DjMoz Posted September 17, 2007 Report Posted September 17, 2007 Cannot find anything about it, so I would not worry. Although long range forecast does look ****, Thursday looks much better. Has anyone else noticed that the evenings are drawing in thick and fast? Pitch black and cold soon, may have to get my whole heating system working this year!
CorsaPete Posted September 17, 2007 Report Posted September 17, 2007 DM I thought you being a bush tucker man now you would not need any heating, or do you have one heater with a very long extension lead:D . My heating bill will be worse as my wife will be off work for a while - so that will mean heating on 24/7 :eek: :eek: Pete
CorsaPete Posted September 17, 2007 Report Posted September 17, 2007 As promised Noo Noo see attached piccys. Pete:eek:
snap1 Posted September 17, 2007 Report Posted September 17, 2007 Great pics, was good watching Noo Noo he makes it look so easy. Will have to get sum tips! I looking forwards to have a go on the frenzy again, though I broke my ankle last time lol, have to give it some respect lift me well of the ground. Thursday looks a bit mad for me but might come up with the 4 meter. Need a few more easier winds to master the frenzy fully. But first use on s de-power and I understand the advantages! P
DjMoz Posted September 17, 2007 Report Posted September 17, 2007 Not bad pics of NN, looks like a nice day. Not sure if it was the camera man or the rider but I expect to see more from NN these days:p Yes depower definately has its advantages Snap. Sounds like you got the right size then feeling well powered in 15-20 knots is perfect, means you can practice and mess around in the 10-15 days and look forward to the 15-20 days. The Flow looks good Pete, will get an update later this week. No sign of my kite:mad: , guy is on holiday and not back until next week so still no 13m. DM
Noo Noo Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Well thanks guys. A touch embarressing to say the least. Lacking in confidence on land at the moment, especially compared to water. I just had no idea how high I was going to go. Varied from nothing to about 8 feet I suppose. Played around with my kites after, just trying to go big and I just couldn't figure it out. One minute you'd be up and stay there, the next you wouldn't even get off the ground. Other occasions you'd get up and then drop like a stone. Lost count how many times I loaded up for a jump only for the power to drop to nothing as i sent the kite. Need a steady 15mph day and a kick up the arris I did like the FLOW though. Felt positive and reasonably quick without being bananas. Easy to put it where you want. This is the exact type of kite that put me onto infaultables. (that is spelt correctly clever eh!) Depowers well on the strap too. Pete - that 5th line will not be needed for long. kite rolls over really easy. just need to move to the side and pull the furthest wing tip up. Easy peasy. Only question is do you want too keep the 5th line safety. Snap - a few more sessions and you'll have it dialled no problems. Kite looked in nice condition too. Winter is here:(. Sun wasn't up at 6 this morning and i had to find a heater. Early dart from work this thursday I think. Straight to Crabtree.
mark o Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Is anyone tempted by an early departure Thursday from work to catch hayling island... perhaps aim to get there for 4pm?
DjMoz Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Mark - no chance for me but I reckon I could make it for 5.45.
Noo Noo Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Tempted too right but stimeyed again. Forgot I have the little'un till just before 8.
CorsaPete Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Glad you liked the pics NN, cant do thursday either have my daughters till 7pm. Are we out again for a fine ale on thursday? I am going to take myself down to poole friday dose anyone know what the weather is going to be like? got the day off so want to try out the flow and my nice shinny new wet suit. :D Pete
CorsaPete Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 Not bad pics of NN, looks like a nice day. Not sure if it was the camera man or the rider but I expect to see more from NN these days:p Yes depower definately has its advantages Snap. Sounds like you got the right size then feeling well powered in 15-20 knots is perfect, means you can practice and mess around in the 10-15 days and look forward to the 15-20 days. The Flow looks good Pete, will get an update later this week. No sign of my kite:mad: , guy is on holiday and not back until next week so still no 13m. DM Nothing wrong with the camera man DJ, just kept missing the big jumps as I was trying to keep the guy who brought my Bomba on the ground. If i had let him go he would have been well on the to the M3-Ha Ha
Noo Noo Posted September 18, 2007 Report Posted September 18, 2007 becoming a bit cheeky that DM. real shame about the venom delay though. groin ache or what. Sneeky half or two might be in order though. I may even bring little'un down to Crabtree with his little kite.
Noo Noo Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 This weekends road trip has been cancelled or should I say delayed for 7 days. Reasons are simple; 1. DM feels guilty not having worked on the house for ages 2. Wind looks C*** 3. get more of you lot on board. 4. I will have been paid Therefore we are reorganising. Road trip will now be weekend of the 29th/30th September. I'm looking at Devon / Cornwall but want to remain a little flexible. I'm being selfish. Spoke to the Seabreeze shop owner last night and i want to DM some kit. Ocean Rodeo Mako and perhaps a RISE. The flexible bit comes in with wind direction and where they are likely to be teaching on the day. Beaches include Slapton, Bigbury and even Saunton I think. Hey DM a RISE might be a good option for M - maybe?? http://www.seabreezebreaks.com/kite%20surf.htm Horse On
mark o Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 damn, missing out on the weekend away again.
daveywavey Posted September 19, 2007 Report Posted September 19, 2007 Hey guys - been training up in Kidderminster week days so precious time at home at weekends is being spent on DIY and seeing family/fiancee!! Been told it may be another 5 weeks before im actually based in Basingstoke all week and going out each day to jobs from here. Bit of a bummer but hey, i will be out as soon as i can!
Noo Noo Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Cool Davey. need some tips off yoa fella. basically how not to land on my head............ Hey Marko received my bar upgrade kit from Seabeeze.
snap1 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Hopefully heading out to crabtree tonight if its not tipping it down. Any one else planning a session tonight? Do you guys get out in the **** weather (rain)? Can't wait to master some jumps, so I need all the practice I can get in. BTW feel free to tell me if I am doing it all wrong, could do with some pointers myself! Cheers Guys
snap1 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Me again I eventually want to start kite surfing, so I am looking at the cost of kit to know what to save up, (might take a while, hols planned). I see you guys get some good bargains, CorsaPete picked up a nice kite for under £200! What am I looking to spend to get a secondhand Inflatable and board? Thanks
Noo Noo Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Ho Ho Ho More bargains to find. Another mission. You will need; Min 1 kite for water. £200 but it may be worth stretching you budget and allowing £300. This brings the SLE's / BOWS into play. Bigger range. Straight forward C kites (2005) are going for £200 and less. Truth is you will eventually need at least 2 kites depending on type. Nothing worse than getting to the beach (hours drive) only finding you haven't got the kite for the wind. Drove me nuts Allow another £200 for a board. I've seen cheaper though Wet Suit up to £100 say. I paid £80 for my 5mm. £55 for my 3mm You then want to consider buoyancy aids, helmets, boots gloves, hood etc. depending if you're going out this winter. We are Good budget to start and we can look at making some savings on top of that. Need to be careful and get decent kit to start. No point in getting something that you want to replace in 2 months. (my mistake). I think Pete did well with the FLOW Also be careful. Once you start there will be no end.................... I mean DM's even gone and bought some false boobs and says they help him to float He'll be claiming they keep him warm next.
snap1 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Cheers Noo Noo, great advice you answered it all 4 me. I don't think I can budget for the fake boobs though P
DjMoz Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Ho Ho Ho Also be careful. Once you start there will be no end.................... I mean DM's even gone and bought some false boobs and says they help him to float He'll be claiming they keep him warm next. Thats good, keep Colyn quite by giving him something to do. Costs will spiral out of control so best to do your research the more you understand the better you will be able to make judgements. Everything is a compromise but most things will work. As for my IMPACT VEST - it does keep me warm and provide floatation and soften those hardcore landings.....you wouldnt understand NN:D It will be good to see you around again Davey. I will be around this evening as well Snap 6pm - get a go on that Frenzy but it will be windy so be prepared. DM
Noo Noo Posted September 20, 2007 Report Posted September 20, 2007 Thats good, keep Colyn quite by giving him something to do. Costs will spiral out of control so best to do your research the more you understand the better you will be able to make judgements. Everything is a compromise but most things will work. As for my IMPACT VEST - it does keep me warm and provide floatation and soften those hardcore landings.....you wouldnt understand NN:D I will be around this evening as well Snap 6pm - get a go on that Frenzy but it will be windy so be prepared. DM I've got my own boobs thank you very much. Quiet - No chance but I'm more than willing to bargain hunt. Spiralling costs. Can defo agree with that. Perhaps you should wear the "Impact Boobs" this evening DM - for those "hardcore landings". "Hardcore" and "boobs" in the same sentence ................................................................ I personally like to come in feet first
Spudley Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Posted September 21, 2007 wind is forecast for sunday afternoon:) anyone going coastal? will probably be up crabtree some time today as well.
Noo Noo Posted September 21, 2007 Report Posted September 21, 2007 Hi Spud. Perilous Pete is down the coast today but might be up for another session on Sunday. DM's bound to be keen as well. I'm up North this weekend - Good forecast up there - Wooohooo. tell you what guys last night's swift ale was a real laugh. Lots of giggles.
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