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Unfortunately those meeting times are right before and during finals week so I won’t be able to make it down, I would however like to participate in this meeting… could we use a service like skype or go to meeting for those who can’t make it down? I vote 14th or 15th Kiting issues in MN are very imp...

Dave and I went out for about 2hrs today. I rode an 8m and Dave rode a 5m, both hade plenty of power!

Best wind looks to be Thursday and Friday... Saturday might be good as well. The ice is blocking access so I doubt we will be riding the big waves, probably end up on the on the harbor. At the airport there looks to be an accessible spot through the ice but I think it might be dangerous to try. Dave...

River, Harbor and the Mother are wide open! Still some ice stacked up on park point though. Dave and I rode out of Barkers Island today! Wind was off and on, but still a great day! Tomorrow is looking good as well! High of 65 with SW wind 15 to 20 mph. I have a test in the morning and am planning on...

I have been using the Dakine neo mitts for about 6 years now and love them! Just ordered a new pair from the house. Chris, I would strongly recommend a baggy dry suit. The reason is that you can choose the amount and thickness of the layers under the suit based on air and water temp. They also offer...

thanks for the advise mike! I have tried to do replacements myself but they never seem to hold up, I would also like to get my suit pressure tested for leaks... The mother showed her Rage today, I caught a quick glance at the waves as I drove by today... they were friken MASSIVE! had to be 15+ foot ...

Not much ice left up here... there is still some shore ice on parkpoint but not much floating ice. we have some STRONG NE wind blowing right now so that might change. Based on my limited views of the satilite immagery I don't think there is much ice out on the lake. http://www.lsmma.com/webcam/webca...

Just talked to Terry, there is a nice blanket of snow on Mile lacs! looks to be around 4-6 inches... should make for some great racing conditons!

heading out Saturday morning.

We had gusts up to 59mph on the big lake today... I can't wait for some big wave riding!!

Umd’s island/bolder lake kiting event is this weekend! I haven’t been out to Island Lake yet this winter but based on the conditions on Rice Lake I would expect the snow is pretty good on Island Lake. Last time I made it up to Rice Lake (a week ago) the snow was 1 to 1.5 feet deep but it was drifted...

Going to rice! Brian is coming and maybe Jeff too... I am going to be doing lessons most of the day but hope to score a session at the end of the day.

We had amazing conditions last week 6-10 inches with no drifts... just smooth untracked pow!

Should be a great day!

great day out there!!! I hope to make it out again tomorrow... assuming I can move when I wake up!!!

for anyone who is interested... there is a road plowed out from the boat launch, there was about 6-8 inches of snow with minimal drifting... just smooth sailing all day!!!

Jon Stroh

Looks like we are in for some good SW wind tomorrow (15-20)… about time huh!
We should have at least a foot of snow with a nice smooth crusty base underneath!

ETA: 1pm

Jon Stroh

When I ride sketchy ice I always have ice picks around my neck.

how were the conditions? did you guys go to Rice or Island?

Jon

whish I could join you... I dont think I will be able to make it out untill I am done with finals in a few weeks.
let me know what you find for conditions out there

Jon

looks like a good spot! I was thinking there should be some good spots in poplar.

do you know of any fields with hills that we could ride? I want some terrain!

Jon

hows the wind on that field? any hills?

when Bryan and I went out there was slush by the launch but it was good out on the lake... hoping that is still the case

Jon