Sky-Blu Posted May 6, 2004 Report Posted May 6, 2004 weather: http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?odh=0&doh=24&wj=knots&tj=c&fhours=180&userp=&psswd=&uid=&user=&pageid=0&odeslano=1&num=&spotcislo=354&viewspot=Go%21&search=&uid=d795fbacfcf766aa6c085d74b81028f8&id_user=0 http://www.metcheck.com/48hrforecast.asp?lat=53&lon=1&locationID=22&Arr=165&Country=UK&Coastal=1 tides: sat: hi: 9:16 lo: 16:20 sun: hi: 9:56 lo: 17:03 if you're going then let us know. will be there on one day or the other, hangover dependant Quote
Kat Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Hello u, Cant do sat but MIGHT do sunday subject to me getting my saggy ass out from under the duvet Just so you know we need to make this w/e a good one because it is my FIRST KITE BURFFFFDAY week. Yep...found the receipt for the 1.4 symphony dated May 10th last year....little did I know the damage that flying carrier bag would do.... Anyway, I am now poor and Alex and Johnny at Kellers drive Porsches See you sun maybe and bring brownies.... k Quote
Plane pour moi Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Hy Sky, We were considering going there for the first time this WE. I am starting to think about the next step : depowerable and I wanted to have a chat with Sven at Oceanside (Spirit 10m looks interesting) and maybe I can beg a quick go on some... I want a nice clean beach the fields are all muddy and horrible here at the moment!!!! Looks like Saturday would be better than Sunday windwise ! Might see you there then...! Quote
dannywooly Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Hi All Had a few really busy weekends, this one is not exception! Going for a spa weekend GF b'day. But will definatly be planning a trip to mable next weekend weather dependant. Nice to see Kat is alive, haven't seen you in ages. Have a good one anyways, i'll think about you all while in the hot tub! Laterz Danny Quote
Kat Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Prof. Frink!!! Good to see you about... Shame you cant make this w/e.....spa hey???? you big girl!!!!! Come to the beach and get covered in clay....much better than the stuff at the spa... Quote
dannywooly Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Hi Yeah i know, but could do with some relaxation, hard few weeks at work! See ya next weekend at Mable maybe! Danny Quote
Sparhawk Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 I want a nice clean beach the fields are all muddy and horrible here at the moment!!!! Forget Branny then mate - its a filthy place :eek: All that mud n clay - and its a bugger to get out of once yer in it :rolleyes: MadAndy71 1 Quote
Plane pour moi Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Spar, can't believe it's that bad ...! there must be a bit of sand in the mix ! Come on locals defend you beach and tell me it's really good where else do you suggest then? PS: I don't really fancy Swindon Kite Fest as I like my skin where it is ... on me and not spread over 50 feet of runway! Quote
Lem Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Hmm.. the mud patch has been shifting around of recent. Nowt better than lofting a jump, only to find you're dangling over the slimy bit! Going to be there all weekend. Might rain a little on Sat, but slightly better wind. Going to be a grey and murky one nonetheless... Ooh.. and I've got a new toy to play with Quote
Sparhawk Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Spar, can't believe it's that bad ...! there must be a bit of sand in the mix ! Come on locals defend you beach and tell me it's really good where else do you suggest then? Yes mate there is a bit of sand - but one does have to watch out for flying buggies - aimed at yer head . . . . . nice bunch of peeps up there - go enjoy.... my only point was that there is probably as much mud on the beach as there is on your local field Quote
dannywooly Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Hi Sorry can't defend branny kited there through the winter and thats the best time, get more than 10 kiters and your in a traffic jam, the clay bank is a pain in the Ar*e, the national trust restrictions make you walk about 1.5miles before you can setup. I have personally put branny down as a winter only beach, Mablethrope is my new home now, 10 x the size of branny, no clay banks and the wind direction is not an issue due to its size, but get an onshore and you have a 5 mile run to a buoy and back. Its worth the extra hour in the car for me and the summer days allow you to stay longer. Hope this helps Danny Quote
Sky-Blu Posted May 7, 2004 Author Report Posted May 7, 2004 there is a mud bank in the middle, but with an onshore wind its not a problem as you run on the two smooth banks either side of it. get some speed up and you'll get through it nicely. sadly the wind isnt looking great so it wont be branny in its full glory. if you want to see sven and have a chat make sure you dont have your credit card with you i'll have my frenzy 04's with me and there will no doubt be a guerilla or something else about for you to try. flysurfers are fanstatic beasts but worth trying as many as you can so you get the right one for you Quote
Plane pour moi Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Quick question about amenities: My wife is not really into kiting (yet.. but I am working on it) and if the day is not sunny and warm I doubt she will spend it on the beach!!! Is there a nice place nearby where she could spend the day if not money ...! (hope she does not read this otherwise you will not see me this WE... ) Thanks. Quote
Sky-Blu Posted May 7, 2004 Author Report Posted May 7, 2004 there's pleanty to do in the area. hunstanton is just down the road and is well known for its seaside town attractions. there are also some great beaches, walks, pubs to crawl about. the tourist info centre in hunny will tell you all you could ever need to know Quote
Sylenz Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Will be there both days hopefully. Saturday is looking better for the wind, gonna be a northwesterly or northeasterly so gonna have a good stretch of beach to play with. Gotta be better than last Sunday hey guys?!!!!!!!!Never seen so much money's worth of equipment sitting on the beach doing nothing!!!!!Are we havin a party for your birthday Kat? Quote
Kat Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 Hi Sy, We would have had a party with cake if I hadnt just welded the mixing bowl to the hob:mad: Looks like the Sailors/ Lifeboat/Mariners will have to host this great social event.... lou coming this week??? Quote
hobokiter Posted May 7, 2004 Report Posted May 7, 2004 hey up everyone might be down on sunday if i'm still in the uk as i'm taking my buggyboat:D out at cleathorpes tomorrow for the first time wish me lots of luck !!!! nice to see that kats still flying-ish;) Quote
Butch1599968578 Posted May 8, 2004 Report Posted May 8, 2004 Kiaora Guys, Should be at Bran on Sunday this week rain or shine... Hope to see all the same faces again... Kia Kaha BUTCH Uncle 1 Quote
Sylenz Posted May 9, 2004 Report Posted May 9, 2004 Couple more pics from Sat. Got loads more and some great video too!! Quote
Sylenz Posted May 9, 2004 Report Posted May 9, 2004 Few others, check out Jimbo's board off!! Sky-Blu 1 Quote
Sky-Blu Posted May 9, 2004 Author Report Posted May 9, 2004 sy: top man any chance of sending the big pics to sky2blu2@aol.com ? reppie reppie Quote
Sylenz Posted May 9, 2004 Report Posted May 9, 2004 No probs mate, even better, i will stick all the pics on a disc and bring em next weekend. If you arent about,are you headin to Wallop? Got about 12to15pics of you,lem and your good lady! If i pull my finger out, i will start editing some video together. Need a few days of thunder and lightning to keep me indoors!!!!! Quote
Lem Posted May 10, 2004 Report Posted May 10, 2004 Ah well it does look high.. but I used the dunes as a kicker. Quote
Plane pour moi Posted May 10, 2004 Report Posted May 10, 2004 Hi Guys, well the W.E. was mixed really! Reasonnably good saturday afternoon but was completely gutted by the last 30 min. A mate and I drove in your direction on Saturday and we stopped at Hunstanton (Had a chat with Sven - did not took my credit card as advised - Thanks for that ! ) Our "error" was we stoppped at old hunstanton beach - you know us inlanders as soon as we see a reasonnably large expense of sand we start dribbling, it gets messy ... ! We got down on the beach and add a good afternoon. My mate was ripping in his buggy (ate quite a lot of sand and drank a few pints of salty water in the process...) and I was doing alright on the board (well to be honnest I could have done with a couple more square meters on the firebee and did not dare to take the bego out). But the beach was not exactly board friendly - full of small water holes and undetectable soft sand spots - I did not count the number of time my front wheels dug in and I went flying above the front wheels - (My helmet saved me from a few nasty knocks ) At 5:30 we were absolutely knacked and decided to pack. Before driving back we thought we would have a look at the other beaches around for future trips - We drove up to Brancaster and walked through the dune to discover the 5 mile hard packed snooker table :eek::eek: We had a chat with two guys who were packing up (G15, 13 and big blade). They explained us the unfortunate limitations but it still looked like a great spot! There was still quite a few kites in the distance but we were too tired to walk all the way to the flying site! So all in all a reasonnably good saturday ... just a bit annoyed to have missed on an even better one ! Next time we will not make the same mistake. Quote
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