I rode Sandbar today. 10 inches of fresh pow. A bit on the heavy side though. If you edged very hard you'd see some slush below. There's more snow in the forecast, so this is shaping up to be the snowiest Kitestorm yet

Reservations made for a room and the banquit. Temps in the 40's here stole our snow cover
Can't wait for the fun in VT.

Is there any fee associated with participating? Also, since none of my friend snowkite, they are just going to drop me off somewhere and head to Stowe. Is there a spot where every one hang out?
I check out the storm boarding site but there isn't a lot of info on the event.

The event is free. The only place for them to "drop you off" would be at Sandbar where the event is held. Stowe is about 1 hour away from Kitestrom, so keep that in mind.

cant get to page 2 , can that be fixed at the PKF end.

Did you get there. I changed my settings a long time ago to 100 posts per page.

got out today with the local crew at lake q.trying to tune up this old body for kitestorm.there was about 8 people.buggys, boards, and skis was the method of transportation.yesterday was better

So excited about Simcoe and Kitestorm I can hardly see straight ... or maybe thats from three days of power kiting this week. Thursday Onondaga lake , me on the Apex 7.5m and Morgan on the Apex 5m winds just under 20mph. Flew 22miles after work under sunny sky untill sunset , 34mph on the sled really variable surface.
Saturday Sylvan beach again winds just under 20 untill a squall blasted thru then things got squirrely. Trying to depower, Morgan pulled the top hat and the kite still draging him he released it , it blew down wind laying over a snowmobile trail and sure enough here comes 3 of them , the second one wadded up the flying lines. As the squall is hitting I bring my sled and the kite to a stop by the carnage , put my foot down to secure everything all of a sudden I'm ass over tea kettle with a death grip on the brake reaching for the top hat. After slicing and dicing Morgans kite from the snowmobile I look at my sled and one ski looks straight the other took a u-turn.
Then in 30' visabillity we walked the trail and shoreline back to the van just in time to see the sun come out ... what a day!
Today Onondaga lake was wet packing snow , 15mph winds with some stronger gusts. When it evened out somewhat Morgan started to jump with the 7.5 Apex and and his friend Mason , who I let fly my Naish 5m , got a better handle on going up wind and I would only occationaly hear a whomp as the kite slamed into the snow.
I think Ill take a break this week , the bicepts are a little tight.

A bit off topic but... Does anyone have info on making Ice Ancors?

(edit) I got the info, Thanks Dale.

Did the warm front make it up that far? How are conditions holding up? Conditions are less than awesome down this way, 3 days in the high 50's didn't help....

Anyone in need of a room at the Best Western? Unfortunately I will not be able to attend due to health issues. I haven't canceled the reservation yet so let me know if you need it.

Man, sorry to hear that. I was hoping to get out there during the day on Sat. to visit with you. Get well soon!

Todd we will miss you. I'll have an extra burger for you at the dinner!! Hope your feeling better soon.

Sorry to hear you won't be attending, Todd. Thank Goodness WW is not too far away! Get well soon man!

BigBen - have you heard anything else about the conditions? We are a wet, muddy mess here in RI. Hoping the warm weather does not ruin what were great snowkite conditions

I'm looking for a condition update as well. I've always had a great time regardless of the conditions but I don't think I'm going to make the trip to kite on ice this year.

If there is no snow on the lake I don't think I'm going to bother....rather save the trip and try to scout out a field or something. I've done so little kiting in the last year, its criminal. I should be charged with cruelty to kites for keeping them locked up in my closet for so long.

posted on FB by stormboarding:

"Conditions at sand bar are a mix of ice (both flat and bumpy) and small snow patches and the good news... Big snow islands with lots of snow to be found to the east."

sorry todd you can't make it get well ,when in doubt send the corman

Hey, thank you for the well wishes guys... I wish you all to have fast and safe runs while your there along with good stories at the dinner!

Current conditions cn be seen on the STormboarding site in addtition to the Stormboarding FB page.

As of yesterday there were patches of ice punctuated by islands of packed pow snow. Some apparently huge and some small. I suspect that as you hed further north up the lake the conditions will be a bit more boney. When I was riding up the lake last week it was frozen slush. Fast and textured. After the short thaw I bet it's smoothed out a bit.

Probably good for ice buggy, sharp skis, skates and boards with ice blades.

Most people stick near the launch area and that seems to have most of the snow from what the pix show. I suspect the race course will be a mix of both snow and ice.

NOAA weather update for Burlington VT tomorrow:

Friday: Snow likely before 7am, then snow and areas of blowing snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Windy, with a north wind 5 to 8 mph increasing to between 25 and 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Couldn't have come at a better time as the surface was not looking good. Wax up the boards!

Watch it as it happens www.keelerbay.net webcam near sandbar

WOOhOOOO!!
I was getting worried and thinking we maybe should just not make the trek.

Thanks for the encouraging update vtliter!

We've been doing snowdances and it looks like someone was listening!

I actually had a buddy stud up a set of tires for my buggy thinking it would be required for the "hard" surface. Looks like the buggy will be staying in the barn this weekend.

Hopefully this 7 hour trip will end with beautiful view of snow covered lake. So far I use snowboard only and I am not sure if ice skates will put smile on my face ...... I got Lundhags Multiskates and black diamond anchor for this first time ice experience and nightmare dreams of hard landings every few minutes ......
Can't wait to meet some of you in person and maybe get some pointers to help me with beginner issues. I will use GIN kites so feel free to get closer if you see me being dragged all over the lake.


chudalicious ...... I just realize that I bought bindings of you on ebay .....

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I just realize that I bought bindings of you on ebay .....

Small, small world and I hope they turned out well for you

BTW - you are not alone. I'll be the one either getting dragged due to lack of skill or just sitting there due to lack of confidence to put up a larger size kite!

Can't wait to meet you all as well!

Who are you kidding Kober?.....You rode like a seasoned vet at Sandy Hook. Just watch the video and pat yourself on the back please.

Looks like we may be driving up in the snow tomorrow. Drive safe everyone. Can't wait to meet y'all and get on the lake.

Looks like good snow amounts forcasted for tomorrow with nukin' winds in the afternoon.

Be there or be square.

We got to the hotel last night and this morning headed up to SandBar. Man was it snowing and the wind was insane! Not even the fishermen where out there in their huts.
So who else is at the Windjammer? What are you up to on this fine wintery day? Look us up we are here.

On our way up after work!

Hope tomorrow looks good - from the predictions, it looks like they downsized the snow totals a bit to 4-6in. Hope it is still a good day to get my learning on and ride dangit!

Stayin at Bolton valley with a few friends and will be there first thing tomorrow morning. This is my first time attending a snowkite festival so say hi cuz I'd love to meet some board member I have been reading from all these months!
Look for the Asian guy with a puffy green jacket, a red tipped helmet with a 10m charger trying to keep up with everyone.