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*Video* Hold on loosely

bobalooie57 - 1-8-2011 at 06:23 AM

Saturday I went to a new spot, Black Pond Wildlife Management Area (WMA), a secluded section of beach on L. Ontario, a few miles north of Southwick Beach. Parking there is quite minimal, I got there around noon, and was quite lucky to find a spot, somewhat removed from the trailhead. The trail is about 1/2 mile, some of which is boardwalk. the boardwalk at the start was wide enough for my little Comp Std., but as I got closer to the beach, it got narrower until I finally had to carry the buggy the last 100 yds or so. It proved to be worth it though, as I had great wind and mostly empty beach to ride all afternoon. A little video of the fun, 38 special provides the tune, "Hold on loosely". Vid recorded on the Tachyon XC Micro helmet cam.

bigkid - 1-8-2011 at 06:52 AM

long lines would be a bit of a problem. had to look a second time at the vid, missed the drift wood at 2:26 and 3:51 :crazy:
good choice of music, looks like the event came together nicely.

dawicks - 1-8-2011 at 07:08 AM

Nice vid!

I like the idea of the windsock... having a visual check of the wind direction would be really helpful for me.

Cheers,

D

bobalooie57 - 1-8-2011 at 07:22 AM

@bigkid, lol those would be yer average sized 'drift wood', here. They were cheerful at first, but after my 40th pass or so, they seemed mildly annoyed. I dunno, I was having fun!
@D, Ya, I make a guess at windspeed based on the sock. I used to have a cheap, dollar store sock, until I got this one. I'm using a 13' Shakespear Panfish pole, and a spring-type holder. You could go as simple as a nylon or plastic ribbon, just get used to what it does in what kind of wind.

popeyethewelder - 4-8-2011 at 12:37 AM

Nice chilled out video again...love it

greasehopper - 4-8-2011 at 04:34 AM

:wee:

dawicks - 6-8-2011 at 11:10 AM

Can you give me a sense of the dimensions of you sock???

I have some extra ripstop... would be pretty easy to make one.

Cheers,

Dave

bobalooie57 - 6-8-2011 at 01:02 PM

I took some pics while taking measurements, I hope this will bring you to the flikr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobalooie57/sets/72157627246772...

bobalooie57 - 6-8-2011 at 01:07 PM

If you click on detail section, you will get an explanation of each photo.

dawicks - 6-8-2011 at 01:25 PM

Wow... thanks man. That is awesome... you went way above the call o duty. Appreciate it... will let you see finished product!

Dave

bobalooie57 - 7-8-2011 at 02:01 PM

No prob, man. It's way easier to show with pics. (worth a thousand words...) Can't wait to see it! Maybe if you have enough cloth, and the time, you could make one and have a drawing for the new guys! I have an Ozone sock (a little smaller) that I will put up for grabs if anyone is interested. Start a list, and I will pick a name on Friday, 8/12! :yes:

bobalooie57 - 8-8-2011 at 07:38 AM

No one wants to be in on a drawing for a FREE Ozone windsock? :sniff: Post if interested. :smilegrin:

dawicks - 8-8-2011 at 08:26 AM

Well, I would be interested, but I think it will be more fun to make one... I do have enough material to make a few... and I was thinking the same thing. I think I have enough to make three to give away :)

Cheers,

Dave

labrat - 8-8-2011 at 03:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bobalooie57
No one wants to be in on a drawing for a FREE Ozone windsock? :sniff: Post if interested. :smilegrin:


Price is right, I'll kick it off. :spin:

bobalooie57: You might have to start a thread, so FREE is in the subject line.;-)

bobalooie57 - 12-8-2011 at 06:33 AM

@ labrat. Looks like you are winner by default! Congrats, and U2U my your addy and I'll send it out! :smilegrin: I'm headed to the beach right now, will return later, hopefully with more video. Who knows, maybe I'll capture a "CBE" of my own!:Ange09:

labrat - 17-8-2011 at 06:18 PM

Arrived today, thank you very much.

bobalooie57 - 18-8-2011 at 05:06 PM

All in good fun! :thumbup: