Saturday I went to a new spot, Black Pond Wildlife Management Area (WMA), a secluded section of beach on L. Ontario, a few miles north of Southwick Beach. Parking there is quite minimal, I got there around noon, and was quite lucky to find a spot, somewhat removed from the trailhead. The trail is about 1/2 mile, some of which is boardwalk. the boardwalk at the start was wide enough for my little Comp Std., but as I got closer to the beach, it got narrower until I finally had to carry the buggy the last 100 yds or so. It proved to be worth it though, as I had great wind and mostly empty beach to ride all afternoon. A little video of the fun, 38 special provides the tune, "Hold on loosely". Vid recorded on the Tachyon XC Micro helmet cam.

long lines would be a bit of a problem. had to look a second time at the vid, missed the drift wood at 2:26 and 3:51
good choice of music, looks like the event came together nicely.

Nice vid!

I like the idea of the windsock... having a visual check of the wind direction would be really helpful for me.

Cheers,

D

@bigkid, lol those would be yer average sized 'drift wood', here. They were cheerful at first, but after my 40th pass or so, they seemed mildly annoyed. I dunno, I was having fun!
@D, Ya, I make a guess at windspeed based on the sock. I used to have a cheap, dollar store sock, until I got this one. I'm using a 13' Shakespear Panfish pole, and a spring-type holder. You could go as simple as a nylon or plastic ribbon, just get used to what it does in what kind of wind.

Nice chilled out video again...love it

:wee:

Can you give me a sense of the dimensions of you sock???

I have some extra ripstop... would be pretty easy to make one.

Cheers,

Dave

I took some pics while taking measurements, I hope this will bring you to the flikr set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobalooie57/sets/72157627246772...

If you click on detail section, you will get an explanation of each photo.

Wow... thanks man. That is awesome... you went way above the call o duty. Appreciate it... will let you see finished product!

Dave

No prob, man. It's way easier to show with pics. (worth a thousand words...) Can't wait to see it! Maybe if you have enough cloth, and the time, you could make one and have a drawing for the new guys! I have an Ozone sock (a little smaller) that I will put up for grabs if anyone is interested. Start a list, and I will pick a name on Friday, 8/12!

No one wants to be in on a drawing for a FREE Ozone windsock? :sniff: Post if interested.

Well, I would be interested, but I think it will be more fun to make one... I do have enough material to make a few... and I was thinking the same thing. I think I have enough to make three to give away

Cheers,

Dave

Quote:

Originally posted by bobalooie57 No one wants to be in on a drawing for a FREE Ozone windsock? :sniff: Post if interested.

Price is right, I'll kick it off.

bobalooie57: You might have to start a thread, so FREE is in the subject line.;-)

@ labrat. Looks like you are winner by default! Congrats, and U2U my your addy and I'll send it out! I'm headed to the beach right now, will return later, hopefully with more video. Who knows, maybe I'll capture a "CBE" of my own!:Ange09:

Arrived today, thank you very much.

All in good fun!