TUESDAY KITING

champlin · Post by **champlin** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:10 pm

WHERE IS EVERYONE GOING TO BE TOMORROW?

P R Key · Post by **P R Key** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:30 pm

I am thinking about heading out to Swede.

champlin · Post by **champlin** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:06 pm

how is WBL looking?

Dave Z · Post by **Dave Z** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:17 pm

I'm not waiting till tomorrow.... If conditions are good on the Bear I plan on being out there tonight by 10 pm (wind willing) with my blinky lights and head lamp.

If it's NNE I'll probably launch from Randy's (if that's ok???? - RandyL) It's a nice spot since you get the added bonus of street lighting from South Shore Blvd.

Jordan · Post by **Jordan** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:59 pm

Randy, Katie and Tighe are getting some light rides in out on White Bear. They are out in Randy's Bay.

krazykatie · Post by **krazykatie** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:02 pm

thats funny Jordan

cuz i'm sitting at school study for exam.

how awesome would that be if i could be kiting at the same time...maybe i can dangle my note cards from my kite while i ride.

I believe thats Roger out there with them...

white wings · Post by **white wings** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:39 pm

Can I get anyone to meet up with me on Calhoun? I usually can't get out there till after work but I can be ON THE LAKE at 5pm ready to roll. I am looking to meet up with any one who has actually gone more than 10 times as teaching myself is getting old.
Kurt
612-867-0432

JRN · Post by **JRN** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:52 am

Kurt, Have you considered lessons? Tighe is a talented teacher & can have you up and riding in short order. It is worth every $ to get past the rough patch and on to enjoyment. I tried the self-taught approach, but didn't really advance without some lessons. Give it a shot, you won't regret it!

RandyL · Post by **RandyL** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:23 am

Dave feel free to park in my driveway anytime you want. Just don't park in front of my garage door because my wife occasionally works nights.

JERRY · Post by **JERRY** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:33 am

Lake Washington is totally covered loose and hardpack snow.

No Ice

Peterrib & I had good rides out on West side on Monday. Today should be good.

j

dtownkiter · Post by **dtownkiter** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:36 am

Im going to try my first night session at Calhoun tonight if anyone is interested. I will probably be out there by 5pm if the wind is good.

Adam

Dave Z · Post by **Dave Z** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:43 am

Thanks Randy - much appreciated - I had a nice 16M light air session last night from 10 - 11:30.

white wings · Post by **white wings** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:47 am

dtownkiter!
I will be out there with a 16M blue BEST kite and a Black Rossi' snowboard. Give me a call if you want to meet up before...
Kurt
612-867-0432

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 2:28 pm

I'm headed to kiteisland...... well big island given the NW Flow

Jon

WILLDOG · Post by **WILLDOG** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:22 pm

The usual suspects (Tonka Boyz) will be out at Kite island on mtka. The grill will be hot and the beverages flowing and the wind blowin'.

WillDog

torisspacedog · Post by **torisspacedog** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:36 am

Well that little bit of snow we got did the trick. This afternoon I spent about 4 hours cruiseing WBL from ramsey area I didn't see any other kites except when I first got there someone was flying out by the rocks. I had a blast I was able to go anywhere I wanted I kept venturing further and further away from my vehicle. well all good things have to end so I packed things and headed to a friends . The plans we had fell through so as I was heading home I stopped at Calhoun a couple kites were out there so I joined them . The person I wound up talking with John it was his first night at calhoun and he had just taken a lesson from Tighe he was cruising all over and he said he had a blast .So Tighe must be doing a good job . Well good to meet you John Keep having fun and I'm sure We'll see each other again.

dtownkiter · Post by **dtownkiter** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:31 am

Kurt, sorry but I must have missed you. We ended up getting there a little late and by the time my kite was up it was dark and I couldnt tell what others were riding. The wind was a little sketchy but it was still a good night. I still cant get over how lit up that lake is.

It was nice to meet newcomer John as well. He looked well above his second time out....Maybe the "Tighe factor" played a role...or maybe the help of the T2...or maybe John just has mad skillz. Probably a little of it all.

Adam

white wings · Post by **white wings** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:42 am

It was about 6:30 when I packed up my second kite. I also learned a ton from Jeff. Thanks again for the pointers on wind/kite control. I knew getting into the sport i would love it and don't regret buying "more advanced" kites. I will say that I should have launched my 16 meter a tad farther away from shore than I did. Those trees got a tad too close for comfort!

JBailey · Post by **JBailey** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:24 pm

Hey, this is "newcomer Jon" from Tuesday night on Calhoun...Tues was my first time out since the clinic with Tighe and it was a blast! It was great meeting everybody who was out that night - and thanks to Adam for helping me get all my lines straight and launch the new t2 for the first time. Hope to meet more local kiters and ride with you guys again soon.

Jon

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