the Arktos has been great thus far, but the Ripley felt more stable, precise, and dialed all around. The Arktos demands more but also delivers more, yet hurts less in the longer travel, if that makes any sense. Hope that helps!

@javimerinero 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to ride alone without any skill with the kite is pretty dangerous. Give thanks to God you are in one piece after that.

@houseofdyer 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve said this a few times in the comments and the description, but I wasn’t alone and had a lot of kite skill on land at this point. Was just new to water. But generally agree that it’s dangerous to go alone and with no training. That’s why I posted the video for people. Take a lesson and go with friends who know what they’re doing. Kiteboarding is dangerous, fun as hell, and super hard to learn on your own in crappy wind. Thanks!

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