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by colin
Tue Nov 04, 2008 2:53 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: kite hit RV.........learned lots
Replies: 30
Views: 5790

don't worry about em 57palm.....these guys will talk your ear off if you let them
by colin
Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: kite hit RV.........learned lots
Replies: 30
Views: 5790

The mistake you made was not knowing the capabilities of yourself or your kite, PLUS the unpredictability of the sport, kite control takes a lot of TOW to master, wait for summer and better conditions or go south.
by colin
Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Ideal surf vehicle???
Replies: 167
Views: 33178

These two windsurfers seem to have found their ideal surf vehicle to be the mini van, a vehicle that soccer moms across the nation have for years known to be the best for carting around children and their equipment.
by colin
Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Any recomendations for water to learn to windsurf?
Replies: 4
Views: 1190

Are people still picking this sport up......? :wink:
by colin
Thu May 15, 2008 11:57 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Johnny's Last Blast New Location CLOVER POINT
Replies: 12
Views: 3942

that man goes out with style!!

love you john
by colin
Fri May 09, 2008 8:07 am
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Johnny's Last Blast New Location CLOVER POINT
Replies: 12
Views: 3942

What time is this expected to go down?
by colin
Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Vertical Axis Wind Turbines - VAWT
Replies: 18
Views: 3966

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by colin
Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Johnny Read's last blast - The Big Bang
Replies: 72
Views: 23039

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by colin
Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Comments and Suggestions
Topic: Wave direction
Replies: 1
Views: 3111

Wave direction

Hey BWD,

Can you change the wave graphs so that they have the direction on the top like the wind graphs have? I know you can......
by colin
Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Vertical Axis Wind Turbines - VAWT
Replies: 18
Views: 3966

the VAWTs don't compete on the commercial wind farm scale however are much better in cities and rural environments, they make very little sound and are fairly attractive, the several year wait lists are for the large horizontal turbines for wind farms mainly, VAWTs are fairly easily purchased and ca...
by colin
Fri Apr 18, 2008 5:58 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Vertical Axis Wind Turbines - VAWT
Replies: 18
Views: 3966

they are 50% as efficient however work much better in turbulent areas because they do not have to turn to face the wind.
by colin
Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Vertical Axis Wind Turbines - VAWT
Replies: 18
Views: 3966

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines - VAWT

Anyone know anything about vertical axis wind turbines?
by colin
Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Johnny Read's last blast - The Big Bang
Replies: 72
Views: 23039

I'm in.
by colin
Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:17 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Johnny Read
Replies: 97
Views: 50165

Having time to reflect on John's passing has made me realize the effects of his absence. We all suffer and miss our friend and will be moved everytime we head out to the water. However, John's absence has a greater effect than just the sum of all our remorse. We have lost a large influence and prese...
by colin
Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Johnny Read
Replies: 97
Views: 50165

Part of JR's last travel blog entry: "Yes,All good things come to and end it seems.At least temporarily.My trip has been excellant.So much beauty here.The wind for me,has been relentless,A record here as well.39 days non stop.Kite surfing record for me.Palm trees are swaying as we speak.I went ...