No problems with anyone flying my kites. Ill bring both quads, Scorp and 13m V. Youve got the 16m V covered. Bring your FS, Id like to have a go on that, As said earlier, Ill fly some but designate more to pics since Im only driving 20 mins. Ill have my landboard and water boards avail if anyone wants to use them. Thought of putting up a cabana type shelter. Ill check with FB city hall about grilling on the beach. Shouldnt be a problem. Im renting a couple big coolers from Charleston AFB outdoor rec so don't forget your drinks/Ive got the ice......................open container (beer) is legal at Folly.......

Wow tri. You're really stepping up dude. Thanks for the coolers and ice. I have 2-48 quart coolers I could bring to avoid the rental if you want. We have less than 20 people I imagine.

right on! always drag it all.

rentals are cheap at MWR, one of those nice retired benefits......and saves space for you traveling folk. Wind and waves look good tomorrow so Ill get some pics of 9th and the county park.................

i just found this tthread...i might be in for it to. 6 hours is a long drive for no wind though. i kiteboard only now as i sold my buggy. i would be staying overnight and camping at folly beach campground. anyone else camp?

KSer,

There are no campsites at or on the beach but you may check the Holliday Inn cottages..........locally owned/cheap. I attached a link to James Island County Park that is 6 miles from the beach with a nice camp ground and facilities. As for land activities I have a landboard, and there should be at least two buggies there. Noticed youre a twinskinner.........Id love a go on the Synergy, as would Phreerider Im sure. Hope you can make it.........................

http://ccprc.com/index.asp?NID=68

I'll have at least 2 bugs myself and some low-wind engines.

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Originally posted by acampbell I'll have at least 2 bugs myself and some low-wind engines.

what else besides the reactor? 10m CF2? The XXXL will be there as well.....................

Angus, you have time to get one of those 10m Crossfires in! You know, for those days when the 8.3 just isn't enough sail. I'd be tempted in 4-5 mph. I'll have my 7m Blurr there if anyone wants a go on it.

I've ordered a Reactor 10.8 and I hope it's here in time. If not, I will bring a CFII 10m.... or both. Really it's just ripstop and I can stop any time....

just to add a little excitement on the 13th...............................
Morris Island is at the north end of Folly

http://www.follywaves.com/photo/displayimage.php?pos=-4066 :wow:

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I just got my plans together and Tridude is already in. It is at Folly Beach, which is the kiter friendly beach in Charleston SC. The date is December 13th which is a Saturday.

I would love fly down to Charleston SC for the fun weekend trip including kite buggy. Charleston Crab House sounds terrific plan afterwards. I had been in Charleston once but not the Folly Beach. I will see how everything is going in about one more week to confirm go-go..

BTW, agreeing that more foils are possibly go for the record in SC :singing:

would be nice to have you.........Folly is about 20/25 mins from the airport. Plenty of hotels along the way. You have the cooperate Holiday Inn on the beach or I would suggest the locally owned Holliday (yes to LLs) cabins. Not five star but clean and cozy. Both centrally located in the restaurant/bar/shopping district. Folly is a step back into time. Everything is locally owned and operated other than the Holiday Inn and Subway. Berts market is a must go with one the best hot dogs you'll ever eat with trimmings for only 75 cents......................

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Originally posted by acampbell I've ordered a Reactor 10.8 and I hope it's here in time. If not, I will bring a CFII 10m.... or both. Really it's just ripstop and I can stop any time....

We are all here for you Angus.

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would be nice to have you.........Folly is about 20/25 mins from the airport. Plenty of hotels along the way. You have the cooperate Holiday Inn on the beach or I would suggest the locally owned Holliday (yes to LLs) cabins. Not five star but clean and cozy. Both centrally located in the restaurant/bar/shopping district. Folly is a step back into time. Everything is locally owned and operated other than the Holiday Inn and Subway. Berts market is a must go with one the best hot dogs you'll ever eat with trimmings for only 75 cents......................

Thanks for pointing the plenty of hotels on the way down from airport and suggestion a must stop for best hot dogs to eat also! Dec. 13th and 14th as two days over the weekend will be my desire fun time planning than just one day Saturday

We are staying the night and will return for some fun on Sunday as well. Low tide will be an hour later, but we will be gaining beach all morning.

I think I've added one, maybe two more flyers to the mix.

BTW, those are spring tides too (large range, very low) with the new moon

sounds good Angus......................winds today are wacky, SSW 18 gusting to 35, waves choppy but some head high plus sets. Parked at 9th St walked down to 5th, and caught 4 BIG waves. Paddle back outside was a bear. Rode last one all the way in and when I got out I was at 11th St, a good 1/2 mile from where I started. No kites out, I had the 13 in the car just in case but played it safe. Strong current but glad to report no Great Whites spotted...................................

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Originally posted by tridude Strong current but glad to report no Great Whites spotted...................................

Yeah, but did you have your polarized lenses on? :saint: You just really never know! :puzzled:

I took quite a few on the head paddling back out (no duck diving a longboard) so I was some serious GW bait if one was lurking......................:eureka:

I must be an idot. Can someone post a link to a map showing where the meet is?

If I can get my friend to drive up from my area I'll join in. I just don't think my car will make it right now.

Later-Scott

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Originally posted by acampbell I've ordered a Reactor 10.8 and I hope it's here in time. If not, I will bring a CFII 10m.... or both. Really it's just ripstop and I can stop any time....

I didn't even know they made a 10.8 Reactor. I've seen times when the 8.3 wouldn't fly though and that extra sail might make the difference. I'm not sure about how much wind to wish for on the 13th. I'd like to try one of these big kites, put some beach time in with the 7m Blurr, be powered up with the Sami and take a ride with an ARC or two. Maybe we will start out at about 3mph and steadily increase to a smooth 25 by Crabhouse time.

Sweet, now if we could get Dom to come we'd have 2 pros............cocoa beach to Folly...........................basically anyone south of Chaz coming up I 95................

http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=32.692617&lon=-79.9...

just head north on I 95 (bypass around Jax)? Last time I went thru Jax I stayed on 95, remain on 95 north to SC exit 33, highway 17...takes you into Charleston/West Ashley. Youll know your close, car dealers line each side of 17 aka Savannah Highway. Look for highway 171, Folly Beach road, well marked. Turn right on 171 (Folly Beach Rd and go approx 10 miles and you run straight into the beach. At the 2nd traffic light (theres only 2) turn right on Ashley Ave and go straight 2 miles to the park. If we meet at 9th St turn left at the light (Ashley) and head to 9th St. Each block is numbered so you cant miss it. If we meet at 9th, you can park anywhere except 15 feet from a hydrant. The key is make sure your road side wheels are off the pavement or you will receive a $20 ticket. Ill take pix of how and how not to park at 9th...........There is a parking lot at the walkover for 9th that is $1/hr but only saves you 50 feet of walking/carrying kit..................

If anyone north of Chaz is coming and needs directions, let me know and Ill post them here........

What creates the zig zag pattern on the beach? And are you saying we should actually park on 9th Street between Ashley and Arctic? Will wind direction decide whether we are at 9th or down at the county park?

We are less than 2 weeks away guys!

about 6 cars can park on 9th between Ashley and Arctic..its a short block. Arctic is one way so make sure your off the road and parked in the same direction as the one way (east). Wind direction is key to either location, ENE, E will be 9th. N, NE, S, SE, E, SSW, SW, WSW, NW, or W will be the county park. Some duplication in there but remember our coast line runs at about a 45 degree angle to Ga and Fl which pretty much run north/south. You can go 9th on a W or NW but the signature at the park is a lot better (no homes). Except for the W's (offshore) this will compliment both land and water pilots. Zig zags Im not sure what you mean?

Google earth, yahoo maps and google maps all show a zig zag pattern on the beach close to the dunes. The pattern runs from one end of the island to the other.

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Originally posted by BeamerBob Google earth, yahoo maps and google maps all show a zig zag pattern on the beach close to the dunes. The pattern runs from one end of the island to the other.

Tank traps!

...or maybe some type of erosion control.

yep those are erosion fences.....................put in place to try and keep the dunes intact. 9th St has a designated walkover. County park has designated cut thrus between the dunes/fences...........for the beach and sea turtles, make sure you use one or the other...............

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Originally posted by acampbell Quote: Originally posted by BeamerBob Google earth, yahoo maps and google maps all show a zig zag pattern on the beach close to the dunes. The pattern runs from one end of the island to the other. Tank traps! ...or maybe some type of erosion control.

tank traps........

US intelligence sources feel Castro will invade the SC shoreline instead of Florida. He was recently quoted as saying, "attacking Florida would be like kicking our own ass".

anyone going to be do anything down there on sunday ? also is anyone planning on camping out at James Island County Park ? Also what do the hotel rates look like down there this time of the year ? I have only been able to find one on folly beach and it was 200 a night. I know nothing about this area so what would be the closest place to stay, Charleston ?


Me and harddrive8 are trying to work out the plans for getting down there, just need to figure out how much it is going to cost us after our trip to Jockeys Ridge over thanksgiving.


Thanks for all info. And if we do make it down I will bring my fishing rod for the great whites. :wee: :wee: