tomie
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First kite
Hi, I was introduced to power kiting this past weekend at Ocean Shores, WA. I have an Impulse 2.0 Peter Lynn and fell in love with the sport. I blew
out a cell and need to fix it. With the summer winds in WA I need to fix it soon because I can't wait to get back out there. I look forward to
learning more about this awesome sport. Thanks,
Tomie
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g00fba11
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check out fixmykite.com
They do awesome work.
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John Elkins at www.PowerZoneKiteSports.com is also another option and just 2 hours south of you.
ATB,
Sam
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Bump for John, his name is synonymous with high quality repairs and work.
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That's good info to have. I didn't know he did repairs. I thought he was just a great Flysurfer reseller......
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tomie
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Thank you so much for the info!  |
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+1 for John @ PZ
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Morrie Williams
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Hey Tomie,
There'll be a bunch of us buggying and blokarting at Pacific Beach next weekend July 15-17. Stop by if you have the time and inclination.
Morrie Williams
Westport, WA, USA
Peter Lynn Comp Buggy
Peter Lynn Peel 5m, 10m
QuadTrac 3m, 6m, 9m
SkyTiger Hi 10, Hi 15, Hi 30, Hi 60
C-Quad 2.2m, 3.2m, 4.2m
Peter Lynn - Reactor II 3.5m, 6.9m
NAPKA - US86
Blokart with 2m, 3m, 4m, 5.5m sails
NABSA - us89nw
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tomie
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Morrie Williams
Hey Tomie,
There'll be a bunch of us buggying and blokarting at Pacific Beach next weekend July 15-17. Stop by if you have the time and inclination.
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Thank you! I wish I could but the next three weekends are out for me. :sniff: (Plus I need to get my kite fixed) By any chance have you heard about
kiting at Chambers Bay? I see a lot of kites but never a power kite and wondered if there's enough wind.
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Pssst... fix it yourself 
Plenty of info here
To see the smile on your face as you piloted the kite on your own was a complete joy for me. I'll share a section of beach with you any day.
Also a huge thank you to Andy at Ocean Shores Kites where I purchased the kite, awesome deal! Also thank you for the free stake and conversation. It
was really cool to walk into an actual kite shop that had power kites hanging from the ceiling.
Ocean Shores Kites
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tomie
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Todd
Pssst... fix it yourself
To see the smile on your face as you piloted the kite on your own was a complete joy for me. I'll share a section of beach with you any day.
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I found someone else to fix it better than I could. 
Thank you for being the world's best teacher. Looking forward to putting in more beach time with you.
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Welcome to the PKF Tomie! This is where it all started for many of us. Listen to Todd,he's a great teacher. And don't be shy around cameras, cause
he's got em' pointin' every which way when he's buggyin'. Guess he will retire the D&D cam for a "following Tomie" cam! LOL :D He's really
good at following!!!:D:D:D Have fun,Be safe....
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Check out the SOBB event. It is in Sunset Beach Oregon and a fantastic get together. 1st week of Sept. You will learn a TON if you can join us !
Kites: 2.5m Profoil , Quadrifoil XL kitesurfer, NPW 5 Danger.
Flexifoil: 1.7m Sting, 4.9m Blade 3, 9m Blade 2.
Flysurfer : 19m Speed 2 SA, 7m Pulse
Peter Lynn :18m Phantom, 15m Synergy, 10m Synergy, 1200 Farc, 460 Sarc, 130 Tarc, 5m Peel, 4.2m , 6.4, 8.5 C-Quads, 3.5 LS2 single skin.
Rides: Flexi / P.L. Frankin'Buggy , Shaped + straight skiis, sand skis, Coyote blades. Core 95 ATB. RKB R2 ATB .
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tomie
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| Quote: | Originally posted by WELDNGOD
Welcome to the PKF Tomie! This is where it all started for many of us. Listen to Todd,he's a great teacher. And don't be shy around cameras, cause
he's got em' pointin' every which way when he's buggyin'. Guess he will retire the D&D cam for a "following Tomie" cam! LOL :D He's really
good at following!!!:D:D:D Have fun,Be safe.... |
Thank you! Todd was good about putting the camera down with me. I was very thankful.
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tomie
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bladerunner
Check out the SOBB event. It is in Sunset Beach Oregon and a fantastic get together. 1st week of Sept. You will learn a TON if you can join us !
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I will check it out. Thanks so much! I will have my kite fixed for sure by then. (might even break & fix it a couple more times, haha) I'd love to
learn more. really appreciate it!
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Morrie Williams
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There's another buggy event during the Washington State International Kite Festival in Long Beach, WA. We'll be at Klipsan Beach north of Long Beach
Aug 13-15 & Aug 16-18 (morning low tides).
Morrie Williams
Westport, WA, USA
Peter Lynn Comp Buggy
Peter Lynn Peel 5m, 10m
QuadTrac 3m, 6m, 9m
SkyTiger Hi 10, Hi 15, Hi 30, Hi 60
C-Quad 2.2m, 3.2m, 4.2m
Peter Lynn - Reactor II 3.5m, 6.9m
NAPKA - US86
Blokart with 2m, 3m, 4m, 5.5m sails
NABSA - us89nw
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tomie
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Morrie Williams
There's another buggy event during the Washington State International Kite Festival in Long Beach, WA. We'll be at Klipsan Beach north of Long Beach
Aug 13-15 & Aug 16-18 (morning low tides). |
Thank you for the heads up! I love Long Beach. I've only been out for the car shows but it's always a good time.
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I can't believe Todd did not train you on how to crash your kite properly! Well it should be an easy fix to hear it from him. Good luck getting it
back in the air and welcome to the addiction!
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Rich
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