shaggs2riches
Posts: 1774
Registered: 10-4-2009
Location: Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Mood: low winds here I come
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Who's anxious for winter
I walked out the door for work this morning; only to realize that, it is getting darker in the mornings. I could also see my breath, and there was a
thick dew on the work truck windows. On my way to work, I had to turn the heater on just a bit, in order to keep the chill off. I noticed that the
farmers are, very quickly taking the crops off the fields. It also dawned upon me, that I haven't had a real session, since March. Next week there is
a forecast night time temperature of 0°c. I know that its still early for most, but for me, all these signs are reminding me that winter is fast
approaching. Snow will be here, before we know it. While it may seem crazy to most, I am getting more and more anxious for snow kite season.
............I just hope to hell that my harness, still fits.
what I fly/ride:
19m Flysurfer Speed 2 SA
12m Flysurfer Speed2
6m Ozone access xt
1.5m Ozone imp trainer
144cm Airush Switch
152cm lib tech skate banana
MBS Pro 90
Jereme Leafe Pro 95
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canuck
Posts: 514
Registered: 10-5-2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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I am with you Shaggs. It is getting close. There has been snow on the Icefield Parkway between Banff and Jasper and today lots of pictures of snow in
the foothills south of Calgary. We are supposed to get our first frost tonight.
Now that school is back in the soccer season should be coming to an end but I guess I will still have to share sports fields with the Ultimate teams.
Hope you get out!
FB: Pro Foil 5.5m, PL Reactor II 3.5m, Radsail 3m
Depower: GIN Shaman 12m & 6m, Shaman2 9m (incoming), PL Venom II 13m, Venom I 10m
HQ Powerkites seat harness
Salomon snowblade 90, straight & shaped skis
PL Comp ST buggy, MBS Comp 16 Pro, Coyote All Terrain Rollerblades
BodyGlove wakeskis
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indigo_wolf
Posts: 5101
Registered: 12-25-2008
Location: Washington, DC area
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Mood: Weaned by leopards, raised by wolves...
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Winter is not officially allowed to arrive until I finish making adjustments to the feral feline accomodations.
It's in the contract.
ATB,
Sam
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12 - Jesus, does anyone?" - The Body by Stephen King
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Cheddarhead
Posts: 1402
Registered: 12-4-2009
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
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I've been anxious for winter since April when I put my skis away from the previous winter Winter IS the best time for kiting around here. There just isn't much space available in WI unless you like kiting with the trees or are
good friends with farmers that have lots of open land. It's hard to talk about winter this time of year. The simple mention of ice or snow makes
most of my friends want to kill me. I know there are at least a few of you that understand
SS Turbine 17m
SS Rally 14m
SS Rally 12m
SS RPM 10m
SS Rally 8m
SS Rally 6m
FS Speed 3 15m dlx
FS Peak 2 6m
Ozone Frenzy 9m
Ozone Access XT 6m
PL Farc 1200
What I ride:
Home brew buggy
Volkl race tiger DH 210
Dynastar DH 218
Blizzard Cochise 185
Steepwater 179 twin tip
Aboards Reverse 161
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43patrick
Posts: 110
Registered: 6-25-2009
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I just checked this section of the board yesterday morning to see if snow kiting was on the radar yet and no posts... I guess my timing is about
right. Let the snow fly (but I also don't say that too loud around here).
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snowspider
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Registered: 2-13-2009
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I sat down at my desk at work on Monday spotted the date on something and "WHAT , ITS SEPTEMBER FIRST , OMG" my co-worker turns around and sais "Whats
wrong" . In a totaly freaked out manner I say "Its Sept. , I have to get ready for winter , my whole brain shifts gears , I'm not ready for it." I go
on only slightly more calm to explain about kites and skis and sleds and a few other odds and end that were running round my brain.
So yeah ANXIOUS is the word!
2.6 , 3.9 , 5.3 , 6.8 PL Vipers
5 , 7.5 HQ Apex II
14m HQ Montana VII
5m naish element
7m ss turbo diesel
10m pansh blaze
5m beamer dearly departed into a tree
3 "snowspider" homebuilt kite sleds
3 homebuilt buggies
1 skate board with seat on wheels or blades (the c0ckroach)
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slopecat
Posts: 51
Registered: 6-13-2011
Location: Minnesota
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Winter
Much of this year has sucked for me for a couple of reasons. Mainly problems with the home that started in April and still seem to be only half
complete. All of the summer things I like to do I haven't had time for.
My goal of getting dialed in on water kiting hit a brick wall here at home after a very successful spring getaway to South Padre Island, TX. No
success here back at home after two or three feeble attempts. Any real kiting for me is going to be after the lakes freeze. I won't complain when the
time comes. I should be pretty excited.
Plus, I have a new (used) foil waiting for me to pick up at the post office. I will be looking forward to putting the skis on and taking it out.
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canuck
Posts: 514
Registered: 10-5-2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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So much for Fall It was 24C (74F) here today, snow tomorrow afternoon into
Tuesday. Gotta love Alberta weather LOL
3:31 PM MDT Sunday 07 September 2014Special weather statement in effect for: City of Calgary
First snowfall of the season possible on Monday. An unseasonably cold Arctic airmass will combine with an area of rain over Central Alberta and turn
to snow over portions of Southwestern Alberta. Current guidance suggests over 5 centimetres of snow is possible for these regions.The public is
advised to monitor future forecasts and warnings as warnings may be required or extended.
FB: Pro Foil 5.5m, PL Reactor II 3.5m, Radsail 3m
Depower: GIN Shaman 12m & 6m, Shaman2 9m (incoming), PL Venom II 13m, Venom I 10m
HQ Powerkites seat harness
Salomon snowblade 90, straight & shaped skis
PL Comp ST buggy, MBS Comp 16 Pro, Coyote All Terrain Rollerblades
BodyGlove wakeskis
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BeamerBob
Posts: 8308
Registered: 5-11-2007
Location: Down on the bayou
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I will be thrilled when summer fades just a little bit for me!
Coastal Wind Sports Team Rider
Landsegler Disc wheels
PTW Hero Buggy - XXtreme ApeXX Buggy US 88 - Libre Hardcore
IvanpahBuggyExpo.com
Youtube link
Bob Muse
HQ Montana X 8m, Montana IX 12m, HQ Ignition LEI 5m,
PL Phantom 12m, 15m, Big Blu 24m+, Synergy 10m, Venom 10m, 13m , Phantom II 12m Vapors 3.8, 5.4, Crosskite Sonic 7m, PKD Combat 10.3m
Uturn Butane 2.5m PKD Buster 3m Genetrix Hydra 7m Ozone Yakuza GT 14m
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Windy Heap
Posts: 470
Registered: 11-8-2012
Location: Seattle
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Mood: Mad Scientist Evil Genius
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so total noobie snow skier ponderer, yeah I could google it but I'll pick the brain trust instead.
Can you just use standard new technology Shaped downhill snow ski's? I've got a pair of downhill style and ski boots...
I've got the kite engines,
I've got the farmers fields nearby,
and I am bi-curious.................sand dune flier, can I go to the white side?
Dave - Life is a big ocean out there to swim in.
2.3m Peter Lynn Vibe II
Two 2.6m Peter Lynn Viper S's
3.9m Peter Lynn Viper
5.3m Peter Lynn Viper
5.3m Peter Lynn ViperS
6.8m Peter Lynn Viper S
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Cheddarhead
Posts: 1402
Registered: 12-4-2009
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
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This Friday high of 56F and a low of 38F. Frost advisories out for northern counties. Getting closer....
SS Turbine 17m
SS Rally 14m
SS Rally 12m
SS RPM 10m
SS Rally 8m
SS Rally 6m
FS Speed 3 15m dlx
FS Peak 2 6m
Ozone Frenzy 9m
Ozone Access XT 6m
PL Farc 1200
What I ride:
Home brew buggy
Volkl race tiger DH 210
Dynastar DH 218
Blizzard Cochise 185
Steepwater 179 twin tip
Aboards Reverse 161
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shaggs2riches
Posts: 1774
Registered: 10-4-2009
Location: Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Mood: low winds here I come
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Quote: Originally posted by Windy Heap  | so total noobie snow skier ponderer, yeah I could google it but I'll pick the brain trust instead.
Can you just use standard new technology Shaped downhill snow ski's? I've got a pair of downhill style and ski boots...
I've got the kite engines,
I've got the farmers fields nearby,
and I am bi-curious.................sand dune flier, can I go to the white side?
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I'm no ski expert, but should be no problem. There are however, a few experts on skis on here, that can tell you all you need to know, and more. I'd
say yes definitely.
what I fly/ride:
19m Flysurfer Speed 2 SA
12m Flysurfer Speed2
6m Ozone access xt
1.5m Ozone imp trainer
144cm Airush Switch
152cm lib tech skate banana
MBS Pro 90
Jereme Leafe Pro 95
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shaggs2riches
Posts: 1774
Registered: 10-4-2009
Location: Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Mood: low winds here I come
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BTW, it was a balmy +2c this morning, and rainy. That felt really good. Hoping for a couple more nice weekends to get stuff finished, then let it
snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
what I fly/ride:
19m Flysurfer Speed 2 SA
12m Flysurfer Speed2
6m Ozone access xt
1.5m Ozone imp trainer
144cm Airush Switch
152cm lib tech skate banana
MBS Pro 90
Jereme Leafe Pro 95
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madday92
Posts: 18
Registered: 2-9-2014
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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I'm jealous. Our leaves are still all green and days are still reaching into the upper 70's. 
Flysurfer Peak 6m
Phantom II 15m
Radsail Savage 6.5m
Ozone Flow 5m
Prisim Tensor
MBS comp 26
Flexifoil Buggy
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kitesleder
Posts: 16
Registered: 11-25-2012
Location: Kelowna B.C.
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I'm counting on an active season here in the Okanagan........Really looking forward to it
12m Flysurfer Speed3 DLX.
12m Flexifoil Sabre2
10m Ozone Access2
8m Access XC
5m Ozone Flow
3.6m HQ Beamer
PL KiteSled
PL Comp.XR+ Buggy
VV Boutique Skis
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canuck
Posts: 514
Registered: 10-5-2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Windy Heap -you can use any ski. Standard new technology Shaped downhill skis just turn more when you power up. However, if you care about your base,
use an old pair of skis to ride in fields so that when a rock or other buried object tears a hole in your base you don't feel too bad.
It has snowed the past 2 nights in Calgary so I was able to get my first session of the season in today. At least a foot of wet slush at
my first stop and my snowblades were not right ski - underpowered but avoided several face plants and hamstring tears. Went to a field at lower
altitude with about 4 inches of slush and had a good ride.
 
FB: Pro Foil 5.5m, PL Reactor II 3.5m, Radsail 3m
Depower: GIN Shaman 12m & 6m, Shaman2 9m (incoming), PL Venom II 13m, Venom I 10m
HQ Powerkites seat harness
Salomon snowblade 90, straight & shaped skis
PL Comp ST buggy, MBS Comp 16 Pro, Coyote All Terrain Rollerblades
BodyGlove wakeskis
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Windy Heap
Posts: 470
Registered: 11-8-2012
Location: Seattle
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Mood: Mad Scientist Evil Genius
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Go Calgary Stampede,
My mom has curling trophies..........shuffle board on ice, with a drink in one hand, and hucking the rock with the other.......then broom broom broom.
thanks Krazy Kunuck for the snow pic's, got any gopro footage?
Dave - Life is a big ocean out there to swim in.
2.3m Peter Lynn Vibe II
Two 2.6m Peter Lynn Viper S's
3.9m Peter Lynn Viper
5.3m Peter Lynn Viper
5.3m Peter Lynn ViperS
6.8m Peter Lynn Viper S
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indigo_wolf
Posts: 5101
Registered: 12-25-2008
Location: Washington, DC area
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Mood: Weaned by leopards, raised by wolves...
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90° today. 
Saw Braveheart go subterranean to get out of the heat.
ATB,
Sam
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12 - Jesus, does anyone?" - The Body by Stephen King
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canuck
Posts: 514
Registered: 10-5-2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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| Quote: | Windy Heap asked
got any gopro footage? |
Here is a clip from the field with 4" of slush You can see why ski bases take a beating - hit the grass/dirt
FB: Pro Foil 5.5m, PL Reactor II 3.5m, Radsail 3m
Depower: GIN Shaman 12m & 6m, Shaman2 9m (incoming), PL Venom II 13m, Venom I 10m
HQ Powerkites seat harness
Salomon snowblade 90, straight & shaped skis
PL Comp ST buggy, MBS Comp 16 Pro, Coyote All Terrain Rollerblades
BodyGlove wakeskis
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rectifier
Posts: 265
Registered: 4-21-2012
Location: Saskatchewan
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Mood: Shredding
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First snow out here in the hills, but it all melted by noon. Balmy weather for SK, other than the lack of snowkiting it is pretty nice though!
A little jealous of Calgarians as I was posting October riding photos last year in Calgary and now I am just out here on the farm looking at the sheep
eat the green grass... oh well, plenty of winter ahead on the prairies!
Homebuilt: 1m NPW9b, 2.6m NPW21, 7m NPW21 UDS
HQ: 3.2m Crossfire, 5m + 7m Apex 3
6m Ozone Explore v2
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mainekite2
Posts: 229
Registered: 6-1-2013
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Mood: Pray for wind
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Got a foot of snow up by Bangor Sunday, today was the first snowday of the year. It's coming.
Flexifoil sting 1.2, 1.7
Flexifoil Bullets 2.5, 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0 Blurr 3.5
Pansh sprint2.2, 2.8, 3.3, 4.0, 5.0 ace 5,0, flux 6.0, first 6.1, Blaze II 7 +12, aurora 8,15,22, a15 18
Peter Lynn Venom I&II 8,10,13,16,19, Scorpian 10
Phantom 9(proto),12, 15 18 Synergy 15
Cabrinha switchblade 6, 8
Liquid Force 9m, 12m Envy, 14m 16m NRG
PTW Viper
PL folder+, mbs core 90, mbs grasshopper, snowspider, skis, skates and boards
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