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Ivanpah meet up (high wind alert!)

BeamerBob - 4-11-2011 at 11:55 AM

I've got clearance to make a day of it at Ivanpah this Sunday. Come one or come all. I'll be there with both boys and one of their friends.

itchycrotch - 4-11-2011 at 02:20 PM

No promises but I will try to make it and i'll bring my son

BeamerBob - 6-11-2011 at 09:27 AM

heading out in a few hours. 11-17 with gusts to 25! Woohoo, could bust a pb today if I can ride a gust right.

Wolfpaklv - 6-11-2011 at 06:55 PM

Wish I could make it...you game for tomorrow?

BeamerBob - 6-11-2011 at 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by Wolfpaklv
Wish I could make it...you game for tomorrow?


I'm still loaded up but its only supposed to blow 6-11? worth going down? I guess it would be fun to put in some cruising miles.

Had some stiff winds around noon today and then we were scrapping for a ride the rest of the afternoon. Hit 49.7 mph on my first run with a 7.5 HQ Apex, then it cut in half after that, never got over 33 the rest of the day.

Wolfpaklv - 6-11-2011 at 07:44 PM

Always worth going as long as there is atleast 3mph.

BeamerBob - 6-11-2011 at 08:09 PM

Only 1 10.8 between us though! Lol. I can launch the big Phanny if I have to. I"m 50 50 right now. I might be committed to an appointment in the pm but won't find out till morning.

Wolfpaklv - 6-11-2011 at 09:14 PM

I have other kites...don't worry.

BeamerBob - 20-2-2012 at 04:37 PM

All set to camp at Ivanpah this weekend. Plan on arriving Friday afternoon and stay till Sunday afternoon sometime. Anyone want to come ride with us?

barnes - 21-2-2012 at 02:21 PM

what's the cost on camping? I really want to check it out before I leave the west...10 hour drive from Boise, but I'm thinking about it! Dogs welcome? I've got no wheels with me too, so I'd have to beg for a board / buggy!

...convince me please, I'm certainly debating it!

BeamerBob - 21-2-2012 at 02:27 PM

Camping is free. You either have to have a permit from the BLM office (which is free) or be a guest of someone that has a permit. I have 3 buggies and it's unlikely that all 3 are rolling all the time. Also have 2 landboards so there are always at least 2 toys sitting still, and that's just me. Others could be there as well.

itchycrotch - 21-2-2012 at 09:05 PM

I plan on going this weekend and bringing my son

itchycrotch - 21-2-2012 at 09:08 PM

I'll bring my buggy board and land sailor so there will be extra toys around

Wolfpaklv - 21-2-2012 at 09:33 PM

Dogs are allowed! I won't be there cause I will be in Idaho for a snowkite event. Hope you guys have some good wind.

barnes - 23-2-2012 at 12:24 PM

wolfpaklv, I'm thinking I'm staying behind for Kite Solider too, winds looking good, praying for snow. Hope to see you out there!

BeamerBob - 23-2-2012 at 12:25 PM

Winds are supposed to build to epic Saturday afternoon. I hope its smooth and not that punchy stuff!

Wolfpaklv - 23-2-2012 at 01:08 PM

It rained up there yesterday. Everything is icy now so we left. Heading to skyline for powder. Maybe next time.

BeamerBob - 24-2-2012 at 12:47 PM

I'm delayed arriving till Saturday after lunch. Staying through Sunday afternoon though. Nabx training in session! No skirts allowed! :lol:

Donaldgould - 24-2-2012 at 01:34 PM

I am going to be flying in today but have no gear and need to leave by noon Saturday

BeamerBob - 29-2-2012 at 09:15 AM

I'm heading down for a few hours around noon today. Winds are supposed to blow in the mid 20s. Hoping it will get me over 100 kph. Wish I had a 9m Phantom II! Or maybe a 5m HQ Montana. Barring those, its a fixed bridle day.

BeamerBob - 11-3-2012 at 09:29 AM

Riding with the boys all day today. Come join us! 15 from the SSW. Should be good for 25 to 40 mph all day.

RedSky - 11-3-2012 at 11:57 AM

Please stop teasing me

Wolfpaklv - 11-3-2012 at 03:23 PM

Poor redsky, I can't say I know how you feel but I can imagine it must be like an alfred hitch#@%$#! horror movie.

tridude - 11-3-2012 at 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
Riding with the boys all day today. Come join us! 15 from the SSW. Should be good for 25 to 40 mph all day.


woohoo....................hope your session went well...................gotta get that way one of these dayz.............:o

BeamerBob - 21-3-2012 at 08:35 PM

Looking at riding on Saturday. Winds will be up. Come join us if you can.

arkay - 21-3-2012 at 08:43 PM

maybe next Sunday ;)

BeamerBob - 27-4-2012 at 11:35 AM

First ride since Nabx. Meeting at Ivanpah on Saturday early afternoon. Hope for some company!

RedSky - 27-4-2012 at 07:45 PM

Want to meet up on Saturday 12th May ? :D

I will be on the Playa Friday 11th until Monday 14th if you want to meet up for a sesh. :wee:

itchycrotch - 27-4-2012 at 08:46 PM

I will try for sat afternoon Bob and may 12th sounds good also

BeamerBob - 27-4-2012 at 10:10 PM

Awesome guys! Jim I'll see you tomorrow I hope. 1 or 2 sons with me tomorrow. And thanks to both of you for coming on the 12th if you can!

itchycrotch - 28-4-2012 at 09:25 AM

I might not make it for today but im still going to try so if i don't see ya be careful and have fun

BeamerBob - 22-9-2012 at 11:30 AM

Got wind and a day off Sunday! Can anyone make it? Should have both boys with me.

BeamerBob - 11-12-2012 at 06:07 PM

I'll be taking advantage of the 15-21 mph with 3 hours of 20-28 forecast for tomorrow. I'll be there with Wexler. Anyone else able to make it?

BeamerBob - 7-1-2013 at 06:28 PM

25 - 37 mph winds building to 31 -46 late in the afternoon this coming Thursday. That is the kind of wind to push me past 70 mph. Anyone able to make it?