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Old 01-31-2008, 03:06 PM
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Anybody see this before. Bored at work, cruising ebay. It def looks sturdier than a dog stake. I thought the idea of using two, one for the CL and one for a leash attached to the flagging line was smart.
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Old 01-31-2008, 04:16 PM
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In theary a great idea for sure. However, some beach umbrellas have this same corkscrew add=on. I for one have had some difficulty getting it secured in the sand if even in the sand at all.
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looks pretty kinky. Oh, wait, you use that for kiting??? sorry, wrong forum
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Old 01-31-2008, 06:14 PM
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i wondered how secure it would really be in soft sand
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looks pretty kinky. Oh, wait, you use that for kiting??? sorry, wrong forum
Did you mean to post this on SA.org??
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Old 01-31-2008, 08:02 PM
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Its sometimes the hard sand. With all the dredging they do around here, I have had trouble just getting the damn thing in. Call me weak.
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I have had trouble just getting the damn thing in. Call me weak.
LMAO!!!!! Sorry steve-o, you set yourself up for that one.
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Old 02-01-2008, 06:57 PM
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agreed chad. it made me laugh though Steve-O, so thanks.
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Old 02-02-2008, 05:44 AM
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Dog stake works really good though... just make sure you don't stub your toe on it OUCH
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Old 02-07-2008, 07:32 PM
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Default Kite anchor

For about $7, a 4lb fluke anchor (Danforth style), with a short chunk of chain and a short piece of nylon line can be set and will hold in virtually any ground in this area short of poured concrete. Cheap, reliable and versatile. B
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