Atavar Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 The north end of skeg is pants. There is a lot more room on the south side near the boat club, and is where most people go to kite. Mr Big is right though, depending on the conditions that day the sand can be rippled and bumpy or a little soft. I've always had a run, but found the wind direction a pain, its never dead on/off shore for easy runs (whenever i've been) and don't even bother to get the board out if the tide is in, the sand is always soft.
misstrouble Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 heres some photos from chris flying last week.... just with my sting but i think it went to his head
Destructor06 Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 planned fest for skegness - only kitesurfing though http://www.extreme365.com/news/story_117153.shtml
popeyethewelder Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Posted June 14, 2007 Well I wonder if he went ??? Xc says it has been SW all afternoon..... Looks a bit grim outside..... Well yes we did go, House and myself and Danny .....the hardcore, only one problem, we should have gone sooner as by the time we got there at 4.30 the tide was so high, no kidding there was about 25m of beach, only just enout to lay a kite out and high tide wasnt till nearly 7pm......anyway we decided to give it a go in the soft stuff....Congratulations to House for doing his PB at 37 ish mph House will confirm this. I managed 42.4 mph up against the dunes and while I had Danny sitting on the rear axle of the SuperBug we clocked 39 mph...we litterally buggied until there was no space left to pass. House literally ad to land his kite the other side of the picket fence....one and a half hours of adrenalin....bring it on. Here you can see how much space we had http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1280/548687478_06f72acae2.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1407/548687528_9575f8e997.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1077/548797811_c9b36cfc3e.jpg Oh and another thing...it didnt rain at all while we were there....result
Atavar Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 Popeye, you and the others are a credit to the sport.
Atavar Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 planned fest for skegness - only kitesurfing though http://www.extreme365.com/news/story_117153.shtml lifted this from http://www.skegness-resort.co.uk/diary/jun.htm June 22, 23, 24. World class kitesurfers battle it out in British Kite Surfing Association Pro Tour. Have a go at powerkiting; Horsesurfing Spectacular; Skate Comp and Demo; Run to the Fun VW Display; Live Bands; Attractions; Craft and Trade Stalls; Great Food. Special Schools' Day June 22. For BKSA competition registration, details of event and stall and attraction bookings, telephone (01754) 898202 or email skegxfest@yahoo.co.uk its going to be a lot more than just K-surf, although they are a date on the tour:cool: I belive last year they had a bus taking boarders and buggiers to mable, then had a mass run back down to skeg. I wish i'd been able to make it.
playaviation Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 Welcome! I'm nearer Lincoln but go to Cleethorpes nearly every weekend. Would like to try Mable some time though - is Mable as good for boarding as Clee or is it softer sand? The beach at Mablethorpe is the same as Cleg hard some days and soft the next there are longer runs to be done at Mable though
popeyethewelder Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Posted June 14, 2007 Here's the rest of the Pics http://pic7.piczo.com/Popeyethewelder/?g=39174650&cr=7 thanks Atavar
HOUSE Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 Yeah, still on a real high from that awesome session - l have yet to get out and hose the old 'cuda down. Cheers to Carl and Danny for coming across - I think I'd have called it off otherwise, what with wind gusting around and rain pelting down, but boy was it worth it. PB has gone up to 36.3mph and if we'd had some hard packed sand I reckon both bugs would have been knocking on 50 ish. It was supposed to rain so left the specs in the car - bad news given the lumps of driftwood around, and they kinda come up fast in those conditions. Carl held on to the 6m access extremely well given that I was feeling well out of my comfort zone with the 4m rookie. I thought he was laying it on a bit thick belting past with one hand on the bar until he told me later that he was using the other hand to grip the side rail in order to stay aboard. The wind was great - pretty gusty for an easterly, but the kite never folded completely. The lack of beach made it interesting, especially crossing at speed, but hell, in those conditions it's in for a penny............ A bit of foam and sand don't do any harm! lol Great day....................... - as usual though, can't wait for the next:D Thanks for posting the pics - a time to remember
softmint Posted June 14, 2007 Report Posted June 14, 2007 glad to hear that you had a good time at the beach guys. neebie.... hope that the blonde bombshell on britains got talent entertained you :D that was f**ing shocking. im surprised that was allowed on a family show, still i bet you enjoyed it!! bet thats the most female flesh you have seen since you left uni from kells.
little john Posted June 15, 2007 Report Posted June 15, 2007 Guys, I live in Kirton in Lindsey, so where is the best place to go for the beach:D CJ Hi CJ where in kirton are you living I used to live there but am also up the road in scunny if you want to go for a quick fix in the week just to fly your kite you might want to pop upto the cricket field it's at the back of the trees from holt's or go on the big field across from the barracks last time I went to kirton to have a fly as my mum lives out there I went on the field across from the barracks I asked one of the gaurds he said don't use my board any where near the cricket or rugby pitch or I would be in the deep brown and smelly.
mrbig Posted June 15, 2007 Report Posted June 15, 2007 Looks like you had a good time Carl.........you need a medal for going... I dropped my phone in a river ealier in the week......I now have a new one...same number...but I have lost all my contacts... Could you all either ring me or send me a text so I can gather my 100 contacts that I have lost.....cheers Paul 07973385548
Pilgrim Posted June 15, 2007 Report Posted June 15, 2007 Another Skeg Xfest link: http://www.skegx.co.uk/
CJ1971 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Posted June 15, 2007 Guys, I live in Kirton in Lindsey, so where is the best place to go for the beach:D CJ Hi CJ where in kirton are you living I used to live there but am also up the road in scunny if you want to go for a quick fix in the week just to fly your kite you might want to pop upto the cricket field it's at the back of the trees from holt's or go on the big field across from the barracks last time I went to kirton to have a fly as my mum lives out there I went on the field across from the barracks I asked one of the gaurds he said don't use my board any where near the cricket or rugby pitch or I would be in the deep brown and smelly. Dude, I work at the barracks (RAF), no brown and smelly stuff for me! I have been out on the sports feilds almost everyday since I got here (I live 20 yards from the sportsfields in one of the houses at the bottom), but it can be quite gusty and it would be nice to meet up with some other lunies - after seeing some of the pics that have just turned up! I have just secured use of the beautifully kept airfield at Kirton. The glider club use it most weekends, you guys must come over and try it out - I'll see what I can proganise - may have to be a weekday evening tho I'll keep ypu posted. Cheers for now, peas, CJ
popeyethewelder Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Posted June 15, 2007 well done Chris slowly but surley
popeyethewelder Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Posted June 15, 2007 video's at the bottom http://pic7.piczo.com/Popeyethewelder/?g=39174650&cr=7
Atavar Posted June 15, 2007 Report Posted June 15, 2007 Popeye, thats incredible! Especialy the speed on screen as you both got faster and faster:cool:
martincooke Posted June 15, 2007 Report Posted June 15, 2007 Guys, I live in Kirton in Lindsey, so where is the best place to go for the beach:D CJ Hi CJ where in kirton are you living I used to live there but am also up the road in scunny if you want to go for a quick fix in the week just to fly your kite you might want to pop upto the cricket field it's at the back of the trees from holt's or go on the big field across from the barracks last time I went to kirton to have a fly as my mum lives out there I went on the field across from the barracks I asked one of the gaurds he said don't use my board any where near the cricket or rugby pitch or I would be in the deep brown and smelly. Dont blink its the lesser spotted John
martincooke Posted June 15, 2007 Report Posted June 15, 2007 video's at the bottom http://pic7.piczo.com/Popeyethewelder/?g=39174650&cr=7 Damn you i missed another good one
popeyethewelder Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Posted June 15, 2007 video's at the bottom http://pic7.piczo.com/Popeyethewelder/?g=39174650&cr=7 Damn you i missed another good one I did ask you.....
martincooke Posted June 16, 2007 Report Posted June 16, 2007 Morning all an what a fine1 it isnt! still at least its stopped raining. I should be good for evening sessions soon Carl, i'm changing job, same work but better company.
popeyethewelder Posted June 16, 2007 Author Report Posted June 16, 2007 Morning all an what a fine1 it isnt! still at least its stopped raining. I should be good for evening sessions soon Carl, i'm changing job, same work but better company...nice one, this time in three weeks matey...we'll be doing something completely diferent:D
martincooke Posted June 16, 2007 Report Posted June 16, 2007 Morning all an what a fine1 it isnt! still at least its stopped raining. I should be good for evening sessions soon Carl, i'm changing job, same work but better company...nice one, this time in three weeks matey...we'll be doing something completely diferent:D Cant wait:D
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