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WBB Landboarders

jrhook - 2-10-2014 at 02:26 PM

Ok, it's well understood that the real addiction doesn't start until you've been hauled around by a huge kite while sitting in a buggy!

For some of us, starting small is the only way to go. I'm totally stoked to see the buggies, the kites and the crazy folks that get on these things. But, does anyone ride a board, skates, scud, or any other means of getting hauled around? Or just plain static fly? Because that's where we're at!

Really looking forward to seeing it all happen, learning what we can learn, tossing back a few (many) brews and kiting as much as we can. If I really get a ride on my board other than downwind across my flying field, I'll be a happy man. If my wife can static fly that hornet and not be afraid of it in any wind, she will be happy! Let the Wind Gods shine on Wildwood in October...

cheezycheese - 2-10-2014 at 02:55 PM

You will be in good company bro... more than a few boarders and everything else. :thumbup:

jrhook - 2-10-2014 at 03:39 PM

I believe it...looking forward to meeting you neighbor!

cheezycheese - 2-10-2014 at 03:42 PM

Yeah, it's pretty funny that we are about 20 mins apart, but will meet for the first time 300 miles away. :dunno:

BEC - 2-10-2014 at 03:58 PM

Your going to have a great time....buggy, landboard or flying static....it doesn't matter....It's really about not working and kite flying...There are tons of people to help, teach and let you try out some kites and equipment...

The only part that sucks.....is leaving on Sunday...

Can't wait to meet you and see everyone else too....

cheezycheese - 2-10-2014 at 04:11 PM

Yeah and then there's the fact that you WILL want a buggy by the time you leave. :evil:

flyguy0101 - 3-10-2014 at 06:33 AM

@JR- I will be bringing my landboard and much prefer to ride standing up (its much more fun). The potential problem this yr is that to ride a board we need hardpack and the tide schedule is a little off for low tide and day light- i think the best chance for some solid riding will be in the evenings at low tide so bring a head lamp and if the winds cooperate i would be glad to show you a few pointers and get you rolling. I have a few skills i can share like how to crash, wreck, and try again:D
scott

vaultingbassist - 3-10-2014 at 08:26 AM

Another newbie here with only a mountainboard, I too look forward to falling on my ass and drinking it off later :D

jrhook - 3-10-2014 at 10:07 AM

I saw the tide chart so thanks for reminding me about the headlight. We will have to shake off the drink and be out the door early...let's hope we're on a downwind leg if Mother Nature takes any revenge on our stomachs for the previous nights cheer!

Yes, with the bulk of the fun being had in buggies, glad to hear from some board riders. I started snowboarding last year just to get a handle on riding a landboard and potentially getting in the the water down the road, so to speak. I've been hauling this behemoth of mine up a local hill to get experience due to my practically zero wind and space dilemma. Riding and turning both directions has been the goal and it's coming along. I may be an expert at falling before we meet!

Dying to get that "oh wow" moment of turning the sucker around and heading back up wind as fast or slow as I want to. If and when that happens, I'll be the guy out there just turning around over and over again. Bring it on!

flyguy0101 - 3-10-2014 at 11:32 AM

I have tried downhill mtn boarding and its similiar to kiting in only one regard that is movement the more enertia that you have moving the easier it is. slow downhill is like tring to kite with not enough wind- less stable and you hit harder:D. with a kite the more wind the harder the edge and the more stable you can be think 3 legged stool- the kite is one leg, feet and board another, and your butt leaning back is the third you just gotta trust the kite- man i am so ready to FLY (as long as my landings are soft:D )

aronma - 3-10-2014 at 02:18 PM

JR, whether we're flying static, in the water, on a board or buggy....we'll all have big smiles on our faces if the wind is with us. Look forward to meeting you.

skimtwashington - 4-10-2014 at 09:45 AM

You need a board w/ big tires:






And probably a GIGANTIC kite to pull it...:o

jrhook - 4-10-2014 at 03:46 PM

That is awesome but a bit over the top...
seriously though, has anyone up sized the wheels on a standard board to offset less than ideal hardpack conditions. It seems to me a good 10-12 inch wheel swap out from the standard smaller sizes would be helpful in loose conditions. Would just need to get some more pull from the kite to get it going. I haven't seen larger wheels on a standard board anywhere!

indigo_wolf - 4-10-2014 at 04:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by jrhook  
That is awesome but a bit over the top...
seriously though, has anyone up sized the wheels on a standard board to offset less than ideal hardpack conditions. It seems to me a good 10-12 inch wheel swap out from the standard smaller sizes would be helpful in loose conditions. Would just need to get some more pull from the kite to get it going. I haven't seen larger wheels on a standard board anywhere!


Maybe you haven't looked hard enough :lol:;):D

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ATB,
Sam

jrhook - 5-10-2014 at 05:27 AM

Shazaam!

Thanks Sam...I'll be immersed in the article until further notice. Hard to believe there isn't a market for a board with those sweethearts firmly attached.

flyguy0101 - 5-10-2014 at 01:10 PM

JR- you will discover in time that soft sand is NEVER your friend on a mtn board- I have some nine inch and they help --not nearly as much as above --but at that point your still just waiting for the next extra soft spot that stops your feet instantly and your hip and shoulder become one with the ground before you can even realize it. Although we did have a "hard packed mid field a couple of bashes ago (always hoping). If we can match wind and tide i will get you riding both directions= with that apex and a decent wind 15ish you will be tearing it up- its not hard with good wind and hard beach- i promise.
I am so ready to get there!
Scott

jrhook - 5-10-2014 at 01:33 PM

Sounds like a plan Scott...I'll be looking you up asap on Wednesday and my neighbor from PoTown Cheezy...looking forward to it! My lovely bride just wants to fly..I can sense how much she enjoys getting the Hornet to obey her.

Lets fly, lets ride, lets drink afterwards...REPEAT FOR SEVERAL DAYS!

jy1zoom - 16-10-2014 at 02:01 PM

Im pitching up late afternnon Friday....will be looking for the landboarders! hope the sand packs down enough for a good surface! Does anyone have some spare Peter Lynn or Flexifoil wheels on 12mm bearings I can we can try adapting onto my landboard trucks for soft sand? Ive got 9" wheels, but think I wont go anywhere in the soft. See u fellows and gals soon! Jeremy