Summer trade winds? - Page 5

theshiatispimpin101 · #41 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 · #42 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 · #43 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 · #44 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 · #45 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.

hrpufnstuf · #46 06-24-2009, 06:46 PM

Its on the main page. They had some nice prizes. I KNOW we ca do better. I have some gear i would sell at a fund raising auction/ party. What better reason to get our crew together for some fun, suds and help out a friend

BigR · #47 06-26-2009, 05:42 AM

Quote:

I honestly don't know what raffle you are talking about

It was for Mila,

she is a really nice kiter from ft lauderdale,

Whitey · #48 06-26-2009, 06:25 AM

It's easy just click on the donate button and fill in the amount you want to contribute.

Unimog Bob · #49 06-29-2009, 05:08 PM

Unreal how windy it has been. Today was solid 18 plus for hours (it's actually still blowing).
I have been kiting and/or windsurfing this area since 1987 and this summer takes the cake by far.

RM3001 · #50 06-29-2009, 07:16 PM

Today was awesome! Rode Cypress and it was low tide so the northern flats were perfect. Outside of the flats were nice little rollers that were fun to ride and chop hop off of. Really surprised there were only 2 other kiters. I was lit on 14m.