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2011 Fall WBB Role Call! Come on folks time to get stoked!

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doublespeed360 - 6-10-2011 at 06:06 PM

lets have a bash in scotland,will all stay at Fiona's place ha ha ha.

doddg - 6-10-2011 at 08:31 PM

I sold my Blowcart a few years ago, wish I still had it....Looking forward to meeting and flying with all of you!

shehatesmyhobbies - 7-10-2011 at 06:43 AM

martinipro as for the winds, yes unpredictable, but usually from the NW during the fall bash, ranging from 5mph to 25mph. I would be prepared for almost anything. Hard to nail down what everyone is flying due to the wide range of experience on the beach. Some will be flying 3m kites in the same winds others would fly 5m in. Some fly 10m depower where others would be flying 15m depower kites. Best to be prepared.

As far as bigfoots, yes would be helpful. The beach has a tendency to have a decent amount of hardpack for buggying about 2 hours or so on either side of the tide. If the tide is all the way up, the bigfoots will enable you to get a lot more time in the buggy for sure.

wheresthewind? - 7-10-2011 at 07:06 AM

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Originally posted by shehatesmyhobbies
martinipro as for the winds, yes unpredictable, but usually from the NW during the fall bash, ranging from 5mph to 25mph. I would be prepared for almost anything. Hard to nail down what everyone is flying due to the wide range of experience on the beach. Some will be flying 3m kites in the same winds others would fly 5m in. Some fly 10m depower where others would be flying 15m depower kites. Best to be prepared.

As far as bigfoots, yes would be helpful. The beach has a tendency to have a decent amount of hardpack for buggying about 2 hours or so on either side of the tide. If the tide is all the way up, the bigfoots will enable you to get a lot more time in the buggy for sure.
if i remember correctly, last fall friday and sunday had good winds and saturday, they were nuking, i flew a 7m fb friday and sunday and not sure about saturday, i think i flew a 2 or 3 that day......

van - 7-10-2011 at 07:37 AM

We need to get the Vortex Aerial folks out there and do some filming. They have some slick toys. I'm gonna have to brush up my skills on the RC helicopter and try this out with my go pro.

shehatesmyhobbies - 9-10-2011 at 11:55 AM

Almost can't stand it! I will be on WW beach in T-minus 10 days! Can't wait to see you guys soon!

:wee:

frankiter - 12-10-2011 at 06:21 PM

Turns out my steady kite bro Pokite won't be able to make it to the Bash. Sooooo, being the last minute guy that I am, I gotta ask, does anybody at the Shalimar need a roomate?

If not, I'll be getting a room and looking for a roomate myself! Shoot me a u2u if interested. I'll be there Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Not sure yet tho if I'll stay over on Saturday night.

rocfighter - 12-10-2011 at 07:10 PM

Glad you can make it Frank. Are you bringing the cookies??

shehatesmyhobbies - 13-10-2011 at 08:44 AM

Frank, Rian is going to call you tonight. You can shack up with him.

Bigbear97e - 13-10-2011 at 11:01 AM

Rich ... did u receive the helmet for the WBB raffle? ... hope it is what you expected

Todd - 13-10-2011 at 11:45 AM

I do believe he said that he received it Thank you so much it is appreciated .

Less Than a week to go for most let the fun begin! Waiting on LBJ and the kids from WCHS Kite club to show up at 15th street to get some flying in.

rocfighter - 13-10-2011 at 02:21 PM

WOW we will be there in less than a week from now. We plan to be there early afternoon Thursday. Looking for some more great times.

shehatesmyhobbies - 13-10-2011 at 04:57 PM

Whoop Whoop!

Yes bigbear, I got the helmet! Thanks so much for getting it here quickly!

Very much appreciated! Someone will be a very happy camper!

Kober - 13-10-2011 at 04:59 PM

Thursday afternoon you say ???? Ok. Thats sounds good ...... I will be there around same time ..... Can't wait ..... ........please wind gods ...... make them blow solid.... steady ..... around 20s..... and East !!!!!!! .... air temperature around 75 please !!!

Kober - 13-10-2011 at 05:05 PM

one more replay and we are on................
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WOW

frankiter - 13-10-2011 at 05:49 PM

Hey Roc, Aunt B has some other things going on right now, so the cookies are a big "maybe". The adult beverages, on the other hand, are a big "affirmative"!

Rian, Thanks much dude!

shehatesmyhobbies - 13-10-2011 at 07:14 PM

Glad you were able to get set up Frank! Can't wait to take that 7m Beamer for a spin! :spin:

Kober, WBB definitely makes it's mark on PKF! Now time to make it's mark on the map!

Can't wait to see you guys again!

lad - 13-10-2011 at 07:22 PM

Will "the Vortex Aerial folks" include those babes? :smilegrin:

shehatesmyhobbies - 13-10-2011 at 07:24 PM

Lad, I hope you are planning on stopping by! It is always great to see you!

Todd - 13-10-2011 at 07:57 PM

Ditto Lad!


Aunt Bee! Those things saved my life!!! No pressure :smilegrin:

Todd - 14-10-2011 at 12:15 PM

Van - one package delivered to your room by me.

rocfighter - 14-10-2011 at 12:31 PM

Todd are you working there to pay for your room? Where do I sign up for that gigg?
6 Days till we :Ange09:

Todd - 14-10-2011 at 12:42 PM

Just helping Maria out as she has helped all of us with being such a wonderful host :thumbup:

rocfighter - 14-10-2011 at 06:22 PM

Carma Brother. It's a good thing.:wee:

Kober - 14-10-2011 at 08:41 PM

22nd is my Birthday ....lol.... I will buy some extra % to share ..... and all you guys don't forget to bring some presents .......
and hopefully by time riffle is on I be more " with you " this time .......

snowspider - 14-10-2011 at 09:38 PM

I'm so excited about this WBB I could'nt resist building another buggy type thing this evening. When I asked my boys what I should name it one of them just shook his head and said nothing the other said "it looks like a #@%$#!roach." Scratch the chrome paint idea, got to buy some brown now.
Ramps, rip stick, unicycle, atb, slackline, two buggies, one "#@%$#!roach", 10 kites, two kids , add a some wind and good weather, we're going to have a good time!

van - 14-10-2011 at 09:45 PM

Thanks Todd, I have one more box coming on monday ( XR+ upgrade rails and 3 seats)

wheresthewind? - 15-10-2011 at 10:35 AM

Wooohoooo!!! just booked shalimar!! cant wait, even though im sore as hell from yesterdays epic bug session!!!

DAKITEZ - 15-10-2011 at 03:58 PM

Hey Todd my boxes should have showed up friday. I was wondering how they look and if they survived the trip. Thanks

Todd - 15-10-2011 at 04:49 PM

No sign of them as far as I know but I'll double check in the morning with Maria.

rocfighter - 16-10-2011 at 06:17 PM

Patrick if this is anything like your other home brews I'm sure we are all in for a treat. Can't wait to see it.

buggydanny - 17-10-2011 at 07:47 AM

Looks like I will be arriving Wednesday evening and staying till Sunday. Will be leaving Boston with my roommate Mike around 1 and should arrive around 8-9.

Todd, Mike has a package coming from Prism being sent to him at the Shalimar. Could you take a look out for it? Thanks brother.

Dan

shehatesmyhobbies - 18-10-2011 at 06:16 PM

T-minus 12 hours till go time! Can't wait to get there!

I know we have had a couple of people had to drop out, but we will have a blast none the less! Can't wait to see all of you again! See you on the beach!

Todd - 18-10-2011 at 06:35 PM

Dino, I am told they made it to your room.

Will check on it tomorrow Danny, see you soon my friend!

doublespeed360 - 18-10-2011 at 06:39 PM

rick and i are leaving tomorrow early for WWBB fall session. woo hooooo

soulflyr - 18-10-2011 at 06:45 PM

What time Paul? Dan and I are leaving tomorrow too.

hiaguy - 18-10-2011 at 06:45 PM

Thirty-four hours until highway time; forty-six hours to the Shalimar!
Looking forward to some time in the wind!

WELDNGOD - 18-10-2011 at 06:56 PM

I don't think I can sleep..........

kiteplace - 18-10-2011 at 07:48 PM

Todd,
I just sent you a U2U with contact info for 2 Newspaper reporters that want to do reports on the WBB.

flyjump - 18-10-2011 at 08:22 PM

damn you guys, i wish i could be there tomorrow...........


I can't sleep

DAKITEZ - 18-10-2011 at 09:04 PM

plane leaves in 9 hours. But I will not be on the beach till thursday. Playing tourist with my wife wed evening and thursday morning.

Todd - 18-10-2011 at 09:28 PM

Thank you Don, I'm on it!

AND the rest of you GET HERE!!! Come get some wind. Nick and Donnie just left the room after a night full of kite talk, good times for sure!


Video of my SE ride soon to come, good footage but the super size poodle is back and will case you so please be careful. Almost took him out today and certainly don't want that. I can't remember who almost hit him last year but I have footage.

Kober - 19-10-2011 at 06:39 PM

Driving out tomorrow around 10 am ....... looks like crazy winds in forecast ......... hoping to get there in time for a session .....

wheresthewind? - 19-10-2011 at 06:47 PM

just went outside--winds are NUKIN bigtime.....supposed to be gusting to 40 tomorrow--looks like its already here.......

frankiter - 19-10-2011 at 07:41 PM

Cookies are a "go". I say again, cookies are a "go".

Aunt B went above and beyond for you guys, so please eat and enjoy! See you all tomorrow.

Todd - 19-10-2011 at 07:48 PM

Bless you Aunt B, I love you :smilegrin:

doneski - 19-10-2011 at 10:03 PM

Don E. & Brian F. Finally arrived after 8 hours in the car.

buggydanny - 20-10-2011 at 04:51 AM

Beautiful morning here in Wildwood. Glad to be hear. Woke up to the sound of the furniture blowing around on the porch. Wilnd is nuking, but direction is not that great. We are going to check out another beach this morning and see if it is more viable.

Todd - 20-10-2011 at 04:57 AM

Danny call me I'm already here !

snowspider - 20-10-2011 at 05:06 AM

You guys be careful today , looks like WG delivered as promised!

pokitetrash - 20-10-2011 at 06:07 AM

Hey guys, wish I could be there again with you. Not enough vacation to come up. Hope to see many of you at JIBE in May! Be careful and don't spoil your dinner with Aunt B cookies!

ragden - 20-10-2011 at 05:57 PM

On location and ready to ride in the morning. Planning on getting up early to take advantage of the tides... See ya on the beach..
:)

Crash then swim - 21-10-2011 at 08:32 AM

Jeep is packed, PACKED and we're rolling!

flyjump - 21-10-2011 at 01:38 PM

getting ready to head to the airport, i will see you guys on the beach bright an early!

shehatesmyhobbies - 21-10-2011 at 07:56 PM

Adam, can't wait to see you bro! Good times to be had no matter what! See you on the beach!

markite - 22-10-2011 at 06:06 PM

come on guys your driving us crazy skimming the forum every couple of hours to see if anyone is posting anything from what's happening at WW. Tell us some stories!

shehatesmyhobbies - 22-10-2011 at 10:12 PM

Oops, sorry about that folks. The bash has been outstanding. I arrived Wed, 6 of us pretty much had the beach to ourselves for straight on 12-15 mph winds. Complete end to end runs till the rains came. Lots more showed up Thursday for some great action with winds coming straight down the beach at 25+ all day. Some guys logged close to thirty miles 1/4 mile at a time. Friday was blowing almost straight off with a little side thrown in to make it interesting. Winds were still in the 20 mph range most of the day then backing off a little bit towards the end of the day. Today was only forecast to be in the 10 mph range but was better than expected. Topped off by a great night of BBQ, and raffle. The hanging out at night is sometimes the best part for me. Sitting and talking kite stuff with kite people is a great thing. The stories are always the best. Another great bash almost in the books and everyone looking to start planning to attend the next bash.

One of the highlights were the French Canadians that made the trek down. What a great group of guys. The best entertainment at night time even if you don't know French. Not to mention they are all fast in there buggies.

About 230 today we had a little tribute to A.J. A big group of us stood at the waters edge and static flew while the tribute kite that Glen made was released.( don't worry, earth friendly) . Pretty emotional moment as it flew till it was out of site.
By far the best WBB yet.
I am sure many post to come by those who attended.

markite - 22-10-2011 at 11:03 PM

Thanks for the update - very nice memorial for AJ
You should ask Claude about some of the buggy games they play. They do timed obstacle course at St Honoré that involves placing buckets around a course and having a bunch of tennis balls and racing around depositing the balls as you try and pass by as close and fast as possible. Claude also does all the DJ work and kite talk at most of the Québec events. Good group that know how to enjoy themselves and I know there was a lot of buzz on the French forum leading up to WW and they were all petty stoked to go.

shehatesmyhobbies - 23-10-2011 at 04:05 AM

I have had plenty of conversations with Claude. Very inspirational. I will definitely ask him about the games they play.

Bigbear97e - 23-10-2011 at 07:11 AM

Can wait 'til people have had a chance to upload pics and video... sounds like a blast

shehatesmyhobbies - 23-10-2011 at 02:18 PM

Bear, the helmet went to a great home, thanks for making this deal affordable to give it away at a great event. One of the young kids from the Power kite club at the local high school we helped get started and sponsor won it, it could not have been a better fit!

I am sure there will be plenty of great pics and video to come!

WELDNGOD - 23-10-2011 at 06:51 PM

Just got home. AWESOME!!! :D What a bash! I'm exhausted.... and I wish I was still there... ,some folks are still there (lucky bas#$%s). Claude is a great guy, and so are the rest of the french Canadians he brought with him.I couldn't understand anything they said ,but some things are universal . I deffo could PARTY w/ those guys,but ya better not pass out.:lol:
I finally got to meet Dino, WAY cool Bro' he is. I have talked to Dino on PKF for yrs., I kind of already felt like we were already friends,even though we never met face to face .It was nice to meet some of the newer members as well. Thanks to everyone who came and participated, or even hung out and watched or just took pics. ( You know how kiters like pics) Joecat aka LBJ brought the WCHS club out on Sat., it was awesome to see the next generation in kiting ,out there. Without them we don't have a future as a sport.(nice story about the username Joe,and yes, you are an LBJ :lol:)
I'm so tired, I can't hardly think , I'll post more later

Kober - 23-10-2011 at 07:05 PM

........ awesome time ......... that is all I can say .......

........ some photos to get few kiters smiling .......


http://www.flickr.com/photos/kober1974/sets/7215762796360754...

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markite - 23-10-2011 at 07:14 PM

Thanks for posting the photos
I see Benoit (Ben) from Concept Air also made it down - everyone is smiling!

ragden - 24-10-2011 at 04:41 AM

Wife came down to the beach on Saturday and took a few pictures. Posted below:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=michael.d.march...

This was, by far, the best bash I've been at yet. Logged over 72 miles on Friday, and nearly 60 on Saturday. Sunday was a bust, but that meant a nice drive home. I'm gonna be sore for awhile...

Thanks to everyone who came out. It was great fun. See ya next time.
;)

joecat - 24-10-2011 at 06:15 AM

Hey Friends,,, Please "like" our facebook page........Wildwood Catholic High School Power Kite Club. And please feel free to post as many photos, videos and tips that you posible can..... It would be greatly appreciated and the kids in the club I know can benefit from your exsperience..... Thanks again for a great weekend.

Joe Catanoso.......Joecat........LBJ,,,,,"Lucky Bastard Joe" We would love to see some photos of our Canadian friends wearing the WCHS Power Kite Club shirts in Canada.....

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wildwood-Catholic-High-Scho...

WELDNGOD - 24-10-2011 at 06:31 AM

Joe your link doesn't work.

WELDNGOD - 24-10-2011 at 06:35 AM

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Wildwood-Catholic-...

fixed it.

joecat - 24-10-2011 at 07:22 AM

Thanks Weldengod.

Peregrine - 29-10-2011 at 04:07 PM

Just wanted to say hi and thanks for welcoming me to the sport.

I was *encouraged* to join the forum, so here I am. :)

It's too bad I was only there on Sunday, but I had a good time anyway. I'm looking forward to next time.

Ellis

Todd - 29-10-2011 at 04:25 PM

Thank you again for coming and a pleasure to meet you.
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