I know it is a long way off but do we know the dates for NABX 2008. My spring schedule gets kind of full and I don't what to commit to something and have a conflict.

next years dates would be good to know now for me, as I need to bid for my vacation dates. thx

In the past NABX always followed the NALSA event which is the last full week in March.

Rental of the tent, port-a-potty's, etc are a joint venture between the two events.

How would you feel if we preceded the NALSA folks?

Would we have more constant wind? Would it work out for the sponsors?

Would you come?

aoxomoxoa

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Originally posted by deanaoxo How would you feel if we preceded the NALSA folks? Would we have more constant wind? Would it work out for the sponsors? Would you come? aoxomoxoa

I'll have to think about it!.........aj

According to the NALSA site their dates for 2008 are March 22 to 29

So I am assuming that the traditional NABX would be April 1 to April 6?

If we were before would that be March 11 to 17 so we could include a weekend and the traditional Tuesday to Sunday?

The traditional schedule seems to work well because NALSA is Sat to Sat and NABX is Tue to Sunday.

I will be there either week but need to know to not conflict with a vacation in Fla with my wife.

My magic 8 ball could not make up it's mind... so I'll plan on coming either way!

Hey Dean

Just tell me when and where and I will be there.

Counting the days already.

Susan

the old saying about March "is in like a lion......." Does that mean better wind at the beginning of March?

On another note, the weather might be a little cooler. I know I am not the only person who was a tad warm at this years event. And the guys with the hand-pump water misters were awesone!

Seany

Ahh, nothing says NABX quite like tenting it through a sandstorm.

Looking forwards to NABX 2008, no way I'll be missing this one.

Well I know the weather is only relative to the time at which it is occurring, but this year the wind was blowing like crazy all during and the week prior to NALSA. Plus as Sean said, temps are cooler, but remember this will be most noticeable at night! I personally, being a desert rat that is, thought the temps were a bit on the chilly side. So basically starting a few weeks earlier would be better for those not used to the desert, less heat during the day and more familiar temps at night.

So my vote goes for the week prior to NALSA. Plus, maybe if we go first and they start hearing and seeing how much fun we are having, then maybe more and more will join us than already are.

Hey Sailors,

The old SBBB was held before the NALSA event.
Had a better chance of having rain that early.
That's one reason the event moved to after NALSA.

The temps (actually the humidity) were unusual last April.
Not typical for that time of year.

Nothing like it is now with daytime temps over 110 degrees F.

I don't believe there is any reason to over-react to the weather any one year.

Typically we have a better shot at agreeable winds and temps in April than mid-March.

I've noticed the weather is noticeably better the week before y'all get here and then again the week after y'all leave.

Wait... Think logically for a moment.
Does anything we do have any real effect on the weather?
Guessing which week to have the event is utterly silly.

We take what we get.
I'd rather be in a rain-soaked parking lot with all of you, than not.


Safen Up! Buggy On!

"Often wrong... Never in doubt"

the coreylama

Thanks for the input Corey. Something to think about.

Susan

I vote week before, that seems to be better acording to local superstition among those who like to complain. but if it rains I am blaming all of you.:tumble:

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Originally posted by coreykite I'd rather be in a rain-soaked parking lot with all of you, than not. the coreylama

AMEN, brother!!

Here is a idea.How about extend whole think to 2 weeks event .Then everyone can chose days they like.I'm sure it would cost more but for some that would be double fun. We would get then way more riding days.We still could have saturday party in tent and all.On the other hand We have pre event.Just my 2 cents.

I vote to keep the event as is. If it has been a wet winter then after the land sailors gives more time to let the lake bed dry out.

Susan

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Originally posted by jonesing4wind Quote: Originally posted by coreykite I'd rather be in a rain-soaked parking lot with all of you, than not. the coreylama AMEN, brother!!

I have to say that I dont care when it is.....Just as long as my family is there with me

Flyin High
Shannon:singing::singing:

Mid March would work great for the New Tech Kite gang.

Not sure if I can make this my first time there, but I'm sure going to try and either time is great if enough notice.

My vote goes for the week prior to NALSA. I usually make the trek to NABX to buggy not to bake in the sun. If there is a little overcast, cooler temps, steadier winds (less thermals and dust devils), pristine dessert (we would be the first event on the desert) just to mention a few reasons to have the event back to mid March. In my opinion I would rather have a lite rain day that restores the condition of the lake bed to a day of over 100 degree temps any day.
Bake or buggy, what did you come for?

Earlier gets my vote also.

As Corey stated the weather comes and goes when it pleases...
so it doesn't matter when to hold the event based on weather. It is entirely possible for it to be a wet March and April if its a strong winter, I've seen two feet of snow dump on Mt. Charleston above Vegas on Easter, and then have that turn into 6 inches of water on the lake bed that sat for a month. That's how one of my first SBBB's went down, hanging with the crew on Roach lake for the week.

Early might beat the rain, or be in the rain....later might beat the rain but be in a puddle. Either way, I think the funnest time I head was playing in the mud with a hundred buggyless buggiers waiting for the train to rescue our rides from the lake that should not be. Damn that last dinner in the rain was good, I swear it only looked like a couple of drops falling

So my vote is later...based on the fact that many powerkiters have evolved into Snowkiters in the last few years, and we are as desperate to squeeze every moment of winter out of mother nature and we try not to come out of the hills before the deer return up in the Spring. End of March is a beautiful time to kite Alaska, or anywhere above 9,000 feet.... April is a great time to Buggy..IMHO>>

See you on the playa anytima
Windzup,
Brian Schenck

I will be there!! First time for everthing. Is my little rockville going to hold up on the dry lake? I dont have a race buggy. But know this I will be trying to look like one. No need to worry this year will be great no matter what the weather. I will get to meet all of you! See kites I have never seen before.And get to see more fellow kiters all together than I will most likely ever see again! I can't wait!:singing:

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Originally posted by Sthrasher38 I will be there!! First time for everthing. Is my little rockville going to hold up on the dry lake?

you'll be fine with your rockville buggy. :saint:

if it falls apart its just all the more reason to buy a race buggy. :evil:

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites buy a race buggy. :evil:

gah, now I really do wish I hadn't sold mine before I left the UK:flaming:

My used Libre Special will have to do

There is nothing wrong with a Libre special. I had one for years before I sold it.

Susan

Is it possiable someone may give me a ride or a tow behind them? That would be so cool and a hands on learning experience!

Hey S38,

I'm going to bring my two buggies and a tow hitch. Granted I'm not a seasoned veteran, but I took my Mom once and she came away unscathed, so you should be fine....:singing:

See you there!

Chip and I will have an extended tandem with us. You sit back far enough that you can both fly. It is a great learning tool. Look us up we will have a big white 5th wheel on the playa.

George