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NABX 2011 Dates

deanaoxo - 6-6-2010 at 07:59 AM

Already some have been asking when next years event is to be held. It looks like it will be starting on the 29th of March and going through the 3rd of April, 2011!

If you liked the event this year, i assure you, that was just the beginning of our next level ninja chit, mang!

More of everything for starters. More freestyle, more racing, more out n back, more games, and more party.

There will also be a High Speed of the Day category.

Special guests will include the return of the Dutch Team as well as the World Champion Racer.

NABX is positioning itself to be even more supportive of the buggy world so stay tuned for further announcements and year round commitment!

aoxo~till~then~!

mougl - 6-6-2010 at 10:59 AM

Already checking flights and rental cars

ripsessionkites - 6-6-2010 at 01:39 PM

sweet, lets get crackin'

lots of planning ahead for me

csa_deadon - 6-6-2010 at 03:50 PM

Vacation request in. Now if we could convince Deano to post hotel code! lol

arkay - 6-6-2010 at 05:57 PM

Work set to stun. Starting to make my packing list :D. This past years nabx was fantastic!

Dean, if we want to help out organizing, who should we contact? ;)

Kamikuza - 6-6-2010 at 06:30 PM

... do I have to use a buggy?

WIllardTheGrey - 6-6-2010 at 06:40 PM

A featured event is "Kite ATB Freestyle" so my guess is.. No.:bouncy:

ripsessionkites - 6-6-2010 at 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by Kamikuza
... do I have to use a buggy?


as long as it's wind powered and doesn't do damage to the playa surface bring it. I assume you're coming this year? Let me know if you need some asistance with travel plans. Your on my list to bring along with Popeye, De Dutch (always), Brits, and German riders.

deanaoxo - 6-6-2010 at 08:09 PM

deanjordan at gmail dot com

I'll funnel you to the right slot.

We do need help, and here's how it works. Volunteers are allowed to work 4 hours max per day whether they like it or not. We're building a team, and we pledge to not burn out our help.

Those who know, realize we do things a little bit different at NABX. We are in this for the long haul, for the betterment of the sport.

Join us. Make the team! Try outs begin in November 2010.

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Originally posted by arkay
dean, if we want to help out organizing, who should we contact? ;)

csa_deadon - 6-6-2010 at 08:09 PM

Rip is providing skirts for 2011. :spin:

mougl - 6-6-2010 at 08:52 PM

I'll be providing comic relief with my lack of buggy skills :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Kamikuza - 6-6-2010 at 09:33 PM

Suppose I should start looking at tickets and stuff :lol:

ripsessionkites - 7-6-2010 at 02:53 AM

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Originally posted by csa_deadon
Rip is providing skirts for 2011. :spin:


working in it ... dino is the mascot/model though

Kami, i got your kites if you need to borrow. i dont have a spare buggy but we can try and hunt a buggy down bigger than the PL / Flexi for you.

popeyethewelder - 13-6-2010 at 04:50 AM

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
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Originally posted by Kamikuza
... do I have to use a buggy?


Your on my list to bring along with Popeye,


would be good if it could happen for sure

ripsessionkites - 13-6-2010 at 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by popeyethewelder
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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
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Originally posted by Kamikuza
... do I have to use a buggy?


Your on my list to bring along with Popeye,


would be good if it could happen for sure


i hear only your job is the only obstacle at this moment.

talk to me on skype and let me know what you need from this side of earth.

nudge - 21-6-2010 at 03:21 AM

Hiya, I am hoping to be coming out from the UK also, just got to sort out costs etc

bartiebat - 21-6-2010 at 04:17 AM

Hmmm, how many spare tyres would I realistically need?

WIllardTheGrey - 21-6-2010 at 11:45 AM

The way you freestyle.... buy stock in a tire company :lol:

BeamerBob - 22-6-2010 at 06:44 AM

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Originally posted by bartiebat
Hmmm, how many spare tyres would I realistically need?


When "Stupid Dave" and his cronies are sliding and jumping, I heard of them blowing a tire within hours. Other people can have 1 set of tires last a couple of years. I was there 3 days this year and could barely see the wear on my tires.

ripsessionkites - 23-6-2010 at 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by bartiebat
Hmmm, how many spare tyres would I realistically need?


i would bring 9 and if you need more we can hit up the sponsors. hehehe. plus with some of the folks driving down from BC we will bring lots of extras just incase.

:spin:

flash - 24-6-2010 at 12:40 PM

I will def be there... with the new WeMo car packed full of gear, and yes... I will be flying and riding in my skirt once again. Duct tape bandages optional.

DAKITEZ - 24-6-2010 at 07:56 PM

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Originally posted by flash
I will def be there... with the new WeMo car packed full of gear, and yes... I will be flying and riding in my skirt once again. Duct tape bandages optional.


next year will you hold my spot in the food line so i can go stand by the fire and keep warm :puzzled: :lol:

ripsessionkites - 25-6-2010 at 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by DAKITEZ
Quote:
Originally posted by flash
I will def be there... with the new WeMo car packed full of gear, and yes... I will be flying and riding in my skirt once again. Duct tape bandages optional.


next year will you hold my spot in the food line so i can go stand by the fire and keep warm :puzzled: :lol:


wuss!!! Maybe we should upgrade your skirt to a dress.

chris - 25-6-2010 at 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by flash
I will def be there... with the new WeMo car packed full of gear, and yes... I will be flying and riding in my skirt once again. Duct tape bandages optional.


REAL buggy pilots wear grey (not pink) skirts :P :spin:

Just ask Flash :smilegrin:

flash - 25-6-2010 at 03:33 PM

lol I love you guys!

mougl - 25-6-2010 at 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by DAKITEZ
Quote:
Originally posted by flash
I will def be there... with the new WeMo car packed full of gear, and yes... I will be flying and riding in my skirt once again. Duct tape bandages optional.


next year will you hold my spot in the food line so i can go stand by the fire and keep warm :puzzled: :lol:


sounds like a good time to hijack that MG and get a free dinner out of ya :wee:

csa_deadon - 25-6-2010 at 08:26 PM

mougl you planning on being there? We'll hold a spot for ya!

mougl - 28-6-2010 at 09:36 AM

Oh I'll be there! Gotta hit 100k/hr!! Ill have my well behaved vipers there for the occasion. Hopefully a 5ish meter depower by then also. Like I said, shooting for that 100 mark...I figure that's pretty good for less than a year in a buggy, and almost all my seat time has been limited to crappy inland wind on something the size of a football field :)

bear101 - 28-6-2010 at 02:30 PM

Hi guys I'm hoping to come out from the UK along with a few members of my local club. Can't wait for this.

betosoria - 6-7-2010 at 09:31 PM

I hope more fellow Mexican kiters will come for the NABX 2011. I will be still using the crab.
Saludos

kiteboyza - 5-8-2010 at 06:28 AM

I'll be there as I am living in Alberta..got bags of Panshkites including Team issue Sprint, harness..might need a buggy though unless I go to the UK to get my big racer. Any wives going along?

cheers
D

BeamerBob - 5-8-2010 at 10:28 AM

There are a few wives there but not many. I don't think I'll ever get mine on the playa! I'm eying a long weekend there in mid November, but nothing firm yet. The wife will be back east for work/visit. It will just be me with the boys and anyone else that wants to join in. Heaven knows there's room for everyone. I'd like to try a Sprint just so I know how they do.

nudge - 9-8-2010 at 03:43 AM

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Originally posted by kiteboyza
I'll be there as I am living in Alberta..got bags of Panshkites including Team issue Sprint, harness..might need a buggy though unless I go to the UK to get my big racer. Any wives going along?

cheers
D


Maxine is coming out D so are Bears n Titch's girlfriends

kiteboyza - 9-8-2010 at 06:50 AM

let me know which hotel you go for as I cant see my missus sitting in a dusty dry lake bed....lol

kiteboyza, how r u gett'n there?

revpaul - 9-8-2010 at 10:46 AM

planning a long haul drive or flying?
curious about logistics/costs for flying with all the gear.
Paul
i hope to go but i've said that the past three times. came close last year though ;)

nudge - 9-8-2010 at 11:24 AM

D you going for 1 or 2 weeks? WE are looking at flying out on the 23rd March for 2 weeks.

kiteboyza - 10-8-2010 at 06:33 AM

Probs gonna do a road trip, possibly flying, depends on the cost of flying 80kg of buggy and kites. Will give you a shout Paul, would be good to share

WALES IS HOPEFULLY COMING

DOWNHILL44 - 10-8-2010 at 10:03 AM

Hope to fly the flag for wales uk just need to raise the funds now.Dai

revpaul - 12-8-2010 at 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by kiteboyza
Probs gonna do a road trip, possibly flying, depends on the cost of flying 80kg of buggy and kites. Will give you a shout Paul, would be good to share

sounds about what i'm thinS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-n.
for sure give me jingle :singing:
in the mean time...did you manage to find a decent spot to buggy/board (my definition of decent is not the same as other's). a good sized school/football field not completely surrounded by huge evergreens.

macboy - 12-8-2010 at 03:46 PM

We'll be there Paul! Don't you worry! Kathy knows how much I'd like to go again and has always granted me soft-permission...might just have to be a weekend trip for me but rest assured - I'm there. Flights to Vegas typically run out Thurs - back Sun so it's about perfect.

kiteboyza - 13-8-2010 at 08:19 AM

yep local school field 3 minutes walk from me, been flying there. Looks goof for a snow session too

revpaul - 13-8-2010 at 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by kiteboyza
yep local school field 3 minutes walk from me, been flying there. Looks goof for a snow session too

cool i've got the next week off. we gotta get together for any darn reason. my big buggy is still out/on loan at Scott's(Geekfest) place. just have the PL XR+ but Derek has two other PLs.
what can you say about the wind the last few weeks hey!?

revpaul - 13-8-2010 at 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by macboy
We'll be there Paul! Don't you worry! Kathy knows how much I'd like to go again and has always granted me soft-permission...might just have to be a weekend trip for me but rest assured - I'm there. Flights to Vegas typically run out Thurs - back Sun so it's about perfect.

cool.
bad(good) thing is now i have buggy AND the landsailer to contend with:thumbdown::thumbup:
gonna have to start trying to get logistics worked out earlier the better.

kiteboyza - 17-8-2010 at 04:45 PM

wind, no wind here, been in Banff for a week and had a mixed bag of weather. I am free all weekend as the wife is on a course, let me know if you wanna meet up and have a fly

popeyethewelder - 1-9-2010 at 12:41 PM

NEWS FLASH.....

There is talk in my house of NABX 2011....this is a huge step forward in this household (no seriously believe me...this is a HUGE step forward)....for many years I have had "we are not spending all that money doing that" and "its all about you", "you would not spend a week shopping with me" etc etc, it did not help when she spent 3 days in the Dubai desert when I went buggying with the Sand Yeti....anyway I have had to make huge compromises along the way....for instance

The wife definitely will not stay at home if I am anywhere near Vegas again, and she is sooooo not into kiting, so this is what I have had to do to even get a dialog going with some hope. (I am making her sound like some kind of ogre, but she is lovely really and my sole mate)

She will not stay on the lake bed for any longer than 4 days.....so I am thinking get there Wednesday, get checked in at the Primm Valley Resort, she didn't like the look of Buffalo Bills....I dare not argue lol, have Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Playa.....then this is the biggest part of the compromise, she said, if she has to spend 4 days on the Playa, we must spend the next 3 days in the Bellagio...lol...personally I can live with that.

Thanks so far for the emails from Kent and Ricardo with all the help and info you have given me so far....nothing is booked yet, but it is looking VERY VERY GOOD, I have already had 2 sleepless nights just thinking about it, to say I am excited is an understatement

BeamerBob - 1-9-2010 at 01:29 PM

Ahh, the prospect of actual original photos of you and your buggy on Ivanpah Dry Lake. I understand your plight Popeye, my wife seems to loathe everything about kites. I only recently got approval for a weekend camping trip to the coast at a location where we can buggy.

I know I'm not the only one hopeful this becomes a reality for you and the rest of us that would love to have a few days to buggy with you at Ivanpah. :thumbup: :thumbup:

revpaul - 1-9-2010 at 01:30 PM

PTW
coooooool.....
your's sounds like my wife. "Zero" interest in anything other than shopping and stamping(making cards) but she'll go anywhere as longs as a "shopping" spot is near enough.
she does sign checks for a lot of gear with no hassle though:wink2:
how r you going to pack/ship gear and how many buggies r you (planning) to bring?

popeyethewelder - 1-9-2010 at 10:53 PM

I was not planning on taking any buggies, Kent has kindly offered me the use of a buggy, I dont know yet, I will make inquiries about the costs of shipping a buggy over there, it certainly wont be the Dom 4 as it does not break down small enough...early days yet

csa_deadon - 2-9-2010 at 09:26 AM

If the dom won't breakdown, we could always arrange for some SS and a welder. J/k popeye. Hope it works out. Lord lnows we would all love to ride the playa with ya.

flash - 2-9-2010 at 05:57 PM

popeye... i love that you said news flash.... :) You have to bring at least one or two, or fifty of your buggies! Even if you ship them to Denver and I shove them in the trailer. I plan on holding them for ransom at the HQ camp, I can be bought off with beer, buggies, or place-holding in the food line.

ripsessionkites - 2-9-2010 at 07:55 PM

popeye can you email the box dimensions ... i can probably get a good rate through TNT or DHL.

popeyethewelder - 3-9-2010 at 05:59 AM

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
popeye can you email the box dimensions ... i can probably get a good rate through TNT or DHL.


Cheers Rips, I will do much nearer the time

gill - 6-9-2010 at 05:50 PM

hi i search for a used buggy hi quality , or with job to do on the frame is no problem too.

Bladerunner - 7-9-2010 at 05:00 PM

You should start a thread asking this question for better response Gill but I think this is an AMAZING buggy !

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=14847


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Originally posted by gill
hi i search for a used buggy hi quality , or with job to do on the frame is no problem too.

nocando - 5-10-2010 at 01:46 AM

Hi all, decided over weekend that NABX was the go for 2011.
Today I hit the bank and they agreed.
Fly in 21st March Fly out 4 th April.

Could I impose on someone for the occassional blast in their bug

BeamerBob - 5-10-2010 at 04:56 AM

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Originally posted by nocando
Hi all, decided over weekend that NABX was the go for 2011.
Today I hit the bank and they agreed.
Fly in 21st March Fly out 4 th April.

Could I impose on someone for the occassional blast in their bug


NICE! Welcome aboard. :thumbup: Consider yourself signed up for a ride in the Ivanpah. Mine is the stretch version so if you're not a tall fellow, you'll have to scooch down in the seat a little.

nocando - 5-10-2010 at 05:13 AM

Bob that will be just fine am tall.

Beerios for you also.

BeamerBob - 5-10-2010 at 06:10 AM

There's nothing better than having one of those beerios with a new or old friend.

WELDNGOD - 5-10-2010 at 03:24 PM

can't make it

heliboy50 - 10-10-2010 at 09:19 PM

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD
can't make it

CRAP:no:

ripsessionkites - 11-10-2010 at 02:23 AM

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD
can't make it


not good enough excuse ... i need someone else with a TWO-Wheeler riding with me.

Ruudje - 11-10-2010 at 07:59 AM

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
Quote:
Originally posted by WELDNGOD
can't make it


not good enough excuse ... i need someone else with a TWO-Wheeler riding with me.



Hmmm do you have one yet Ricardo :smilegrin:

Ruudje

ripsessionkites - 11-10-2010 at 08:12 AM

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Originally posted by Ruudje
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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
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Originally posted by WELDNGOD
can't make it


not good enough excuse ... i need someone else with a TWO-Wheeler riding with me.



Hmmm do you have one yet Ricardo :smilegrin:

Ruudje


Thx to Xxtreme Products, yep only issue now was KLM wouldn't let me take it onboard so half my buggy is still in Holland waiting to be shipped.

popeyethewelder - 29-10-2010 at 04:57 AM

Thats it...out of work again, why does life never run smoothly

ripsessionkites - 29-10-2010 at 01:11 PM

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Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Thats it...out of work again, why does life never run smoothly


WTF

back to buidling buggies?

DAKITEZ - 29-10-2010 at 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Thats it...out of work again, why does life never run smoothly


This is good .... Now you don't have to ask for the time off work to come to the desert with us :thumbup:

Bladerunner - 29-10-2010 at 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Thats it...out of work again, why does life never run smoothly


Kites will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kites !

Cooper made a smart move when they got behind you ! :thumbup:

If the job hunt gets too much , go fly a kite ! :yes:

popeyethewelder - 29-10-2010 at 10:32 PM

Unfortunately...no money no honey, we were actually going to book our flights and accommodation this weekend

ripsessionkites - 29-10-2010 at 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Unfortunately...no money no honey, we were actually going to book our flights and accommodation this weekend


hit up Sieger for some $$$, build a few buggies to sell, we still have time.

deanaoxo - 2-11-2010 at 05:41 PM

What can i do to help?

Quote:
Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Unfortunately...no money no honey, we were actually going to book our flights and accommodation this weekend

BeamerBob - 2-11-2010 at 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Thats it...out of work again, why does life never run smoothly


Whoa! I missed this being out of town over the weekend. I'm very disappointed. There has to be a way to make this work for you to be here. Maybe some quality work will come along quickly to save the day. I'll help if I can.

ripsessionkites - 2-11-2010 at 08:24 PM

you should all buy a GPS Holder from Popeye to help aid the funds.

csa_deadon - 3-11-2010 at 12:38 AM

I'll start it off.

Garmin E-trex

Dim: (5.1 x 11.2 x 3.0 cm)

Quote me a price.

popeyethewelder - 3-11-2010 at 12:46 AM

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Originally posted by deanaoxo
What can i do to help?

Quote:
Originally posted by popeyethewelder
Unfortunately...no money no honey, we were actually going to book our flights and accommodation this weekend


Thanks Dean, but unless you are a local employer there is not a lot you can do...at this stage I am just considering this a blip...and hoping this wont be a long term thing, I have already had 3 months out at the beginning of the year, so this is not helping at all...wrong time of the year and all that....

Sieger is being a brilliant sponsor, he has already said he would supply my kites for the trip, plus helped out is other ways too. But at the end of the day, I dare not spend money on flights etc just yet, I think that would be foolish as I really don't know how long I will be unemployed, and I have a house and family to look after.

The flights are also going up now all the time, they have already gone up £150 since we first started looking...I am still going ahead with making a buggy for the trip, well I am going to make two, one to take to NABX and sell there, and one to leave at home and keep...it will be set up for barrows and hopefully I will be starting them in the next week or so, so as you can tell...I am still being positive here...if I don't make it next year I don't think it will ever happen.

popeyethewelder - 3-11-2010 at 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites
you should all buy a GPS Holder from Popeye to help aid the funds.


Nice Idea Rips but I think the shipping and packaging costs to save it being crushed in transit will not make it worth it for what they are to be honest...

The Etrex Holders are HERE

The new batch are thicker and stronger than the ones shown (not that they needed to be)....

Its a very kind thought, but please don't buy one thinking it will help my trip, it really will not make any difference, its a regular income I need.

rocfighter - 3-11-2010 at 05:24 AM

Hey Popeye I'll take a Etrex holder as well. Name the cost of product and shipping. But do you have one not all polished up? You know shiny on a Rat is like wax on a turd!!!!:wee:

popeyethewelder - 3-11-2010 at 06:52 AM

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Originally posted by rocfighter
Hey Popeye I'll take a Etrex holder as well. Name the cost of product and shipping. But do you have one not all polished up? You know shiny on a Rat is like wax on a turd!!!!:wee:


lol...if anyone is serious about having one, please U2U me the shipping address so I can get you the best price...

and they come as bright polished as standard now, I have to figure a way of shipping it without it getting crushed at the airport lol

bigkid - 3-11-2010 at 07:44 AM

Popeye, U2U sent

ripsessionkites - 3-11-2010 at 07:01 PM

why dont you take some orders, and pick up will be at NABX.

for those that want it sooner can get them on shipments from Seiger's Vlieger that come in.

if you can get them to Holland they will fly in a box with the PL Team. or better yet in one of their luggage. hehehe.

many options