IBX 2018

Quote: Originally posted by mougl

Hmm...

You haven't lived until you've ridden Ivanpah. Never forget that.

Quote: Originally posted by jeepersjoey

I did a 12.9m run at IVanpah 2yrs ago. Great time! Mogul....join me in Ivanpah as my guest. Camp with us and we will make it the best thing you have ever done. I promise! Paul

Whupp! Paul speaks great truths here . You should listen to him. It is getting closer and closer. Four nights for me this year (up from 3 both of the last two years). My bride has her birthday (29th I think) on April 2nd so I will make the drive early in the AM of the 3rd and make it in time for first rides Tuesday. Staying through Saturday this year. Stoked!

We're thinking about turning this event into more of a family vacation.
As such, I think basing ourselves in Vegas rather than the exciting metropolis of Primm would offer more access to touristy and relaxy type endeavours for the non-buggy types.
Last year we ended up making the drive into Vegas most evenings to eat and look around anyway, so I'd be making the same trip, just commuting daily to the playa and back.
Has anybody done this?
I hate the idea of giving up the $14 a night room at Bills. Does anybody know where I can match that in Vegas?:dunno::dunno:
The Easter long weekend won't help make the rates any more reasonable I suppose.
Please feel free to chime in.
Thanks,
colin

Hotel code is here, SSI0331. I should have posted earlier, but missed it. MY FAULT, SORRY!

Quote: Originally posted by Randy

Anybody know if you can get a buggy on an airplane? How about an ATB? Would a longboard work at IBX?

Randy - I like where you are going with this line of thinking - come on out!!!

I can't well comment on the transportation of a buggy in a plane but I can say that I have seen all manner of wheeled vehicles, boards, skates, etc. out there. If it has wheels and the playa has wind you can make it work.

The thing to keep in mind is the surface. It is rock hard dried mud. Wonderfully smooth in a lot of spots, but quite a bit rougher in others. Here is a nice picture of what to me looks like a pretty rough patch of mud.

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Because of this sort of bumpy surface, I would think ATB tires that are in the 6-9" diameter are what you want and you want them inflated as compared to hard material like street skateboards have.

Here is the sort of ATB that I'm thinking would be best out there:

https://reallygoodebikes.com/products/mbs-pro-95-mountainboa...

I'm not advocating for this particular board; rather, I'm just using it as an illustrative example.

The other thing to consider Randy is that the surface is like 40wt sandpaper, but at least it's as hard as concrete. That means when (sorry, not if) you fall on it at speed and you aren't protected with lots of plastic courage that it will likely wreck your whole day.

When I was out there with skates on I was decked out from head to toe. Others go with far less on their bodies, but for me, load me up!

As for buggies, I would happily share mine with you as I'm sure others would as well. There are always land sailors and buggies lying around just begging to be taken for a spin. I'm sure a nice guy like you with plenty of beer in hand could always find a nice ride. :D

Quote: Originally posted by jeepersjoey

I did a 12.9m run at IVanpah 2yrs ago. Great time! Mogul....join me in Ivanpah as my guest. Camp with us and we will make it the best thing you have ever done. I promise! Paul

Trying to work out logistics of shipping gear, etc :karate:

Quote: Originally posted by Morrie Williams

IBX 2018 - Registration now open See the countdown: http://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/47453/countdown-to-ivan...

IBX is less than 40 days away. Early registration ends in 3 weeks. Hurry and register if you're going to join us on the playa at Ivanpah.

https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/47453/countdown-to-iva...

Early registration closes 3/14/2018. If you're not registered by then you will not receive a shirt at IBX.

Here's what this years shirt looks like:



After 3/14/2018 registration goes up to $60 and your shirt will be mailed to you approx. 30 days after the event.

Register soon!

I just booked Joey and myself!
Joey and I will be arriving mid week the week before IBX. His school break doesn't coincide. He'll fly home and Roberta will take his place. We'll be staying at Bill's first, and then move in to Vegas and I'll come out for the days. We may have to leave before the banquet to get home for the Monday after IBX as we'd like to take the scenic coastal route back up to the northland.

Hey Morrie, Do you know if there is a Buffalo Bills code I can use for part of the week before IBX, and pretend to be a land sailor for a few days?
Or is it worth it? I don't know what the discount is...
colin

Colin and Joey

Colin and Joey

Quote: Originally posted by shehatesmyhobbies

I'll be wishing I was there for my first trip, but with the new job comes a new vacation struggle. Won't even have more than two weeks vacation for another 3 years, and two are always reserved for WBB. But I will join you all one of these days for sure.

I hope to get to Wildwood, but it won't likely be until I retire... so anywhere from 3 to 25 years from now

Quote: Originally posted by ColinW

Hey Morrie, Do you know if there is a Buffalo Bills code I can use for part of the week before IBX, and pretend to be a land sailor for a few days? Or is it worth it? I don't know what the discount is... colin

I don't have a hotel code for NALSA, the only code we have is for IBX and that is only good 3/31-4/7.

Quote: Originally posted by Bladerunner

If I remember the only BIG discount was for weekends. The weekday rate isn't much different.

Hey Ken, are you coming this year? I don't see your name yet on the attendee list on www.ivanpahbuggyexpo.com. I really hope you can make it!

Colin and Joey

Colin and Joey

Colin and Joey

Quote: Originally posted by jeepersjoey

P.s. my iPad always deletes what I write...

Paul - check this out:

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=34074#pid32...

Hi out there all you daemons of the wind. Looking forward to seeing you all and getting that beautiful beige dust everywhere. I might be bringing a PL buggy for sale and a land board. And best news of all I won't be needing to borrow a buggy. Proud almost owner of a brand new PL Big foot. All I gotta do is come up with a little cash in the next two weeks. Can't wait. Want to leave right now.

Quote: Originally posted by Windstruck

Quote: Originally posted by Bladerunner   If I remember the only BIG discount was for weekends. The weekday rate isn't much different. Hey Ken, are you coming this year? I don't see your name yet on the attendee list on www.ivanpahbuggyexpo.com. I really hope you can make it!

Unfortunately not. I had to take time off to help my Mother getting home from hospital.

On the bright side, She has bounced back so I am free to attend SOBB this year!

Quote: Originally posted by Bladerunner

Unfortunately not. I had to take time off to help my Mother getting home from hospital.

In honor of Ken (the one and true king of the playa on skates) I will be bringing my skate gear with me this year. Far from Ken's "balls like bull" approach to skated powerkiting, I intend to putz around in gentlemanly (read geriatric) fashion donned head to toe with plastic courage and free handing my StreetStar and NS3s. No hooking in for me on skates. After my freak gasoline fight accident a couple of years ago I swore to my wife that I wouldn't skate or ski hooked in, reserving that only for my buggy equipped with Jeff's AQR.

Any other skaters coming to IBX next month???? I saw a few folks are coming with mountain boards which is awesome.

Quote: Originally posted by kitejumping

What's the wind forecast looking like? Anyone going to be out late Sunday afternoon? I land in vegas around 3 Sunday.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w1=td&...

The latitude/longitude of this point forecast is Ivanpah.

Full moon tonight buggying Ivanpah in the moonlight! https://youtu.be/-F-xkwKKhTA

:D:P

Quote: Originally posted by Bladerunner

Thanks for putting that together. I know it isn't intentional but it's like one big ad' for Born Kites. I mean that in a good way. I suspect Stephan may like to use some of that footage?

I know!!! That wasn't intentional, but it happened that I only flew Born Kites this year and my only footage was from my own helmet cam, so go figure.

Quote: Originally posted by Morrie Williams

Here's a link to some photos from Steve Irby a former buggier now a Blokarter. Photos cover some NALSA, IBX and Blokarts. https://sirby.smugmug.com/Wind-Powered-Sports/IBX-Events-The...

Quote: Originally posted by Morrie Williams

Countdown to IBX 2019 https://www.tickcounter.com/countdown/551778/countdown-to-iv...

That's too many days!!!!

Quote: Originally posted by Windstruck

Quote: Originally posted by Morrie Williams   Here's a link to some photos from Steve Irby a former buggier now a Blokarter. Photos cover some NALSA, IBX and Blokarts. https://sirby.smugmug.com/Wind-Powered-Sports/IBX-Events-The...