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by Mike G.
Wed May 10, 2017 12:09 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Pat Taylor
Replies: 1
Views: 2103

Re: Pat Taylor

I'm still stunned by this sad news; Pat has been sorely missed by his friends in Mn.
Wonderful man, with a huge personality..
by Mike G.
Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Is Ramsey Co. Beach iced out enough to be kited?
Replies: 2
Views: 2630

Re: Is Ramsey Co. Beach iced out enough to be kited?

Hi Arthur; last night Ramsey was clear to just past the reef. The south wind may push some of it back towards shore so we may be dogging a few flows. Hopefully it will be ok.

ETA early afternoon.

Mike
by Mike G.
Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:10 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: JRN missing bar
Replies: 0
Views: 2021

JRN missing bar

Jim asked me to post this for him: " I may have left my bar at the DNR launch at Waconia last Sunday. It is an older Slingshot Rev bar with white center lines and yellow steering lines. Please contact me, Norman at 651 777 0798 Or, 612 239 8574 . My Passwords no longer work on LAKAWA or DYNAMIK...
by Mike G.
Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:05 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Skis to Snowboard ?
Replies: 17
Views: 9741

Re: Skis to Snowboard ?

I enjoy doing both. I find I like the snowboard best in deep powder, but for anything else I prefer skiis. The skiis are much much faster.. you typically can use one size smaller kite since the skis have so little friction. But I love the floaty feel of the snowboard in the fluffy stuff. Jumping.. p...
by Mike G.
Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:09 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Frozen pump
Replies: 5
Views: 3996

Re: Frozen pump

Thanks guys; I have some silicone spray so I'll give that a try for now.
by Mike G.
Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Frozen pump
Replies: 5
Views: 3996

Frozen pump

Last weekend my pump froze to the point I couldn't completely inflate the kite.. any suggestions on what lube to use ?
by Mike G.
Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: JRN ...
Replies: 2
Views: 2159

Re: JRN ...

I'll have it at Wildwood today eta around noon
by Mike G.
Thu Jul 18, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: JRN ...
Replies: 2
Views: 2159

JRN ...

I got yer helmet
by Mike G.
Mon May 27, 2013 10:42 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Help with T3 below the bar depower
Replies: 9
Views: 5423

Re: Help with T3 below the bar depower

Tighe, yesterday I rode the Rally and noticed the bit of tubing you mentioned before the knob. I'm assuming that's the stock setup now on the new Comp Stick bars? The new system seems to work pretty well so I'm going to try the tubing mod on the old bar. Tim, heading off wind slightly helps alot tha...
by Mike G.
Fri May 24, 2013 4:50 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Help with T3 below the bar depower
Replies: 9
Views: 5423

Re: Help with T3 below the bar depower

All good tips; thanks.
I should mention I don't have the same issue with my Rally 12, although there is much less bar pressure so that may have something to do with it. I haven't flown the Rally 14.

Mike
by Mike G.
Wed May 22, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Help with T3 below the bar depower
Replies: 9
Views: 5423

Help with T3 below the bar depower

When overpowered using my 14 T3 and the chicken loop is uncleated in the full power position it's impossible to depower with one hand and difficult even pulling on the line above the bar with the other hand. The knob seems to get wedged in the cleat. Normally I cleat the line but occasionally it pop...
by Mike G.
Wed May 22, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Left a Sand Bag at White Bear Yesterday
Replies: 2
Views: 1825

Re: Left a Sand Bag at White Bear Yesterday

I found it; left you a voice mail.
by Mike G.
Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Chicken loop for a trainer kite
Replies: 8
Views: 4976

Re: Chicken loop for a trainer kite

I'm thinking hooked in plus asphalt == road rash.

Don't do it, esp. if your "chicken loop" does not have a quick release.

Mike
by Mike G.
Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Twin tip board repair work?
Replies: 3
Views: 2544

Re: Twin tip board repair work?

There's a section of the "Zero to Hero" DVD on board and kite repair.. they suggest using 5 minute epoxy if the damage isn't too bad (assuming you have an epoxy based board).

Not sure who does local repair work..

Mike
by Mike G.
Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kitesurfing Calhoun and City lakes(wack & wbl)
Replies: 95
Views: 47320

Re: Kitesurfing Calhoun and City lakes(wack & wbl)

I suppose I should explain what had me so upset about this thread. First, Calhoun is a very unique situation and *should not in any way be lumped in with any other lake* just because it happens to lie within a 100 mile radius of the twin cities. It's unique and should be treated on its own in isolat...
by Mike G.
Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Kitesurfing Calhoun and City lakes(wack & wbl)
Replies: 95
Views: 47320

Re: Kitesurfing Calhoun and City lakes(wack & wbl)

Tighe said it all in an earlier post:
"we've done a good job in policing ourselves"

End this thread before it does more harm than good.
by Mike G.
Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Dr. Mark Hruby
Replies: 8
Views: 5834

Re: Dr. Mark Hruby

I never had a chance to meet Mark, but I'm very saddened to hear of this tragedy.

Our heart and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Be comforted knowing he was doing something he loved with people who cared for him.

Mike and Deb
by Mike G.
Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:57 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Gorge in spring?
Replies: 4
Views: 2629

Re: Gorge in spring?

Thanks guys, that's helpful.

Nathan, I followed the link you posted and saw a story about a local kiter there who died kiting (Steve Johnson). Very sad...
by Mike G.
Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Gorge in spring?
Replies: 4
Views: 2629

Gorge in spring?

Looks like I'll be near the Gorge for business week after next;

Anyone been there during the spring? Are the conditions typically good?

Mike
by Mike G.
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Nice Nov. Kiting Days at da Bear
Replies: 6
Views: 3479

Re: Nice Nov. Kiting Days at da Bear

I agree Kevin.. that was a blast. Some of us arrived early to flat water and it was looking a little sketchy but it filled in nicely. An unexpected treat..