Summer trade winds?

Unimog Bob · #1 06-23-2009, 02:42 PM

Yep, it's Scott. Said it on here for about a month at the end of every post. But then I realized it didn't matter and stopped clarifying b/c so many post with pseudonyms

I have zero idea who you are, for example, and it doesn't really matter.
Really windy this morning out at Madeira. Nice waves, solid 20. Perfect for the surf board.
No idea what iBite maps reported...

Getting ready for round 2.

hrpufnstuf · #2 06-23-2009, 06:39 PM

Yup, just how I like it.

H.R.

theshiatispimpin101 · #3 06-23-2009, 07:41 PM

Wind has been amazing the past 2 days, today especially. I kited for about 6 hours, and had the best session ever. It never dropped below 18 knots today and the evening was around 22 knts or so. How was everyones session?

LSUkiter · #4 06-23-2009, 08:24 PM

You can thank me for it. I have had two weeks of work lock-down. No way to go in later than 7AM and get out no earlier than 730. Days I'm off are few and far-between, and windless.

Unimog Bob · #5 06-24-2009, 01:45 PM

It was great yesterday. Rigger let me demo his 8m. Nice.

Holy crap!! It went from zero to 25+ knots SW about ten minutes ago.
Doppler seems okay. I am actually debating going out and rigging a 7m in the summer (with no hurricane ?) WTF!
I love global warming.

hrpufnstuf · #6 06-24-2009, 05:56 PM

I don't usually do this but what the heck. I'm using the popularity of this post for another reason. 1077 views.

I just noticed that Rick I's call for help for one of their local kiters has apparently gone unanswered. They had a raffle that was cancelled due to lack of interest. Would be nice if the Tampa/ St. Pete crew could possibly help. Steve O, I know one of those 1000 views was you. If you read this maybe the shop might be able to do a local raffle. Also, maybe we (Tampa/St Pete kiters) can raffle off old gear. Just a thought. If anyone seconds this idea, I'll start a new post.

H.R.

Unimog Bob · #7 06-24-2009, 06:40 PM

Wow, 1000 views over wind. It has been windy.

H.R., I honestly don't know what raffle you are talking about.
Was that posted anywhere in our local section(s)?
I only check the local stuff, is why I ask.

We once raised a grand in 2 hours for Billy.
We also once had 300 to go for an EB sign.
Anyway......

Hey Steve, I love ya' man, but if it sucks that bad, why go?
I know I avoid that place like the plague.