gavw Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Thanks for the greeting lads, i reckon i might be up for the 8th, depending where it is? Happy birthday encona, who ever you are...lmao Just a short one, got to go back to work now...lol lunch break! Beach trip is for BRS - Porthmadog N.Wales pm for more details
encona1599968593 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Posted February 27, 2009 cheers again lol cake anyone ?? @zotty what was the ave wind speed on taht sunday
Wylde Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Evening all. Not much happenin in ere'!
LichRich Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 @Encona - wind varied from about 20mph at the start down to about 6mph when we packed up at about 4pm. I dunno what that gust was that took Zotty 100 yards down the beach and through the river but it was funny as feck SPLOSH:D Especially when he had to come back through it again to get back:D:D
Wylde Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 @Encona - wind varied from about 20mph at the start down to about 6mph when we packed up at about 4pm. I dunno what that gust was that took Zotty 100 yards down the beach and through the river but it was funny as feck SPLOSH:D Especially when he had to come back through it again to get back:D:D When was that Rich?
LichRich Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Last Sunday. We (me, Zotty, Blubs, Encona, Bootlace, Ace Chippy, MDP, F/O Kite) had a day trip to BRS:cool:
encona1599968593 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Posted February 27, 2009 dont forget our blue peter geoff
Zotty Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 i had NO choice lol. 6.5 wanted to go that way! pmsl... brrrrrrrrrrrrr was cold
Bushy99 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Happy Birthday Kitest:D Have a good un bab.
Bushy99 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 You mean you have limits? only just lol, i did chuckle but wouldnt forward it lol sick boy God, that is a first. I feel so proud of myself;):D
encona1599968593 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Posted February 28, 2009 only just lol, i did chuckle but wouldnt forward it lol sick boy God, that is a first. I feel so proud of myself;):D chuckle :) hupey burfdiy easter
encona1599968593 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Posted February 28, 2009 cake anyone ?? cake is a real drug cake is the drug ime thinking of . . . . . . .
encona1599968593 Posted February 28, 2009 Author Report Posted February 28, 2009 as you must have gather i still aint left for wales 'is it' who blog is this forum is it
LichRich Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 Anyone heading to the field? Not much wind about:( but may still have a trundle. @Encona - Gizmo has one of the helmets and I'm sure we all decided they were gay;)
encona1599968593 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Posted March 1, 2009 damn bugger and blast that skinny rat has ruined it for me
gavw Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 Popped to the field at about 3 ish today - 7+mph so didnt stay
LichRich Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 Popped to the field at about 3 ish today - 7+mph so didnt stay Wasn't I on it then? Got there at 2.55pm. Wind was a bit up and down for a while but had a reasonable session working the 8.5 then wind picked right up at 4pm - just as I'd swapped my 8.5 to the new flexi handles, forgot I needed screwdriver to fit strop, thought sod it I'll have an unhooked fly and got blasted 250 yards down field with hands in straight up'blade position' unable to get the brakes on:eek:.
encona1599968593 Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Posted March 1, 2009 Popped to the field at about 3 ish today - 7+mph so didnt stay Wasn't I on it then? Got there at 2.55pm. Wind was a bit up and down for a while but had a reasonable session working the 8.5 then wind picked right up at 4pm - just as I'd swapped my 8.5 to the new flexi handles, forgot I needed screwdriver to fit strop, thought sod it I'll have an unhooked fly and got blasted 250 yards down field with hands in straight up'blade position' unable to get the brakes on:eek:. lol lump in throat - tasting blood help :)
gavw Posted March 2, 2009 Report Posted March 2, 2009 Popped to the field at about 3 ish today - 7+mph so didnt stay Wasn't I on it then? Got there at 2.55pm. Wind was a bit up and down for a while but had a reasonable session working the 8.5 then wind picked right up at 4pm - just as I'd swapped my 8.5 to the new flexi handles, forgot I needed screwdriver to fit strop, thought sod it I'll have an unhooked fly and got blasted 250 yards down field with hands in straight up'blade position' unable to get the brakes on:eek:. I think i may have been there a bit earlier then there was knowone around so went home and went in the park on mountain bikes with Liam - wind defo picked up later on Hope your ok Rich and only your pride was dented
encona1599968593 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Posted March 2, 2009 evening all, sore throat, tickly cough damn them virus carrying kids, the JD medicine seems to take the edge off though, so whos on the sunday list
Neomax25 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Don't think i'll be able to make it this time guys Really wanted to go, but i already promised a friend i'd go elsewhere with him weeks ago, i forgot it's on the same day :( Maybe next time. On the plus side, the kite turned up today, it's a bit wet so i'll be getting it out of the bag later and hang it out to dry in the bathroom (wife'll love me for that one!). What i can see of it, it seems as described, the bag looks pretty worn, but it is the original North Rhino KiteSurfing 05 bag. It has a REALLY long bit that pulls out of the top, like an extension to the main part of the bag, would i be right in thinking that is where you would put yer board? It has a couple of Cabrinha stickers in the one pocket and some repair patches, but other than that it's just the kite and the bag, no lines or anything, so i'm going to need to buy a few things ! I also got a book from the library about kiting and kite boarding and the like, most of what i've read so far i was kinda already aware of, just didn't know the technical terms for it all, like AOA, and ratios and drag versus lift and that kind of stuff. But it's all good, soon i'll be on the chapter where it explains about the rig, setting it all up and whats needed, thats where the real learning starts! I'll keep you guys posted! Incidentally, which field is it everyones been going to, EKS? Also, could anyone give me the address for the EKS place please! Thanks lads.
gavw Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 @neomax- the field we were referring to is our members only field For EKS info have a look on there thread and contact Spiky Jack for directions
LichRich Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 On the plus side, the kite turned up today, it's a bit wet so i'll be getting it out of the bag later and hang it out to dry in the bathroom (wife'll love me for that one!). What i can see of it, it seems as described, the bag looks pretty worn, but it is the original North Rhino KiteSurfing 05 bag. It has a REALLY long bit that pulls out of the top, like an extension to the main part of the bag, would i be right in thinking that is where you would put yer board? It has a couple of Cabrinha stickers in the one pocket and some repair patches, but other than that it's just the kite and the bag, no lines or anything, so i'm going to need to buy a few things ! I also got a book from the library about kiting and kite boarding and the like, most of what i've read so far i was kinda already aware of, just didn't know the technical terms for it all, like AOA, and ratios and drag versus lift and that kind of stuff. But it's all good, soon i'll be on the chapter where it explains about the rig, setting it all up and whats needed, thats where the real learning starts! I'll keep you guys posted! Incidentally, which field is it everyones been going to, EKS? Also, could anyone give me the address for the EKS place please! Thanks lads. Most of the regular SPF forum users only fly normal foils so we're probably not the best to answer questions on inflatables - sorry, but don't want to give you the wrong info! Maybe worth a post in the kite surfing section as they'll be able to give you some help. We have our own field leased, or at least we're resorting it at the moment but I won't have the details finalised for that for 2-3 weeks while its sorted. For the info on the EKS site see http://extremekiteshop.com/kites/kite-field-membership-p-908.html - theres some directions towards the bottom of the page. I've not been there yet.
Neomax25 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Posted March 3, 2009 Excellent, thank you! I kinda figured i'd have a better chance of finding the right advice looking more toward the beach, with the LEI. But i know a lot of the traction kite people do the surfing to, so thought i'd ask! I'm going to be changing hobby soon, i currently race model cars and am getting a little bored with it, so i think i'll sell my gear and get a 5 - 6m traction kite with a bar rig setup, then i can use most of the stuff i get with the LEI too, as long as i get extra lines for the bigger kite and a bar that is suitable also, but the harness and safety gear will be interchangable i would expect!
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