chris
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Lucky Seven Mile Run
We'll call it the Lucky Seven Run...Nags Head Pier to the Outer Banks Pier in South Nags Head. Santa left a holiday treat on OBX the day after
Christmas. Über smooth ENE winds averaging 12 mph - perfect for buggy runs on the beach. The onshore breeze was an easy upwind reach. Only one portion
of the upwind ride gave us trouble, avoiding a large drainage pipe near Nags Head Pier that put us through soft sand. Everywhere else it was hardpack
at lowtide. The downwind runs were awesome! Some of the finest beach buggy I have ever had. (Sorry Galveston). I logged upwards of 30 miles today,
making the full run from pier to pier twice. Amazing to see the number of cottages and beach front properties suffering from erosion. We even caught a
glimpse of beach decay evidenced by some graffiti.
  
More pics > http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris-topher/sets/7215761164227...
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lunchbox
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Whow Chris...sounds like an amazing time. Wish I was there so I could have joined you guys. 30miles...that's something!!!
What size of Neo were you flying? BTW, had you guys run that stretch before or were you guys hoping that it was all rideable? Oh, and what kind of
speeds did you reach on the downwind tack?
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redtailin
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man those photos make me want to move to a beach and get a buggy. looks like a great time!
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BeamerBob
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That is fantastic. I've only had park and ride with both beach and appropriate winds. That day, I was struggling to roll with an 8.3 Reactor. My
beach wind seems to always blow straight down the beach, or turn onshore or offshore as the tide is coming in, or worst of all, just not blow. I'll
keep showing up and maybe someday.
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chris
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| Quote: | Originally posted by lunchbox
What size of Neo were you flying? BTW, had you guys run that stretch before or were you guys hoping that it was all rideable? Oh, and what kind of
speeds did you reach on the downwind tack? |
I flew an 11 meter figuring that I'd need some grunt to get through the soft spots. Better to ride a little over powered then do a walk of shame
:piggy:. Craig had rode these beaches before, but rarely are the conditions this good. ENE winds are not common. Late December also means limited
number of tourists on the beach. Don't know what we clocked at top speed - perhaps somewhere in the 30s?
I'll be setting an ikitesurf alert for these conditions in the future! 
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Hey Chris
It is great news that you found a long run beach up there. Now your buggy will get some use when the winds are right. See you and Katy in the
desert.
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BeamerBob
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Chris, what tires do you run there? My dad fishes down in Rodanthe every fall and we aspire to come play there on the beach. Wondering if my midis
will roll on the soft spots.
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'bout to head for Jekyll - ESE winds according to the current sensors- means square off-shore. I hope they are not lying... again. Will let you know.
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chris
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BeamerBob
Chris, what tires do you run there? My dad fishes down in Rodanthe every fall and we aspire to come play there on the beach. Wondering if my midis
will roll on the soft spots. |
Hey Bob!
Standard wheels on my (heavy) Libre. As long as you stay close to the shore line near low tide you will have no problems.
Chris
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