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by ambientrax
Mon Feb 21, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: My long lost board...LOL hand crafted in Poland...it's out there somewhere...
Replies: 0
Views: 1052

My long lost board...LOL hand crafted in Poland...it's out there somewhere...

Had to body drag back to Sooke a few years back... wondering if anyone ever found it...Hello China!?!?!
by ambientrax
Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:02 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Radiation leaks from Japan
Replies: 32
Views: 18616

Re: Radiation leaks from Japan

I wonder what the long-term effects of being in the ocean all these years might have on us/ sealife etc...it's been almost 10 years, you would think you would see problems surfacing...I dunno
by ambientrax
Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Straps or bindings??? safety question for air time...
Replies: 9
Views: 4488

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaEMnQ1DQOA this is some of the info I am looking for....
by ambientrax
Sat Jun 29, 2019 6:50 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Straps or bindings??? safety question for air time...
Replies: 9
Views: 4488

Straps or bindings??? safety question for air time...

I busted my fibula back in 2015 in Baja... couldn't kick my board off in time, one of my feet came out...anyways, just wondering if anyone thinks having a binding instead of straps is safer? just theoretically... I don't really do jumps much now, I ride my surfboard etc, sometimes strapless... but I...
by ambientrax
Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:05 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China beach? Question??????
Replies: 3
Views: 2849

so in short... don't bother, thanks
by ambientrax
Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:01 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China beach? Question??????
Replies: 3
Views: 2849

China beach? Question??????

wind will be up tomorrow 20- solid 25 knots... anyone kite there? If so any info on what to look out for etc, I will be alone, but it is onshore somewhat...
by ambientrax
Fri May 15, 2015 8:29 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: CB etiquette
Replies: 37
Views: 34055

right of way...

I treat every kiter / windsurfer the same on the water, even if I have the right of way, I generally assume the other sailor has no clue as to who has the right of way, so I am just cautious and give the right of way. give and take... the right of way is something that should be given not complacent...
by ambientrax
Thu Mar 12, 2015 6:44 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: WTF and Used Sales Shaming
Replies: 98
Views: 45575

old gear...

I think the dude is asking a little much for that old stuff, it must mean something to him...maybe keep it instead so you can ride it again? Hey I got an old mistral skreemer, had a few dings that got sticked... FREE! or gimmee a 6 pack for it. or I'll just keep the thing so the kids can play with i...
by ambientrax
Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: quad fins needed...left front fin... or whole set if you got
Replies: 3
Views: 1640

quad fins needed...left front fin... or whole set if you got

busted my left front quad and would like to put a fin in, I will buy a complete set if I have to, but if you got some spare fins kicking around, please message me...
by ambientrax
Sun Feb 15, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Port Alberni kiteboarding ban
Replies: 53
Views: 15996

Drift start...

Drift starting can be done safely, but don't mess around in heavy gusty condition, you would be asking for serious trouble. we should make a video like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1AKlK2gxXA similar method could be used off a dock or peir!! some cool music and a cute female kite board...
by ambientrax
Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Port Alberni kiteboarding ban
Replies: 53
Views: 15996

That's awesome.

thankgodiatepastafobreaky wrote:what's the big deal??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ceebejVh24
by ambientrax
Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Nitinaht 2014: Road/Camp updates
Replies: 85
Views: 22538

I was waiting...

for a day like this, and can't say I was looking forward to it... next thing will be north beach los barriles baja... whoopdeedooo... find another place I suppose... oh well. soon you will need a license too kite. and required helmets next.
by ambientrax
Sun May 18, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: Directions to Island Sailing Spots
Topic: Harrison Lake
Replies: 2
Views: 3643

Nice Kus!

Harrison is where it all began for me to, Bear Creek can get some really big wind swell as well, seen some big ramps out there.