Jack.Oh
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Great Sacandaga Lake Challenge
Continued from:
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=36960
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Jack.Oh
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Jeff, I had not tried to snow kite before. I did not really have any equipment for it, as I don't ski or snowboard. There really is not much room in
Twinsburg or Aurora.... There are a few soccer fields but to get farm land you have to drive out a ways. And then it is mostly corn fields. Witch I
hear are not great on tires. So then the smaller lakes around have not frozen enough to walk on in a few years. I actually live in a private lake
community (Aurora Shores) and few guys I know here have Land Sail Boards with skis on them and as of last year I also have one. However there has not
been enough ice in the past like five years to get out on the lake.
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Jack.Oh
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Dean, if you don't have time to finish your new Ice Buggy. Can you still use the Flexifoil Buggy you have? I know I asked to borrow the skis, but I
have what to ride. I will bring my Land Sail Board. I have skis for it I will get it out and take some pics( I will post some here).
I also have a mountain board with skis. (here is a pic)
 I can try to kite with it.
And I am working on a set of skis for a buggy also, I don't know if I will finish these up in time for this season.
The point is don't feel rushed to get the new Ice Buggy done. If you have the Flexi to ride.
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Pansh Genesis 4m, 6m
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jeffnyc
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Yeah, now I remember growing up out there the lakes/streams never really froze like they do here. Which made me super nervous the first time I went to
Sacandaga and everyone was driving their trucks and Jeeps out on the ice like it was nothing. I do recall a couple parks in ohio that we would sled at
that had some open spots, but overall, lots and lots of trees.
I would recommend getting a super cheap snowboard or pair of skis off Craigslist or eBay or Goodwill. Whatever you're comfortable with, snowboard if
you ever plan on going on water, skis if you're more used to those. I keep finding snowboards here people toss out. Long and straight is best, I use
an ancient Burton floater. If you're not going to do it very often it's not even necessary to get snowboard boots, just strap in with what you have.
I haven't seen anyone land sail here, but some folks wing. I can't see that mountain board of yours being very good for snow kiting, as you have to
keep on edge to stay upwind. Great for a downwinder, but the walk back in the snow is brutal (ask me how I know )
Just checked the ice fish site, looks like 4-6" over all GSL. Sunday/Monday should be good wind and snow, get down here! 
Foil: Speed5 18+12 | Speed3 15 | Sonic2 9m | Peak 5 4m
Arc: Phantom I 12m+18m
LEI: LF WOW 9m
FB: Flux 5m | Bullet 4.5 | Blurr 3.5 + 2.5 | Rage 2.5 | Beamer 1.8
Ride: Flexi Haize | MBS core 90 | SS Vision 140 | Mako 140 + King 165 | King Gee | SS Hover Glide | WB 5'6" | Burton Floater
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Jack.Oh
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Sorry to post a reply late.
Man if only I could have! But it is a bit busy here for me for the next few weeks. This weekend we (my sons, Kyle and Tyler, and I) worked on their
cars. I know, I am not a car guy eather. Also, put together the snow buggy minus skis... working on skis this week. This coming weekend Kyle and I are
replacing the headlights and tail lights in his car, I mean the whole headlight and tail light assembly. I know not a car! And work has been busy
also, Customers just want stuff done ASAP.
But I am planing on getting down there this season. I will post some updates of the skis for the buggy. I think I am going to go with snow mobile
skis.
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Custom buggy "Zephyr II"
Pansh A15 9m, 12m, 15m
Pansh Genesis 4m, 6m
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