Ok, now that Kitestorm is out.... Is anybody planning on going to VT that weekend anyways...

As far as I know we are still planning to head up. And may be dragging a couple friends with high end ice boats.

Momma made plans for us all to be in Florida the week leading up to KS, of course it all hinged on me driving , put WISSA out of the picture and KS would have been a real effort.
I'm out. I would love to see some type of gathering near Albany NY/western Mass. , seems that area would be pretty central to most of the KS participants though the Canadian crew would have to travel farther. Saratoga lake? , maybe 1st w/e in March?

I'm definitely down for a snowkiting trip up North if there's gonna be a gathering. Up in Canada the wind has been a bust all week. I got one sketchy afternoon in where I was able to get about 4 "runs" in with the kite pulling nicely- the rest of the time was a fight to keep it airborne. Even so it was lots of fun and I can't wait to get another crack at it!

Pat our son will be back in Cortland in end of Feb. We hope to head up for a week I think and we should plan a get together then. Should still be cold enouph to freeze our butts on some ice!!

Sounds like a plan, keep me posted Dave.

I heard Jan was out riding on Friday, but it warmed up in the afternoon,and was warm today too so a lot melted. Sunday is forecast for wind from the SSE at 20-30! so I might get a buggy day in at Duflo's runway! But then it is supposed to cool off again, with wind from the West on Monday at 25-35, which is supposed to produce near a foot of fresh snow on the hill, and should stay cold, so the Tug Hill area should start to produce some great sessions, so don't rule this area out! Will post more as conditions progress, in the Tug Hill thread.

Maybe a little closer location may be better...But that's still an okay location, I suppose, with available lodging not far.

Also, a 'Frozen Flying Freak Festival' inaugural may happen somewhere once some real freezing sets in......but may happen on short notice.

More than a few folks want a winter gathering...and I'm definitely up for a little road trip and big fun. All ideas and place suggestions welcome....as I have some of my own.


Curious. What do you use to ride on for snow and ice surface, Cheezy?

I know Dave won those blades for his buggy and will be using those!

Things only beginning to solidify up North...with SOME frozen bodies of water central and more farther north.

This has been some near record warmth last few months.

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Originally posted by skimtwashington Curious. What do you use to ride on for snow and ice surface, Cheezy?

I have two pairs of skis and a snowboard. No blades of death for me... Yet... :wee:

Cheezy I am starting to work on a longer set soon. I am planning to pass the origanals to The Kidd. But if these all work out I may be coaxed into making more!! Although no warenties as to safety or sanity while using them!

BTW... My only experience is the Snowkiting DVD that went around... :wee:

I got a new used snow board for christmas. So now I can buggy, ski, and board on the snow. All I need now is to finnish healing in time. Should be good in a week or two.

Clear your calender , there will be an power kite gathering in Saratoga Springs ,NY February 18 and 19. I have been in contact with Heather at The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau and she is in contact with the Polo club to see if we can use that site in addition to the primary location at the northend of Saratoga lake. If anyone has connections to the Polo club please put in a good word for kiting there. Also Skidmore College has their rowing equipment at the Saratoga Rowing assoc. location and it would be nice to have their approval to park and launch there. I have a name and # but have not made a call yet, anyone with a connection please put in a good word. The north end has other launch sites and parking , so access is not a problem. Some of the crews at Tug Hill were aware allready but I told Saratoga I would wait untill today to put it on the forums. Book rooms ASAP because they have a big todo that weekend called "Dance Flurry" check Discoversaratoga.com for more information. Spread the word to your favorite kite stores it would be nice to give everyone a chance to show there stuff. I'll post more details as I get them.

Pat we are heading out to Cortland the last weekend of the month. Only a couple days this time. But I bet I can get away for a bit one day!!

Roc e-mail me your phone # I'll take you up to Oneida , use my kites and buggies!

I hope we can make it again for the meet up. Sounds good. Is there places affordable nearby to stay?

Snowspider ....... you know ..... if you get it together and wind is there I be there too...... Lets hope we get some snow finally ......