who's going landkiting

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:14 am

Eric has ok'ed the use of the sod farms in atkin

plenty of wind in the forecast

these feilds are huge and soft (well worth the drive)

it sounds like the whole up north crew will be there

SCOTT RIDOUT · Post by **SCOTT RIDOUT** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:27 am

I'm there man!!!

TJ · Post by TJ » Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:31 pm

I am..when are you leaving stroh?

TJ · Post by TJ » Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:42 pm

Is Canadian Dry and ITS friend comming too?

SCOTT RIDOUT · Post by **SCOTT RIDOUT** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 12:45 pm

You guys might want to get ahold of someone about that, I don't think they wanted alcohol on the premisis, but I may be wrong?

TJ · Post by TJ » Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:15 pm

Scott:

Thanks for your advice, but it was a joke!!

TJ

SCOTT RIDOUT · Post by **SCOTT RIDOUT** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 2:17 pm

Sorry I didn't know, I'll keep to myself from now on.

Eric P · Post by **Eric P** » Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:52 pm

Everyone is more than welcome this weekend. It should be a good time had by all. I talked to the farm manager and he has no problems with us using his sod for some "good clean fun" as he would put it. The wind looks good for saturday, so come up and play on a real field, none of this small soccer field stuff. give me a call for directions (320) 684-2055.

TJ · Post by TJ » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:32 am

Nice!! Eric did you find my pump?

SCOTT RIDOUT · Post by **SCOTT RIDOUT** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:34 am

T.J I have 5 or 6 new ones at home, if you need one I'll give you one I have to many anyway.

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:14 am

TJ
I think I will head up on sat mourning
might want to bring a snowboard, we have overnight snow in the forecast

TJ · Post by TJ » Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:21 am

Thank Scott!! I will let you know depending on Eric's response.
See you and meet you on saturday!!!

See you there stroh , I am not sure if I am going tonight or tomorrow morning!!!

jkjolsing · Post by **jkjolsing** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 11:44 am

do you guys 'boost' on the land-boards or is it too dangerous? that sounds like a good environment to learn kite control. i'll be up there clearing trees for a septic this weekend, is it possible i could stop by and check it out if i get time? i don't have a kite, but am thinking about getting set up, too many days pass where windsurfing is tame at best and kiters are rockin'!

Eric: I think I met you last Friday at F.H., I was the first windsurfer to show at the park. i'll jot down your number and possibly give you a jingle for directions to come and watch the activities if you don't mind...

john kjolsing

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 2:17 pm

I am under the impresion that everyone kiter/windsurfer dosn't mater is invited
we just want to hang out and have fun and if you don't have a kite there will be plenty of trainers

SCOTT RIDOUT · Post by **SCOTT RIDOUT** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 2:34 pm

I'll have a few kites for people to try.

Eric P · Post by **Eric P** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:49 pm

TJ, i didn't find your pump. It might still be out there, but I didn't see it. hopefully scott can bring you one of his. It should be a great day tomorrow. I might have to go to Father Hennipen for some water action on sunday. It's looking good. here's directions for anyone who wants to kite this weekend. This is a great place to learn to fly.

Form Malmo:

Continue on 47 north for 15 miles. The road will turn directly west. Turn right on county road 5. This is a gravel road. Drive on 5 for 1 mile and the road will seam to turn right, but don't take it. Follow the smaller road straight, over the railroad tracks and continue for one more mile. On the left is a sign for Sampson farms sod operations, take that road until it hits the huge sod field. That's where we'll ride.

From 169:

Continue on 169 threw garrison, tward Aitkin. Highway 47 South is just as you enter Aitkin, take that to the right. Drive on 47 for 7 miles until you get to county road 5. Turn left and follow the directions above.

I'll have my frenzy out there as well for any beginners who want to feal some real power. Hope to see you out there.

Windzup · Post by **Windzup** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:43 pm

In regards to boosting on land, check out this video. Just as on the water and snow, its all what you want to make of it. Some days the conditions are better for small kites and carving, some days its perfect for big kites and hucking

http://www.kitegallery.net/glenbutcher/butch_mm_001

Seems as though there is not a surface on this planet that kiters can't dominate!

Windzup,
Brian

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 11:28 am

wind's not lookin so hot

I might have to wait till sunday for the south shore of milly

manolo and I might try to buggy around mountgomery or at least work on some farmers to secure some more buggy land

Eric P · Post by **Eric P** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 8:38 pm

you missed it man. The wind wasn't great but we still had an unbelivable time. I'm heading to the field for another dose tomorrow. Screw that cola water stuff, the sod in great. I'm going to put up a new post to get the whole crew up here tomorrow. The wind is looking great and the field couldn't be better. I want to work on my land boosting. Hope to see you up here.