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by Tighe
Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Mille Lacs Crossing 2013 Video
Replies: 2
Views: 1991

Re: Mille Lacs Crossing 2013 Video

nice job Kevin.
by Tighe
Mon Nov 25, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Lets do some damage!
Replies: 13
Views: 7702

Re: Lets do some damage!

yes great shots. The season has begun. Those Switchblades do extend the season.
by Tighe
Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Nuking conditions on medicine
Replies: 4
Views: 3136

Re: Nuking conditions on medicine

I hit up Ramsey on White Bear. I only had an hour or two, so rigged my 10m (started out around 11:15.) After rigging and putting on my suite I realized that I forgot my harness....frigggin riggin.... Then realized I had a climbing harness in the truck. There were quite a few offers for harnesses, bu...
by Tighe
Mon Oct 21, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Slingshot Rally Quivers
Replies: 5
Views: 4375

Re: Slingshot Rally Quivers

Three kites?? That's tough. In my mind the 10m in the 2014s is the money size. Super quick, insane range, boosts to the moon, super stable, does everything well. The 14m is amazing for light winds. Could you get by with the 12m for light winds, sure I guess with a bigger board...but why? You'll have...
by Tighe
Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Slingshot Rally Quivers
Replies: 5
Views: 4375

Re: Slingshot Rally Quivers

I like the 2014s the best. They are bigger than the previous years so I'm on the 10 when I would have been on a 12, and I'm liking that. The new 14 is one of the best light wind kites I know of. If you are looking at anything other than 2014 kites, I'd go 14,12,9. The 12 was the money kite in my boo...
by Tighe
Tue Oct 15, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Slingshot Rally Quivers
Replies: 5
Views: 4375

Re: Slingshot Rally Quivers

All great options. Need a bit more info, before I can give an accurate answer.
How much do you weigh?
How powered up do you like to ride? ie do you like to rid pretty lit if you can and like big air? Or?
Which year Rallys are you looking at?


Thanks
Tighe
by Tighe
Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:47 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Old timers
Replies: 29
Views: 17651

Re: Old timers

Thanks for resurrecting this Mike. The thoughts still hold true, though now I am 50+ and seeing a lot more youth on the water. The first half dozen years of kiting was dominated by windsurfers transitioning to this new sport...most of whom were older. That changed as the sport matured. I think the a...
by Tighe
Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:49 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Please Read - No Tresspassing Waconia
Replies: 9
Views: 6055

Re: Please Read - No Tresspassing Waconia

wow, firstly thanks Ken for posting about this issue. I have been riding Waconia for over 20 years and have walked across this guys lawn a half dozen of times and did not see the signs. Thanks for making me aware of his feelings about it. We clearly have outstayed our welcome. It's his land, and we ...
by Tighe
Sat Sep 14, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Mother Invites You
Replies: 6
Views: 4018

Re: Mother Invites You

ride on!
by Tighe
Fri Sep 13, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Fall Winds Have Arrived !!
Replies: 6
Views: 4717

Re: Fall Winds Have Arrived !!

Thanks Kevin. You are the forecast master. You also appear to have a very short memory. This has been one of the windiest Augusts I remember. Normal summers usually leave the 12 and below quite dry. This July and August had so many Great 10 and 12m days. We had like 4 Fridays in a row. A ton of week...
by Tighe
Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:09 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: An Honest Review 2014 Slingshot Rally
Replies: 3
Views: 8870

Re: An Honest Review 2014 Slingshot Rally

wow what a great thorough review Jim. Couple things I might add. Did you get a chance to ride the 10m in true 10m conditions? Many of your comments seem more consistent with what I have found when riding the kite slightly underpowered. The 2011 and 2012 Rallys had incredible top end but I think they...
by Tighe
Fri Aug 16, 2013 2:23 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Dont look now- but seems we may get some southerly winds sat
Replies: 15
Views: 8374

Re: Dont look now- but seems we may get some southerly winds

Mille Saturday and Sunday for me. Yes, YEs, YESSSS!

looking forward to it!

ride on
by Tighe
Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Dont look now- but seems we may get some southerly winds sat
Replies: 15
Views: 8374

Re: Dont look now- but seems we may get some southerly winds

Yes Thinking either Mille or Ottertail. Leaning toward Reddy. Fingers crossed for two days for play.

ride on
by Tighe
Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Movie Gathering - Children Of The Wind
Replies: 2
Views: 2195

Re: Movie Gathering - Children Of The Wind

Great night and great movie. Thanks Steve for putting that together. Enjoyed seeing everyone.
by Tighe
Thu Aug 01, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: advice on kiting this week + can anyone lend me a board?
Replies: 9
Views: 4904

Re: advice on kiting this week + can anyone lend me a board?

Sorry to have missed this thread. Last night was a good post work session at white bear. I have an extra board if the winds come up in the next few days. I just scanned the forecasts and as of now, things don't look great for the weekend. Our forecasts have been all over the board lately though. Fin...
by Tighe
Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:13 am
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: shots from the gathering
Replies: 4
Views: 2963

Re: shots from the gathering

thanks Mike. Didn't know that.

This one should work for all

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 14f3669fc5

incredible session.
by Tighe
Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:14 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: shots from the gathering
Replies: 4
Views: 2963

shots from the gathering

grabbed some shots when I just couldn't go on...

https://www.facebook.com/tighe.belden/m ... 102&type=1

It is a public album, so if you're on facebook you should be able to see it. Sorry if your not on Facebook.

WHAT A SESSION!
by Tighe
Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:17 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Millacs this Friday?
Replies: 17
Views: 8406

Re: Millacs this Friday?

The gathering is a non event, always has been. There is no schedule, no registration, no fees. It is intended as a gathering of wind folk, to ride, hangout and play. Some of the retailers and schools have things they may have going on during the gathering, but the gathering itself is not structured.
by Tighe
Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:48 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: Millacs this Friday?
Replies: 17
Views: 8406

Re: Millacs this Friday?

Possibly. Couldn't get up till 2:30. Right now it's looking better down here. We'll see.
Had a great session up there last Friday. Pulled in at 3:30 not a soul in sight, just whitecaps reaching into the horizon. Nothing like Mille!
by Tighe
Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:26 pm
Forum: LAKAWA Chat
Topic: July 2013 Mille Lacs Short Video
Replies: 6
Views: 3919

Re: July 2013 Mille Lacs Short Video

yes very cool thanks Brett. cool perspective.

thanks