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by AP
Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: ridge soaring anyone?
Replies: 13
Views: 6286

how 2

http://www.flyaboveall.com/mountainpilot/images/ridgelift.gif Stay in the Bubble....Have Fun! Like sky surfing an air wave! Gwar says- "Ride the Wave!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlxFTGblN_g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouF9Xkoi3uk http://www.greatwesternsoaring.com/id324.htm See yo...
by AP
Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: ridge soaring anyone?
Replies: 13
Views: 6286

ridge soaring anyone?

Yo Hommies-
Got a new trick to share with you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YExo9vxP63w

What do you think?
AP
by AP
Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Tahoe snowkiting locations???
Replies: 2
Views: 1448

red lakes ridge

red lakes ridge, near kirkwood ski area is amazing! grass valley also works if its crankin. have fun.
by AP
Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Montana- Snowkite Rodeo Update
Replies: 1
Views: 1603

Montana- Snowkite Rodeo Update

Hey everybody!
Looks like it will be chili this weekend here in MT.
But that didn't stop us from sending it on MT Haggin yesterday!
A P(intler) Ridge was working in East Winds!

http://www.ussnowkite.com

Have fun out there-
AP

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by AP
Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:17 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: www.ussnowkite.com is back!
Replies: 5
Views: 2562

www.ussnowkite.com is back!

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Hey crew!

Hows the ice on Minnetonka?
Frozen yet, snow covered?
Do we still have a chance at Black Ice there?

We got about 3 feet of snow in the hills of Hood River!
Check out this unusual Gorge kiting spot:
http://www.ussnowkite.com

Could be even better tomorrow!

Later MN-
AP
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by AP
Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:40 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: yo hommies!
Replies: 2
Views: 1794

yo hommies!

just wanted to give a holla to all you all.
and let you know ....
its working out here already!

http://ussnowkite.blogspot.com/

send it!
AP
by AP
Fri Dec 31, 2004 7:42 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Waconia icesailing today.
Replies: 12
Views: 4723

wayzata beach

hey jeff wayzata beach is working for hockey skates. from there all of main bay to arcola bridge is fair game. some bumps, rough spots but also some super glass. attention! stay to the far right when getting on the lake when at wayzata beach. stay on the sand traverse right... go to the right of the...
by AP
Sat Nov 27, 2004 3:31 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: snowkiting...polo fields
Replies: 6
Views: 3232

snowkiting...polo fields

Its finally happening!
The snow is here, and its windy!
Off to the polo fields we go!
Any one else getting out?
AP
by AP
Fri Oct 08, 2004 1:15 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Waconia tomorrow?
Replies: 7
Views: 3150

wacki parking lot closed

Hey All, I just returned from and epic time snowkiting in NZ. Still wading through pictures and jet lagging...Ill post more to ussnowkite.com in a few days. More importantly: I went out to Waconia for kiting today (Thursday), and the regular parking lot is posted as closed for about a month...There ...
by AP
Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:25 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: NZ update...
Replies: 5
Views: 3503

NZ 2

holey cow you guys, this place is amazing.
found that mega booster today and sent it.
new pics up at ussnowkite.
see youin afew...any snow there yet?
by AP
Thu Sep 23, 2004 7:49 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: NZ update...
Replies: 5
Views: 3503

NZ update...

made it here, all is well, tired and happy!
we got here and all of our toys are here in the country, which is good.
looking at the latest update of wannakite at the snowfarm near wanaka, looks like clear and windy!!!yeepaa, we will let you know how it goes!
send it.
AP
by AP
Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:43 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: winter tour france
Replies: 0
Views: 1118

winter tour france

hey gang,

The first day of competition today was really fun.
Made some new moves, unhooked 1 handed kiteloop, super fun
I placed 3rd for the day.
the local talent here is amazing.
hope all is cool in MN.
later,
AP
by AP
Thu Nov 20, 2003 10:09 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Material to protect Leading edge of LEI Kites on ice?
Replies: 14
Views: 7497

EVA LE-bumper

Yo, Im here in China, working on the new kites. We are installing a EVA bumper that actually protects the LE. Same material that is already on the kites for protection but attached perpendicular to the standard bumpers. It is a strip about 4 cm wide that prevents the LE from wearing out on the snow/...
by AP
Thu Jul 10, 2003 2:01 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Brian Smith...?
Replies: 1
Views: 1516

Brian Smith...?

Brian Smith...are you out there...?
please reply alexpeterson@hotmail.com
got a question for you...
by AP
Tue Mar 25, 2003 5:27 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Red Bull Kitefreeze on Kare 11
Replies: 4
Views: 3028

Red Bull - whatever show?

Did anyone tape the whatever show a few days ago? I really would like a copy.
Thanks, AP
by AP
Mon Mar 17, 2003 2:58 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Do you know French?
Replies: 6
Views: 4341

Bon Jour

What a great time! Got to kite with some pretty crazy Euros, jump higher than ever and eat some cheese. Yes, they split the skis and snowboards into seperate catagories, also gave the French thier own champion. The views were amazing, the food terrific, and the people are super cool. Thanks for the ...
by AP
Thu Feb 20, 2003 10:59 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Anna Levins takes 5th Place at RedBull Kitefreeze
Replies: 1
Views: 2201

Anna Levins!!!

Way to go Anna! You did great out there! Good Job.

I hear that You and Joe might be going to California to compete too?

Exciting Times!
by AP
Mon Feb 17, 2003 9:20 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Alex Peterson takes 1st place at Kitefreeze
Replies: 7
Views: 6694

kite freeze

Thanks. Wow, what a day!
It was great to be out there with everyone!
Thanks for all the help.
AP
by AP
Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:09 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: 44 Square Meters, 2000 Feet Up, Two At A Time!!
Replies: 2
Views: 3436

44 Square Meters, 2000 Feet Up, Two At A Time!!

Nik, Zatt, Tim, Jared and I were out on Wayzata bay towing up paragliders today. We could see everything: all of Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata, Long Lake, Minneapolis and even Saint Paul. From 2000 feet up, the views were amazing! With the forecast looking good for the next 24 hrs (light winds), we will ...
by AP
Mon Jan 13, 2003 2:23 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: AP's Big adventure
Replies: 16
Views: 13578

Ice, Concrete and Steel

Thanks to everyone who helped out and came to the rescue...Anna, Joe, Matt Z, John Z, Tighe, Larry....and a few others, Thankyou. This is my version of the event...please pipe in if I left out any details....and other stories, like tracking down the kite. Jumping, Jumping, Jumping, over near the bri...