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tkiter
Since 01 Aug 2005
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 Tue Mar 28, 06 11:40 am South Padre? |
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| Thinking of going in April. Any info or tips? Thanks |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2575 Posts
The 503
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| Tue Mar 28, 06 12:18 pm |
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Search this forum for "padre" and you'll get some info.
I'll be there 4/12 - 4/19 and I'm the only one kiting in my group so I would love to hook up.
Hopefully the Dangler will still be there with his entourage!  |
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schenk
Since 29 Jun 2005
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| Tue Mar 28, 06 12:20 pm |
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| Group of us are on our way April 1 through April 9th. Have only been one other time. Pray for wind because not much else to do. Does anyone know water temp-- Gulf side or bay side??? Wetsuit full or shorty?? Forecast looks good. |
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tkiter
Since 01 Aug 2005
16 Posts
gorge
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| Tue Mar 28, 06 4:23 pm |
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| I'm looking for an airline ticket now but am trying to get there around the 11th. I'll let you know when I get my ticket. |
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boredbrain
Since 16 Feb 2006
352 Posts
Hood River
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| Tue Mar 28, 06 7:13 pm SPI kicks |
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SE winds are the best. Bring full range of kites 9-17. NE on the gulf are onshore and not more then a long reach very close to shore, and crappy surf.
There is a free shuttle called the wave so you can do ocean downwinders, taxi is 4 for first two and 2 for each other.
Key when kiting the flats is to ket your PASS at SPI Kiteboarding and be very kind to the windsurfers, their old and afraid and allow use, so please respect them. They want you to be downwind of them at all times and not kite through them. It will be obvious how to avoid them.
Depending on how busy the town is, you can shop and barter with the hotels, we got Super 8 to 25 in Nov. There is a campground at the jetty.
there are downwind possibilities on the Inside as well, watch out for fishermen, they can walk out a long ways, just like you can walk a long way in if you have problems.
Jellyfish leave scars, ask about whats floating in when you stop at SPI. They are the Slinbgshot reps there also and have all your extras.
Get a ProGolf travel bag, this seems to have no problem at the airport, and you have a wakeboard if they press.
SPI Kicks, can't wait to get back.
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Yardsale
Since 29 Mar 2005
387 Posts
Portlanastan
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| Wed Mar 29, 06 8:13 am |
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| tkiter, try Southwest into Harlinger Texas, no weekend flights but the best fares for last minute bookings. It is a little farther than Brownsville. |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
not really an
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| Wed Mar 29, 06 9:05 am tx |
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Harlingen, tx. It's about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes to the beach from there, depending on how you drive.  |
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tkiter
Since 01 Aug 2005
16 Posts
gorge
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| Thu Mar 30, 06 12:10 pm |
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| Slither. got a ticket on swa. 12th thru 19th. Any recommendations on hotels? Would definately like to hook up. |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2575 Posts
The 503
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| Thu Mar 30, 06 1:22 pm |
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We're probably on the same flights!
Check your PMs... |
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bdc8622
Since 31 May 2005
74 Posts
PDX
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| Wed Apr 05, 06 1:23 am South Padre |
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| We have now been down in Padre since Friday the 30th and the wind has not disappointed. A little too off-shore for the lagoon and not enough wind for the ocean but have had strong winds on mainland side east of Port Isabeles(20 minutes outside of Padre). We have sailed on 10 & 12's for the last 3 days with perfect constant wind. Weather and water is very warm and you do not need a wet suit. Ocean could be a tad colder?? Winds are picking up and supposed to blow 25 today with 35-40mph gusts. Were planning on hitting the ocean side this AM for a big downwinder. Bring your booties, you will need them if you head to mainland lagoon side, very dirty and shelly. |
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
1313 Posts
Possessed
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| Sat Apr 08, 06 2:52 pm |
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Topher's got the kicker dialed |
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NateDogg
Since 05 Mar 2005
627 Posts
I caught your mom on
cineaptic.com
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3677 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Sat Apr 08, 06 3:51 pm |
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Hein,
Hows that new Carbon 139 working for you?
Mark
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Cleverly disguised as an adult...
www.naishkites.com |
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importracer9 99
Since 27 Oct 2005
296 Posts
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| Sat Apr 08, 06 8:13 pm |
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wow
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
1313 Posts
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| Mon Apr 10, 06 5:04 pm |
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Sun sets on yet another day of riding....
Mark, your'e going to like the 139 |
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Hein
Since 08 Mar 2005
1313 Posts
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| Wed May 10, 06 5:27 pm |
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Farewell to Padre...
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