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by Pete Evans
Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:03 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Comox Scene
Replies: 9
Views: 2816

Comox Valley Kiteboarders BBQ

Hi, there's quite a few kiters around the valley now. I live in Black Creek from June until November. Last year we had a BBQ in July for all our kiters and friends - I hope to host another one at my place this July. Keep an eye on http://www.goosespit.com for details. There's photos on there from ...
by Pete Evans
Tue Dec 27, 2005 6:40 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Kiteboarding Distance Record
Replies: 8
Views: 2454

Kiteboarding Distance Record

Anybody know what the world distance record is for kiteboarding on the water? If so, where did you find that info?

Regards,
Pete in Grenada
by Pete Evans
Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:15 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: life jackets
Replies: 22
Views: 5594

PFD

I agree about a kayaking lifejacket - they're designed to sit above the spray deck of the kayak and not get pushed up over the shoulders - that's perfect for a waist harness too. And some have nifty mesh pockets for gear. Down in the islands I always carry my cell for safety as I'm usually on my own ...
by Pete Evans
Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:22 am
Forum: Cool Links Section
Topic: Up Island site
Replies: 4
Views: 2024

Comox

Hey, thanks for putting a link in for us! As we move into september we should be getting some action up here. I had a good session at Nimpkish on Thursday then the wind died.

Pete
by Pete Evans
Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:01 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Great Bladder Repair article
Replies: 3
Views: 1494

Tuck tape

Down in the islands where there is no one to show me other ways I've just been using tuck tape, even for big blow outs. Smaller holes just whack a piece on, bigger holes - cut away damaged area and overlap strips on the inside then strips on the outside. Never had one fail even after a year. Easy to ...
by Pete Evans
Sat Jul 30, 2005 1:46 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Ideal surf vehicle???
Replies: 167
Views: 36716

VW Westfalia

My Westfalia works very well for me but cheap it ain't. There's not a vehicle available that I would rather have though, realistically. Mine's a 1990, just before they switched to the Eurovan shape. I paid 17k for it and spent another 3k (OWWW!) on a head job.

I carry three kites, two paragliders ...
by Pete Evans
Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:44 am
Forum: Directions to Island Sailing Spots
Topic: Comox Valley Kiteboarders
Replies: 2
Views: 1993

Comox Valley Kiteboarders

If you wonder what's going on up here then check out:

http://www.goosespit.com

Just need our guys to use it!!

If you think it looks like this site - of course it does, I grabbed the same free software - it's not as neat but I don't know what I'm doing!

Get in touch if you come up. I've ordered ...