Pilgrim Posted June 22, 2007 Report Posted June 22, 2007 Thanx for the tips Chris, I'm a complete noob on a board, never even owned a skateboard. I've been down to the Pilgrim Fathers Memorial picnic site a couple of times with it, there's quite a decent grassy bank for board-only practice. I managed to stay on (mostly) but the kids are lovin' it, like ducks to water. I guess boards are cooler than buggies?
softmint Posted June 22, 2007 Report Posted June 22, 2007 if ur just down hilling u dont need to lock ur leading leg so much so it takes the bounces more and ur not having to push the board b ut hope u persist with it flying hooked in helps aswell but would have to let u try that urself its all ive been doing at the mo while repairing teaching my neice and nephew and big ady aswell plus duffs kid rosie
popeyethewelder Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Posted June 22, 2007 Put the Euros Trax on the AS rims tonight....wide or what...lol I love em
HOUSE Posted June 22, 2007 Report Posted June 22, 2007 Put the Euros Trax on the AS rims tonight....wide or what...lol I love em Shoulda come to the beach mate got set up by 4.30 and wind was tame so trundled off south and it started to pick up to around 12. Got to south Mable and there's a hookin great metal pipe sucking sand ashore so parked the kite n dragged the bug over - then carried on. By 5.45 I got to Chapel St Leonards and then got sucked into the soft stuff as my friends the fisherman had their rods set up about 100 m from the sea - great! Sat and thought - uh-oh, if the wind drops now its a hell of a walk back, so turned round. Wind came to around 15 to 17 so managed top 20's through the upper beach and was back at the metal pipe in 30 mins. Lady security guard came out and said "yer can't take yer buggy over the pipe - there's sinking sand in places" I offered her a ride (and a go in the buggy.......lol) and she let me pull the buggy over and carry on. Got back to North End and met "Slide" from Norfolk area who is here for the weekend - he was landboarding with a large Blade and putting in some neat moves. By now the wind was about 15 to 20 so spent the rest of the time to 8.30 at Mable and got up to 34.7 max. Did just over 50 miles in total. Not so windy as the other night but better than I was expecting Chris - thanks for the offer - will be pleased to have any advice on how to move on a board without doing self an injury. Supposed to be going to Skeg Fest tomorrow but forecast looks u/s. Went last year and it was a good event so hope it turns out better weather than they say. Anyone else there Sat?
windjammer1599968715 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Posted June 22, 2007 Put the Euros Trax on the AS rims tonight....wide or what...lol I love em i thought it was a good idea wen i suggested it carl, has the buggy been upgraded to gti status
windjammer1599968715 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Posted June 22, 2007 im thinking of going to xfest sunday and then calling in a mablethorpe on way back for the easterley wind
softmint Posted June 22, 2007 Report Posted June 22, 2007 might head over to x fest but dont know yet
popeyethewelder Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Posted June 23, 2007 50 miles Simon, nice one, I am gonna have to do one of those long runs to Skeg one day, sounds like I should have got there again.... 80miles in a session to beat Simon lol
windjammer1599968715 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 50 miles Simon, nice one, I am gonna have to do one of those long runs to Skeg one day, sounds like I should have got there again.... 80miles in a session to beat Simon lol please tell me wen your doing this carl, im itching for a long run:D
martincooke Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 I'm back, had a brilliant relaxing couple of days in The Cotswolds, if anybody fancies a break just to unwind I can highly recommend a lovely little cottage to stay in
sam27 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 hiya every boddy this is my first mesage to this thread, i was just saying i whent to xfest today it was really gd, apart from bad weather i had a go on the demo kites, i got on orite with them. it was really gd there, it is the first time i av been there because have only been into kiting 4 a cupple of months. but if any 1 is flying at north end at mablethorpe tell me and i will come up and fly my pkd busterII with u. from sam
Atavar Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 Cool, sam, i remember my first Xfest... because it was the first Xfest, originaly called windfest. I wish i could go this weekend, but i can't make it nevermind Keep up the good flying
HOUSE Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 hiya every boddy this is my first mesage to this thread, i was just saying i whent to xfest today it was really gd, apart from bad weather i had a go on the demo kites, i got on orite with them. it was really gd there, it is the first time i av been there because have only been into kiting 4 a cupple of months. but if any 1 is flying at north end at mablethorpe tell me and i will come up and fly my pkd busterII with u. from sam Hi again Sam - how's it going? Have you tried that buggy out yet or still getting used to the kite. I went down to Skeg today with the wife and kids - had a fly on the Frenzy and Max had a go on the 3.5 bullet. Glad you tried out some of the other kites. I was flying at Mable last night and earlier this week with Popeye the Welder. Keep checking this thread if you want an idea of when folk are going - we usually get excited when the onshore winds are forecast and find out who's going where and when.
HOUSE Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 Anyone into fishing? While down at the kite fest we spotted 3 or more large fish close to the coast line. They were breaking the surface at regular intervals and had a large fin on the back - generally looked black or dark in colour. Reckon the body of the fish must have been at least a foot deep so I guess the fish must have been quite long. Anyone know what they were?
Atavar Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 Were they breaking in an arch, not like dolphins do but slightly simmilar? They could have been the smaller pourpous(Sp?) they are mammals and a common sight on the cost, i've seen them. Was it a pod?
sam27 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 hiya, yep i had a go on a 4.7 rage and a 3.3 sting it was good fun i wish i saw u there. no i avent benn flyin me buster that offten because of the bad weather but hopfuly will try the buggy next time, sam
HOUSE Posted June 23, 2007 Report Posted June 23, 2007 Were they breaking in an arch, not like dolphins do but slightly simmilar? They could have been the smaller pourpous(Sp?) they are mammals and a common sight on the cost, i've seen them. Was it a pod? Yeah - they were all breaking in an arch and size wise, at first glance we thought they were seals, but the shape was all wrong and then the fin was clearly in view. They came within about 40ft of the beach at the closest Sam - I'll send you a pm next time heading for Mable. However, when the grockles (holidaymakers) arrive I may go down to the Boygrift to fly, just south of Sandilands. It's usually not so busy in the summer
popeyethewelder Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Posted June 24, 2007 had all my buggy to bits Yesturday and gave it another polish...and change the covers over...
windjammer1599968715 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Posted June 24, 2007 looks miles better with the asym hubs on im drooling
Atavar Posted June 24, 2007 Report Posted June 24, 2007 Thats one sweeeet ride, how many hours did it take to complete? Whats the final compleated wieght compaired to my crummy PL (which has only seen one low wind run Its a pain in the @rse to cart on the train.)
popeyethewelder Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Posted June 24, 2007 Thats one sweeeet ride, how many hours did it take to complete? Whats the final compleated wieght compaired to my crummy PL (which has only seen one low wind run Its a pain in the @rse to cart on the train.)think its over 50kg, took about 30 odd hrs, and another 7hrs yesturday just topping the shine up lol:D
CJ1971 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Posted June 24, 2007 its over 50kg, took about 30 odd hrs, and another 7hrs yesturday just topping the shine up lol:D Popeye, what sail are you pulling that with? Looks impressive I have to say. Do you do custom back axles to order? Cheers, peas, CJ
popeyethewelder Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Posted June 24, 2007 its over 50kg, took about 30 odd hrs, and another 7hrs yesturday just topping the shine up lol:D Popeye, what sail are you pulling that with? Looks impressive I have to say. Do you do custom back axles to order? Cheers, peas, CJ if your on about the 51mph it was the 8m Access Axles can be made with plates but you're talking over £100
mole Posted June 24, 2007 Report Posted June 24, 2007 Well it looks like i will have to change my sig to a slightly tarnished home made bug, don't think i could get it to shine like carl's even if i spent 100 hours polishing it! Looks good mate it will be a shame to get it dirty at the beach. A quick cruse through capachino creek would do the job.
mrbig Posted June 24, 2007 Report Posted June 24, 2007 Carl.....have you had a spare bit of time on your hands this weekend...7 hours polishing then to make a video of your polishing..... Looks good though....!!!!!
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