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- 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 ...
- 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
Regards,
Pete in Grenada
- 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 ...
- 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
Pete
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
I carry three kites, two paragliders ...
- 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 ...
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 ...