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by skywalker
Thu Aug 11, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Windfest 2016
Replies: 43
Views: 22388

I've been told there will be but how reliable that is remains to be seen. the store will be open
by skywalker
Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:21 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: foil curious
Replies: 27
Views: 7478

Steve Rueben had the same issue on a different foil. Not a lot you can do about that unless you put a spar between the nose and the bottom of the mast.
by skywalker
Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: foil curious
Replies: 27
Views: 7478

My report on the foil fish. It doesn’t suck at all. In fact I have a hard time imagining selling it right away. It performs well in almost no wind. Sure its heavy, but I like having the durability of metal at Cook st. Plus, I was foiling the FIRST DAY out. All this after only two sessions. I think I...
by skywalker
Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Windfest 2016
Replies: 43
Views: 22388

Surfing learned years ago the way to hold great events is to have an event window. So tough to nail it on one weekend...and very stressful for the organizers. I believe king of the air in Cape town now have an event window...and they pull the trigger based on an excellent forecast. King of the air ...
by skywalker
Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Windfest 2016
Replies: 43
Views: 22388

Windude we stay away from the windsurf area, and only have 5 people on the course at time. 6 max You're more likely to be bothered by the 300 other kiters that show up for good wind. Re not changing dates and running on lousy wind days - that's not why the team of 8 volunteers has been working on th...
by skywalker
Wed Jul 13, 2016 9:30 am
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Windfest 2016
Replies: 43
Views: 22388

GOOD NEWS/ BAD NEWS – Windfest Delayed till August 12-14 All of our forecasts are saying a max of 15 knots this weekend. Less on Sunday. The rest of July looks the same. Cooler temperatures have turned our thermals off. La Nina, maybe? We will run this before Kite Clash that way you out of towners c...
by skywalker
Tue Jul 12, 2016 11:12 am
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Windfest 2016
Replies: 43
Views: 22388

all the forecasts disagree right now.

We. Must. Wait!
by skywalker
Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Windfest 2016
Replies: 43
Views: 22388

Hello Windfesters We are watching the forecast very closely at the moment and will make a call Tuesday night, July 12 as to whether this coming weekend is viable, July 15,16,17 Nobody wants to go up for a rainfest. The forecast on Tuesday afternoon will be accurate enough to make a call. Thanks for ...
by skywalker
Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:31 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: foil curious
Replies: 27
Views: 7478

Raceboards schooled me pretty well but by the end I was riding them and almost landing roll tacks.

Point is I *think* I can turn off twin tip mentality and start carte blanche.

We shall see. the force is strong with me.
by skywalker
Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: foil curious
Replies: 27
Views: 7478

I bought the LF foil fish. Without having ridding it, here are more thoughts The board isn't that great. But honestly who cares, its not about the board. The aluminum mast is what you want at cook st. It could handle a couple logs. The board might be worth keeping for that reason alone The foil is H...
by skywalker
Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: 2017... Going inflatable
Replies: 23
Views: 6941

Great now the windsurfers will be stealing my pumps too!
by skywalker
Fri Jul 08, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: foil curious
Replies: 27
Views: 7478

I'm in the market for a foil around 1000 bucks. Looks like the LF foil fish is the one to go

http://kiteboardbc.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12240

Right? Any better ideas?
by skywalker
Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Esquimalt Ocean Access
Replies: 14
Views: 2895

Unanimous approval from the Esquimalt council. We can expect a new launch site in Esquimalt in the near future, A few of us recently incorporated the Vancouver Island Windsport Society, and this was the first piece of official business. I will post more about the VIWS later as we get our act togethe...
by skywalker
Wed Jul 06, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Windfest 2016
Replies: 43
Views: 22388

Carte blanche for pole dancers KUS. All us string monkeys will accommodate. Let us know what marks you need etc. Make it a grass roots Windsurfest

feel free to reach out with more suggestions at and we'll make it happen. Again carte blanche, just tell us what you need.
by skywalker
Wed Jul 06, 2016 3:07 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Windfest 2016
Replies: 43
Views: 22388

KUS wrote:suggest sticking with historic dates giving you the best potential: last weekend in July :!: why it was changed was always a mystery to me :idea:
Kus feel free to organize a perfect event and prove your point :wink: