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by pongratz
Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:48 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: wind map
Replies: 0
Views: 1583

wind map

Check this out!

http://hint.fm/wind/
by pongratz
Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Saturday kite spots
Replies: 19
Views: 8477

Re: Saturday kite spots

I was up at malmo last Saturday and there was 1.5 feet of snow on the lake. No exposed ice at all.

Very nice

Probably be there today (Winday!).

Troy
by pongratz
Tue May 13, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: builders: fiberglass fabric source?
Replies: 14
Views: 6035

Re: builders: fiberglass fabric source?

go to http://www.expresscomposites.com

They are local and have all the stuff. I have bought from them several times.

Thanks,

Troy Pongratz
by pongratz
Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:33 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Wetsuits
Replies: 12
Views: 4242

Re: Wetsuits

Does anyone know if there is a big difference
between the “Pyro Pro” and “Pyro Lite” drysuits besides the additional $$

Better construction?

Thanks,

Troy
by pongratz
Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: wind anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 1709

kaboom

The RPM on a wind turbine is controlled by varying the pitch of the blades (angle of attack). This wind turbine must have lost blade pitch control. The centrifugal force was so great that it exceeded the stress the blades were designed for.

So, sheet out dude!!
by pongratz
Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:01 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Video from South Padre
Replies: 14
Views: 6130

SPI

The photo above made me laugh for a good five minutes this morning. Just want to say what a great time the SPI crew made the whole trip. Y’all are the best. I keep dreaming of “reel” fish tacos!! Yummm

Troy
by pongratz
Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:36 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Calling all Waroo riders
Replies: 6
Views: 3220

Calling all Waroo riders

I just bought a 2007 Best Waroo 11M. I tried it out for the first time at Ready this Sunday. It was everything I had heard it to be except water relaunch. Up to now I have been riding mostly Cabrinha’s Switchblade and Contra, super easy relaunch. I just pull on a back line and it turns up on its sid...
by pongratz
Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Sunday again.
Replies: 13
Views: 6236

I hope you guy's are right about the good wind at Mille. I plan to be there!! Wahooo!!!

Troy
by pongratz
Sun Jul 08, 2007 10:23 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Found at Malmo
Replies: 0
Views: 1030

Found at Malmo

Found, a lonely chicken loop wanting to reunite with an Omega kite. Dean is your kite without its loopy chicken friend?javascript:emoticon(':(')
Sad

Give me a call,

Troy

612-384-0122
troy.Pongratz@gmail.com
by pongratz
Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:49 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Millacs
Replies: 3
Views: 2125

Yes, what are the conditions up at Millie?

Thanks,

Troy
by pongratz
Wed Jan 31, 2007 11:23 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kiting at St. Thomas USVI
Replies: 1
Views: 1361

Kiting at St. Thomas USVI

Hello all, I will be going to ST. Thomas (island) this spring. I will be doing some SCUBA diving but I would like to get some kiting in as well. Has anyone ever kited there or know someone who has? I am wondering about things like: locations, gear rental, local instructor / guide…etc. I have my own ...