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by Nimpkish-Bill
Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Lake Trip June 6-7
Replies: 2
Views: 880

I'm in..
by Nimpkish-Bill
Fri Apr 17, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Nitinaht 2014: Road/Camp updates
Replies: 85
Views: 22679

Road/camp update

I drove the road last thursday, all of it is in near perfect condition and they were grading the section which traditionally never gets touched by a grader, the last mile into town. In addition there have been dangerous trees felled throughout the camp. I took and Parks dangerous tree assessment cou...
by Nimpkish-Bill
Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:47 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Final Windfest Post Inc. Windfest Wishlist
Replies: 11
Views: 3140

great poster

Awesome artwork on the poster Alicia. The top centre picture seems a bit hazy?? :-)
by Nimpkish-Bill
Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:44 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Kiting with Killer Whales
Replies: 3
Views: 1162

Kiting with Killer Whales

Was just out here in Nelson, NZ. A pod of Killer Whales swam by and a small one started off towards me. The local guy says you can pet them. Any advice on that?
by Nimpkish-Bill
Sat Nov 02, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: CARAVAN- VENTANA
Replies: 7
Views: 2001

CARAVAN- VENTANA

Anyone interested in doing a caravan down to ventana, leaving this Friday?
by Nimpkish-Bill
Wed Oct 02, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Storm Riding, YOU and ME!!
Replies: 44
Views: 13558

hey Kus
Thanks for being there on sunday. And yes, I should wear a helmet and lifejacket on those days. I was ripping along merrily sunday when wood just appears in front of you, requiring lighting quick reflexes to avoid. Glad I developed those reflexes from years of windsurfing. :)
by Nimpkish-Bill
Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Kiting the Cook Island?? Any tips?
Replies: 2
Views: 856

Kiting the Cook Island?? Any tips?

anyone been to the Cook Islands, know anything about the best places to kite, when to go??

Thanks
by Nimpkish-Bill
Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Lost teeth
Replies: 15
Views: 5416

soon

7 days
by Nimpkish-Bill
Mon Nov 05, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: Wind Model Vs EC Vs Reality
Replies: 9
Views: 3042

storms

Being a fairly new wind addict to the Vict scene, its a stretch to say that winter storms are on the decline but thats what I see more and more of. It does appear as though climate is boucing to extremes around the world, no more status quo. Maybe as the islands climate warms our weather will be buf...
by Nimpkish-Bill
Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:41 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Lost teeth
Replies: 15
Views: 5416

Basics

After a couple of run-ins with a kiter 1 1/2 years ago, I started looking around while kiting. Try it, and you will see that only about 1/2 the people on the water DON"T actually look back before they transition. It's about giving a fuck about whats going on around you. Failure to do so results...
by Nimpkish-Bill
Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:22 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Lost teeth
Replies: 15
Views: 5416

Lost teeth

To the looser who kept jumping in front of me yesterday at Cook st, blue 9m Rebel. Those failed jumps where I had to drop into the water to avoid running into you 4 times will get you a quick trip to the dentist. We had words on the water.
by Nimpkish-Bill
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: 2012 OCT 16 - More free photos uploaded.
Replies: 3
Views: 1402

password

password does not work????????????
by Nimpkish-Bill
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:05 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Tips to becoming a better kiter.
Replies: 2
Views: 1041

foot strap

Yah, I've heard that one before. I'lll wait till the Nitinat season begins in August