I think I might have read somewhere that leebrianh might be there on Sunday... So, who knows, you might not be alone after all. If you are in the Dewey area on Saturday, Frathouse and I will be at Comfort Point tomorrow. Not really sure how much of that beach is rideable on a buggy though...

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Originally posted by Todd rdavis is a closet video junkie who doesn't share :evil:

I just feel inadequate after watching certain peoples nicely edited HiDef videos, lol.

I'll let you borrow my GoPro HD if you want to... won't be much fun for you trying to keep up though :P

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Originally posted by ragden I think I might have read somewhere that leebrianh might be there on Sunday... So, who knows, you might not be alone after all. If you are in the Dewey area on Saturday, Frathouse and I will be at Comfort Point tomorrow. Not really sure how much of that beach is rideable on a buggy though...

Thanks for the heads up on Brian.

I'm planning on being down in the Dewey area tomorrow (Sat.), but i'll be in Seashore Park, probably at Keybox Rd. The beach is usually rideable at low tide, which is around 1pm. I'm probably gonna try and get down there by around 11am.

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Originally posted by Todd I'll let you borrow my GoPro HD if you want to... won't be much fun for you trying to keep up though :P

HA HA HA... :P

I'd hop on over to WW this weekend too - except I'm already booked to go to NABX (sans gear) and don't want too much of a good thing! :P

Can't wait till spring bash.Seems like there will be a couple of good show downs! I am sure Rian will rub it it when he gets back from Dewey and WW this weekend. I am not able to slip away from all the crazy overtime at work.

I hope everyone has great sessions wherever you may be headed!

Todd you are right though, he does have lots of footage yet to air! Get to editing dude!:D

I'm planning on coming to WW this Sunday. Martin was posting on the NJbuggyclub saying he'll come there on Sunday, too. Any thoughts about a meeting place in WW? I guess in front of the Apollo would be a good choice for the SE wind? ... It's gonna be cold!

I was just going to head to Crocus Rd. down by the pier. Do you know where I'm talking about Tib?

Yup. I'll see u there.

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Originally posted by Tib Yup. I'll see u there.

Looking forward to it. I should be in the area around 11am.

Looks like a pretty nice day at Wildwood tomorrow. SSE winds, could be fun. Tide isnt exactly favorable, but I might head down to try some kitesurfing... Anyone else coming out?

Parent's in town. Can't.

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Originally posted by Maven454 Parent's in town. Can't.

Bring them on down!


Yeah, WW is calling me......must resist...

Will anyone be kitesurfing at the spring bash?

Saturday actually turned out to be a pretty decent day. Water riding there is awfully hard with the waves. Course, it didnt help that wind was soo light that I was trying to ride my door. Almost didnt have enough power for it. If I had had more power, and a board with a little more rocker, I probably would have been fine. But that door kept going under every time I hit a wave, or bit of whitewater. Very frustrating.

To add to it, I didnt bring my buggy. If I had, I would have been cruising up and down the beach with little to no effort. Oh well.. Live and learn. I might have to pick up a directional for those white-water rides...

Looking forward to the buggy-bash. As for whether we will be kitesurfing during the bash, I'm not sure. I might bring my boards, but I'm not positive yet. Most people are on the beach, not the water. We'll see.

edit:I'll caveat that by saying if we see side-shore winds during the bash, I'll probably bring my boards... Just really need a directional for ocean riding...

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Originally posted by ragden Saturday actually turned out to be a pretty decent day. Water riding there is awfully hard with the waves. Course, it didnt help that wind was soo light that I was trying to ride my door. Almost didnt have enough power for it. If I had had more power, and a board with a little more rocker, I probably would have been fine. But that door kept going under every time I hit a wave, or bit of whitewater. Very frustrating. To add to it, I didnt bring my buggy. If I had, I would have been cruising up and down the beach with little to no effort. Oh well.. Live and learn. I might have to pick up a directional for those white-water rides... Looking forward to the buggy-bash. As for whether we will be kitesurfing during the bash, I'm not sure. I might bring my boards, but I'm not positive yet. Most people are on the beach, not the water. We'll see. edit:I'll caveat that by saying if we see side-shore winds during the bash, I'll probably bring my boards... Just really need a directional for ocean riding...

try more rear heal pressure and lean back hard as you blast thru the chop/waves....................

Sounds like fun at wildwood, can't wait till the spring bash. Are you working tuesday or would you be interested in hitting up dewey or some other local spot? If I can't make it to dewey I'll try to find another local spot on the water.

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Originally posted by tridude ... try more rear heal pressure and lean back hard as you blast thru the chop/waves....................

I can do that going one way, but have a hard time the other. Guess I just need more practice.

Power-
I have stuff I have to do on Tuesday. Cant make it anywhere. Sorry. I would seriously recommend caution with any local kitesurfing locations. The Potomac is not an easy, or especially safe kitesurfing spot. Not to mention having to have the local coast guard pull you out if everything went nutz, would probably not be so good. Patience bud, wait for the weekend...

I'm thinking terrapin? I know that's a somewhat risky spot but a few of the guys on eastkb said it would be alright as long as it wasn't a NW wind. Have you been there or brownies or AZT and if so how do they compare to dewey?

I've been to Brownies (once, not a good session, nearly lost my board into the rocks). Never been to Terrorpin. AZT is awesome. If you can get there, thats the spot I'd choose. Lots of reasons. My three favorites spots to ride on the east coast here (in no particular order) are Azt, Dewey, and Comfort Point. For full on south winds, I'd say AZT. SW - Dewey. NNW - NNE Comfort Point.

Best of luck bud. I hope to be out this weekend, just dont know where yet.. Hard to judge by wind reports as nothing is accurate yet...

I'd love to get out too this weekend. We'll see what tomorrow brings, where exactly is brownies? I'm not totally sure I'm going yet, it really depends on the wind direction.

Brownies is good on a SE, and a NE. There is a pretty large wind shadow when going out in either straight south or straight north, though North would probably better. For the exact location, I'd suggest checking the map that is posted at the other site... I dont have the link handy, sorry.

Wunderground is showing a south wind picking up around 1400. Frathouse, can you go? I know I'll look silly by myself with a plydoor and an oversized wetsuit with tiny boardshorts that don't even close, but I've got to get out!

Alright Power I hate to say it but your long on your way to earning a Darwin award if you start going out by yourself this early on. Look I completely understand I want to get out on the water asap. Just got myself a 15m Speed3 deluxe yesterday and a 2010 flydoor XL and all I want to do is skip out on work. So if you would just stop reminding me that I can't get out till the weekend it would be greatly appreciated:P. Okay so I am totally looking forward to seeing what you can do on the water. Just remember don't be STUPID, kite with someone you trust in a safe location, and in general be safe (as you can be in this sport). I won't be driving around Darwin award nominee's. Sincerely your disgruntled, sarcastic, and well meaning friend.

-Frathouse

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A0p-U1LBbQ

Nice Brad!! I bet that feels nice to write in the sig. Hope you like it.
See you out there!

I have to say, earning a Darwin award wouldn't be that bad.... jk.

And I thought I was anxious to get out??? You must have gone mad by now!! It used to be that you and I would be sitting on the beach while we were drooling watching ragden and his massive kite, but now I'm all alone! And two new boards?? We'll see how my plywood beauty compares to your flashy fiberglass...
To be continued...

All jokes aside, I can't wait to get out on the water with you guys and see how we all do, congrats on the new gear, I new you were going to pull the trigger on that speed 3 at some point, the question was when:singing: Hopefully a session this weekend? We'll see how the weather plays out. Hilarious video

When I first stated kitesurfing, it was WEEKS between my sessions. And I don't just mean one. It was almost a month between my first session and my second. Not sure how I pulled that off, but I waited around for the right conditions a lot of the time. Unfortunately, the places that are good for beginners require the right conditions. Which really sucks. However, its better to be safe than sorry when it comes to water sports. So much can go wrong so quickly, it is just not worth the risk.

Having said that, this weekend is starting to look like it might be decent. Hard to say as different reports are conflicting right now. Only time will tell. Unfortunately, I will have a full car, so I cannot offer a ride to anyone. Hope to see you guys out on the water some day soon.

The only day I have open is sunday right now. If I do go out your welcome to come but it would really help if you could get a ride to my place from someone and also someone to pick you up later.