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by Schmidty721
Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:29 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: LIVE from Eagle Lake; It's Sunday NIght! (good wind there,)
Replies: 1
Views: 1711

Re: LIVE from Eagle Lake; It's Sunday NIght! (good wind ther

Glad yo hear you guys got some sailing in. I'm desperately hoping for some fall winds. With my crazy schedule this summer I have not been on the water yet :shock:
by Schmidty721
Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: Destinations
Topic: Lac Bay Bonaire, Dutch Antilles
Replies: 1
Views: 7963

Re: Lac Bay Bonaire, Dutch Antilles

Thanks for the write up. Sounds like a great place to sail! Someday...
by Schmidty721
Wed Feb 28, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: "think I'll go windsurfin Sat. afternoon..just like summer..
Replies: 2
Views: 2355

Re: "think I'll go windsurfin Sat. afternoon..just like summ

If you're heading east towards me give me a call. I don't have a dry suit, but I'd probably take the pup for a car ride and come chat.
by Schmidty721
Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: SXS Windsurfing was at Padre Island
Replies: 2
Views: 2679

Re: SXS Windsurfing was at Padre Island

Photos.
by Schmidty721
Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:48 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: SXS Windsurfing was at Padre Island
Replies: 2
Views: 2679

SXS Windsurfing was at Padre Island

We made the Thanksgiving haul back to Padre Island again this year. Chad arrived in late October and I headed south Nov. 15th. Our parents were also down there staying in a condo. This was the first adventure for my new windsurfing rig, a retired Ford ambulance! It's going to work out very nicely on...
by Schmidty721
Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Who else sailed on Labor day,,,Chad, Pete?
Replies: 3
Views: 2850

Re: Who else sailed on Labor day,,,Chad, Pete?

I did sail Onalaska on Monday. It had been a while since I got out and felt good to get wet. Ezzy 8.5 on my Tabou Rocket Wide produced some good rides for about the first hour then wind fell off. Really starting to like this board and get more comfortable on it. Last two session I am finally able to...
by Schmidty721
Tue Aug 29, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Anybody know if Worldwinds Winsurf survived or not Harvey?
Replies: 2
Views: 2475

Re: Anybody know if Worldwinds Winsurf survived or not Harve

Worldwinds posted on their Facebook page today that the everyone is safe and that the shop only sustained minor exterior damage. No flooding or interior damage and plan to reopen Thursday, August 31st.
by Schmidty721
Sat Jul 08, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Mat: How's the 44 cm weed fin working out? Rt. fit?
Replies: 2
Views: 2382

Re: Mat: How's the 44 cm weed fin working out? Rt. fit?

It feels pretty good. Still getting used to the board as I haven't had much time on it. Weeds are already thickening up on Lake Onalaska and it's working well shedding them off. I think it'll be a great 7.5 or larger package
by Schmidty721
Thu Jul 06, 2017 12:42 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Quetzalcoatl uses a big Wing...and got some....
Replies: 2
Views: 2326

Re: Quetzalcoatl uses a big Wing...and got some....

My girlfriend and I sailed Lake Onalaska here near LaCrosse, WI on Sat as well. Around noon was great wind for her to spend some time on the Starboard start with a 4.0 sail. She has only been on the board a few times and is starting to get the hang of it! I rigged my 8.5 (largest sail I own) and sai...
by Schmidty721
Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:20 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Matt how was Cannon?
Replies: 2
Views: 2484

Re: Matt how was Cannon?

As Bill mentioned conditions were a bit tough. I arrived around 2pm, probably wasn't on the water until close to 3 as I was waiting for Chadr to arrive with some new gear. 1st session out I had some good runs with a Cheetah 6.5 & the Techno 148. I thought the wind was pretty full for about the f...
by Schmidty721
Fri Apr 07, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: SXS Windsurfing will be sailing Lake Cannon 4/8/17
Replies: 1
Views: 2043

SXS Windsurfing will be sailing Lake Cannon 4/8/17

Finally getting out for my first sail of '17 tomorrow on Lake Cannon. My brother and I are meeting up early afternoon. Let's hope the forecast holds out.
by Schmidty721
Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: I'll be watching the Big Creek, IA web cam al day now..til..
Replies: 4
Views: 4123

Re: I'll be watching the Big Creek, IA web cam al day now..t

Hey "windsurf man", is that you sitting on the beach wishing the ice away?
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by Schmidty721
Fri Jan 06, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Anyone making homemade land / ice board?
Replies: 8
Views: 6587

Re: Anyone making homemade land / ice board?

Don't have any advise on the board setup, but I have spent a lot of time riding my MX bike on the ice. If you need to stud up some tires, these are the ticket.

http://koldkutter.com/
by Schmidty721
Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:39 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: The Boarder Hoarder hasn't bought a board in 6 months.....
Replies: 3
Views: 2923

Re: The Boarder Hoarder hasn't bought a board in 6 months...

I think my Techno 148 will be for sale or possibly trade for a 115-125L board.
by Schmidty721
Mon Dec 05, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Calling on Matt: How was Bird Island?
Replies: 2
Views: 2422

Re: Calling on Matt: How was Bird Island?

Weather was great, wind was fair. First day I arrived was a bit cool, upper 50's but then the wind turned towards the south and we had 70s-80 most of the week. Most guys were in shorties, us Northerner's sailed in shorts! Campground was full for the days around Thanksgiving. I sailed 5 out of the 7 ...
by Schmidty721
Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Matt: Where part of Padre you goin, North or South?
Replies: 2
Views: 2692

Re: Matt: Where part of Padre you goin, North or South?

Quetzalcoatl wrote:Matt:
Are you going to North Padre (Corpus Christi, Bird Island) or South Padre?

Both are good!

Eric out.
My brother and I will be camping at Bird Island. Hoping to be down there the 19th-25th.
by Schmidty721
Tue May 24, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Mat, How'd the Start board work out (any planning with it)?
Replies: 2
Views: 3675

Re: Mat, How'd the Start board work out (any planning with

Winds were pretty light here on Sunday so we chose to take the boat out with the dogs instead. I got out yesterday from about 4-6 on Lake Onalaska. Rode the Techno II with my 7.2. Wind was challenging with gusty conditions, but had about an hour of solid planning conditions. Best session I've had so...
by Schmidty721
Tue May 10, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: What color is your helmet?
Replies: 6
Views: 6665

Re: What color is your helmet?

Bright Orange.

As a newbie windsurfer, I bought a helmet almost immediately after getting interested in the sport last fall. After a few catapults on my first day out sailing in the harness on strong winds, I new it was a necessary item to have, especially as I am out there by myself most days.