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by Mark_in_SD
Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Hawaii, Oahu in January
Replies: 7
Views: 4146

Re: Hawaii, Oahu in January

Where to sail? Kailua for a sheltered and polular spot with a great beach and facilities. Mostly sandy bottom Mokuleia on the North shore west of Haleiwa for waves. This place is quiter and the bottow is a reef. Great beach but no shops. Where to avoid? The west side is interesting and great for sur...
by Mark_in_SD
Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: wave kiting
Replies: 4
Views: 2257

Re: wave kiting

Thanks Tighe, I will decide when I get there. By the time you go on an around-the-world tour, I will be ready to give you the Perth-Margaret River tour. September - May (summer) sees thermal winds with 20+ mph four afternoons a week. June- August (the mild winter) means frontal winds and swells push...
by Mark_in_SD
Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: wave kiting
Replies: 4
Views: 2257

Re: wave kiting

Hi Ollie and thanks for the advice :!: I will try to not be 'four line shark bait' :roll: I got a stable 9m hybrid kite (GK trix) that I think will work great with a directional. I will keep in mind to let go of my rig when down in big stuff. I guess besides the kick :D , waves also pose a threat to...
by Mark_in_SD
Thu Jun 17, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: wave kiting
Replies: 4
Views: 2257

wave kiting

hi lake superior crew, what is your take on wave kiting? i will soon relocate to perth, western australia, which has got flat water and open ocean spots. i am intrigued by the idea of kitesurfing in the waves as i did some wave riding w/o a kite (good old surfing) before moving to the midwest. my ne...
by Mark_in_SD
Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: A sobering story
Replies: 22
Views: 9073

Re: A sobering story

Mark,

I am sorry to hear what happened and I am glad that you escaped permanent injuries.
I wish you a speedy recovery.

Mark in Brookings, SD
by Mark_in_SD
Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: snow kiting in Dakota's or NE this weekend?
Replies: 23
Views: 10753

Re: snow kiting in Dakota's or NE this weekend?

Hi Guys, Where did you end up going? 8) To bad you were already a hundred miles west of Sioux Falls when I called you. I live one hour north of Sioux Falls and it would have been hard catching up with ya :( . I stayed local and opened the snow kiting season on a field just 10 minutes from home ( :ar...
by Mark_in_SD
Sat Aug 16, 2008 11:26 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: On the way to the C-Gorge
Replies: 2
Views: 1430

Re: On the way to the C-Gorge

Thanks for the hint.

It looks like there is some air moving your way today :D

Enjoy, Mark
by Mark_in_SD
Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:42 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: On the way to the C-Gorge
Replies: 2
Views: 1430

On the way to the C-Gorge

Hi all, I plan to fly west out of Minneapolis in a few days. :D Being from out of town I was wondering where I can park my car in the proximity of the airport to save my $ for the days in the holy canyon :twisted: . Do you guys have any insider info for a guy from the country :?: Is there a park-and...
by Mark_in_SD
Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:50 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: The Gathering 2008: video clip
Replies: 7
Views: 3042

Re: The Gathering 2008: video clip

What a cool clip! You guys had a good time for sure :D . To bad I could not make it over from South Dakota :( . We (2 friends and I) also had a little gathering at a local lake and it was pumping hard :mrgreen: . You may want to check out our local playground some time. Spring is best as the shallo...