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JIBE 2011

acampbell - 5-6-2010 at 07:16 AM

Looking at Dates for 2011.

Next May is weird but might work well. As you might know, there is a week where there is low tide in the afternoon and then the next has high tide late in the day. In May 2011, both weeks with low tide in the afternoon has the lowest tide very late in the afternoon.

Wednesday the 18th has low tide at 4pm and Saturday the 21st has it at 6:30pm. And these are big spring tides with big beaches. This could work well, as we noted that the winds came up later anyway and the beach clears of toddlers later in the day. We can ride till sun-down and not be a threat to sea turtles. Less chance of being baked and burned, too.

I say we bag the Friday night Dinner and maybe do a lunch one day at high tide. Easier logistics, too.

With clear beaches late in the afternoon, Shipwreck Runs will be the theme and I see a special T-shirt for this "I made it to the ship wreck..."

This also leaves another favorable weekend with good late tides early in the month for another certain event up north without double booking.

Whadda y'all think?

frankiter - 5-6-2010 at 01:15 PM

At one point last month I had to pick my way through a slalom course of beach blankets and innocent bystanders - pretty nerve wracking for a newbie on a PL BF with a 7m Blurr attached! So any plan that gives low tide, high wind, toddler free shipwreck runs is alright by me. Love the idea of the trophy t-shirt.

mougl - 5-6-2010 at 02:12 PM

sounds awesome to me! the bigger the beach, the better

tridude - 5-6-2010 at 03:49 PM

you have the local knowledge....................sounds good to me...................loved that surf and turf session last month......... :lol:

:duh::duh:

pokitetrash - 9-6-2010 at 12:23 PM

Yea, I loved the ship wreck! Riding the Blokart, I followed some hot chicks in bikini's around the corner and they were calling out that it looked fun and really cool, and I even got one "Heeeyyyyyyyy!!".

What I didn't realize was that I was running on apparent wind once I rounded the corner at high speed, and as I made my really cool- showing off -drifting turn around, came to a dead stop and then had to Flintstone style back to the corner to get the wind back! Lost all sorts of cool points for sure! :lol:

mougl - 9-6-2010 at 12:27 PM

It was the sissy beer...

pokitetrash - 9-6-2010 at 01:40 PM

You were my Blue Moon wingman if I remember right Mougl!"

mougl - 9-6-2010 at 02:31 PM

Indeed I was! Goes great with seafood!

You are still sissy #1 as you ordered it first....

/topic veer

Taper123 - 28-6-2010 at 04:34 PM

Jekyll was a nice beach to bug... I know I went past the wreck several times. No idea about next year, but I can guarantee where I'll be for Thanksgiving

-> (Dead Bird Buggy Bash)<-

pbc - 28-6-2010 at 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pokitetrash
Yea, I loved the ship wreck! Riding the Blokart, I followed some hot chicks in bikini's around the corner and they were calling out that it looked fun and really cool, and I even got one "Heeeyyyyyyyy!!".

What I didn't realize was that I was running on apparent wind once I rounded the corner at high speed, and as I made my really cool- showing off -drifting turn around, came to a dead stop and then had to Flintstone style back to the corner to get the wind back! Lost all sorts of cool points for sure! :lol:

Well let's review your coolness score:

-1 for thinking you're all that
-2 for the walk of shame
+5 for doing the walk of shame in the Blokart instead of the buggy.

Your overall score is +2. I don't see a problem here. :-)

Philip

deanaoxo - 28-6-2010 at 07:57 PM

Make it so captain!

We went down to the shipwreck on sat and staid there. In the afternoon, things had cleared up and we could do the whole run.

Stayed away from people the whole time.

I love Jibe and can't wait to do it some more!

aoxomoxoa for sure~!

acampbell - 29-6-2010 at 02:07 PM

I can even look at the possibility of staging JIBE on the south end for Saturday. There is good parking at the Soccer complex / 4-H Club and that is right where the beach starts to bend around and turn south, then SW towards the Shipwreck and yeah, it is wide open down there. Problem is beach access. There is one very looong ramp over the dunes to get to the beach, but with less public traffic there, it might be do-able. It does involve stairs, though.

Direct foot access to the shipwreck is a non-starter. There is limited parking and the public right of way is a 1/3 mile path over marsh with rickety / rotting wood ramps. Not good with a buggy.

For weekdays, we will keep the staging area in front of Blackbeards, as it is not so crowded then and we will be there later in the day. We will also have the handicap ramp open a few hundred feet to the south then too; suitable for bigger buggies.

Hardrock - 30-6-2010 at 07:15 AM

Blackbeards is a cool area. Not many folks hanging out there at low tide, no water or knee deep around the bar.

I can't wait to get back down there. Thats a perfect place to learn to get up on a board. I think Dana and I will be visiting again
before this year is over.

Have the restrooms been completed?

PHREERIDER - 30-6-2010 at 07:56 AM

ALL for the crowdless south end. a step in the better passive safety direction.

AND the HAMPTON INN there IS the freshest spot. big shaded park right beside as well. parking and access def limiting factor.

it will def make it a more private affair, maybe clothing optional too, yeah?

acampbell - 30-6-2010 at 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hardrock
Blackbeards is a cool area. Not many folks hanging out there at low tide, no water or knee deep around the bar.

I can't wait to get back down there. Thats a perfect place to learn to get up on a board. I think Dana and I will be visiting again
before this year is over.

Have the restrooms been completed?

Come down anytime. The new park and restrooms are not done yet but is close (It's a state project so don't let expectations get too high).

The wooden open pavilion deck with handicap ramp to the beach is done, as are the picnic shelters. Curbs are poured and drainage is in so they just have to pour the asphalt for the parking lot. Bathrooms are being finished out now, so I bet it is done in July, only a month late. It will be nice.

mougl - 30-6-2010 at 08:43 PM

I need to try to get back before the event tour next year. Haven't been able to get that kind of riding since the event!

Hardrock - 1-7-2010 at 12:10 AM

Phree, I'm not to sure about the optional clothing deal.

But I can send you one of my home made DVD's. Rocky's Home Alone 2nd edition,, in HD and blue ray!
:lol:

Mougl said he loved it!!! :lol:

mougl - 1-7-2010 at 06:03 AM

Yes I did! Those kites look smexy without the bridals! :lol:

tridude - 20-4-2011 at 06:02 AM

T minus 30 and counting.................................... :thumbup:

mougl - 20-4-2011 at 11:00 AM

I'm so STOKED!!!!! I can't wait to get back on JI with everyone. Great wind, great beach, great people...what mOre could you ask for?

tridude - 27-4-2011 at 01:49 PM

ikitesurf has it at SSE 13-21 mph.......................darn the bad luck................... :lol:

:duh::duh:

tridude - 29-4-2011 at 08:24 AM

ikitesurf has it North 15-20..........................not ideal for the buggy but woohoo for a 12m Wainman and some water boosting :thumbup:

:duh::duh:

Hardrock - 1-5-2011 at 10:22 AM

My proof is coming some how some way. I think its gona be over the seat type of deal. LOL

Don, I'll need some pointers getting up on the water. Maybe between you and Chad I can get something going.

tridude - 2-5-2011 at 05:40 AM

sounds good Rock...............my son will be there as well so youre covered on the water

tridude - 2-5-2011 at 05:45 AM

for those of you driving down I 95 and would like to experience buggying on our HUGE sandbar shoot me a U2U...........our tides table times are within an hour of Jekyll. Basically, the afternoon will be ridable. Shoot me a you to me (U2U) and we can set something up...........Im about 35 mins from the I 95/I 26 intercahnge and 35 minutes from Sullivans Island................dont forget your camera/Go Pro!! :thumbup:

tridude - 5-5-2011 at 08:56 AM

1655 zulu/1155 local--winds ENE 18mph...................awesome direction and velocity!!

mougl - 5-5-2011 at 09:33 AM

Making me drool!!! All I can imagine is either the Montana or the venom in the buggy with the new tires screaming down the sand!

tridude - 8-5-2011 at 05:00 AM

right around da corna.................................. :lol:

:duh::duh:

mougl - 8-5-2011 at 06:37 AM

Already feeling like a kid on Christmas morning!

mougl - 8-5-2011 at 09:52 AM

@ Angus:

Cordless electric leaf blowers are allowed on the beach yes?

acampbell - 8-5-2011 at 10:09 AM

Sure but you can use my 9v muphin phan in the time it takes to set your lines.

mougl - 8-5-2011 at 10:15 AM

Sweet!!! As I recall from last year, fans were not needed, just like to be ready just in case

tridude - 9-5-2011 at 01:19 PM

9 May 2000z..............side on ENE @ 13 mph..........................get that skirt ready!!

pbc - 9-5-2011 at 05:03 PM

Purrrrrrfect.

9 days to launch.

Drewculous - 10-5-2011 at 10:24 AM

Angus, you got three boxes from nebraska coming your way, one fedex, 2 ups

Todd - 10-5-2011 at 10:30 AM

And a small one from Weldinggod for my Ivanpah (tow hitch we talked about) Thanks.

mougl - 11-5-2011 at 08:32 AM

So close!!!

I've already mentally checked out from work...

tridude - 11-5-2011 at 09:23 AM

Wednesday 11 May..................winds ENE (side on) @ 1200 hrs................... :thumbup:

...Angus turned the switch on early today.............

Hardrock - 11-5-2011 at 11:44 AM

I started packing yesterday. I figure not waiting until the last minute. LOL

The 5 kites are going to use up a bunch of room. Gota have em tho, land board, Proof, buggy, and all the other little things.

I might be letting the P-15 go home with someone else.

Its such a perfect thing of beauty I have only looked at pictures of it. I hate to see such a classic perfect kite unfolded and laying on the ground so I never have. :D:D

My little fields arn't worthy of it.

tridude - 11-5-2011 at 11:56 AM

Rock,

Hate to see you let her go but it will sell no problem...................fly her on the beach and you may change your mind.......of course you can leave her with me as incentive to come to Charleston more often.................

Quote:

Originally posted by Hardrock
I started packing yesterday. I figure not waiting until the last minute. LOL

The 5 kites are going to use up a bunch of room. Gota have em tho, land board, Proof, buggy, and all the other little things.

I might be letting the P-15 go home with someone else.

Its such a perfect thing of beauty I have only looked at pictures of it. I hate to see such a classic perfect kite unfolded and laying on the ground so I never have. :D:D

My little fields arn't worthy of it.

tridude - 11-5-2011 at 12:00 PM

Wed 15 May 1500 local............................east at 15 mph ( direct on shore).....................shipwreck and back no issue today................:bigok: :lol:

Todd - 11-5-2011 at 12:04 PM

Isn't Mougl looking for a Phantom 15?

tridude - 11-5-2011 at 12:30 PM

yes I think so........................cough cough clearing throat @ Mougl......nice catch Mr T :lol:

acampbell - 11-5-2011 at 03:23 PM

This afternoon was ESE at 12-16. dead on.

mougl - 11-5-2011 at 03:29 PM

I was indeed! Don't know if I can swing it now though, spent a LOT on the quiver rebuild so far. Lord knows I'm goin to try though, also have to start building up the FB collection. Going to want something along the lines of an RII or Viper set :lol:

pbc - 11-5-2011 at 06:20 PM

On the matter of kites going home with other folks, I might like to go home with a 3m or 5m Apex. I at least want to try them.

If do find love with a small HQ kite I'll need to move a large Arc--probably a 16m Scorpion. I need to have the Big Arc Showdown, but I think there is just too much overlap between the 15m Phantom and 16m Scorpion to warrant keeping both.

Philip

Hardrock - 11-5-2011 at 06:38 PM

I know what you mean on the overlap.

I have the 13, 15 and 19. Thats were I wanted to be but years into the hobby I still haven't found the right place to fly the arc's.

The little crapy field we go to isn't arc friendly. Thens there's gust and lulls. Been keeping the P-15 new just to try and recoup my funds if need be.

Tri, gas prices keeping me off the coast, well that and the way we both work always changing shift's and over time without notice.
In the end , the smaller kites get the call. Until JIBE then woohooo.

pbc - 11-5-2011 at 07:39 PM

I have found my Arcs do well inland, but some aspects of the arc-y wonder are compromised. They still munch gusts and there are more to munch so that's some arcy goodness.

OTOH, auto-zenith becomes useless due to the non-smooth wind. The kite will routinely overrun zenith inland. Where-as I can tether my Scorps for an hour in the coastal on-shore breezes, I can barely let go long enough to take a drink of water from a screw top jug when inland.

So yes compromised, but perhaps still worthwhile.

Philip

frankiter - 11-5-2011 at 08:17 PM

Philip, You can't go home with my new to me ApexII 5m, but you're more than welcome to fly it.

mougl - 11-5-2011 at 08:24 PM

Frank...

Nice big hole in the quiver there...might be able to fill it at JIBE

Drewculous - 11-5-2011 at 08:27 PM

My new apex 3 5m is going to be there, you're welcome to try it too, its a riot in crazy winds!!

mougl - 12-5-2011 at 07:11 AM

Less than a week to go!!! Going to be scouting rental properties while I'm there, possibly scouting jobs too!

Chad - 12-5-2011 at 07:29 AM

mougl,

Have a Viper 5.3 Black/ Orange going with me to JIBE for sale. RTF used only a few times and crispy!
Look me up if you want to try it out..

Chad

tridude - 12-5-2011 at 07:42 AM

12 May, 1040 local, SSE @ 12mph (side on), muy perfecto senors y senoras............damn he's been to the beach and hit the switch already!!!! :lol:

:duh::duh:

acampbell - 12-5-2011 at 08:05 AM

not as side on as you think. You can milk that for a shipwreck run, the reach around the southern corner would be a scream, and the trip back would be monster downwinder

tridude - 12-5-2011 at 08:11 AM

def a screamin downwinder back to kite beach.......................my point exactly no problems with this direction,,,,,,,,,,,

mougl - 12-5-2011 at 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lostfox1
mougl,

Have a Viper 5.3 Black/ Orange going with me to JIBE for sale. RTF used only a few times and crispy!
Look me up if you want to try it out..

Chad

Never flown the 5.3, would love to try it!:wee:

Hardrock - 12-5-2011 at 09:59 AM

Someone post their beach list, I know I'm forgetting something. :rolleyes:

Drewculous - 12-5-2011 at 11:52 AM

me [X]
kites [X]
bug [X]
wind [?]
sunscreen [X]
few brews [X]
trunks [X]
t's [X]
wife [X] :lol:

cant think about this... monday is still too far away lmao

mougl - 12-5-2011 at 12:25 PM

Me
Clothes
Sunscreen
Kites
Buggy
Board
Camera/camcorder
Towels
Money
Money
Money
Money
Oh yeah, the woman

acampbell - 12-5-2011 at 01:16 PM

Good lists everybody
I'll have cold water and ice but bring sports drinks if you like them. Hydration is key!
SPF lip balm good too

My list is getting shorter...
Shirts on press
Shipwreck pennants done
Signage mostly done
90 foot long bicycle lock for buggies overnight (not really needed but...)
Final sign-off from JIA and GA State Patrol (GSP knows about the Kite Fort)

Drewculous - 12-5-2011 at 04:54 PM

CANT WAIT!!

DAYS IN.jpg - 36kB

acampbell - 12-5-2011 at 05:15 PM

Days Inn; good call

Man, there is more background chatter here than during a pending Al Qaeda attack!

Red Buggy Alert!

pbc - 12-5-2011 at 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by acampbell
not as side on as you think. You can milk that for a shipwreck run, the reach around the southern corner would be a scream, and the trip back would be monster downwinder

Oh yes! Much like we experienced last year. A little slow on the way south, epic at the south end and the run back to the LZ. So very worth the trip south into the wind.

Philip

Hardrock - 13-5-2011 at 01:10 AM

Mougl, don't forget your GPS,you had a pretty fast run last year.

It will b good to finally meet the pepper king, Drew. LOL

Yea I got to remember to bring a little doe for the gate pass. Dunno if they do plastic.

Angus, did I send you the right card info?

Well I better call the cable company, they coming to fix my connection but looks like I have it now. Woops.

acampbell - 13-5-2011 at 04:27 AM

Yes Cash for the parking fee. $5 per day. If you are here long enough the weekly pass makes sense and is convenient at $25

Rocky call me

tridude - 13-5-2011 at 05:03 AM

CAMELBACK............................

kite pumps
tear aid (Angus can you bring a couple boxes)
bike pump
kite bag/tools
lube (for bearings of course) :smilegrin:

duct tape

Drewculous - 13-5-2011 at 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hardrock

It will b good to finally meet the pepper king, Drew. LOL

I sent a bag of those peppers with my phantom :ticking:

Chad - 13-5-2011 at 06:32 AM

Mougl,

Look me up and you can have some fun with the Viper! I will be there friday AM just find Todd & Rich and you will find me.

BTW I will also be sporting the New version of Van's "Black Widow II" If any of you want to take a spin??? :wee:

mougl - 13-5-2011 at 08:19 AM

So many toys!!!

pokitetrash - 13-5-2011 at 03:39 PM

Kite Fort
All My Kites
Both Blokarts
Peter Lynn - Flexilounger Buggy

AND my personal favorites: 2 Reclining Lounge Chairs for some serious ENDURANCE CHILLING! :cool:

shehatesmyhobbies - 13-5-2011 at 04:05 PM

My list!

All my kites!
Sunscreen!
Monsters!
Todd
Chad
Buggy Danny
My homemade ride
And a lounge to hang with Chris and Frank!
And enough room in my belly for some COOKIES!

tridude - 14-5-2011 at 06:10 AM

courtesy of Kent @ AWOC there will be a 6.5m Ozone Method available to demo.........................inquire if interested..........

Hardrock - 14-5-2011 at 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Drewculous

Quote:

Originally posted by Hardrock

It will b good to finally meet the pepper king, Drew. LOL

I sent a bag of those peppers with my phantom :ticking:

I'm staying 10' away from them bad boys. upwind!!!

Hardrock - 14-5-2011 at 08:14 AM

I'm doing something wrong. You guys have short list, seems I have several tons of stuff.

Even put new tires on the car fearing the extra weight would blow out one of them slicks we had on there. LOL

Pokite, you want a couple of shotgun shell tripwire alarms for the kite fort? :lol:

Hardrock - 14-5-2011 at 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tridude
courtesy of Kent @ AWOC there will be a 6.5m Ozone Method available to demo.........................inquire if interested..........

My 19 is too big for the bug, my 13 is too fast, my 5 is too slow....

Is it me or do I need to try another kite? :smilegrin:

I kind of think its ALL ME. and to be honest, I'm a tad bit scared of kites and wheels.

But there is courage in the bottom of them cans I'm bringing.

pokitetrash - 14-5-2011 at 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hardrock
Pokite, you want a couple of shotgun shell tripwire alarms for the kite fort? :lol:

Nah, We'll probably have enough noise makers with the group of Cretins staying in the Fort. Beans will be on the dinner menu one night for sure!!

bobalooie57 - 14-5-2011 at 09:46 AM

Blazin' saddles!:piggy:

vipercat11 - 14-5-2011 at 10:18 AM

Mougl's gal thought i'd say hi before i see you all on tuesday! excited to meet you all heard a lot of great things about all of you guys from mougl <3 novice flyer over hear:frog: just got a prism tensor 4.2 and have a viper 2.6 can't wait to meet you all and learn more tips and tricks from you guys. my sweetheart (mougl) has been a great teacher in teaching me the basics and some tricks of static flying and even got to do a turn in the buggy! woohoo :lol:

but excited to have a blast at JIBE! just as excited as this bouncing smiley face :bouncy::bouncy: :smilegrin:

mougl - 14-5-2011 at 10:22 AM

Oh no...she found PKF. :lol:

vipercat11 - 14-5-2011 at 10:26 AM

;-):D yes i did

mougl - 14-5-2011 at 02:15 PM

Rocky...feel free to try my Montana in the bug. It's got a nice steady build up, very manageable, and it's a nice park and ride when you want it. Don't get me wrong, when you want it to she will light right up! Set my personal best with the same model kite.

shehatesmyhobbies - 14-5-2011 at 05:37 PM

Rocky, I think you need a bigger buggy! Something low and wide! Then you could throw the 19 up when ever you want!

Montana is a sweet kite as well!

mougl - 14-5-2011 at 05:50 PM

I needs a bigger buggy!

BeamerBob - 14-5-2011 at 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mougl
Rocky...feel free to try my Montana in the bug. It's got a nice steady build up, very manageable, and it's a nice park and ride when you want it. Don't get me wrong, when you want it to she will light right up! Set my personal best with the same model kite.

Dittos on the 9.5 Montana. I set my beach pb with it at Jibe a few years back. It will reach up front and get you upwind and then scream back downwind happy as can be.

acampbell - 15-5-2011 at 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobalooie57
Blazin' saddles!:piggy:

candy-gram for mougl...

shehatesmyhobbies - 15-5-2011 at 06:30 AM

mougl, welcome to take a spin in my ride, as well we will have the new black widow with us! Both sweet rides!

Hardrock - 15-5-2011 at 08:01 AM

Quote:

Thanks, I might give it a go. I'll have to try a few different things this year.

mougl - 15-5-2011 at 10:44 AM

Definitely give it a go Rock. I'll be arcing my butt off so it should be free a lot. I think you'll like it, I know I do

Hardrock - 15-5-2011 at 10:53 AM

Been doing some re packing today,,, uggggg.

Bought this cargo carrier, bought and put on a hitch but now my daughter isn't going so I'm thinking I can take all that off. Well not the hitch but the carrier, put the stuff in the car.

Dana isn't home from work for a couple hours so better leave it be. Don't want to crowd the baby in the back seat.

Hardrock - 15-5-2011 at 03:35 PM

Ok back to normal now. The baby still has his little spot on the back seat.

Hey, when is the kite fort arriving?

acampbell - 15-5-2011 at 03:52 PM

Chris says about noon wednesday for the kite fort

pokitetrash - 15-5-2011 at 06:04 PM

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Originally posted by acampbell
Chris says about noon wednesday for the kite fort

Yep, gassed up, cleaned up, ready to go! :thumbup:

tridude - 16-5-2011 at 12:39 PM

are any of the buggy crowd bringing their ATB's and wouldnt mind if my son borrows it while your out in the buggy!

mougl - 16-5-2011 at 12:42 PM

Don...I'm bringing the Core 95

He can feel free to ride it when I'm in the buggy and Sheska isn't on it

tridude - 16-5-2011 at 12:44 PM

awesome..............thank you!

mougl - 16-5-2011 at 12:46 PM

Anytime bro! It will most likely be free a LOT since Sheska and I have no atb skills at all lol

Drewculous - 16-5-2011 at 02:19 PM

I didnt pack the atb.... Prolly should've.. Sorry man