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by Kite Kook
Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: kiteboarding accidents / safety tips
Replies: 291
Views: 147778

For new kiters

One place that isn't getting mentioned much, but was really helpful when I was learning kiting (10 years ago): Parkesville area. No, not in the summer, for obvious reasons. But I remember being at the stage where I had progressed from trainer kites, had bought my first 'big' kite, and needed somewhe...
by Kite Kook
Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: kiteboarding accidents / safety tips
Replies: 291
Views: 147778

Just want to say THANK YOU to Reuben for sharing the story. This thread may actually safe someone's life, seriously, and that wouldn't have happened if you had not spoken up on BWD. I also echo Dale, TK, and Dave's comments, thank you and in fact everyone who has contributed to this thread. I think ...
by Kite Kook
Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: flat screen monitor/'TV'
Replies: 5
Views: 2045

Yeah, I am thinking of getting 'small' flat panel, about 32-37 inches since the room is pretty small and it's almost always just the two of us watching. That said, HP makes a 30 inch monitor that has much higher res than 1080p, which might be nice for computing purposes. Thanks for the responses. I ...
by Kite Kook
Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: flat screen monitor/'TV'
Replies: 5
Views: 2045

flat screen monitor/'TV'

Hey BWD users! Question: Does anyone have any suggestions for the following situation? We are currently using our computer and monitor for our video entertainment needs, which boils down to mostly watching a movie or two a week during the dark months. The speakers for the computer are great, and the...
by Kite Kook
Fri Nov 20, 2009 9:16 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: Ol school Windsurfer
Replies: 13
Views: 4521

dude, tell me this isn't another side effect from that flu shot you got....

I told you the adjuvant was bad news!
by Kite Kook
Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: LaVentana, Baja road report
Replies: 16
Views: 7138

Martin: awesome Baja story, I love it. Reminds me of the mechanic working on Gerry's van who came to the campground and completely redid the rear suspension for dirt cheap.

Hope you have an awesome fall and winter!

JL: Now that's a storm tracking website! Impressive!


Paul
by Kite Kook
Thu Oct 01, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: LaVentana, Baja road report
Replies: 16
Views: 7138

This looks like the best site for tracking Baja storms, like Olaf:

http://www.solymarweb.com/stormtrack.htm

Hopefully it will stay far North of BCS...
by Kite Kook
Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: Cool Links Section
Topic: Fuerteventura wave vid. Very niiiice!
Replies: 8
Views: 2667

wow! :D
by Kite Kook
Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Sept 12,13 kiteboarding lessons
Replies: 6
Views: 2098

downwind dave wrote:im sort of curious about this 'on your knees nailing salmon' thing going on.
:o
LOL :D
by Kite Kook
Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: DATE CHANGED TO SUNDAY!! 50th Birthday Celebration!!
Replies: 13
Views: 4409

Grant/Cammie,

Do I remember correctly that the venue might change to Cook St. if that was where the wind was going to be?

And given the Enviro Canada forecast for westerlies tomorrow afternoon, is this a likely scenario?

Hope you are healing quickly Grant!

Paul
by Kite Kook
Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Waterproof Digital Cameras (point 'n shoot)
Replies: 38
Views: 7098

I have an older version of the Pentax Optio (W10), and it has 30 fps video, one of the reasons I bought it. It seems odd that a newer version wouldn't have that? be sure to use <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/" target="_blank">digital preview</a> I did, and it is the reason I bo...
by Kite Kook
Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:58 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: I love this...
Replies: 5
Views: 1952

dude, that second video was brilliant. thanks for sharing!
by Kite Kook
Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:34 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: warm in the cold
Replies: 15
Views: 3465

I have found the best way to stay warm when it is below 5 degrees is to make a hot cup of cocoa, and to sip it slowly while watching on the webcam... :D
by Kite Kook
Sat Oct 25, 2008 8:18 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Tell me about what windsurfing is like
Replies: 22
Views: 4377

mattdog - i agree fully. however, i caution you on complimenting winddoc too much - it might go to his head. afterall, he's already been published twice in the Penthouse Forum... :shock:
by Kite Kook
Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: R.I.P or mako kite board
Replies: 45
Views: 8006

Ahem.... FYI, I resent the implicit implication that KOOK is somehow a derrisive adjective. I've always thought that it is used to denote a rider of the highest skill and calibre :D

Hope the board shows up!