2425 storm branch Rd Beech Island, SC

This comes out right in front of the entrance road to the kite field. The road showing at the middle of the field on the satelite view no longer exists.

So...is this get together happening on the 7th? What time? Is there room for another jonesing kiter? Send me the waiver. I'm in if the invite is open!

As well for me. What time is everyone expecting to arrive Saturday? Hoping to make the trip to get to meet and fly with many of the greats...

The more the merrier. Pokitetrash is your man with the waivers. He'll be along with info I'm sure. U2U a request to be sure. If it is normal weather patterns, there won't be much wind till late morning. We shouldn't target arriving till 10 or so and then we're ready for wind. If you've signed your release you could be there yourself without any of the regulars. Oh, I hope the wind is blowing that day with all these fellow kiters coming to play in my backyard.

Harddrive, we need to work on that quiver don't we? If this whole crew shows, you won't have enough time to try them all!

Kitedog, I was afraid your western adventure was going to keep you away. Awesome you can make it.

The invite is definately open to anyone Buds!

The best wind lately has been from about 1p - 4p, but I will be out there early A.M to get anyone settled in. Let's plan on me being out there by 9am if anyone wants me to because I live only about 15 minutes away from the field. The wind can be flaky there so plan to kite up accordingly and plan on an OOBE gust! BeamerBob and I have adopted the name "OOBE Field" for the place because the inland winds can get punchy. We've been flying 4.5 - 7 meters lately with good success but the occasional spanking comes along.

I'll bring waivers to the field for anyone that needs them, kitedog, harddrive8; I've got you covered--I'll email them to you and anyone who needs one ahead of time.

keep in mind, we should make the decision a day or so ahead of time based on the forecast. Also, not exptecting this, but there are several Polo groups that practice on the field and this is not the season BUT they take priority if they show up. Usually only for a couple hours though. I've only been skunked 1 time last year. I'll try to find out if there is anything going on from the owner but the groups don't really communicate, they just have carte blanche to come and go.

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Originally posted by BeamerBob Harddrive, we need to work on that quiver don't we? If this whole crew shows, you won't have enough time to try them all!

I'll try as many as I can. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and putting faces with names. I could also use a little schoolin on my buggy skills.

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Originally posted by pokitetrash I'll bring waivers to the field for anyone that needs them, kitedog, harddrive8; I've got you covered--I'll email them to you and anyone who needs one ahead of time.

I can get a copy to Sandman to fill out. We'll probably be coming together.

If the wind will blow it doesn't matter which direction. All is good. Nothing will help you learn like being around others that do it and share their learning with you. Really great to get together with nuts like yourself too.

What is the most accurate website to forecast the wind for that area, or is there one that gets close?

Windmapper.com

Another good weather web site is:

http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&am...

This link is set to an airport in Augusta Ga, about 15 minutes away from the Beech Island field.

You can assign your local or any other airport to observe and it shows fairly accurate wind forecasts. The site is a good resource for light aviation, paragliders, hang gliders and such. No kite stuff yet, we should petition them to add some links for us.

http://www.pdfamily.com/weather/buoy/SEbuoy.php

If youre on the east coast or heading that way, this site links with NWS' bouy observations to include wind/direction, swell height, interval, and extended forecast............................

early indicators................weather sites agree on wind speed/direction on the 7th, SSW at 7mph, temp low 60s, maybe a bit of thermal lift around 2ish??? The AST (anti skunk tool) and lil brother will be there for sure.................

A steady 7 is good enough to make tracks. Peaks of 7 with normal winds at 3 is frustrating. We'll have to keep an eye out as the forecasts get more reliable, and maybe more encouraging.

Just a tip to travellers, there isn't much in the way of food very close. Subway is closest at about 20 minutes and there are several convenience stores nearby, one at the corner by the field. I'll have my RV with fridge storage, microwave and sodas and water but you may want to pack a cooler. There is a great biker bar & grill across the street but they don't open until 4pm.

Life is getting crowded for me Saturday. I have a basketball practice to go to and then a baseball practice to drop my 9 yr old off to at 1:00. Then I can probably work out the rest of the afternoon for some kiting. Weather channel is still saying 7 mph.

Pokite,

Do you have a ac outlet/generator on your mobile home? I may need it to plug in my leaf blower/inflator, or Ill bring the battery operated one................

I've got one of those battery jumpstart/compressor deals I usually haul around. That'll work lacking any other power source.

Tridude, I have full external A/C power, onboard 6500kw gen. I vision using the leaf blower like an ACME rocket pack in case we have no wind as well as a puff up for your inflato-o-matic kite. Bring plenty of extension cords in case we want to park and ride!

Im seeing 10 mph in Cola on windmapper, 8 in Augusta so who knows. I may have a 19m addition to add to the mix Saturday. Its coming in from AZ, so it may be early next week...........The Synergy will go up for sure, along with the 9.6m anti skunk tool................................:duh:

I drug the little google guy down to the location on Storm Branch Rd, dayummmm, thats a big field! Winds are looking a bit better on intellicast, same direction, SSW...........

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Originally posted by tridude I may have a 19m addition to add to the mix Saturday. Its coming in from AZ, so it may be early next week...........The Synergy will go up for sure, along with the 9.6m anti skunk tool................................:duh:

So you are good from about 3 mph to about 40 then right?

Is Beech Island a beach or an island? :puzzled:

The name actually comes from an island in the Savannah River just to the west. I guess there is a beach there or at least a mud bank. No mud on the kite field though! Frequently mowed grass and they irrigate in the summer. It's not quite as smooth as a sod farm but just as good in every other way. I'm sure I've broken 25 mph there and with a lower tire pressure, it is a piece of cake.

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Originally posted by BeamerBob Quote: Originally posted by tridude I may have a 19m addition to add to the mix Saturday. Its coming in from AZ, so it may be early next week...........The Synergy will go up for sure, along with the 9.6m anti skunk tool................................:duh: So you are good from about 3 mph to about 40 then right?

sure why not..lets start a rumor...........................:o

time to take roll?

what day/time

1) Tri/Sat/ noonish.............maybe sooner :eureka::duh:

1) Tridude_ - Tri/Sat/ noonish.............maybe sooner
2) Pokitetrash - Sat 9am - dark, Sunday too if anyone wants to play

I've got clearance so I'll be there. Might bring a friend. We'll arrive around lunch...

1) Tridude_ - Tri/Sat/ noonish.............maybe sooner
2) Pokitetrash - Sat 9am - dark, Sunday too if anyone wants to play
3) harddrive8 - Sat - ETA 10:30 give or take

1) Tridude_ - Tri/Sat/ noonish.............maybe sooner
2) Pokitetrash - Sat 9am - dark, Sunday too if anyone wants to play
3) harddrive8 - Sat - ETA 10:30 give or take
4) kitedog - Sat - Noonish

1) Tridude - Sat/ noonish.............maybe sooner
2) Pokitetrash - Sat 9am - dark, Sunday too if anyone wants to play
3) harddrive8 - Sat - ETA 10:30 give or take
4) kitedog - Sat noon
5) BeamerBob and Wexler - arrive about 1:30 - 2:00