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2012 OOBE Field Chili Run? (Beech Island, SC) Jan 14

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pokitetrash - 29-11-2011 at 08:13 PM

Okay, last year was a bust because I was moving and then there was some other s**t I can't remember.

So whos up for January at OOBE Field, (Beech Island, SC)?

I'll supply the chili, corn bread, Kite Fort with HEAT and a place to drop trow.

Throw out some dates ya'll. I'm good any weekend.

Local weather

Field Location (Bing)

Field Location (Google Maps)

Get your ear muffs and big boy panties on --(you too ladies)

EDIT* In case you havent flown at OOBE Field, it comes by it's name naturally. Wind ranges from almost zip to scream- like-a-girl (in about 1 second sometimes) so bring low wind machines & gust munchers JUST IN CASE.

There's a bar almost across the street from the field called "Iron Horse Saloon" and you can Nav to this address: 2510 Storm Branch Rd Beech Island, SC 29842 and the the field entrance is about 100 yards up the street.

frankiter - 29-11-2011 at 08:17 PM

Tempting bro. Very tempting.

tridude - 29-11-2011 at 08:29 PM

Im def there.............your chili and company rock! for all that havent experienced OBBE field, its about a quarter mile wide and third to half mile deep..............its damn big for sure!

PHREERIDER - 30-11-2011 at 06:18 PM

when?

pokitetrash - 30-11-2011 at 06:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PHREERIDER
when?


Im good any weekend. I was hoping for a suggested weekend. Is there a BEST weekend for you early birds Phree, Tri?

tridude - 6-12-2011 at 07:23 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by pokitetrash
Quote:
Originally posted by PHREERIDER
when?


Im good any weekend. I was hoping for a suggested weekend. Is there a BEST weekend for you early birds Phree, Tri?


your call Poe......the landboad, buggy, and Tundra on stand-bye

rocfighter - 6-12-2011 at 07:53 AM

Man I wish we could do this. I miss hanging out with you. Soon very soon.

pokitetrash - 6-12-2011 at 08:27 AM

How's Jan 14?

pokitetrash - 6-12-2011 at 08:29 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by rocfighter
Man I wish we could do this. I miss hanging out with you. Soon very soon.


I'll send some good wind your way Roc. Remember after all it's the Chili Run... :moon:

PHREERIDER - 6-12-2011 at 06:03 PM

north wind works well their?

rocfighter - 6-12-2011 at 06:18 PM

Chris I daught that would be GOOD WIND!!

pokitetrash - 7-12-2011 at 05:11 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by PHREERIDER
north wind works well their?


Lately the wind's been blowing from the West. Makes for a good diagonal run across the largest part of the field.

tridude - 7-12-2011 at 07:35 PM

the 14th is good on my end.................................

PHREERIDER - 8-12-2011 at 02:31 PM

go for 1-14-12.

pokitetrash - 8-12-2011 at 04:02 PM

Right on!

titanflyer - 17-12-2011 at 06:02 AM

Are newbie's allowed to come? I am not sure I won't be on the road for my job, but I am up in Charlotte and would love to at least have the option to get down there and meet you guys and watch/learn.

James

pokitetrash - 17-12-2011 at 06:28 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by titanflyer
Are newbie's allowed to come? I am not sure I won't be on the road for my job, but I am up in Charlotte and would love to at least have the option to get down there and meet you guys and watch/learn.

James


Absolutely! Hope you can make it. Keep up with the thread to be sure were still a go wind forecast wise.

soliver - 17-12-2011 at 04:43 PM

Pokite,

Got the U2U. Thanks for the invite, I wold love to come. Unfortunately, I work on Saturdays, so I have to pass.

If you are ever available Sunday through Tuesday, I'd love to try to get with you and your guys. Let me know.

I'll keep in touch and watch the forum.

Spencer

pokitetrash - 18-12-2011 at 07:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by soliver
Pokite,

Got the U2U. Thanks for the invite, I wold love to come. Unfortunately, I work on Saturdays, so I have to pass.

If you are ever available Sunday through Tuesday, I'd love to try to get with you and your guys. Let me know.

I'll keep in touch and watch the forum.

Spencer


For sure!

soliver - 18-12-2011 at 01:01 PM

I may trade a day with a co-worker if the boss allows.

We'll see what happens

S

knkmannthey - 24-12-2011 at 06:27 PM

Sorry I have not been on the forum much lately. Jan 14 might work. Still have not been there with you guys yet. Still need to try my landboard and two new kites I have yet to but in the air

soliver - 28-12-2011 at 04:48 PM

Looks like I may be able to join in the fun.

U2U sent.

pokitetrash - 28-12-2011 at 05:55 PM

I added another address to Nav if someone needs it. Its to a bar across the street.:cool2: beginning of the post....

titanflyer - 28-12-2011 at 06:01 PM

Wait.. there is a bar across the street... I think this is some vital information that was left out of the original invite.

pokitetrash - 28-12-2011 at 06:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by titanflyer
Wait.. there is a bar across the street... I think this is some vital information that was left out of the original invite.


Cool biker joint. I down a few there now and then.

tridude - 29-12-2011 at 09:17 PM

dos semanas..........................

tridude - 29-12-2011 at 09:17 PM

soliver - 30-12-2011 at 10:40 PM

I know its still 2 more weeks... but any super early indication of what the weather is looking like yet?

uber excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

knkmannthey - 31-12-2011 at 06:17 AM

Solivre do you fly anywhere around ATL?

pokitetrash - 31-12-2011 at 06:19 AM

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[Oquote]Originally posted by soliver
I know its still 2 more weeks... but any super early indication of what the weather is looking like yet?

uber excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Not really... we generally get decent 6 to 10 this time of year out there. There's a link to the weather in my area at the top of the post.

soliver - 31-12-2011 at 09:13 AM

"Solivre do you fly anywhere around ATL?"


YES, I DO!!!

U2U sent.

knkmannthey - 31-12-2011 at 09:55 AM

Sent u2u back

knkmannthey - 2-1-2012 at 03:25 PM

Able to Find a little wind in ALT and got the 3m up for the first time in some choppy wind. Can't wait until the 14th. Sounds like to much fun

soliver - 2-1-2012 at 07:13 PM

Where did you end up, Kevin?

Always looking for new spots around ATL.

OOBE is looking like fun, yes. (just bought a helmet)

Spencer

pokitetrash - 3-1-2012 at 04:38 PM

Wife's on the dime for the Chili, rice and corn bread! Anyone else is welcome to bring anything they want to share but definately NOT required to play! The Kite Fort will be there so we'll have fridge and cooking facilities. :cool2:

rocfighter - 3-1-2012 at 04:42 PM

Man do I wish I was going to be there:(

knkmannthey - 3-1-2012 at 04:45 PM

any other ideas and i might be willing to being something

tridude - 3-1-2012 at 05:31 PM

I can bring our rice cooker and Calrose or Jasmin rice your call............................

pokitetrash - 3-1-2012 at 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by rocfighter
Man do I wish I was going to be there:(


Roc, you can sleep in the Kite Fort--that's a palace for a hippy like you dude! :spin:

pokitetrash - 3-1-2012 at 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by tridude
I can bring our rice cooker and Calrose or Jasmin rice your call............................


Sure, man, you can bring/do the rice! You dont have to get that fancy though, just that sticky sh** for the Chili! LOL. I leave it up to you! :thumbup:

tridude - 3-1-2012 at 05:39 PM

Calrose is very sticky.............Jasmin not so....................Calrose it is.........

tridude - 5-1-2012 at 12:35 PM

week early but looks good this weekend.................................linky to SE coast and inland..................

http://www.windmapper.com/FL/observations

soliver - 7-1-2012 at 04:51 PM

forecast from windfinder looks pretty good so far:

http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/augusta_bush_field&wf...

WUHOO!

PHREERIDER - 7-1-2012 at 05:49 PM

wet and cold hopefully the water drops wed/thurs

dry north ! should be fun!

soliver - 7-1-2012 at 09:32 PM

I usually find that here in Atlanta, Windfinder's forecast are higher than the actual wind speed. Not sure if that's the case there.

Not to mention, that when I posted it a few hours back, the forecast was in the 7 and 8 range

We shall see!

tridude - 8-1-2012 at 04:13 PM

Im seeing low to mid teens from the west, sunny near 50.....................that would be awesome! Soliver, Im bringing my buggy and landboard if you need something to ride! I think Pokite has a buggy and tandem or two buggies as well...............8.5 and 6.6m Blade 3s, couple Flysurfers, and and inflato or two as well if you want to try something different...............Phree are we making the swap this weekend?
Two harnesses seat and waist if any needs one...............oh and the rice cooker and Calrose....................:thumbup:::puzzled:

pokitetrash - 8-1-2012 at 04:21 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tridude
I think Pokite has a buggy and tandem or two buggies as well


I'm down to one buggy, the FlexiLynn Lounger, but if my chili eating ass ain't in it (and if you really want to sit there after me?....) it's up for grabs.

knkmannthey - 8-1-2012 at 05:27 PM

I know soliver is looking at bugging and does not have one. He I I went flying yesterday. I have tried it once and will be bring my landboard to try for the frist time also. Geat find guys will to share equipment to grow their sport

tridude - 8-1-2012 at 06:13 PM

KNK, same deal goes out to you mi amigo................look forward to meeting both of you!

soliver - 8-1-2012 at 08:20 PM

Knk and I had a decent fly Saturday. We both are looking forward to next saturday.

I would love to try to buggy, provided either of you're willing to allow K or myself to try it.

Mostly just excited to devote a day flying kites and meeting other kite-people

Many thanks to you guys for the willingness to share!!!:bouncy:

tridude - 9-1-2012 at 06:19 PM

Sunday forecast looking alot better than Saturday...................if it stays this way anyone on for Sunday?

knkmannthey - 9-1-2012 at 06:21 PM

Can do either

PHREERIDER - 9-1-2012 at 08:16 PM

i want to ride somewhere!. drive to good is ok ....drive away from better, hmmmm. thinking

pokitetrash - 9-1-2012 at 08:35 PM

Im good either day. Maybe both.

soliver - 9-1-2012 at 08:46 PM

my preference is saturday.

Sunday is usually for the family.

But I may be the minority.

tridude - 9-1-2012 at 09:22 PM

just threw that out there just in case..................think we would all perfer Saturday

soliver - 9-1-2012 at 09:38 PM

cool, you had me nervous there for a sec.

I made arrangements to take off of work. But its not about me, y'all do what you do,... I'm just a tag along!

I'm just glad to be invited!!

tridude - 10-1-2012 at 07:04 AM

Sat forecast will change and has again...........looking 8 to 10 mph out of the WNW/W....................if it stays like this its big kite day, 15m SS Rev 2, 13m Ovando, 12m Pulse 2, and 8.5m Blade 3......................:smilegrin::smilegrin::lol::lol::duh::duh:

knkmannthey - 10-1-2012 at 08:05 AM

That would be some the best winds I have seen outside on the outer banks and the Oregon coast.

PHREERIDER - 10-1-2012 at 08:23 AM

SAT is the day, however friday looks like a peak for sure ATM, but this could drift to SAT . forecast my fill in even better for SAT.

does look like a 8-10mph day on sat ATM.

soliver - 10-1-2012 at 01:40 PM

SWEEEEEEEEEET!!!:smilegrin:

I'm excited.

tridude - 10-1-2012 at 05:50 PM

forecast now in the mid teens from the west............speed runs, air time, chili, rice and fellowship!!

pokitetrash - 10-1-2012 at 06:30 PM

Calling for 18 all Thursday, into part of Friday. My forecast site only goes into Fri morning right now. :thumbup:

tridude - 10-1-2012 at 06:37 PM

http://windmapper.com/FL/observations

Sat looking nice.........................

soliver - 10-1-2012 at 06:43 PM

I've been checking windfinder regularly,... Its the only forecast I've found that goes a week in advance. But I find its not always reliable for speed. Good with direction though.

It might just be all the interference here in ATL though.

But its telling the same story: mid to high teens... should be sweet!

knkmannthey - 10-1-2012 at 06:50 PM

Stoked about the wind forcast. That should be sweet flying. Kites should fly great in that speed of wind.

Chili Run

MyAikenCheeks - 10-1-2012 at 11:31 PM

Hey PoKite, what time can we open the gate Sat.? Can't wait!

Will fly Sunday if anyone wants to.

If your in Aiken Friday and want to fly give me a call. Looks like 3 days of good wind.

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pokitetrash - 11-1-2012 at 04:18 AM

Im planning on setting g up the Kite Fort mid morning maybe 10 or so unless anyone is planning on being there earlier. I can get there any time.

tridude - 11-1-2012 at 11:46 AM

Ill leave Chucktown @ 8 which will put me there around 10//10:15............................winds looking mid teens (need to get those 8 & 6m Pulse 2s side by side in the buggies):thumbup:

pokitetrash - 11-1-2012 at 01:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tridude
Ill leave Chucktown @ 8 which will put me there around 10//10:15............................winds looking mid teens (need to get those 8 & 6m Pulse 2s side by side in the buggies):thumbup:


Ill be there waiting on ya.

soliver - 11-1-2012 at 04:30 PM

I have to work until 1 am friday night, I may not be there until lunch time.

... mmmmm chili.

tridude - 12-1-2012 at 06:02 AM

forecast lookin good ya'll............................mufkin SOFKAs @ OOBE:lol::lol::duh::duh:

if this forecast holds the 5m Waroo will be in play for buggy/board runs.........fast, zippy little rascal is alot of fun in the buggy or landboard!!!

soliver - 12-1-2012 at 04:52 PM

What part of the field do you guys usually meet at?

titanflyer - 12-1-2012 at 04:53 PM

I am livid, but have been in Orlando all week and will be going off to Troy Michigan on sunday... so no go for me. I really wanted to get out there this weekend. Hope you guys have an awesome fly with lots of video.

BeamerBob - 12-1-2012 at 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by soliver
What part of the field do you guys usually meet at?


Go through the north gate and follow the road till the fence and trees stop. Take the road to the right up to the top of the hill.

pokitetrash - 12-1-2012 at 05:07 PM

Yep. Once you turn in just follow the dirt road until you see my camper. Take a right there and stay on the dirt road. You can park on the grass behind me but dont drive across the field. Looking like a good weekend. Sorry you can't make it Titanflyer. Maybe we can plan a spring meet up.

tridude - 12-1-2012 at 07:59 PM

winds looking real good...................

PHREERIDER - 12-1-2012 at 08:39 PM

its howling! got a nice combo session today ....and friday is ON!

sat gonna have something for us!

MyAikenCheeks - 13-1-2012 at 01:19 AM

MyAikenCheeks - 13-1-2012 at 01:33 AM

"Pimp my buggy" coming soon to a field near Aiken!


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tridude - 13-1-2012 at 08:40 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by MyAikenCheeks
"Pimp my buggy" coming soon to a field near Aiken!

22in dubs?


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22in dubs?

tridude - 13-1-2012 at 08:51 AM

forecast holding strong mid/upper teens with temps in the low 50s........................should be a sweet sesh...................look forward to meeting some new folks........... Im bringing an extra harness/leash if you dont have one and would like a tutoral and fly on one of my depowers...................AND dont forget your helments!

12 and 6m Pulse 2s

12 and 9m Wainmans

5m Waroo

knkmannthey - 13-1-2012 at 09:16 AM

I would diffenilty like to check a dewpower out to see what ther are like. I do have a harness not sure about a leash unless it is on the bar for my 7m

MyAikenCheeks - 13-1-2012 at 11:06 AM

16" Reds........


I also would like to check a dewpower out. I do have a harness and some parts and bars. Maybe someone could help me put a rig together?

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tridude - 14-1-2012 at 05:49 AM

fixin to load the truck and head that way.........................

knkmannthey - 14-1-2012 at 06:07 AM

I spent in night in Aiken last night so I'm already packed. Beats a 2 1/2 three hour drive this morning

MyAikenCheeks - 14-1-2012 at 06:13 AM

Early bird.

I'm workin on a cup of courage then I'll be on my way out.

I'll have a couple of Joe Boxes of caf. and some Dunkin dog nuts for u-all.
Anyone like Maple Glazed?

Positive thinking is now in effect.

It says.....13mph by 1:pm. No problem!





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knkmannthey - 14-1-2012 at 06:19 AM

Umm maple.

pokitetrash - 14-1-2012 at 06:28 AM

Packing the kite fort and heading out. Should be there by 0915.

cheezycheese - 14-1-2012 at 06:51 AM

Have fun guys, take pics !!!

rocfighter - 14-1-2012 at 06:59 AM

Rub it in some more Chris, Me and Mark just sitten around out of service!!
But we still love you man. Have a great time and make some crazy videos!!

pokitetrash - 14-1-2012 at 07:12 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by rocfighter
Rub it in some more Chris, Me and Mark just sitten around out of service!!
But we still love you man. Have a great time and make some crazy videos!!



ROC you need to move your hippie ass down South. We've been snowed in maybe ....NEVER! OOBE field is always low tide.:spin:

CHEESY any day sitting in the buggy is fun. :singing:

rocfighter - 14-1-2012 at 08:45 AM

Chris theres no snow here either, Does it smell like low tide all the time? :barf: We have plans to come down there and visit your red neck ass.:bigok:
Enjoy the weekend.
Roc.

PHREERIDER - 14-1-2012 at 06:47 PM

fun time guys ! very plush indeed , right down to the carpet like ground ...which helps with the impacts! saving my bones.

folks the chilli was HOT!

tridude - 14-1-2012 at 08:02 PM

great day.................will get that vid together over the long weekend................

pokitetrash - 14-1-2012 at 09:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by rocfighter
Chris theres no snow here either, Does it smell like low tide all the time? :barf: We have plans to come down there and visit your red neck ass.:bigok:
Enjoy the weekend.
Roc.


Dude anytime you want to come south at all my house is open to you guys. Love to see you.

pokitetrash - 14-1-2012 at 09:17 PM

Yea I had a really great time! Good to see you all. The wind was flaky as usual but still had a great time. YEA that chili was hot! You gotta be tough to ride at OOBE!

soliver - 14-1-2012 at 10:24 PM

I had a great time today guys,... Good chili, new friends, and way better wind than here in ATL... That was the first time I've scudded with that beamer, it was SWEET! Wish I had gotten there earlier!

I know you guys said the wind was not so great, but it was better than it is here. I really had fun!

Thanks for the buggy lesson Pokite! Let's see how long it takes before I can convince wifey to let me snatch up a used bug ;)

Davis hooked me up with a boatload of stickers... will be adorning car and helmet soon!!!

It was great to meet and fly with some kite-folks!!!

P.S. I have a short vid of Don (I think it was Don) crossing the field in his Bug,... if you want, I can post it.

knkmannthey - 15-1-2012 at 05:43 AM

Thanks to very ones for the help and freindship. It was great fun with new friends. Great wind even if it was flakey. Learing to fly hard wind gives you good kite control experince for when the wind is good you know how to handle the kite. Also help for the time the winds gust in the nice flat winds day you know what and how to get the kite out of of the danger zones. i thisnk most inland spots are like that. Thank do putting it togther Chris we have to do it agnin. Also we have to get out to Sullivan Island and try it thier aslo Don. It had good to watch people who know what ther doing. It was good to try new things and build condfiince in my kite flying skills.

Agin thank to all that was there it was a compleat blast.
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