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cool wind map :

http://hint.fm/wind/

In case anyone is curious about why White Bear Lake is at such a low level lately, here is some info a couple of old friends of mine from high school (one of whom has lived on the lake his whole life) offered, along with some prognosis: Brandon wrote: "David - my understanding is that some of t...

Thanks for the review and photos !! This will probably be able to get you out on some pretty light days of which there tend to be many in the winter. I was wondering, does this kite have the property like the Peter Lynn's where they return to top dead center after they fall to one side or the other?...

That is where I intend to be tomorrow.

Wow, I remember going off about this months and months (years?) ago, but I can't remember what the hell I said. Or maybe it was all a dream.. just like seeing Jim on the calendar.. god, please let me wake up. All this snow on the ground puts me in mind of snow-kitin' After some rain to clear out the...

C'mon guys, quit the trash talk! We all know some of the most beautiful women are from Minnesota!! :D If you enter your girlfriend, wife, friend,etc...with her permission, and she is picked to be one of the top 3 entries.....you get to go to Brazil and kite your brains out too! Just for the record,...

Eric I recall you getting that kite and I'm glad to hear it has stood the test of time. Slingshot generally creates high quality gear, in my experience. From the sounds of it, North does as well. What I am lobbying for is a focus on quality gear, and on the sport itself, rather than on an obsession ...

I don't see the point in designing a whole new lineup every year. I heard ozone went to a 2 year design cycle, which still seems like too often. The whole world runs on this yearly cycle of redesigns, but do all these costly redesigns help anyone? I doubt it. Mainly, this cycle is about maximizing s...

Mike -- when you click on an ad on the side of the page, it navigates the browser completely away from Lakawa. Some ads even prevent you from clicking 'back' (thanks a lot, surf-fur) . You may want to have them open in a new tab instead. You might also post your email address in your profile so as m...

i'm going to try Tanner's lake, a small lake in Oakdale because I live a mile away from it. It happens to have a beach right on the NE corner of the lake, and of course it isn't being used for swimming yet. Anybody want to join me, it is a little bit west of the corner of 694 and 94, just north of 9...

there's a farm out in Oakdale, just North of 94 around radio drive or thereabouts. sorry no more info. I talked to the parafoil wiz there a few months back. apparently it's about $5 grand to get started, probably really worth it, it seems totally kick ass. But too rich for my blood at the moment. gl...

thanks for putting that together. I miss the place.

damn that is just weird. Anybody know what happened?

at that size brand is irrelevant. Color may matter more, since it might influence how often your friend ends up getting out there with the kite, which is ultimately a crucial matter. One thing to be sure of: make sure it comes with a bar-style controller and not two handles. a 3 meter is large enoug...

like playing tennis without the net

uh.. He may benefit from something more specific than "regular knot." here is the figure 8 knot, used to create the typical "lark's head" used to connect kite-line to kite: http://pages.swcp.com/~nmmc/climbrocks/knots/knots.php Jim, I don't understand why you say this doesn't wor...

Tighe-- In all likelihood I would never have learned to kiteboard were it not for your presence on the scene. Your encouragement, the website, help and advice at the beach, and your stoke were what made the difference for me. You are constantly encouraging people to learn the next thing, and the ver...

somebody should get a leopard print body suit for kiting this winter.

but seriously, I do need a Gucci mens' belt or Gucci Rhinestone travel bag. Oh spammer, where are you when I need you??

I know this is kind of off topic, but does anyone know where I can get a men's gucci belt, or rolex watch? I've heard that these are essential gear for moderne kiters, and they are very hard to find.