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Old 03-01-2008, 07:42 PM
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looks like we had a sea breeze today. Did anyone get some? I missed out. Hope it does it again tomorrow!
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Old 03-01-2008, 08:45 PM
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Yeah, I went to Indian Rocks and did a mini-downwinder probably 7 miles down from were I parked my vehicle. I saw another rider on an Omega HD but I didn't recognize him. It blew probably 12-15 knots. I got back to the initial location by riding the trolley. Got love that trolley man!
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Old 03-01-2008, 10:24 PM
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Kind of off topic, but how are you self-launching when you're on the beaches by yourself. I know there's been plenty of threads on it in the past, but I work near IRB and on a day I get off work early I'd like to do a little downwinder, but won't likely have anyone with me. Being a fairly new rider, I'm nervous to be out on the beach self-launching with nobody around. Always figured I would end up drift launching.
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Old 03-02-2008, 07:05 AM
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what kind of kite do you have?
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Old 03-02-2008, 07:34 AM
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Kind of off topic, but how are you self-launching when you're on the beaches by yourself. I know there's been plenty of threads on it in the past, but I work near IRB and on a day I get off work early I'd like to do a little downwinder, but won't likely have anyone with me. Being a fairly new rider, I'm nervous to be out on the beach self-launching with nobody around. Always figured I would end up drift launching.
I personaly selflunch if I have to only in light wind and when flying my bow. If it's blowing more than 15 knots I require assistance.

Selflunching is all about practice, practice, practice (in light wind of course).
There are different techniques to selflunch so do your research before attempting.
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Old 03-02-2008, 05:34 PM
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Dan B. and I got out on our sailboat in the early afternoon... wind really picked up a lot.. great sailing day for sure..

on those light days i'd rather be sailing..

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Old 03-02-2008, 09:40 PM
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lack of experience is waht keeps me from even trying for practice, cause there's so many different recomended ways
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