previous topic :: next topic |
Author |
Message |
Nak

Since 19 May 2005
4297 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
CGKA Member
|
Mon Mar 10, 08 6:55 pm Isla Blanca |
|
|
Isla Blanca has been Great! Thanks tons for all of your info Barfly! I owe you a cold one definately.
Getting here was an adventure, long story there. Sunday though was great, 11m wind all day. I even rode Joanne's new 7.5 Cult and a Glide. Pretty impressive low end on that kite...
Today was a lot lighter, 14 T2 and a glide all morning, then it died off about 1:00. Still rideable, but a little downwind every tack.
This place is really great. Cheap diggs and miles of butter. Amazing really. No action shots, but here's a shot from a break. I was the only one riding, so I just left the kite tied up during breaks.
 |
|
IMG_0070 (Medium).JPG |
|
|
|
Kraemer

Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
|
Mon Mar 10, 08 7:21 pm |
|
|
Suite beach!
|
|
|
holly

Since 09 Jul 2006
440 Posts
Hood River
Obsessed
|
Mon Mar 10, 08 7:31 pm |
|
|
it looks like that kiter is gonna get a sick sesh!!!haha
|
|
|
boardrider

Since 05 Apr 2006
1034 Posts
Ventura, CA
XTreme Poster
|
Mon Mar 10, 08 7:56 pm |
|
|
Looks nice Nak - Maybe a stupid question, but where is Isla Blanca?
|
|
|
Nak

Since 19 May 2005
4297 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
CGKA Member
|
Mon Mar 10, 08 8:55 pm |
|
|
About a half an hour north of Cancun. Barfly posted the 411 on this place, so we went in search. I'll post more later, possibly after the rum leaves my system...
|
|
|
tonyb

Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
|
Mon Mar 10, 08 9:12 pm |
|
|
Nice! Tethering the kite between sessions More pics when you get time.
Tony
|
|
|
wylieflyote

Since 30 Jun 2006
1648 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
XTreme Poster
|
Tue Mar 11, 08 5:02 am |
|
|
I was on my way to Isla Holbox, and didn't go to Isla Blanca partly because I heard the mosquitoes were hell. True?
|
|
|
Bettyboarder

Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
XTreme Poster
|
Tue Mar 11, 08 6:07 am |
|
|
Wow looks sweet
|
|
|
Mark

Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
|
Tue Mar 11, 08 7:13 am |
|
|
Mmmmm sunshine, sand, Rum...
looks like a good time.
_________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult...
www.naishkites.com |
|
|
Nak

Since 19 May 2005
4297 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
CGKA Member
|
Tue Mar 11, 08 7:18 am |
|
|
wylieflyote wrote: | I was on my way to Isla Holbox, and didn't go to Isla Blanca partly because I heard the mosquitoes were hell. True? |
Right after sunset on Monday Joanne had a couple of no-see-um bites; I wasn't bothered at all. I don't think they like the taste of rum... Overall not bad for two days so far. I can't testify as to what it might be like at other times of the year? We haven't heard from anyone of any worse though. There is the Crocodile farm South a quarter mile though!
|
|
|
Reaper356

Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
Opinionated
|
Tue Mar 11, 08 7:37 am |
|
|
Can help but notice the orange tide / antifreeze? bottle and sky go really well w/ the kite!
Does look awesome!
|
|
|
Nak

Since 19 May 2005
4297 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
CGKA Member
|
Tue Mar 11, 08 7:47 am |
|
|
Reaper356 wrote: | Can help but notice the orange tide / antifreeze? bottle and sky go really well w/ the kite!
Does look awesome!  |
It does, doesn't it? They fill those with sand and use them to hold down kites here...
|
|
|
Gman

Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
|
Tue Mar 11, 08 8:58 am |
|
|
Looks like an awesome spot.
|
|
|
Nak

Since 19 May 2005
4297 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
CGKA Member
|
Thu Mar 13, 08 6:16 pm |
|
|
Winds been dead for two days, been drinking way t5oo much! <Today the winds came back &v ton of fun. Sorry about no pics, I have no access to the internet on my own PC, just a borrwoed connection. This is a really great spot, way great place for lessons. Joannes progressed a bunch, will hopefully be riding in a couple of days. IŽll post pics & more indfo in a few days...
|
|
|
Nak

Since 19 May 2005
4297 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
CGKA Member
|
Fri Mar 14, 08 5:25 pm |
|
|
Apparently, tequila is as effective as rum as a mosquito repellent! We have some decent pics to post later, but picture the HR spit about 1000 times bigger. Oh, and cheap hotels and food.... ( 50 bucks a night 15 minutes from the launch... or a`place right at the launch...
Today was awesome. Joanne is almost riding, and I was out on the 11 rev having a ball. The 7.5 cult has been a great kite for Joanne to learn on, and a kick in the ass for me to ride too! Pics to come as soon as I can find an Internet cafe...
Edited for Tequila induced stupidity...
Last edited by Nak on Tue Mar 18, 08 10:31 am; edited 1 time in total |
|
|
Mark

Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
|
Fri Mar 14, 08 5:29 pm |
|
|
Glad to hear you are living the dream. Look forward to the pics!
Have one or three on me!
_________________ Cleverly disguised as an adult...
www.naishkites.com |
|
|
Kraemer

Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
|
Fri Mar 14, 08 6:14 pm |
|
|
YEA BRA!
|
|
|
|