Shoe - 3-1-2011 at 04:25 PM
I am sure I am not the only one out there, so where is every body? Is their anyone else in the Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake area that
kites? I know a few South in the Albany area, a few West in the Watertown/Tug Hill area, North in Montreal, and East in Vermont. Everyone seems to
be a few hours away. Anyone closer than that?
Cheers!
Joe
bigben91682 - 4-1-2011 at 01:48 PM
Have kites, will travel.
kash - 4-1-2011 at 02:11 PM
I am in Albany. So not super close, nor super far.
Shoe - 4-1-2011 at 06:25 PM
Ahoy from the north woods! Thanks for chiming in. It seems Albany is well represented. I am on a search for a good people/good location nearby to
kite. I have a few prospects, that I will pursue when the conditions improve. But so far I am flying solo... Are you guys going to Tug Hill MLK
weekend? Sounds like it's going to be an awesome time!
Cheers!
Joe
bigben91682 - 4-1-2011 at 06:50 PM
Kash, where are you in Albany?? I wonder if I already know you??
bobalooie57 - 5-1-2011 at 08:25 AM
Hey Joe, I know you said you had a tater field to kite at up there, but what about the lakes? Does Saranac freeze over well, and hold any snow? I
know I'd travel up there for some fun, prolly Jan and Jackie too. Bob
Shoe - 5-1-2011 at 03:05 PM
The tater field seems a bit knocky... I will try the lakes one I see a few more people out there fishing. I am not a fan of taking a mid January
swim in the Adirondacks. Once I have found a few good places, I would love to have a day where everyone comes up and checks it out. Good thinking
Bob, I will keep you posted!
Cheers!
Joe
bigben91682 - 5-1-2011 at 03:09 PM
I'd be up for a tri lakes trip as well, post up if good conditions become available.
Shoe - 8-1-2011 at 06:18 AM
Ok, my spidey senses(with a little help from wunderground.com) are telling me that tomorrow is shaping up to be a great day. I am planning on hitting
Lower Saranac Lake(7 miles long-ish and about two miles wide-ish) Dotted with a few islands. I have sailed it in the summer and the wind was very
consistent. Now with no leaves on the trees, I am sure it will be even better. I checked this lake a few days ago, and it had about 4 inches of base
snow. We are forecasted up to 7 more inches by the end of tonight with west winds 10-15 mph tomorrow. My employer has a private beach on the north
east side of the lake which will be a good place to launch. If anyone is interested, please give me a call and I will give you better directions.
518.524.4731.
Cheers!
Joe
bigben91682 - 8-1-2011 at 06:36 AM
Joe, thanks for the heads up but local conditions are looking good and I'll probably be on sacandaga lake which is a lot closer for me....
You coming to the tug next weekend?
Shoe - 8-1-2011 at 06:50 AM
Yes, I can't wait! It sounds like it's going to be a great time! Enjoy Sacandaga Lake, see you next week!
Joe