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Nor Cal Kiters: NABX trip planner.

Dagon - 20-1-2009 at 04:24 PM

I wanted to see who from norcal was going to nabx this year, it looks like me and Nate (Soylent) will be carpooling this year with my son Kiah. we will probably drive down on tuesday March 31 and leave on sunday morning. we may need help hauling some gear so if anyone else is going down with room to spare I might need your help. Otherwise I will be doing it national lampoon style on the top of my car.
Maybe we should have a base camp on the playa so we can represent.
Lets have a roll call to see who is going.

NABX yet?

kite killer - 20-1-2009 at 09:01 PM

Yo, Marc Potter from Los Osos, Matt Potter from Oakland, and Doug Smith from Cayucos, going to hit some lakes on the way..take a week to get there. See ya on the playa

DAKITEZ - 22-1-2009 at 08:30 AM

I will be there, unless the govenator cuts my wife's paycheck or worse we get an IOU from the state of CA instead of a paycheck.

I'm stashing cash, because I don't think my mortgage company will take an IOU :puzzled:

Hopefully I should know something in the next few weeks.

vwbrian - 22-1-2009 at 10:00 AM

Dakitez
Will you be bringing any Pansh kites to sell at NaBX I would like to get a 5M Blaze 2 Complete with bar if you will have one there? I already got a 2M Legend from you and like it alot.
Thanks
Brian

Bladerunner - 22-1-2009 at 10:23 AM

NABX has a rule about selling gear on site.

I'm sure Dakitze and the others will have extra gear but they are not permitted to do business on site.

Like D'sliddy says " fly them on Sunday , sell them on Monday " !

DAKITEZ - 22-1-2009 at 10:44 AM

Bladerunner beat me to it, but he is correct. No sales at NABX. The NABX crew has rules and I follow them. Plus I am there to have fun also. I sell kites everyday ... nabx is my holiday :wee: Also if someone needs something asap Corey and Ken both have shops right there in Vegas they will be your go-to-guys :thumbup:

But if someone buys from me before the event I will bring it down and delivery it to you at the event. I do not think this is against the rules. Someone please u2u me if it is against the rules to not further hijack this topic.

Sthrasher38 - 22-1-2009 at 06:23 PM

I'll be going. Me and Momma, Not sure when,And don't have much room but will try to help if I can.

vwbrian - 23-1-2009 at 06:37 AM

I was thinking pay for it and have it delivered there, Save on shipping.

So are you expecting a shipment before NaBX was more of what I was wanting to know. It would be great to get a new BlazeII 5M and have some technical help there since I have never flown with a bar. Will I also need a harness. and do you have those at Dakitez

DAKITEZ - 23-1-2009 at 08:15 AM

vw u2u sent

vwbrian - 23-1-2009 at 10:57 AM

Dakitez
I am very interested in this Kite. Do you think it will be a good fit with what I have now. My 5.5 scares me more than it being fun. MY 7 meter has barely even seen the sky. The 2M is the go to kite for my right now. I am thinking a 5M depower should fill the 2-5.5M quite well. If we can split the cost up that would work out good for me. OR I can just get it and you can send it to me.:lol: I don't know if you are interested in trading? I have a 2005 Northkite 18M I don't think I will everuse it. it is just the kite and bag. no lines bar pump. It is in good shape bladers pump up no rips or tears.

Do you know if regular none kite vendors can sell off a kite or two at Nabx. I was thinking of bringing lots OF Soda and give it away with an expected donation of .50 This would be just come by leave .50 and grab a pop. or come by grab a pop and take off. it would be up to the person if they want to donate. Could I work out a percentage to go to NABX. I am not looking to get rich off soda sold at a reasonable price. any soda over $1 is buggyway robbery.:frog::bigok::bigok:

Sthrasher38 - 1-2-2009 at 10:51 AM

Anyone else from Nor-Cal going? As of right now 5 and and ol lady.

timel - 4-2-2009 at 10:42 PM

Count me too. Leaving Santa Rosa, CA by car & maybe a small U-haul trailer. At about $20 a day rental, not sure. Last year, packed everything on top & hitch rack to make room for 4.

vindog - 4-2-2009 at 11:34 PM

Count me as well. Leaving Petaluma Tues. night well if your picky Wed. am. Worked out well for me last year. much less things to slow me down.

robvree - 6-2-2009 at 04:54 PM

I'll be going as usual. This year my father-in-law is coming with me. He has always wanted to go and this year he is stepping up.

With all my camera gear, I doubt I'll have any extra room (I never do).

We are coming in on Thursday (maybe Wednesday), and leaving on Sunday.

SCREWYFITS - 20-2-2009 at 05:24 PM

A 3 count here "Dad, Wife and Me"... A big white Ford van (14 passenger), maybe a 5 count down and 4 count back in the van and pulling the rear seats for gear, might get a u-haul for gear... If any transport is needed let me know and maybe we can all pitch in and get the trailer and I'll tow it...
NOR-CAL KITERS need a Base camp, I have so much on my plate but if time permits I might try and make a flag for the NOR-CAL KITERS to find their way home...

Cat - 20-2-2009 at 06:34 PM

I'll be there - Otoe is coming too! We will get in March 31 and leave, regretable, April 5th.

Cat - 20-2-2009 at 06:54 PM

yep - wrong page - meant to put this on when you are arriving - I have not even finished my first class of vine! and Yet - I suppose, that for some strange reason some of you Nor Cal folks might have a buggy or two here in Oklahoma that needs to be on the Playa - I might just be able to do that!

Dagon - 5-3-2009 at 11:33 AM

Ok, I am leaving Davis/ Sacramento on March 31 at 3pm. I just got a roof cargo box that is huge so I can still fit one mor person in my car if anyon (thats you Art lessing) needs a ride.

SCREWYFITS - 6-3-2009 at 01:11 PM

I'm hoping to have a flag pole to represent the Nor Cal Kiter's Base Camp it will be 20' tall and a bright green flag made of all our favorite material... "RIPSTOP" If I have time I'll paint my Screwy logo or maybe something like "NOR-CAL KITERS"... Here are some photos of the pole and stand...
20' Flag Pole
20' Flag Pole #2
Flag Pole Stand...
:singing:

KitePwr - 9-3-2009 at 09:03 PM

I'll be there... with my wife as well. We are heading down for the pre-event at Elmers/Superior and then over to NABX later in the week. Taking the new, bigger, better RV with all the toys packed in underneath. We might have some room for a few extra kites, etc if anyone is really out-of-room (we are in Santa Clara).

Darrin (and Susan)

Nor Cal Kiters Flag

SCREWYFITS - 10-3-2009 at 09:15 AM

Here is a photo of the flag I made and will have this up at NABX for us Nor-Cal Kiters...
The white van in the driveway is the van that we'll be a NABX with...

My thoughts are to have my SCREWYFITS Logo on the flag but I'm open to suggestions... I don't want to make it the SCREWYFITS base camp, but the Nor-Cal Kiter's base camp... If everyone is O.K. with the SCREWYFITS Logo then I'll do that, other wise lets come up with something that works for us all...

Sthrasher38 - 10-3-2009 at 07:42 PM

How about the logo and on the bottom nor-cal?:dunno:

SCREWYFITS - 11-3-2009 at 10:38 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
How about the logo and on the bottom nor-cal?:dunno:

Yeah, that's what I'm talS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-n about...
Then I could still put my logo on it...
what do you think? "Nor-Cal" or "Nor-Cal Kiters"? :wee:
Here how about this? Look O.K.?

flexiblade - 11-3-2009 at 08:26 PM

Good to go - that should stand out pretty well in the desert. I think the "kiters" would be appropriate. How's this for a window tag for the van -

NABX small.jpg - 102kB

AD72 - 11-3-2009 at 11:16 PM

I like the sublime color. It reminds me of a 70 Cuda'.

Sthrasher38 - 12-3-2009 at 11:44 AM

SWEET! Those are great guy's. Way to stay motivated!:eureka:

Sthrasher38 - 13-3-2009 at 10:46 AM

Dagon, Is Art Going with you?

Dagon - 13-3-2009 at 10:27 PM

I dont know, he needs to get back to me.

Sthrasher38 - 14-3-2009 at 06:03 PM

I can fill his spot if he is not going.

SCREWYFITS - 15-3-2009 at 03:57 PM

Anybody mind If we put a Skull-N-Crossbones on it also? On the Nor-Cal Kiter's Flag...

flexiblade - 15-3-2009 at 06:00 PM

How about a screwy and bones - either way sounds good - are you silk screening the images on there?

SCREWYFITS - 16-3-2009 at 08:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by flexiblade
How about a screwy and bones - either way sounds good - are you silk screening the images on there?

Screw and crossbones, hmmmmm that's a great idea...
No I don't think my screen printing machine is going to show up in time to do my shirts even... and if it does I won't have enough screens to do more than the shirts for now, I was supposed to have it last Fri...:thumbup:

art_lessing - 16-3-2009 at 01:21 PM

I wish I could make it but I can't...bummer..I am just not prepared...I wish I could get out there for a couple of days...but I just can't afford the whole trip....but...I will be welding the tow hitch this week for you Dagon....

DQ

timel - 16-3-2009 at 09:20 PM

Instead of the usual skull n bones, how about a tribal skull & wings. Bat, Dragon or Angel wings!

NOR-CAL
WIND RAIDERS
KEEP’EM FLY’N

Cool enough for shirts, patches, my 1st tatoo?
I Googled for some ideas, see attached.

Attachment: NOR-CAL WIND.doc (58kB)
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DAKITEZ - 17-3-2009 at 07:29 AM

You guys and your skulls .... everyone is going to think we are a bunch of pirates :rolleyes:

SCREWYFITS - 17-3-2009 at 07:44 AM

aaaarrrrgggg!!!:saint:

KYTE SLINGER - 17-3-2009 at 11:02 AM

something like this?


KYTE SLINGER - 17-3-2009 at 11:06 AM

or this

markite - 17-3-2009 at 11:22 AM

appliqué is looking wicked Dave,
nice work (as usual)

SCREWYFITS - 17-3-2009 at 05:30 PM

Hey SLINGER,
You gonna be there?
I've been meaning to meet you, Dino calls you the "Master"...
That is some nice art work...

SCREWYFITS - 18-3-2009 at 10:47 AM

O.K.
Here is the outline of what our flag is going to look like...
Hope all are O.K. with it...

Sthrasher38 - 18-3-2009 at 11:16 AM

That is EVIL. I'm good with it. It would look real good across a kite. Take a good look everyone because that it what is going to be raining down on ya at Nabx! I think I am going to get a big ol #2 on the back of my shirt so the guy behind me knows what place he is in.:bouncing: I'm not that good, but I can talk the #@%$#!e...

Sthrasher38 - 18-3-2009 at 04:40 PM

Bump!

flexiblade - 18-3-2009 at 07:57 PM

That works great - some nice bright colors and we'll have a beacon to flock home to on the playa.

timel - 18-3-2009 at 08:57 PM

SCREWYFITS, Man you got it nailed! Flames, Skulls & Wings oh my! That would look so good on a NPW.

Hey, what day you arriving? I'll be driving from the North Bay, into Buffalo Bill’s, late Sunday night & setup in camp Monday morning. I usually setup at the far end to avoid traffic going in & out of camp. Sometimes it kicks up some dust.

deanaoxo - 19-3-2009 at 08:58 AM

Awesome thread guys, can't wait to see this stuff on the playa, wow, we are really taking it up a notch this year.

Can't wait for them to hear about us in the EU!

aoxomoxoa will prevail wherever we go!

Live to fly,

Fly to live!

Sthrasher38 - 19-3-2009 at 11:40 AM

2nd. That! There is going to be alot more kites in the air this year also with all the visitors comming. Big out come I hope.

bugymangp - 19-3-2009 at 12:30 PM

i`m so pissed i can`t make it again this year.
please do me one thing.
take lots of pictures and videos.
it will be like i`m there. NOT.
everybody have a great time and be safe.
its your your fun time in the sun and wind.
i`ll be praying for good winds,good times and good freinds.

KYTE SLINGER - 19-3-2009 at 04:53 PM

you won't be the only one:sniff:


I too won't be able to make it this year

Sthrasher38 - 20-3-2009 at 04:40 PM

What! Who is going to freestyle the playa? I won't have a chest harness to use. I won't get to ride along side you again.:sniff:You will be missed.Who is going to claim the statue this year. You had it last year it was nice of you to go ahead and share it.

SCREWYFITS - 20-3-2009 at 07:04 PM

I'm real bummed, I was looking forward to meeting everyone and heard a lot about K.S. and was excited to get some pointers from the master...
Well the show must go on...
Here is a lil progress on the flag...

Sthrasher38 - 21-3-2009 at 08:47 AM

I have yet to hear anything about a planned trip in this tread. Everyone plans on going thats it. C'mon screwy let's hear what you got planned. you know we can play Tour Van. You can tell us all about everthing we are going to do and see before our trip. Where we stop for the champagne brunch. Ah,Eta, Updated weather conditions, Film festival, History of.. Stuff like that.:D

SCREWYFITS - 21-3-2009 at 12:11 PM

I appoint you to be the tour guide, I'll get you a microphone and everything...
all I can tell you is that's a long F'N drive... so you better have your funny hat on so we all can get a good laugh to keep us awake, I expect my cheeks to hurt by the time we hit Bakersfield...

Sthrasher38 - 21-3-2009 at 03:12 PM

That should not be a problem. What's 8hrs. all crammed together in a van.:crazy::moon: We will be talking kite so much it will feel like a trip to the store.:roll:

Crash - 21-3-2009 at 07:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by KYTE SLINGER
you won't be the only one:sniff:


I too won't be able to make it this year
you too. Man ,whats up with the all the well liked regulars not making it this year.I know the economy stinks and some can't go, but all these guys not making it with broken bones ,stones, and work and all, why can't you attend Dave ? You guys are gonna be missed . Will you be sending kite stakes or some toys for auction ! we love your Banners in the line up ,in pic's ,they stand out for miles.I'm sure it's a good reason but you'll be there next year right !Sorry bro :no:

Crash - 21-3-2009 at 07:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Sthrasher38
That should not be a problem. What's 8hrs. all crammed together in a van.:crazy::moon: We will be talking kite so much it will feel like a trip to the store.:roll:
:roll:

SCREWYFITS - 21-3-2009 at 08:40 PM

Yeah, ah candy store... I'm so excited, I can't wait...
The "NOR-CAL KITERS" flag is done, so we need to figure out where we want to set up, first one down should pick the spot then when we show up we'll post up the flag and officially stake our grounds, and everybody is welcome... this is gonna be fun...
Well this is what our flag looks like so come down and say hello...

:wee:I'm looS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-n forward to meeting everyone... See you all there...
I'm worS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-n on my shirts next so everyone can figure out who this SCREWY character is... I warn you don't wanna know...:saint:

ripsessionkites - 22-3-2009 at 04:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SCREWYFITS
I'm worS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-n on my shirts next so everyone can figure out who this SCREWY character is... I warn you don't wanna know...:saint:


cant wait to rip up the playa with the Nor. Cal crew.

elkiter you coming this year?

Sthrasher38 - 22-3-2009 at 12:55 PM

Yea, He was on my mind. El, Where are you? We hooked up on Dakitez demo day at O.B. but have not heard from him since.

SCREWYFITS - 22-3-2009 at 08:25 PM


Flying the colors, the Nor-Cal Kiters flag...:singing:

flexiblade - 22-3-2009 at 11:43 PM

Now we truly have our base camp beacon - nice work.

heliboy50 - 23-3-2009 at 12:33 AM

Hey Screwy, I do vinyl cutting...You want these for your vehicles? If so, get me the highest res image you can and I'll bring you some stickers. U2U for my email.

elkiter - 23-3-2009 at 09:46 AM

Quote:

cant wait to rip up the playa with the Nor. Cal crew.

elkiter you coming this year?


Yep, leaving Wednesday (04/01). Not 03-27 as I previously planned, but I'll be there non-the-less.

e

Sthrasher38 - 23-3-2009 at 12:07 PM

Right on. Glad to hear you can make it! See you there.

Sthrasher38 - 27-3-2009 at 09:29 PM

Screwy!!! Hows the van looking? Is there going to be enough room? for everyones stuff? I guess you really wont know til we all get there. couple day's left. Longest of my life. See ya soon.:bouncy:

AD72 - 28-3-2009 at 08:22 AM

Safe trip guys. See you on Thursday.

SCREWYFITS - 28-3-2009 at 10:09 AM

See you on Thurs.

Yeah, Sthrasher38, should be good room with the back two seats out... I pulled all the rear seats out the other day to take a load to the landfill and I got 2.5 yards of garbage in there with plenty of room to spare... we'll have under the seats also...

stoked and anxious to get on the road...

Sthrasher38 - 28-3-2009 at 12:30 PM

Sounds great! Me 2 I am ready.:roll:

timel - 28-3-2009 at 10:09 PM

Well guys, I got the trailer packed & ready to head out Sunday AM. U-Haul says 45MPH max, I figure I'll arrive at Buffalo Bills after 9:30PM. Looks like I'll be the first Nor-Cal there Monday. Look for the U-haul next to a blue tent. Last year no tent, it was so windy the pole snaped while setting up. I just use the tent for shade anyway.

khooke - 5-4-2009 at 09:34 AM

wow I am so out of touch - just realized this last week was NABX! Hope you guys had a blast!

Good news is though I did finally get my buggy out for the first time in over a year... wind was crappy though, but had fun realizing how unfit I now am, getting pulled around with my 12.5 Pansh... hope to catch up with you guys soon!

Dagon - 6-4-2009 at 08:17 AM

looking forward to seeing more of you again, Khooke.

Sthrasher38 - 6-4-2009 at 04:32 PM

Were back! We all made it safely. I had a very good time. New top speed of 41.6mph. In my rockville! I will have to go on later about the time I had this year. But, as some of you know I am starting a new job tomorrow and need to go to bed. Thanks to all who made my vacation so enjoyable this year.:bisou: And to all the new friends I made. You know who you are.:D Oh yea and Bladerunner.... EAT MY DUST!...:bouncy: Redemtion after a year is sooo sweet.

Sthrasher38 - 8-4-2009 at 05:30 PM

oops.