got an itch to take off, broaden thy wings and fly somewhere else for a while...
If not seaside, Or. then where?
oh, and there would have to be a shop to sell Ozone out of...sunset-Jim - 27-9-2008 at 10:15 AM
how bout that weekend getaway to Alvord we were talking about???USA_Eli_A - 27-9-2008 at 10:18 AM
20th-24th ok for you,,,,I'm all for itsunset-Jim - 27-9-2008 at 10:36 AM
how about 24th-27th?USA_Eli_A - 27-9-2008 at 10:40 AM
I yi yi....it's tough getting weekend off, I'l try to schedule that....sunset-Jim - 27-9-2008 at 10:51 AM
It'll be a uhh "promotional" event. YA, that's it....:wink2:USA_Eli_A - 27-9-2008 at 11:12 AM
ozone agrees, gi agree, I agree...so 3 of 4 votes...sweetsunset-Jim - 27-9-2008 at 11:16 AM
??? does that make it a go, or does vote #4 have veto power?USA_Eli_A - 27-9-2008 at 11:23 AM
#4 has veto, unless I veto that veto, which means.....something bad and selfish
OCTOBER 20TH, 21ST, &22nd
USA_Eli_A - 27-9-2008 at 11:56 AM
SORRY IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT. BUT MY PLANS ARE AS FOLLOWS...
1. I'm leaving the 19th around 5pm...driving through the night.
2. I'm arriving at Alvord dry lake bed where I'll be camping through the 22nd.
3. I'll be leaving the lake the evening of the 22ND where I'll return to AIAK.
MY GOAL IS TO REACH SPEEDS OVER 75MPH...FULLY DOCUMENT IT.
SO: IF YOU'D LIKE TO JUMP ON THE SPONSOR BAND WAGON, PROVIDE A BUGGY OR HAVE OZONE BUILD A KITE WITH YOU LOGO ON IT...I GOTTA GET MY ORDER AND YOUR
GRAPHIC IN ASAP!
I USE 3.4 AND 4.0 YAKUZA TO GET 65+ SO THAT WOULD BE THE TWO KITES I CAN HAVE PRODUCED WITH LOGOS, IF YOU BUY THE KITE WITH YOUR LOGO, YOU CAN KEEP
THE KITE AFTER I FINISH THE JOB...sunset-Jim - 27-9-2008 at 12:04 PM
AIAK?USA_Eli_A - 27-9-2008 at 12:04 PM
AIAK=ABOVE IT ALL KITES, WHERE I LIVE.
JIM CAN YOU MAKE IT?sunset-Jim - 27-9-2008 at 12:28 PM
I'll have to shift my schedule a bit, but shouldn't be a problem.USA_Eli_A - 27-9-2008 at 01:27 PM
coool,,,looks better for tides earlier in the week anywaysssjellis - 28-9-2008 at 11:03 AM
:bigok:kiteNH - 28-9-2008 at 11:18 AM
Quote:
Originally posted by USA_Eli_A
MY GOAL IS TO REACH SPEEDS OVER 75MPH...FULLY DOCUMENT IT.
:o:o:o
Would that be a personal best? World record?USA_Eli_A - 28-9-2008 at 01:40 PM
world record and officially...I've already been that fast, just to lazy to document it...
I'm soo so so so so excited I can't hide itUSA_Eli_A - 28-9-2008 at 02:36 PM
just in case you've never seen Alvord..
dude, lets go...there is a landsailor and blowkart event near the same time
fletcht - 28-9-2008 at 04:07 PM
wish I could make it. Another shot of Alvord. (I hope)
fletcht - 28-9-2008 at 04:09 PM
Again. Last one. 19th through 22nd huh. ????
centex_buggier - 28-9-2008 at 07:56 PM
Wish I could make it.
Have fun out there.
Steve.USA_Eli_A - 1-10-2008 at 12:13 PM
bumping the post...who's comin with me?jellis - 2-10-2008 at 09:43 AM
"world record and officially...I've already been that fast, just to lazy to document it..." said Eli
"I thought I saw you behind me again" said JonUSA_Eli_A - 4-10-2008 at 02:49 PM
Yeah, it's because you turn back before I do in your blow kart....
I'm getting super anxious, just had 49mph winds come through today, and they are heading to Alvord later today...
WHO'S COMIN???csa_deadon - 4-10-2008 at 03:16 PM
Man Eli, wish I could go.
Be safe! Good luckUSA_Eli_A - 9-10-2008 at 03:24 PM
---FEW CASES OF WATER.....CHECK
---FEW CASES OF BEER......CHECK
---FIRST AID KIT......CAN'T FIND IT
---AFLAC....DOUBLE CHECK
---PIE.....YOU KNOW IT!USA_Eli_A - 9-10-2008 at 04:09 PM
I HOPE THESE DIRECTION ARE ACCURATE!!
Directions from Portland, OR to Alvord via Fields, OR:
Distance: 429.1 milesDirections from Portland, OR to Alvord via Fields, OR:
Distance: 429.1 milesBeginning at Portland, OR
Go East on I-84 for 3.0 miles to I-205
Go South on I-205 for 2.1 miles to US 26
Go Southeast on US 26 for 111.6 miles to
US 97 (Madras, OR)
Go South on US 97 for 41 miles to
US 20 (Bend, OR)
Go East on US 20 for 141.7 miles to
State Rte 78 (Burns, OR)
Go East on State Rte 78 for 1.5 miles to
State Rte 205
Go South on State Rte 205 for 110.2 miles to
Fields, OR
Go North on County Rd for 18 miles to
Alvord Desert
SWAV, GET YER ACE OUT HERE
Directions from San Francisco, CA
to Alvord via Fields, OR
Distance: 520.5 miles
Beginning at San Francisco, CA
Go Northeast on I-80 for 203.3 miles to
Nevada (Reno, NV)
Go Northeast on I-80 for 177.4 miles to
US 95 (Winnemucca, NV)
Go North on US 95 for 32.2 miles to
State Rte 140
Go Northwest on State Rte 140 for 68.9 miles to
Oregon (Denio, NV)
Go North on local road for 20.7 miles to
Fields, OR
Go North on County Rd for 18 miles to
Alvord Desert
SEATTLE BOYZ AND GIRLZTOO!!!
Directions from Everett, WA to Alvord via Fields, OR:
Distance: 624.5 miles (603.6 miles from Seattle)
Beginning at Everett, WA
Go Southwest on I-5 for 10.6 miles to I-405
Go South on I-405 for 18.5 miles to I-90
Go East on I-90 for 99.4 miles to
I-82 (East of Ellensburg, WA)
Go Southeast on I-82 for 137.1 miles to Oregon
Go Southeast on US 395 for 13.7 miles to
I-84 (Hermiston, OR - watch out for cop!)
Go East on I-84 for 21.1 miles to
US 395 (Pendleton, OR)
Go South on US 395 for 194.4 miles to
State Rte 78 (Burns, OR)
Go East on State Rte 78 for 1.5 miles to
State Rte 205
Go South on State Rte 205 for 110.2 miles to
Fields, OR
Go North on County Rd for 18 miles to
Alvord DesertUSA_Eli_A - 16-10-2008 at 11:35 AM
counting down the days hours and minutes!!!f0rgiv3n - 16-10-2008 at 11:52 AM
Duuuuuuuuuuude, i just checked and it's only 180 miles for my house The stupid
thing is i have to stay in town this weekend for work.... DANGIT. Man.... I hope you have a good amount of peeps and a great time :tumble:USA_Eli_A - 17-10-2008 at 09:19 AM
wwwwww....www....ww.w.ww...work sux. W.O.R.K has got to mean something.....but I'm going to Alvord for 3.67 days, so work just improved a bitUSA_Eli_A - 18-10-2008 at 01:27 PM
dooohhoooohhooods,,,,sw winds are aligning perfectly as cold fronts approach the eastern desert!!!
i wanna be der already!1!!f0rgiv3n - 20-10-2008 at 06:59 AM
Good luck my friend, I hope you make your goal!!!!!!!!! :singing:goreo95033 - 22-10-2008 at 09:01 PM
Pics? Videos? Crazy stories? Do tell... envious.USA_Eli_A - 23-10-2008 at 01:01 PM
just got back last night.....whoooollly #@%$#!e it was windy...started kiting as soon as we arrived. oh, at 5:30 a.m.
I'm pooped....but I will be a regular at Alovrdfletcht - 23-10-2008 at 07:26 PM
details? weather, wind, buggy speed, who went with you, come on don't hold back.sunset-Jim - 24-10-2008 at 11:39 AM
It was a great trip, although be it a short one. Was still well worth it.
We arrived on the lake bed about 5am and was trying to find Dave Grimm in the dark to no avail. So we just parked it and as it was just starting to
get light out, the wind was blowing a steady 8-10 or so. Funny how we were so exhausted just 20 minutes prior to arriving but then finally arriving,
being awed by the beauty and with the wind blowing... nothing but excitement.
Eli was suggesting I change my name now to SUNRISE-jim, but... there's no place like home, I'll stick with sunset thank you...smile
After the sun did come up saw a trailer off over yonder and buggied over to it only to find Dave with his head sticking out the window to greet us.
After all that searching in the dark, he was only about a half mile from us. And since the playa is ONLY 7mi by 12mi, not too shabby.
The wind did pick up later in the day although it was rather gusty and dust devils galore. At one point I saw one in front of me and approaching so I
turned around, only to find 2 of em right behind me and now I'm going right into em. Since 1 is better than 2, I made another quick turn around.
Managed to get quite a few runs in the 40's and topping out at 48.9 while Eli managed to sneak in a 58 or 59 I believe. What I liked even more though
was getting in almost 70 miles for the day. Boy that lake bed is HUGE! And what scenery. Pictures to follow.
The wind even provided some excitement late that night. It would be all nice n quiet, then you hear what sounded like a freight train approaching,
and then all of a sudden BAM get hit by a huge gust of wind. We all thought at any time our tents and trailers were going over. I can't even count
how many times that repeated itself but it was thru most of the night.
Unfortunately it blew itself out and for tuesday and wednesday the wind was pretty much gone.
Hot springs, infamous hamburger and shakes in Fields and then time to hit the road back and thinking about when to plan the next trip back.USA_Eli_A - 24-10-2008 at 11:54 AM
Yeah buddy, I have some pics, just gotta crop and chop...
sunrise jim
USA_Eli_A - 25-10-2008 at 11:20 AM
sunrise-Jim scoring first tracks at 5:30 am Monday the 20th of october on his 5m rm +
second tracks elihigh
USA_Eli_A - 25-10-2008 at 11:28 AM
wakey wakey egss and bakey: elihigh at 5:30 a.m. on a 5m Haka!
sun up after 30mins of riding
USA_Eli_A - 25-10-2008 at 11:29 AM
yeah, 5 hour energy,,, GET SOME!!
CLOUDS = WIND GERATORS
USA_Eli_A - 25-10-2008 at 11:33 AM
CLOUDS WERE DOING SOME AWESOME STUFF...LAYERING RISING AND FALLING ALL AT ONCE...UNSTABLE FOW SHOW!
FROM COAST TO NOWHERE
USA_Eli_A - 25-10-2008 at 11:38 AM
IN GOT COLD SO WE HAD TO FIND SOME WOOD,,,AND I'M NOT DOING THAT WITHOUT A BEER!!!
73.8!!
USA_Eli_A - 25-10-2008 at 01:46 PM
I'm not sure what kinda motor he had on it...but it made me jealous
Bladerunner - 25-10-2008 at 05:26 PM
:wow::wow::wow:73.8 YIKES :wow::wow::wow:
Is that MPH, KPH or knots ?
Either way it's NUTS :roll:
Tell us more about this run please !
Quote:
Originally posted by USA_Eli_A
I'm not sure what kinda motor he had on it...but it made me jealous
kiteon - 25-10-2008 at 05:32 PM
he was on a dirt bike
57.8mph
USA_Eli_A - 26-10-2008 at 09:13 AM
I went faster than all the landsailors there!
us 08 buggy
USA_Eli_A - 29-10-2008 at 10:20 AM
f0rgiv3n - 29-10-2008 at 10:27 AM
niiice :P Dude awesome job showin' up those landsailors :wee:_____ - 29-10-2008 at 12:01 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by USA_Eli_A
wakey wakey egss and bakey: elihigh at 5:30 a.m. on a 5m Haka!
Can I get a full size of this picture? Would make a sweet background :D
my proto buggy
USA_Eli_A - 29-10-2008 at 01:58 PM
sorry I'm putting them up slow...but the whole gallery will be up on napkra website
BUT HERE IS THE SECOND GENERATION Proto-type buggy i'm designing...NEED ELLIS TO FINISH IT.
The stupid
thing is i have to stay in town this weekend for work.... DANGIT. Man.... I hope you have a good amount of peeps and a great time :tumble: