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by johnz
Sat Jan 16, 2016 1:47 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Where have all windwriters gone, gone to Facebook everyone..
Replies: 4
Views: 4758

Re: Where have all windwriters gone, gone to Facebook everyo

Check out End Of Session:
http://www.endofsession.com

Tighe is still snapping, shooting, and writing his inspired posts about kiting - just in a different place.

I think this is OK to mention since he doesn't sell kites or give lessons anymore.

:)
by johnz
Thu May 09, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Where to ride in Madison, WI?
Replies: 3
Views: 2437

Where to ride in Madison, WI?

I'm heading down this weekend and Saturday looks really good!

I've never kited in Madison before - don't know what is etiquette and where is a good launch.

I'm very comfortable self launching, etc., but don't want to be a kook. :oops:

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

John Z
by johnz
Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Cannon
Replies: 5
Views: 3285

Re: Cannon

Where are people going tomorrow (Sunday)?

Clear lake like it is backing off a bit... Looks windier up here.

Has anyone been by wacky? Mahtomedi?
by johnz
Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:09 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: light wind boards
Replies: 12
Views: 7006

Re: light wind boards

Hi, Jimmy,

I don't think surfboards make great light wind boards.

They are a blast for a bunch of other stuff, but the rails are too soft and the fins have too much drag.

Just my two cents.
by johnz
Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Iowa Sunday 28th
Replies: 5
Views: 3020

Re: Iowa Sunday 28th

I'm in!
by johnz
Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: How's Da Bear?
Replies: 7
Views: 4127

How's Da Bear?

... Might be able to sneak away for an hour or so this aft... Does anybody know if and where the ice is any good?
by johnz
Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kiter drummer Brian playing @ Grumpy's St Boni MN Sat Dec 15
Replies: 2
Views: 1897

Re: Kiter drummer Brian playing @ Grumpy's St Boni MN Sat De

What is his band's name again?

What time do they go on?

Thanks,
by johnz
Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Lost board at Medicine Lake today (wednesday)
Replies: 2
Views: 1989

Re: Lost board at Medicine Lake today (wednesday)

Found! Thanks, Matt!!!
by johnz
Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Lost board at Medicine Lake today (wednesday)
Replies: 2
Views: 1989

Lost board at Medicine Lake today (wednesday)

Slingshot Darko (blue) with joint bindings (white). Was last seen at waterline of beach on south side.
:cry:


Please call
John z 612 275 5646
by johnz
Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:19 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: A simple, single page of wind links...
Replies: 10
Views: 6113

Re: A simple, single page of wind links...

Hey, Jim,
Please call me at six one two 275 5646 and we'll get that headband loosened up :lol:
by johnz
Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: A simple, single page of wind links...
Replies: 10
Views: 6113

Re: A simple, single page of wind links...

Hey, Jim, it shouldn't be. I do have some code in there that makes it full screen on an iPhone, but I think it works on a droid. I tried it on my wife's ndroid and it worked. What kind of problem are you having?
by johnz
Tue Jul 24, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: A simple, single page of wind links...
Replies: 10
Views: 6113

Re: A simple, single page of wind links...

Hey, Jim, it shouldn't be. I do have some code in there that makes it full screen on an iPhone, but I think it works on a droid. I tried it on my wife's ndroid and it worked. What kind of problem are you having?
by johnz
Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: A simple, single page of wind links...
Replies: 10
Views: 6113

A simple, single page of wind links...

Hi, everyone,

I finally got around to consolidating my favorite wind links into one, simple, iPhone - sized page so that checking my favorite sites can be done with just my right thumb :)

If anyone else is interested, just go to http://www.zsyst.com/wind/.

Enjoy!
by johnz
Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:46 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Dakine Nitrous harness for kiting?
Replies: 7
Views: 6561

Re: Dakine Nitrous harness for kiting?

Didn't Moondog have an issue with those shorts a few years back?

I don't want to spread nasty rumors if they aren't true - and it sounded very painful and in a very sensitive area.

Does anyone remember?
by johnz
Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: 17m Turbine Tighe
Replies: 13
Views: 8122

Re: 17m Turbine Tighe

I'm getting a 2012 Turbine, but I'm a Slingshot whore (and proud of it) :P :P It looks like they spent a lot of brain sweat trying to make it lighter, and therefore faster. I'm curious if it will be more fragile. I have no need to be able to fly the thing in 30 mph wind :) I still have never flown a...
by johnz
Thu May 24, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: My Ramsey Swim
Replies: 7
Views: 4199

Re: My Ramsey Swim

Wow, great story, lots of good tips. The helmet color is one I've never thought of before. I've been in that same position as Jim - desperately trying to locate someone in the water. I found them, but it took too long. I'm thinking about spray painting that bad boy orange. Yes, I do mean Jim.... and...
by johnz
Wed May 23, 2012 10:36 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Check your Slingshot Comp stick bar please
Replies: 3
Views: 2520

Re: Check your Slingshot Comp stick bar please

Hey, Diego,
I was flying Fuels, but they are older, circa 2007, so I would have known right away if I had the wrong bar.

I think I was the only guy on Fuels :oops:
by johnz
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Problem riding a twin after a directional
Replies: 7
Views: 4051

Re: Problem riding a twin after a directional

Great tips, Barry!, very well said.

I agree, there seems to be more flexibility with feet, sequence of events, etc with (the smaller) kiteboard than a windsurfer.

Love it!
- z
by johnz
Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Heading to Miltona on Sunday
Replies: 2
Views: 1806

Re: Heading to Miltona on Sunday

Are you going to that beach on the north side?

Tempting...
by johnz
Fri Mar 02, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Parking and Ice road for the Crossing!
Replies: 4
Views: 2784

Re: Parking and Ice road for the Crossing!

But where is the tent city going to be?

I'm coming up Friday night and stoked to do some camping!! :D