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by Joostio
Sun Jul 09, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 19348

I will be down soon for one of these rides upwind. That's exactly what I need next. In 2 weeks I think.
by Joostio
Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Kiting lesson review?
Replies: 7
Views: 4077

I just finished my lessons with Greg of El Norte adventures. He teaches at Nimpkish, he teaches from a zodiac. He has good equipment and I learned fast. Good luck. Enjoy the nazel flushing that is enevitable as you learn. I recommend sun glasses as you spend a lot of time looking straight up at the ...
by Joostio
Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:28 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: chestermans today
Replies: 2
Views: 2026

Looks like a fun day, good score!
by Joostio
Sun Oct 09, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Re-designed CAN-9.com - up to date again!
Replies: 29
Views: 7590

Wow man ! 5th place! Super awesome, congratulations, so nice to see a Canadian do so well.
by Joostio
Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:51 am
Forum: Directions to Island Sailing Spots
Topic: Comox Area Sailing
Replies: 30
Views: 20717

The out side is for windsurfing anyways.
by Joostio
Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:40 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: SUP advice / SUP to windSUP conversion possible?
Replies: 11
Views: 4275

I installed a mast track in my sup, not that hard to do.
by Joostio
Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:10 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: learn to windsurf on an SUP
Replies: 10
Views: 4844

I put my sailon my sup all the time. I learned on an old floaty long board that is similar in shape to a sup,theold floatylong board was pretty heavy and has the advantage of a dagger board. Now when I windsurf my sup I usually do in high wind. My sup was 3 fins and planes well, it's also able to st...
by Joostio
Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:48 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Rockin the "Dad Bod" need a new wetsuit
Replies: 19
Views: 7095

Thanks for the replies, I should hit up Island Long Boards as it's not too far from my place. A hood would be nice but a hooded vest would work too. The camel toe isn't usually a problem except in February. I guess that's why kiters wear shorts over there suits. For us windsurfers the camel tow prob...
by Joostio
Thu Mar 03, 2016 6:43 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Rockin the "Dad Bod" need a new wetsuit
Replies: 19
Views: 7095

Rockin the "Dad Bod" need a new wetsuit

I need a new wetsuit. The one I currently have is great but it's very difficult to put on and once exhausted from sailing or surfing it's even harder to get off. My "Whites" suit from the mid 90's with the chest zip was easy to get on and off. I really miss that suit. It seams wetsuit tech...
by Joostio
Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: WTF and Used Sales Shaming
Replies: 98
Views: 45527

by Joostio
Sun Jul 26, 2015 10:04 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: OR trainer kite wind needed to fly
Replies: 4
Views: 1993

OR trainer kite wind needed to fly

Anyone have experience with Ocean Rodeos inflatable trainer kite? What wind ranges is this thing fly able in? Thanks.
by Joostio
Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:15 pm
Forum: Comments and Suggestions
Topic: Thanks for the feedback ...
Replies: 15
Views: 12034

So, can we BBQ at Willow'''s or not?

We are very great full for this "ugly" out of date site, please keep up the good work.
by Joostio
Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Sup kiting?
Replies: 1
Views: 797

Sup kiting?

http://source.f-onekites.com/

Anyone here kite on their sup? I haven't kited before but I have been windsurfing for years. I want to sup kite in 10kt or less wind days. Would I really need one of these specially designed kites or not?
by Joostio
Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:06 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Nitinaht Sauna Authorized!
Replies: 21
Views: 6067

I posted some pics of my "MobileSauna" in the gallery section.

http://www.bigwavedave.ca/gallery/thumb ... ?album=944


It's no done yet but it is functional.
by Joostio
Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:08 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Looking for ride from Raleigh to OBX, May 2nd...
Replies: 5
Views: 2626

I think East Landers may have to start a colum/ thread here with personal advice. Some pretty sound advice.