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by JL
Wed Apr 21, 2004 12:49 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: E & SE winds at IV? Meterologist needed
Replies: 1
Views: 1493

:roll: Yes you are correct. The E.,N.E.,and S.E. pressure gradient affects our entire area...Look at the env. Canada site (a link is provided under the current conditions grid) to observe.....With the S.E. pattern we nearly always receive less wind strength and of shorter duration than Georgia. I su...
by JL
Fri Apr 16, 2004 1:13 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: Island View Today
Replies: 10
Views: 3833

8) Bobson: I'm a sensitive weather guy!! Your not missing much. Maybe later!
by JL
Fri Apr 16, 2004 9:23 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Leaky Bladders -suggestions?.
Replies: 7
Views: 2388

8) I've had the best luck with: 1. remove bladder. 2. Pump up. 3. Mix up dish soap & water just the right consistency to blow bubbles! 4. take a rag & slowly wipe mixture over bladder until bubbles form. 5. inspect "bubble" area, if you can' see a pinhole you will feel the rush of ...
by JL
Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:43 am
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: Island View Today
Replies: 10
Views: 3833

:) Bobson: I thought i'd recycle this topic. I feel bad about yesterdays forecast. I hope to try I-view this morning. Any chance of you making it down....I leave the beach for work @ 1....Jim
by JL
Fri Apr 16, 2004 8:38 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Dogs and windsurfing
Replies: 3
Views: 1730

:oops: Try to teach you dog to stay away from kites & offer to repair any damage caused by your dog!! Enjoy your new buddy! Well trained Dogs (and owners) mean they can stay leash free!!!
by JL
Thu Apr 15, 2004 11:52 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: where to buy a harness?
Replies: 2
Views: 1689

TRY: Excel 381-2001 or Bosuns 386-1608 or Kitesurfer.ca 883-4389
by JL
Mon Apr 12, 2004 11:18 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Looong weekend @ Nitnat
Replies: 18
Views: 5701

8) Thanks Bobson . Good report..It's windy @ I view.
by JL
Sun Apr 11, 2004 3:43 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Looong weekend @ Nitnat
Replies: 18
Views: 5701

:lol: Yo! Bobson. How about a nitinat wrap up for those of us that, worked, or wimped out this weekend!
by JL
Thu Apr 08, 2004 6:48 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: Nitinaht Lake Wind Reports
Replies: 24
Views: 7370

:lol: If your worried about "gas" don't camp near the outhouses!!!
by JL
Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:25 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: hEy dAvE !
Replies: 7
Views: 2701

:? This has the potential to make a really BAD country song!
by JL
Sun Apr 04, 2004 9:59 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Nitnat access
Replies: 9
Views: 3072

[smilie=pimp.gif] Yes Bobson I think you should go to Nitinat!!!
by JL
Fri Apr 02, 2004 9:07 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: Jimmy Lewis Explains:The "pressure" slope
Replies: 4
Views: 2111

Oops! Your right 247 it goes high -low. YES follow the pattern and apply it to the wind at the light houses..Make a mental note for the next time the pattern appears!(the best part of :roll: writing here is when I mess up I can correct my original post!) Jim
by JL
Fri Apr 02, 2004 2:54 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: Jimmy Lewis Explains:The "pressure" slope
Replies: 4
Views: 2111

Jimmy Lewis Explains:The "pressure" slope

:idea: :shock: The current pressure as shown on the env. Canada pressure slope grid is in the left corner of the chart the pattern is read from right to left. Wind direction will follow the arrows on the picture displayed...The LARGER the number the STRONGER the winds to be encountered. BIG WAVE DAV...
by JL
Fri Apr 02, 2004 12:14 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: hey jimmy
Replies: 3
Views: 1966

:? Rob, like a real weatherman everything I say is suspect! Put your faith in the pressure slope! Jim
by JL
Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:10 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: low pressure
Replies: 0
Views: 1243

low pressure

:idea: Looking at the march data from B.W.D.,the Victoria airport spiked over 25 knots, on the days we had a significant pressure drop....Does anyone remember the reggae song: "Pressure drop" ( toots and the maytals!)?!.....Maybe B.W.D. could play this tune when a significant drop occures!...