cozumel, the calm before the storm

Bettyboarder · Thu Nov 12, 09 7:45 am

Sweet!!!!

I wish I was there looks like a great trip so far.

Nak · Thu Nov 12, 09 11:34 am

Great sunset shot Stringy! How do you get the exposure right on a shot like that? When I take a shot like that, the foreground is underexposed to the point where it's just black?

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1736 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

hey Nak I think it's more luck than anything! I was using a filter to help enhance the effect and then a little adjustments in lightroom.

anyhow, just a couple more images of "team NW" kiteboarding in beautiful Cozumel.
What I like about being here is the weather, the island vibe, and the abundance of activities that can be done when the wind is light.
It's been blowing pretty good for the past couple of days so we are all getting some quality time on the water.
We've been kiting around the island but mainly by our resort Casa Viento.
Casa Viento is a great option for accommodations for multiple reasons.
their proximity to the beach (about a 2 minute walk), nice rooms with kitchens, and the best kiteboarding hosts on the island.
Raul De Lille is a former windsurfing olympian who now runs http://www.kitecozumel.com
He is the first kiteboarder on Cozumel island. Great guy and great host.

kirsten all smiles

jaz pops off the passing boat wake

sushi mack goes for the seatbelt grab

raul the host soars high above

cruising with the locals

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1736 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

Just went through my hard drive and found some more video from this trip.
I thought I would share with you guys.

http://vimeo.com/10012058

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

Nice vid stringy!

Vladiator · Since 06 Jun 2009 252 Posts Napels FL Obsessed

Sweet vid !!!! Thumb's Up