Friday looks about the same for wind, so if you think you can make it, I'll put off my day until then. I would much rather have company.

Well, looking at tomorrow(Fri.), it might be T-storms, so I'm going today, around noon, and if no rain tomorrow, I'll go back!

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Bob, I saw you posted this am but can't get to it to read it. I am hoping to get out of work early enough to be up there by mid afternoon.

Sounds great, I'll be set up south of the beach front camping area, depending on how many people there are, usually around the first boardwalk across the dunes.

Thanks Bob, that worked like a charm. So far everything is quiet at work so I am looking good to be there mid afternoon.

I'll be there tonight for sure and maybe fri.

Man, what a day! 23 miles, 28.6 MPH! snowspider and stillflyin from the forum, and also Bob and Fran, from the Saranac Lake area, and Steve and George from the Ithaca area all hangin' out, it seemed like a mini-event! I got there around noon, and had the best wind, though SW all day, it started out 15-G20, then picked up to 20-G25, then started dropping off around 3 or so, after Rick arrived. Steve and George were out on the water while the wind was up, and it turned out that Bob and friends had been up at Black Pond (a few miles N of here) kiteboarding, and Bob brought his 5.5M NASA Star II out and they all had a turn with RicS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s buggy. Pat arrived as the wind was really dropping off, and unfortunately his daughter had 'cleaned' out the van, and Pat only brought one of his smaller foils, as the forecast had been for 15-20 through evening. He and the boys had some fun in the lake, anyway. I hope Rick got some video, I did, but haven't even looked at it yet. I'll post it when I get something together.

It was fun, wish I had gotten there a little earlier tho. I did get video and stills but got home to late to look at them. I will post them soon. Good seeing everyone, I hope to get back up there soon.

Looking at todays forecast! :o NOAA says by 6 pm wind should be west at 17 -g32! I'm pretty sure some of the guys stayed last night, so they'll be out rocking the lake in that. I think I have to go back...

Bob, check out the gallery I uploaded a picture from last week you might like, it is titled Southwick sunset. If you want a better version I can send it direct to you. U2U me where you want it sent.

Rick, that came out nice! I went back on Friday, wind didn't get near the predicted 17 - G33, but at around 6 pm it came in steady from the west at about 12mph, and I buggied until after dark, under the "blue" moon! I did a pass up by the big aspen at the point by the concession stand, and a teen came running down to the beach, applauding! As one of the last beach goers were packing up, the lady said "How long are you gonna keep that up?" and I replied " 'Til the wind dies, or my arms fall off, whichever comes first!" Riding in the moonlight is nice, but the holes dug by the kids are hard to see! U2U to you with my e-mail. Bob

It's looking fair tomorrow afternoon at Southwick, with west wind around 10mph. I'll probably be there around noon. Here's to stillflyin (Rick) for a nice pic of the fun!

strong W wind on Sunday, chance of rain, looks good to me, anyone thinking about going to Southwick?

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I'm going to try to be there by noon on Sunday.

I talked to Bob from Seneca Lake and he is shooting for noon also. If the forecast holds I will be there asap depending on how soon I can skate out of home in the am.

Conditions for Saturday look like west wind at 25-30 mph, but with a chance of rain. I plan on being at Southwick somewhere around noon. I'm hoping to get some quality time with the 2M Toxic.

Have a blast and be safe, I have a Ski Patrol refresher all day Sat so I can't come out and play. Bummer.

So I went to Southwick today, when I got there the wind was about 15-g25, so I put up the 2M Toxic on 17.5M lines. It's been a while since I've flown this one, but I quickly remembered how fast this kite will accelerate you in a good wind. Within a few yards of taking off, I hit my highest speed of the day, which was only 24 mph, but that was only due to my lack of hooj ones. The rest of the time I spent with that kite was just practicing keeping the kite, and my speed under control. After a short time of just holding on, I switched out to the 2.4M NPW5, which I thought would be more friendly as it is on just 10M lines, but it was also quite overpowered, as wind gusts had picked up to about 35mph! I came close to getting flopped again, so I called it a day after just 40 min. of riding, covering 6.5 mi., with an average moving speed of 12.6mph.

Didn't do any better in Rochester today, I got out of class a little early and met John at CMac parking. The wind was up and down, had the NPW 4.8 out and it would go from pulling like a freight train to laying dead on the ground and everything in between. Went till almost dark and it was getting better as we packed up.

Pretty breezy indeed yesterday. Flew my 7.5 Apex in the park for 1/2 an hour and was being lifted with the kite parked at zenith fully depowered. Be careful out there.

anyone get up to Southwick lately? I was at CMac on the asphalt on Saturday in gusty west winds and snow squalls, longing for some laminar air. The 4.7m NPW was perfect till the 30+mph gusts came through then it got a little ugly but other than a few tangled lines no damage done.