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High winds tomorrow and Wednesday at Galveston, Texas

dylanj423 - 27-7-2009 at 03:24 PM

Anybody wanna meet for some kiting somewhere near Galveston/ Surfside? My wind site says 20mph or near all the way through wednesday night... sooooo stoked

i dont care if its buggying/boarding/ surfing /static that you like to do, im bringin it all

action jackson - 27-7-2009 at 07:23 PM

I'll be around the State Park area on the Jamica side, venom 10m............. yellow xterra...............aj

dylanj423 - 27-7-2009 at 08:10 PM

keep an eye out for either a century or a phantom... depending on mode of transport.... look forward to meeting you, as your reputation precedes you a bit

action jackson - 29-7-2009 at 10:28 AM

Great day! Started off slow but p/u to 25+ in the afternoon. Put 4 hrs on the water lit with the 19m venom! Well over 500 jumps! i am really sore and burt but still riding the high!..........aj

dylanj423 - 29-7-2009 at 11:42 AM

i saw one of your jumps from my spot about 1/2 a mile away! you were UP THERE, i guess.... i had equipment failure that ended my session right as the winds were picking up.... managed a couple good jumps berfore one of my bindings broke.... it would have been a record session for sure

i didnt feel comfy getting into the water.... and was tired of buggying... was good to meet you aj

good luck with the move

Houston AirHead - 29-7-2009 at 03:07 PM

I might to make it out all i have is a 12 meter Havoc Depower so i would be powered up to the max. Im still pondering on the idea.
Its a grey 12 meter havoc escorted by a 2002 silver Pontiac. See you around

-Kenny

Houston AirHead - 1-8-2009 at 10:01 PM

Alright whos going to the beach sunday monday or tuesday?????????? I want to ride my skimboard strapless asap so im thinking of hitting up surfside first free entrance i might go tomorrow but monday would be less crowded.:dunno::dunno:

SLP has too bad of a current for water riding i hear.

dylanj423 - 1-8-2009 at 10:27 PM

im down for a meetup on tuesday...

Houston AirHead - 2-8-2009 at 06:46 PM

MAn i had such a great session today down at surfside. Wind was blowin abou 18mph all day almost strait out of the south. I was all the way down at the end also so i had about a mile of hard packed runway for me to shredd. Such a session, it was acually my first ever landboard beach session. I dont think i will ever fly any other place now. HAHA Im going back tuesday for sure, (as long as its not storming or if theres no wind of course) EVERYBODY GO !!!!, Dylan ill see you there tuesday. MAn i want a beer.
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dylanj423 - 2-8-2009 at 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by Houston AirHead
I dont think i will ever fly any other place now.


thats a big part of the reason for my move back to houston.... austin was the pits to try to kite in after i hit the beach the first time... not that i didnt do it

glad you had a good time.... shoot me a u2u with your number... we'll figure out what time/ where to meet on tuesday

william_rx7 - 4-8-2009 at 05:46 PM

Do you guys ride here?
Galveston Map


Or here?
East Beach Map

kitemaker4 - 4-8-2009 at 08:02 PM

We buggy at east beach in the off season. During the summer way to many people. East beach is where dead bird is held every year.

I have never been to bacliff so not sure what is there.

Susan (npw goddess)

dylanj423 - 4-8-2009 at 09:10 PM

that bacliff area is the texas city dike.... for surfing only, but PERFECT conditions.... hundreds of acres of waist-deep water and nearly always cross-shore winds... but last time i was there i was stung by a jellyfish... maybe neext time i will be able to stay above water most of the time:embarrased:

action jackson - 5-8-2009 at 06:18 AM

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Originally posted by dylanj423
that bacliff area is the texas city dike.... for surfing only, but PERFECT conditions.... hundreds of acres of waist-deep water and nearly always cross-shore winds... but last time i was there i was stung by a jellyfish... maybe neext time i will be able to stay above water most of the time:embarrased:

Bacliff is spillway park, this is a very tricky launch, rocks oysters and slim on the boat ramp. Do not attempt unless you are an expert rider. During the cold fronts NW this a great spot with 4-5ft rollers. Only a few of the well seasoned rider attempt this spot........aj

dylanj423 - 5-8-2009 at 07:57 AM

yes, on closer inspection, that is not where i went last time.... thanks for the correction

Houston AirHead - 5-8-2009 at 05:33 PM

Goin back out tomorrow to surfside. Steve is gonna be out giving lessons to some people in the water. He flys that big green 20 meter waroo. Ill be out there around noon. looks like were finally getting some regulars out here.

Houston AirHead - 6-8-2009 at 10:35 AM

NO WIND :dunno:

dylanj423 - 6-8-2009 at 10:43 AM

sorry, just bought a new kite.... guess i put a hex on us for a bit:P... looks like the winds will be crankin over the weekend, though...... at 1 am:thumbdown:

Houston AirHead - 6-8-2009 at 09:51 PM

Dylan, Make sure you pack up that bladeIV next time you head out to freeport, i wanna fly that notorious beast.