The Winter kiting thread!

pipedragon · Post by **pipedragon** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:54 am

Let's talk about winter kiting. what you need to know to stay warm and safe.

One thing I learned last year from Charlie is you need gloves. The yellow rubber kitchen gloves are economical and work well because they have grips built in. Also you need a good head warmer. I wore a wool beaneie last year that worked well as long as it did not get too wet. It also was easy to wring out and get it dry. You also need a high wind kite.

Anyone else got the 411 on winter kiting to share? It is always good info for all! :idea:

windhorny · Post by **windhorny** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:52 pm

anyone have any experience riding powerskis? I am interested in making one or buying one for the down season. Albeit freezing alameda water is not first preference but water time is water time, I'll take it.

check out this siote if you have no idea what i am preaching about.

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windhorny · Post by **windhorny** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:53 pm

anyone have any experience riding powerskis? I am interested in making one or buying one for the down season. Albeit freezing alameda water is not first preference but water time is water time, I'll take it.

check out this siote if you have no idea what i am preaching about.

www.powerski.com

Sander · Post by **Sander** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 2:35 pm

Putting a motor on a board sucks the soul out of the activity. You are no longer relying upon the elements to power your ride.

(although the manufacturer's website claims it will bring you closer to Jesus...follow the "In joy I surf the earth and sky" link for more boring details)

Alameda is only about 1/2 hr drive from some decent surfing spots that are good when there is no wind for kiting.

windhorny · Post by **windhorny** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:28 pm

Yeah, but the beach is 50' in front of my place so it would be great to have a toy like this for the dead days. I also think it would be nice during the season to have as a last measure rescue vehicle. The boat at the shack is great but they have to be there and it is a chore to get it in the water. These thibgs only weigh 130 lbs.

fearlu · Post by **fearlu** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:21 pm

Cold, hard ground!

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adamrod · Post by **adamrod** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:17 pm

We need to organize a snowkiting trip because i'm sure there's a group of us who are interested but don't really know when or where to do it. I'm talking about someone in the know, posting to the forum "i'm going snowkiting at such and such place at such and such time" and then i can show up and learn a thing or two.

other than that, for water kiting? buy a tube of the clear aquaseal stuff (you can buy it at wise surfshop) and inspect your wetsuit for holes and patch them. it'll improve your warmth noticeably. I also plan on wearing a hood for the super cold days. I wear it surfing and it's great.

Endlestorm · Post by **Endlestorm** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:19 pm

Is it harder to stay upwind snowkiting?

jjm · Post by **jjm** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:39 pm

I was thinking it would be cool to get a group together to rent a cabin or condo for a weekend.

Kite if there is wind, ski/board if there isn't.

Any interest?

adamrod · Post by **adamrod** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:41 pm

yeah. definitely.

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