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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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Thu May 13, 10 10:44 am |
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Hey! I'm Texan and smarter than most the people on this forum! LOL
I demand more pictures! I'm so jealous! Anyone want to plan a trip to do this downwinder next year? We don't need support boats, not like you're going to drown in 6 inches of water. |
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1873 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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Thu May 13, 10 11:02 am |
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Quote: | Anyone want to plan a trip to do this downwinder next year? |
yup! |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4908 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2085 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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Thu May 13, 10 11:42 am Spicoli |
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Gman wrote: | oh yeah - will pack a fishin rod - case we have to go all survivor |
I'd be down with that, but all I'll "need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine." |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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Thu May 13, 10 11:45 am |
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Kiteboarding world distance record set in two days.
In the words of Cartman. You've been served. |
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
136 Posts
Lake Michigan
Stoked
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Thu May 13, 10 2:23 pm |
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Day 1: South Padre Island to Port Mansfield
Here are a few pics from day 1 taken from the support boat. They travelled within the Intracoastal canal where the water was deep enough for boat travel, and were unable to follow us on our treks across the Laguna Madres, and into the various flats. We are going through all of the photos and videos of the trip. We had several different people taking photos from another boat and one of our riders carried a camera as well. Hope you enjoy the photos and get an idea of the expanse of water we are kiting!!
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
136 Posts
Lake Michigan
Stoked
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Sat May 15, 10 5:33 am |
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Eating lunch the first day...first of many PBJ's
Lunch spot with Coconut anchored off Intracoastal just before our first sighting of a pod of dolphins...the first of many!!
Kites on the island, ready to fly
Oliver, Bucky, Maggie, Jerry, and West after making it to Port Mansfield
The love birds after landing the kites in Port Mansfield XOXOXO
Keith Floyd, resident cowboy, picking us up as we were walking into Port Mansfield
Cleaning off some of that wonderful Laguna scent.......oh yeah, it's something special
West, ecstatic to have made it to our humble abode in Port Mansfield
The launch from Port Mansfield the 2nd day....just look at that expanse of some of the MADNESS!!!!
Jerry hiding in the vapor spray after burning a turn in 4 inches of butter
Jerry, Oliver, and the relentless sun.... after lunch the 2nd day
Maggie with her ID just in case the authorities questioned us
Captain Jim of the Coast Rider with West on the dock in the Land-cutl
Bucky trying to rest and recuperate in his tent after the 2nd day of riding
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
136 Posts
Lake Michigan
Stoked
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Sat May 15, 10 11:30 am |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
Hick
CGKA Member
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Sun May 16, 10 10:41 am |
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Excellent! Keep them coming! All that butter and no other kiters! Guess it's time to move to Port Mansfield! |
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
136 Posts
Lake Michigan
Stoked
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Mon May 17, 10 4:33 am |
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Some shots at Lola...better known as Stinky's.......the end of the road for the downwinder....a day after we landed, at the spit, or as we call it the pond!!!! Does it even get any better: blowing 24 gusting to 25, lit 9m!!
Jerry, Maggie, and West having a little R&D sesh at the BROKITE playground...enjoying it all to themselves back in Corpus Christi!! |
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
136 Posts
Lake Michigan
Stoked
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Mon May 17, 10 4:57 am |
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I must admit I love being served a big ol' Texas sized helping of wind and flat water......may I have another slice PLEASE!!!!!!!! |
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