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World Cup Count Down (and my little problem)

Krohn1999 - 12-9-2010 at 01:59 AM

So here is the Official World Cup Thread
we have 16 more days till all hell breaks loose.
I have been training like made and I am sure Rip has also. I havn't reaced him on Skype all week so he must be doing somthing.

I got the new Logo for rip yesterday in the mail.
I thought for World Cup it could be somthing special. Unfortunatly things went al little wrong (well actually alot went wrong) The lady at the Ad company asked me to describe Rip and his shop, I didn't have time to talk so I told her to come here. I thought she could see all of rips quailties in his posts.
Well she looked though the web site and found his qualities(even those she schould not have seen)
Thank god I only ordered 20 T-shirts and 100 bumper stickers.

Ripsession.jpg - 22kB

ripsessionkites - 12-9-2010 at 07:59 AM

ROFL!!!

I've been busy trying to play catch on my work before I leave. 
I have a huge list of stuff still to do. Process all remaining kite orders, don't worry Kitebuggy Mama will be in control in my absence. In the USA you can still contact RRR (Monty) / Csa_D (Sean) or
Daskirtz.

Finish Grayland video so I can empty my hdd for WC footage. 

Pack and bring all thr gopro and apple goodies to Europe. 

One more weekend to go... I like to thank Ken 1, 2, 3, Grant, Ron, Tim, Monty, Sean, Bill, Morrie, and Brad for all their support. Also De Dutch : Ruudje, Ozzy, Arie, Michel and Marijn.

Sunny J you will missed. Next Time!!!

rocfighter - 12-9-2010 at 04:48 PM

Are you selling the bumper stickers? would look good on my buggy!!

BeamerBob - 12-9-2010 at 08:39 PM

Where can we order a couple of those shirts? XXL please.

And I thought Rip was going to be your "little problem". :lol::lol:

Krohn1999 - 12-9-2010 at 09:31 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
And I thought Rip was going to be your "little problem". :lol::lol:


The only problem rip is giong to be is if he drops his kite BEFORE I pass him.
We will be starting in a rolling start with aprox. 80 people.
I have heard that Rip will be trying to start up front, I myself will be looking for a spot twards the back. This will give me time to be able to manouver around all the dropped kites and will lessen the chance that somone pulls mine down.
So as soon as I have passed Rip he won't be a problem anymore.

@Rip When you see me comming lay your handles on the ground so that there is less chance that I get tangled in your lines when I roll over them:singing::singing::singing:
I'll be waiting for you at the finish line with a nice hot chochlate to warm you back up!:wee::wee::wee:

ripsessionkites - 13-9-2010 at 01:35 AM

lol ... my strategy is to remain infront with. I have a feeling the other countries with less experience will also remain at the back as everyone charges for the first maker. also ill be a little more upwind than everyone else too at the start somewhere between Ozzy Potters and Robert Smit, all while starring at Carien. LOL.

make sure your gopro battery is charged, so there will be evidence. Ive decided to put my gopro facing backwards so I can have footage of you. hehehehe

see daskirtz, you're missing out on this show.

if chris allows, ill be bring back the T's so you all have something to wear at NABX.

rocfighter - 13-9-2010 at 04:24 AM

Wow this is almost as good as the Rip& Diskirts show!!

Krohn1999 - 13-9-2010 at 07:27 AM

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Ive decided to put my gopro facing backwards so I can have footage of you. hehehehe

Hey that is a good Idea we can all count how may times I lap you!!!:singing::wee::moon:

BeamerBob - 13-9-2010 at 11:51 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by rocfighter
Wow this is almost as good as the Rip& Diskirts show!!



I told Daskirtz this morning how much fun it would be to get all 3 of them together at Nabx. We could sell tickets. :spin:

Krohn1999 - 13-9-2010 at 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
Quote:
Originally posted by rocfighter
Wow this is almost as good as the Rip& Diskirts show!!



I told Daskirtz this morning how much fun it would be to get all 3 of them together at Nabx. We could sell tickets. :spin:


Who knows, maybe this will happen in 2011:roll:

rocfighter - 14-9-2010 at 05:23 AM

I would do all I can to get there to see this event. And maybe even fly a kite or two while you guys nap!

ripsessionkites - 14-9-2010 at 01:47 PM

new bet, if I beat Chris at WC ... he has to come to NABX 2011.

Krohn1999 - 14-9-2010 at 09:33 PM

And when I beat Rip he has to pay for it!!:lol::lol::lol::lol:
should I go ahead and buy my tickets??

ripsessionkites - 15-9-2010 at 12:42 AM

LOL ... are you sleeping right now?

our new NAPKA cards just came in ... thx Brad

I guess this is the official posting of WC for us.

watch this area for updates when Im overseas.

Krohn1999 - 15-9-2010 at 07:10 AM

So my dry suit is here (Finally) I tried to kill myself putting it on the first time. I didn't know you have to cut the neck seal to fit your neck. I had a hard time getting it over my head and then it snapped around my throat, My kids got huge eyes as my face turned red and I started to pull like crazy to get the thing back over my head. The thing was so tight around my neck that it was choking me and slowing blood flow.
What a crappy feeling!!
Now I have to experiment with how big I need to cut it.

Does anyone have a tip for me?

rudeboysaude - 15-9-2010 at 07:34 AM

Sometimes you can stretch them out pulled over a bowl and left to sit. I've always been to afraid to cut my paddling suits gaskets. If you do, use a new xacto knife blade and make sure there are no nicks or that sucker will rip on you and neck seals aren't cheap to replace.

Krohn1999 - 15-9-2010 at 01:05 PM

Thanks,

I'll try it with a bowl before I start cutting.

where is Sandstone?
I grew up in Farmington.

ripsessionkites - 15-9-2010 at 01:47 PM

LOL ... does your helmet fit over your head???

i wouldn't cut it, its suppose to be that tight so it makes a seal.

i suggest you wear your regular beach wear instead, the weather isn't that cold (its the same like Vancouver, BC).

rudeboysaude - 15-9-2010 at 02:09 PM

I'm off I-35 between Minneapolis and Duluth. Pretty much in the middle.. I'd say middle of nowhere, but it's more like "an hour from everything". Good luck at the Cup!

Bladerunner - 15-9-2010 at 05:31 PM

If you plan to use it to kitesurf you will want it very tight. Mine is so tight that I know the feeling and STILL I have managed to scoop in water as a gracefully teabag along!

I am almost sure that with my Ocean Rodeo Pyro I have to change the whole gasket to change the size?

Rip' has it right now . Maybe he will look?
P.S. Rip' - you know you DON'T pee in a drysuit. RIGHT? ;)

ripsessionkites - 15-9-2010 at 07:14 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bladerunner
If you plan to use it to kitesurf you will want it very tight. Mine is so tight that I know the feeling and STILL I have managed to scoop in water as a gracefully teabag along!

I am almost sure that with my Ocean Rodeo Pyro I have to change the whole gasket to change the size?

Rip' has it right now . Maybe he will look?
P.S. Rip' - you know you DON'T pee in a drysuit. RIGHT? ;)


Oops. I did once at Grayland because of the amount of redbull and vodka Sean was pouring in my cups.

Well I'm taking your drysuit to WC since the weather might be colder than I except and I can wear a fleece under it. I also just got sponsored from NPX Wetsuits and they sent me a new 2011 drysuit 5-4-3 but it looks more like a wetsuit.

Bladerunner - 15-9-2010 at 08:00 PM

:no: :no: :no:

Krohn1999 - 15-9-2010 at 09:30 PM

Ok So I have it on a bowl on and will leave it there untill I leave on Friday.
I do have the feeling that you all planned this to help Rip finish before be. But Rip be a good sport and when I pass out in turn 3 cut the damm gasket so I can get some air.


"Don't pee in a drysuit" I think that falls under the say catagory as "Don't eat yellow snow"

@Rip If you are really nice I'll send you pics from DePanne on Monday when I'm back (but then again who knows maybe I'll just send you pictures of some other beach and call it De Panne):smilegrin::smilegrin:

-mj- - 16-9-2010 at 04:01 AM

LOL, this thread.
I'm sure looking forward to welcoming Rip here in Holland and at the PL HQ.
Also really looking forward to seeing 70+ buggyracers start, hope the weather's good for some awesome pics.
And I'm also eager to see how many Vapors there will be starting, should be quite a lot :D

Krohn1999 - 16-9-2010 at 01:28 PM

Dry suit part two.

so after 24 hours of Bowl therapy I tried the suit again. This time I had my wife standing by with a pair of sissors just in case.
Well I'm writing this so I lived through it. It was better but not really.
I went ahead and cut it. it seems to be ok. I was very carefull not to have any indents or so.
I will now be able to make it around 4 and 5 without having to worry about passing out.
Tommorow I am off for the last training session in Les Hemmes, France on Saturday and then De Panne on Sunday.

@ mj I am also courious how many from us will be starting with Vapor? I am also excited to see how many Apexx buggys are there.
Ruudje, maybe you should plan a group picture?:dunno:

ripsessionkites - 16-9-2010 at 01:53 PM

John Jansen or Ozzy for first place.

i would have said Arie since its going to a highspeed race course however he has technical issues most of the time. i love the guy but who hand tightens rear bolts? one race he was on a few metres from the finish. doh.

lots of Vapors, hence the reason why i needed custom team riders.

same with the ApeXX, its the number #1 buggy in the world it doesnt get any better. Just look at the Ozone Ad in the magazines, what do you see first.

in a week from today I will be checking out the Redlight District, i mean at Peter Lynn HQ.

Quote:
Originally posted by Krohn1999
Dry suit part two.

so after 24 hours of Bowl therapy I tried the suit again. This time I had my wife standing by with a pair of sissors just in case.
Well I'm writing this so I lived through it. It was better but not really.
I went ahead and cut it. it seems to be ok. I was very carefull not to have any indents or so.
I will now be able to make it around 4 and 5 without having to worry about passing out.
Tommorow I am off for the last training session in Les Hemmes, France on Saturday and then De Panne on Sunday.

@ mj I am also courious how many from us will be starting with Vapor? I am also excited to see how many Apexx buggys are there.
Ruudje, maybe you should plan a group picture?:dunno:

Krohn1999 - 16-9-2010 at 09:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites

in a week from today I will be checking out the Redlight District, i mean at Peter Lynn HQ.



Is there a diffrence?
I know when I was there it was like Kiter Heaven.
Have fun in the Coffee shops but remember to show up in De Panne on Tuesday, you have my card!!

ripsessionkites - 17-9-2010 at 02:25 AM

i hope you speak French well? as we enter a section of France ill let them know you're bringing dangerous goods across.

ps. if you blow a line I will not stop for you but look for my middle finger and my pink Vapor in the air on the return from the return marker

140 hrs to go.

Quote:
Originally posted by Krohn1999
Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites

in a week from today I will be checking out the Redlight District, i mean at Peter Lynn HQ.



Is there a diffrence?
I know when I was there it was like Kiter Heaven.
Have fun in the Coffee shops but remember to show up in De Panne on Tuesday, you have my card!!

Krohn1999 - 17-9-2010 at 05:17 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
i hope you speak French well? as we enter a section of France ill let them know you're bringing dangerous goods across.

ps. if you blow a line I will not stop for you but look for my middle finger and my pink Vapor in the air on the return from the return marker

140 hrs to go.

Quote:
Originally posted by Krohn1999
Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites

in a week from today I will be checking out the Redlight District, i mean at Peter Lynn HQ.



Is there a diffrence?
I know when I was there it was like Kiter Heaven.
Have fun in the Coffee shops but remember to show up in De Panne on Tuesday, you have my card!!


Go ahead and talk to the Boarder Patrol! They will be waiting for you. Whay do you think I'm going to France. I have a nice picture of you, name, adress,DOB, and Signature. I put a nice little letter together for you for them and will give it to them tonight.
BTW. I also sent a nice little note in your name to Customs in Holland. So when an Air Marshal cuffs you over the Atlantic think on me!!
so and now I'm off to France:singing::wee::singing::wee:

ripsessionkites - 17-9-2010 at 12:13 PM

trade you insurance for your NAPKA

I think I have more insurance than BSKA i should be well over 10,000,000 million now

my practice is over ... the second day in Holland off to get serious on the beaches. IM READY TO BE ANGRY.

bobalooie57 - 19-9-2010 at 09:03 AM

AP says the Dutch just arrested a terrorist suspect at Schipol Airport. Say it ain't so, Ric!:spin:

ripsessionkites - 20-9-2010 at 01:23 AM

lol ... the World Champion hasn't left Canada yet. LOL. WEDNESDAY is the day. wooohooo, only two more sleeps

just follow my blog : www.ricardo-kc88.com

now i just need to get an airplane adapter for inflight laptop use. :wee:

Krohn1999 - 20-9-2010 at 03:36 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by bobalooie57
AP says the Dutch just arrested a terrorist suspect at Schipol Airport. Say it ain't so, Ric!:spin:


Don't worry that was just my test person.:singing:

So I madw it back alive from the last training round. Now I need to get everything cleaned up and then the fun can begin!!

ripsessionkites - 20-9-2010 at 07:53 AM

24 hours to go

bobalooie57 - 20-9-2010 at 08:23 AM

Good luck to ya, don't look back!:spin:

Krohn1999 - 20-9-2010 at 09:28 AM

@ Rip
I just got mail (E-mail) from De Panne stating that I need to confirm my status.

CHECK YOUR EMAIL BEFORE YOU LEAVE!!!

So I just got back from the Doc. I got my OK from them. The only thing now standing in the way is the 600km drive Tuesday Morning!!


Have a great flight and I'll see you in De Panne.

BTW I was in De Panne on Saturday, I couldn't ride though because there was no beach. only Dunes and water. So I drove back to France and had a rocken Sunday with 6 BFT and lots of runs above 80KMH with the 4.5 and later with the 3.2. After about 2 hours small dunes started building on the beach so we had to stop because it was getting to dangerous because we were flying pretty far after hitting them

ripsessionkites - 20-9-2010 at 10:01 AM

see you there with my insurance in your hands.

it will be like riding sunset beach, sweeet!!!

Krohn1999 - 20-9-2010 at 10:35 AM

Insurance??

fast arie - 20-9-2010 at 01:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
John Jansen or Ozzy for first place.

i would have said Arie since its going to a highspeed race course however he has technical issues most of the time. i love the guy but who hand tightens rear bolts? one race he was on a few metres from the finish. doh.

lots of Vapors, hence the reason why i needed custom team riders.

same with the ApeXX, its the number #1 buggy in the world it doesnt get any better. Just look at the Ozone Ad in the magazines, what do you see first.

in a week from today I will be checking out the Redlight District, i mean at Peter Lynn HQ.

Quote:
Originally posted by Krohn1999
Dry suit part two.

so after 24 hours of Bowl therapy I tried the suit again. This time I had my wife standing by with a pair of sissors just in case.
Well I'm writing this so I lived through it. It was better but not really.
I went ahead and cut it. it seems to be ok. I was very carefull not to have any indents or so.
I will now be able to make it around 4 and 5 without having to worry about passing out.
Tommorow I am off for the last training session in Les Hemmes, France on Saturday and then De Panne on Sunday.

@ mj I am also courious how many from us will be starting with Vapor? I am also excited to see how many Apexx buggys are there.
Ruudje, maybe you should plan a group picture?:dunno:


Yo rip, if I beat you iám happy!!

see you soon.

ps I won the first run of our national C.......

Arjen

ripsessionkites - 20-9-2010 at 03:54 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fast arie
Quote:
Originally posted by ripsessionkites
John Jansen or Ozzy for first place.

i would have said Arie since its going to a highspeed race course however he has technical issues most of the time. i love the guy but who hand tightens rear bolts? one race he was on a few metres from the finish. doh.

lots of Vapors, hence the reason why i needed custom team riders.

same with the ApeXX, its the number #1 buggy in the world it doesnt get any better. Just look at the Ozone Ad in the magazines, what do you see first.

in a week from today I will be checking out the Redlight District, i mean at Peter Lynn HQ.

Quote:
Originally posted by Krohn1999
Dry suit part two.

so after 24 hours of Bowl therapy I tried the suit again. This time I had my wife standing by with a pair of sissors just in case.
Well I'm writing this so I lived through it. It was better but not really.
I went ahead and cut it. it seems to be ok. I was very carefull not to have any indents or so.
I will now be able to make it around 4 and 5 without having to worry about passing out.
Tommorow I am off for the last training session in Les Hemmes, France on Saturday and then De Panne on Sunday.

@ mj I am also courious how many from us will be starting with Vapor? I am also excited to see how many Apexx buggys are there.
Ruudje, maybe you should plan a group picture?:dunno:


Yo rip, if I beat you iám happy!!

see you soon.

ps I won the first run of our national C.......

Arjen


lol ... just dont break anything. i know you will be first.

i heard the weekend dutch races where excellent and i needed to be there. blah blah blah. soon enough!!!!

http://www.vliegerforum.nl/index.php?showtopic=44807

shehatesmyhobbies - 21-9-2010 at 05:42 AM

Good luck Ricardo!

shehatesmyhobbies - 22-9-2010 at 04:28 PM

Going to try and follow on your blog!