I like the format
I first heard it down in the keys and doing it blind means that it is more about the journey and less of a race so we greenhorns have a chance at a decent hand kindof levels the field

I'm not getting it.. Maybe I'm just slow...

It's like a standard trip around thee or more stations this makes up the course one may be way unwind where you have to work at getting there but when u do you get a card
Then you might have a long reach to get to the next station and you receive a card there
Then usually you have a downwinder to the last station or finishing where you receive your final card once everyone has completed you compare your three card hand to see who's is best usually there is a pot or prizes for 1,2,3
But by shuffling the cards and drawing blind it doesn't matter who finishes first it will be the best three cards that win so as long as you complete the course you could win
Its not really a competition more of an event to test your skills and to participate in something with everyone on a level playing field

Without a doubt a good check on your skills. I like being challenged, and having to work the heck out of the kite! Sounds like a good deal, need more feed back!

Sounds interesting.... Though, knowing the way I ride, I'd probably get all the cards, hand them in, then go back out and keep riding...

If you do this, you would want to do a staggered start to prevent people from getting tied up together... Just a thought. The beach is big, but best to spread people out when possible...

I would need lots of room!!:wee:

I have a fall bash idea.... Let's move the spring bash back to May !!!

It could very well be the first weekend in May next year Marc! Got some news coming soon! Get the family ready to have a blast!

I vote for May also for spring .. way to close to NABX. I made it to both but it was hard taking vacation so close together.

I just really hope you make it Van! Love to see you guys again! My kids will be there from Thursday this fall!

May 4th is The Kidds B-day. That would be cool.

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Originally posted by ragden Sounds interesting.... Though, knowing the way I ride, I'd probably get all the cards, hand them in, then go back out and keep riding... If you do this, you would want to do a staggered start to prevent people from getting tied up together... Just a thought. The beach is big, but best to spread people out when possible...

if we start together, the pack will shrink as the faster riders will go head. its just another challenge to learn to ride beside, behind, in front of other pilots.

if we have to stop, land and get cards it would be fun running after it with a harness on.
or .... will someone be at each marker handing you the card?

Dino does a great job of holding everyone back too. :moon:
you'll have to see it first hand.

i haven't decided about Spring yet, but is too close to NABX for me to make it in May. But something will be there in my presence.

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites ... But something will be there in my presence.

In your presence, or your absence?

Looking forward to seeing you guys there...

Absence, iPhone Auto type.

I was just suggesting an idea but if you want I can work some detail out
I don't know who all will be there and who will be sitting out to help but we might be able to convince some wife to help
Quick show of hands for a manned or unmanned card station

A manned station would keep everyone honest! Also give the opportunity to explain to the G.P. what is going on. I like the idea of landing to get your card and relaunching, gives practice, but would probably need a space set aside at each station for doing so(for safety sake). Would this be possible/practical? If it is a buggier that is manning the stations, they should get their 3 cards by default for volunteering. Just my thoughts.

That could be good for the volunteers I like the park and card too but might be impractical if you have a arc does auto zenith count and landlords could participate as well

Ah... I was looking forward to the high speed hand-off as I powerslide around the station...

We would need to video that it would not come out the way you are picturing it :wee:

Was doing that at the last bash, or was it the one before... riding in the soft sand, throwing large power-sliding turns around folks taking pictures.. worked out fine...

Of course, I'm a bit out of practice as I havent been in a buggy since the spring bash... Might need a bit to warm up before doing that successfully... Cameras at the ready.. the wipeouts are pretty impressive...

i have a balance board to donate for the raffle,maybe we could get some people close to the pool and see how good they are .i must not partake do to conflict of interest and bad shoulder.

Sounds good Paul! That could be a blast! I made one for my daughter, she loves it!

We can let the kids balance the unicycle on the balance board. Its easy!

I'm bringing a "banshee bungee" if it arrives in time....

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I'm bringing a "banshee bungee" if it arrives in time....

I foresee shenanigans in our future :Ange09:

Nick bring your Coyotes! I need to go build a launch ramp,so we could do some wrecks.....:wee: I mean TRICKS! yeah, so we can do some tricks

WG if you really want I can bring two of the kids plastic skate board ramps , they abuse them terribly and have'nt broken them yet. Yea or nea?

Could be fun for the high tide festivities.

Definitely sounds like our down time is going to be as much fun as our fly time!

wg i can't wait to try that bungee, always wanted one but??????.i have a ramp for years but it got to be right conditions16 high 4+ ft wide