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Old 05-31-2006, 06:36 AM
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Default OMG...4 Seabreezes in a row?

What is this March or something?
And, in the last 20 years (to my knowledge) it hasn't blown 4 days in a row at the beach (solid 15+) for a seabreeze. I've seen 3 several times, but never 4.

But, it sure looks possible today, again.

Anyone who can, if it does, it has been really nuking at PaG/'tow/Blue Flag for 3 days straight. Come on out.

http://www.iwindsurf.com/windandwher...Wind+Yesterday

The timing has been right around 3pm. I am hoping it happens yet again.

Also, each day has been getting stronger. We were joking yesterday that at this rate, today we would see 22 to 25 knots. Yesterday was 18 to 22 for 4 hours straight.

I hope Josh Linker didn't predict a seabreeze, b/c if so, put a fork in it.. it's done. :x

I will post on here if/when I think it's gonna happen
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Old 05-31-2006, 12:05 PM
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I think it is a go. I don't feel nearly as confident about today though, lots of clouds and possible rain.

I am leaving anyway. It has switched, its just a matter of how strong today.
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Old 05-31-2006, 12:48 PM
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Crap.

It is just taking a dump for now. I am gonna play heads up matches til something changes.
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Old 05-31-2006, 01:08 PM
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2pm

Scott is at beach...

confirmed 15..

may rain tho.. is going to wait a few til it clears..
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Old 05-31-2006, 07:02 PM
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Thanks for posting Bryan.
When I got there, Chris Moore was already rigged and ready to go.
It was about 13 knots on average (kinda everywhere from 9 to 16).

Then, an hour later, it filled in nicely......
Then another hour later... holey moley.. solid 20 for 3 hours. It was actually windier than yesterday. UNREAL.
http://www.iwindsurf.com/windandwher...49&siteID=1428

Lotsa guys out there:
Alex, Chili, Paul, Chris, Randy, Scott Wolfe, Bryan Leighty, SWS, Dan, Mike Hall (downwinder) (I prolly forgot someone, sorry).
Everyone was trying everyone's gear. Pretty cool.. a kind of demo day.

I got to try Chris' 15m Ion in solid 20. That kite simply ROCKS.
I've ridden it in 10-12 (and liked it) and now in solid 20+. I was VERY surprised how easy it was to ride in 20 (effortless actually) because it had pretty good grunt in low wind I thought maybe the high end wouldn't be so hot (that's been my experience with the bigger bows of other brands)
I think I could take it to 25 maybe.. 20 was simply cake.

I'm not so hot with descriptive stuff, but, I think that may be the best kite I have ever ridden. It was very smooth, power was smooth, jumped nice, turned nice. I am REALLY looking forward to riding this kite and bows in the future (6 months ago I wasn't so hot the idea of bows, now I am stoked)

I am going to get one as soon as possible. I wasn't going to get a kite til next season, but... when one kite covers that much range, what's the point in waiting?

I think that for most Florida days, I could ride that kite and the Super Phatty and have a great time (10-23knots)
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Old 05-31-2006, 07:28 PM
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Yeah. Now you know why I've been ranting about the 15m Ion for the last month.
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Old 05-31-2006, 08:03 PM
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Yep.

I literally got to fly 5 different kites today in the same wind.
The Ion smoked all of them (especially considering you could have a great time on it in 12, at my size)
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Old 05-31-2006, 08:38 PM
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today was amazing...
got off work a bit early.. hit the beach and holy shhhhhhheeeeet it kicked in when i got on the water.. LIIIITTT on a 12 waroo..

beautiful day... lots of riding.. weather was perfect.. water was perfect.. sharks in the gulf.. kite wa....

....wwwwwwhhhatt did he just say..??

yes..

i saw an 8 inch dorsal fin breach the surface and didnt see the back of the animal.. it was a ways off shore and it kinda freaked me out.. but then again.. i know they are all around..only a matter of time..

now its just one on the list..

dolphin - check (few times)
manatees - check
fat guys in small speedos - check (few times)
5 - 7 foot shark - check


kiting in late May... is this normal?????????????
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Old 05-31-2006, 08:41 PM
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ohhh.. just got the rockets... no these strong, long lasting seabreezes are not normal this time of year, especially 4 days in a row.
Pretty sweet, huh!!
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Old 05-31-2006, 08:56 PM
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Scott, how big were you going on that 15 when you were litt? Is it just me, or does it jump big when it is windy?
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