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Bader field update

buggydanny - 15-9-2016 at 01:46 PM

The sale of Bader Field did not go through and it is available for us to rent. The field is booked Monday October 10 - Wednesday October 12 and is free Thursday October 13th and Friday October 14th. Was thinking that the best solution would be to choose Thursday with Friday being a rain date. I have asked the blokart guys if they would be interested in joining us (would help share the expenses) and should have an answer tomorrow.

The rental is $300 and believe that we will need a pot-a-potty ($100?) also. If some of the blokart guys join in I think the voluntary contribution would be $20 with any surplus going to the barbecue.

So who interested in taking a day trip to the airfield?

bugymangp - 15-9-2016 at 02:44 PM

I am
Like I said before I'm renting a good sized van
So we can load it up with as many buggies and kites that wil
Fit
Road trip

mainekite2 - 15-9-2016 at 06:43 PM

I'm up for whatever

buggydanny - 27-9-2016 at 08:00 PM

Talked with my contact at Atlantic City today and got a verbal green light that our permit will be granted. Do not have anything in writing, but should by the end of the week. Looks like we will get to play on the tarmac on Thursday with a rain date of Friday. The blokart guys were not interested in joining us, so we'll have the airstrip to ourselves. The suggested donation will be $20.

So far I have strong interest from:

Dean "kteguru"
Paul "doublespeed360"
Craig "mainekite2"
Glen "bugymangp"
Dan "buggydanny"
Marc "cheezycheese"
Rich "shehatesmyhobbies"
Scott "flyguy0101"

Weaker interest from:

Howard "hia"
Konrad "kober"

Anyone else want to join in?

bigkid - 28-9-2016 at 07:14 AM

I'm in at 50/50 maybe 60/40.

flyguy0101 - 28-9-2016 at 07:56 AM

I am in for the $20 bucks and will let the weather wind at ww decide if I am driving north or not looking forward to seeing ou all
scott

bugymangp - 28-9-2016 at 08:08 AM

good point on wind.
if we get a good on shore wind why leave wildwood
when we can do long low tide rides

TEDWESLEY - 28-9-2016 at 10:01 AM

I'm with Scott on this. You've got my $20.00 either way

abkayak - 28-9-2016 at 10:29 AM

i think us beach guys think alike...i just cant get excited about tarmac
but will always do what i have to to get a rideon

flyguy0101 - 28-9-2016 at 10:51 AM

just a heads up for those who have not ridden on pavement or super hard surfaces- it is fast and very different than the beach- power slides are harder to break free and I would recommend some extra safety gear like gloves and maybe elbow pads. It can give you one hell of a road rash

bigkid - 28-9-2016 at 12:52 PM

Quote: Originally posted by flyguy0101  
just a heads up for those who have not ridden on pavement or super hard surfaces- it is fast and very different than the beach- power slides are harder to break free and I would recommend some extra safety gear like gloves and maybe elbow pads. It can give you one hell of a road rash

Same goes for the kite, no dragging the kite on the hard stuff.

buggydanny - 12-10-2016 at 12:37 PM

The field trip to Bader field is close. The winds are forecast to be light tomorrow, so we are going to go with the "rain" date of this Friday. Winds are forecast to be North at 10-20 mph then and will work well if we get them. With winds expected to be light tomorrow, having a meeting about the trip around noon at the Shalimar would make sense.

OffAxis - 12-10-2016 at 05:31 PM

Is everyone going to Bader field? As a noob, I think i would prefer to stay on the sand. But don't want to be alone? Is Bader field noob friendly?

OffAxis - 12-10-2016 at 05:34 PM

I should be arriving at WBB approximately 7:30pm tomorrow. Probably won't get much done at work tomorrow in anticipation.

shehatesmyhobbies - 13-10-2016 at 05:12 AM

A handful of riders will be riding qr Bader field, plenty will be on the beach

skimtwashington - 13-10-2016 at 12:35 PM


Quote:

Is Bader field noob friendly?


Buggy Danny says NO... not good for Noobies

Cheeks - 13-10-2016 at 08:13 PM

Finally on the road driving all night. Bringing shirts and ready to have fun!
Only 495 miles to go. Haha

Cheeks - 14-10-2016 at 07:05 AM

Ok had to stop for rest as it was getting late back on the road again and we have 195 miles to go!