Today was retro day at LP. Launched my 14m cabhrina NITRO 3 complete with the recon system. Pretty light when I finally got rigged at around 945. My hats off...
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steve linane
steve_linane
Oct 20, 2012 1:15 am
I think Jon is right , there are other Spots ( Costa Rica , Australia ,Antigua,Aruba,Barbados,Bonaire,Coche,Los Roques,Margarita,Tobago Puerto Rico ,Peru and...
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stefanoortelli
Oct 20, 2012 2:40 am
Thanks, how many good ones! We are thinking to go the week just before Christmas, just after the schools close. I'm looking for a spot to use th 12. If I take...
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j clive
jclivejordan
Oct 20, 2012 2:56 pm
Last January I didn't need a wet suit in Los barriles and all four days we were there the right kite size was 12 or 14m. These VIDS were shot in January: los...
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Gear Daddy LLC
geardaddyllc
Oct 20, 2012 3:43 pm
Been to both Los Barilles and La Ventana. I liked LB better even thou stronger winds happen at LV. You'll still have as many days in LB unless you want small...
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Jon Bolt
idakiteman
Oct 20, 2012 4:09 pm
my experience of wind difference between Los Barriles & La Ventana: Many times I've kited at one of these two places, then the very next day kited the other....
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steve linane
steve_linane
Oct 20, 2012 5:45 pm
stefanoo Something I didnt mention , I've been going to Baja scene the 80s and back then Los Barriles was the only thing going . I the 90s LV got discovered...
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steve linane
steve_linane
Oct 21, 2012 3:28 am
Jason W. Greg D. and me , two hrs at the river big kite but well worth the drive Steve L. From: itile@... To: snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com;...
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daflyinhawaiian64@...
DaFlyinHawai...
Oct 22, 2012 1:33 am
That was a fun session. You had to work it sometimes but pretty relaxing goofing around. Great fall sailing! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ... From: steve linane...
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stefanoortelli
Oct 28, 2012 1:28 pm
Shoot, the flights are $1000 per person......
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Jon Bolt
idakiteman
Oct 28, 2012 4:12 pm
Wow. Hawaii likely cheaper than Mexico? Is that $1000 to La Paz (LAP) or Cabo (SJD)?? Usually SJD substantially cheaper than LAP. But yeah, now US airlines...
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steve linane
steve_linane
Oct 28, 2012 7:15 pm
Stefano Maui has always been a good deal . i've been there many times and it cost me about $100 a day , Air , condo , van , and (gear windsurf ) you cant beat...
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daflyinhawaiian64@...
DaFlyinHawai...
Oct 28, 2012 8:03 pm
Stephano, fyi I will be there over the xmas holidaze. 20-1st. As Steve pointed out not as consistent as rest of year but plenty to do (read keep wife and child...
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stefanoortelli
Oct 29, 2012 2:34 am
Thanks guys, lots of good info. Wow Steve for the video, I would love to surf, I've never tried in my live, but who knows... sonner or later... Greg, what's...
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Jon Bolt
idakiteman
Oct 29, 2012 1:32 pm
Stefano...first time you try surfing and discover how darn hard & exhausting it is just to paddle out even in somewhat small surf...and how fatigued your...
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Jack Harrison
hyqual
Oct 29, 2012 2:31 pm
Yes, copy Jon on difficulty and arm strength.. To learn to surf you may consider getting a paddle board. and starting with "15 to 30-inch" waves to have some...
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daflyinhawaiian64@...
DaFlyinHawai...
Oct 29, 2012 9:41 pm
Well I like Naish beach for launching/landing as it has a "better" wind. Parking not as convenient as kite beach. Best itinerary is the one you are able to...
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steve linane
steve_linane
Oct 31, 2012 2:11 pm
looks like a lucky Peck morning...
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daflyinhawaiian64@...
DaFlyinHawai...
Oct 31, 2012 5:15 pm
Anyone check it out? I was tempted but had a meeting to attend. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ... From: steve linane <itile@...> Sender:...
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steve linane
steve_linane
Nov 1, 2012 1:48 am
not me , work got in the way To: snowkiteidaho@yahoogroups.com From: daflyinhawaiian64@... Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:15:39 +0000 Subject: Re:...
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Jim Tighe
jim@...
Nov 1, 2012 2:02 am
I had a 10 am meeting but did go up around 1pm ,, yes the wind was pretty much gone. 9-12 mph with a whole bunch of boats. Boy is it low water. Would be...
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Jim shultz
shultzy311
Nov 1, 2012 4:46 am
Bet it was good! It started blowing last night around 8 and blew all night, was still blowing when I left for work this morning at 7....
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Gear Daddy LLC
geardaddyllc
Nov 2, 2012 8:55 pm
Heading to ski swap tonight at 5. Looking for Calvins 1st kite skis. Cya there Eddy...
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Will Hise
k3rm
Nov 2, 2012 9:21 pm
get me some x-country skis! I have swim lessons tonight. Maybe have to hit it up tomorrow....
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stefanoortelli
Nov 3, 2012 1:48 pm
Guys, from where I live (Surprise valley), altought cloudy, it looks windy. I'll go take a look...
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jwattboi
Nov 4, 2012 1:20 am
Stefano, Did you go up this morning? I'll go tomorrow/Sunday morning if it looks like it's working. Jason...
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stefanoortelli
Nov 4, 2012 4:02 am
Wind was great and temperateure was mild. Unfortunately I've crash the kite in a screw up self landing, so tomorrow will sleep. Have fun!...
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stefanoortelli
Nov 4, 2012 1:55 pm
From my observatory point, wind looks less than yesterday. Still some wind from the right direction...
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jwattboi
Nov 4, 2012 3:31 pm
Yeah, the LP numbers topped about 11 so looks light enough that I just stayed home. The last 3 days looked good though. Glad you got some yesterday....
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RUSTY HILL
rustyvhill
Nov 9, 2012 11:25 pm
So, I was lucky enough to get an invite from Mike Stone to help him sail his boat down the east coast the first two weeks of Oct. Luckily we missed Sandy and...
