Happy, Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy, Joy!
 

Finally get to try out the new 2008 Contra 17m and XBow III 12m kites:

TAMPA BAY WATERS-ENGLEWOOD TO TARPON SPRINGS OUT 20 NM-
ENGLEWOOD TO TARPON SPRINGS OUT 20 TO 60 NM-
406 PM EDT WED AUG 15 2007

SATURDAY
EAST WINDS AROUND 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.

SATURDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET.
BAY AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.

SUNDAY
EAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS CHOPPY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

MONDAY
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS CHOPPY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

BRING IT ON! I've got a brand new Jimmy Lewis Model 3 139cm ready to try out!!!

Sweet. That's a ways away, but seems like something has to give here soon.

Im liking that forecast...but why are all the best days during the week.....aagghh! Surely going on sunday- 10 to 15.... ill take it.

I wonder whats causing that potential wind. seems like all the tropical systems are far off at that point???

Cool. Thanks for the heads-up! I'm liking the idea of a night ride on Saturday. Time to start adjusting the work schedule. I think we my have quite a bit of wind coming up here shortly with all the activitiy in the waters at the moment. I can't recall the season forecast off the top of my head but I do remember it being a rather active one. Might be a good year to have those 7meters.

Hey Big R

Weren't you the one telling me not to get my hopes up last week.

Well it was a long shot and still is sorta, but it looks promising for some 15+ winds.

With all of the down time lately, all I had was getting up some hopes.

Hope it happens.

Steve-O

Please give a review of the Contra and Crossbow III's if you get on em.

well, cat IV's only have to come within 500 miles of you to give you rideable wind.

also , notice that the "5 day cone" is now within striking distance of Tampa.

I was just trying to let you know not to set yourself up for disappointment, I've seen these things go 90 or 180 degrees in the other direction or fizzle out B 4, but this one looks solid till monday at least

Haven't done more than take them out of the bag so far, but, All I can say so far is that they look REALLY solid! everything is beefed up, bag fits and
Nice colors!
I'll be at the skyway saturday and/ or sunday if there's wind if anybody wants to demo the new 17m Contra III or 12m XBow III.
I am suspecting the new contra will be able to go in some pretty light winds if it comes to that.

Pray for wind!

weekend forecast?
 

Did the forecast bomb? Or is their still a chance....what say u..

The forecast is saying "get yo glo sticks ready, BOIZ" :)