Sat night kiting

[reutersju]

Looks like there is some solid wind coming through on sat night, who is game for a night session!

[davepark]

Kite Island on Tonka?

[MK]

I'm in

[davepark]

Don't forget your headlights! Last time I was out there at night several of us were "lit" up and several were not. Definitely easier to see and avoid the riders with lights.

[reutersju]

I have never been night kiting and also never been to kite island! What do you guys wear for lights, a camping head lamp? Do you have lights on your kite? Looks like the wind will pick up around 9pm, want to meet around then?

Cheers,
Good Chad

[davepark]

I have a camping headlight on the front of the helmet and a blinking red light on the back. The way I look at it is that you can't be on the unfrozen water at night without lights so I should be doing the same in the winter. I also have lights strapped to the struts on the inside of the kite (hat tip to Iceman for the idea) that give the kite a very cool "alien" look. There are tons of other ideas for lights on the kite. Just go to Amazon and search on LED Lights in the sports and outdoor section.

[Barry P]

I got some light weight LED blinky lights at Axe Man. Cheap. Perfect. Love that store.

[torisspacedog]

I second Barry's AX Man thought dirt cheap and all kinds of do-dads. Maybe see some of you at the island then.

[magicninja]

Looks like the forecasts have pushed the wind back till around 1-2 a.m. Any diehards still thinking about a night sesh? I'd be down but dont want to be on a unfamiliar lake at night alone.

[torisspacedog]

I'll still do it . What wind thing do you watch?

[davepark]

NOAA site shows wind picking up a little around 7:00 I still plan on going out. I'll be sitting in my Blue Silverado waiting for the wind.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.ph ... =graphical

iKitesurf isn't looking quite as good.....

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.ph ... =graphical

[reutersju]

I'm starting to think that dawn patrol looks like a better option.

[MK]

me too. especially after this story: http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/02/0 ... grays-bay/

Dawn patrol... Who's bringing donuts and coffee?

[torisspacedog]

I got Girl Scout cookies I can bring. I will try and make it out there. Looks like it's hockey for tonight. Later ML.

[davepark]

I went out only because the wife had a houseful of cackling hens. No wind but a nice snowfall. We'll see what the morning brings.....

[MK]

I was teetering with one last thought of curiosity to join. I looked out and see the snow is falling pretty much straight down.

Last time my wife filled the house with women (enter Wayne's World dream mode): http://www.lakawa.com/lakawa-chat-f1/sn ... 10022.html