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carolb

Since 04 Nov 2006
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PostTue Jun 12, 12 12:04 pm    Spot Check - waddell creek video added. Reply with quote

Tony picked up a spot tracker which tracks where we are at on our BEST RV tour. Today we are at Coyote Point in San Fran area. Check it out.

Click the link below to see where I am located.
http://fms.ws/8Dji4/37.58828N/122.3287W

If the above link does not work, try this link via google maps:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=37.58828,-122.3287&ll=37.58828,-122.3287&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1

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D-Krep It Kiter

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PostTue Jun 12, 12 12:29 pm     Reply with quote

That's really cool Carol! Are you able to kite/launch from that spot? When I went to San Fran last summer we flew in mid-day on a clear, sunny day. Couldn't believe how big the bay was!

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genek

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PostTue Jun 12, 12 2:10 pm     Reply with quote

Yeah, you can launch there, but it's an advanced launch that gets bigger at low tide. There's power lines right by the beach that forms at low tide and the wind is fluky on the inside so want to be careful. Some guy crashed his kite into the power lines there years ago.
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OG

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PostTue Jun 12, 12 3:39 pm     Reply with quote

Wow! I didn't realize you guys were still doing that. Is there some type of online journal or something detailing all of the places you've been in the RV?

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Deapblu

Since 23 Jun 2008
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PostTue Jun 12, 12 9:15 pm     Reply with quote

I go running there all the time and it looks like a sketchy launch...there is a better one south of Coyote Point just north of the San Mateo bridge on E 3rd. Just go south on 101 for one exit and take a left towards the bay..if i remember right there is parking area just before you get the the golf course. (sorry its been a while) Its a bit muddy but there are usually a fair number of people on good days.

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carolb

Since 04 Nov 2006
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PostWed Jun 13, 12 10:00 am    Coyote Point, San Fran Reply with quote

Kited 3rd ave 2 days ago. There are 2 launches and we didn't catch the bigger beach upper launch as it was choppy water. The lower launch is shadowed but also produces some flat water for unhooking. We had lots of fun there.

Kited Coyote Point yesterday. It's expert only as the launch is very gusty and difficult. 2 ft chop, obstacles, rock shore with barnacles and 7 m kites so high winds. Really cool to watch the airplanes go over your kite as its under the landing route for San Fran airport. Awesome locals here that show you the launch.

Today we're heading to Sherman for 2 days then back to San Fran.

Click the link below to see where I am located.
http://fms.ws/8E53h/37.59186N/122.33888W

If the above link does not work, try this link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=37.59186,-122.33888&ll=37.59186,-122.33888&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1

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carolb

Since 04 Nov 2006
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PostWed Jun 13, 12 10:05 am    new kite video Reply with quote

Here's our last kite video of southern ca. Check out the end where we are getting nuked on 5m kites.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-oE3-dgLUA&list=UUVDADGP3I5Ff_5u2HyXYKRQ&index=1&feature=plcp

The riders are Tony, myself, Jake from BEST and Patrick Rebstock.

Enjoy! Started making the next one of Waddell Creek which was an awesome place to ride.

"Is there some type of online journal or something detailing all of the places you've been in the RV?" - On line journal is coming soon. I'm only in charge of the video's.

Carol

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carolb

Since 04 Nov 2006
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PostThu Jun 14, 12 12:41 pm    Sherman Island today Reply with quote

We're at Sherman Island yesterday and today. Excellent wind and flat water. Just got of the first session on a 7m. Not too many kiters her as its mid week so lots of room on the beach.

Click the link below to see where I am located.
http://fms.ws/8Efvn/38.0568N/121.78619W

If the above link does not work, try this link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=38.0568,-121.78619&ll=38.0568,-121.78619&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1

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Sella

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PostThu Jun 14, 12 1:08 pm     Reply with quote

Groovin on the updates Carol and I bet riding with Rebstock is just incredible.

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carolb

Since 04 Nov 2006
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PostMon Jun 18, 12 8:10 am    Eagle Lake with Kite Zoombies Reply with quote

We caught Eagle Lake, CA with Kite Zombies yesterday and today. Really warm (no wet suit), very shallow ( GREAT for teaching), lots of beach, flat water, and easy to camp on the beach for FREE. Only drawback is the bottom is a little muddy when you stir it up but water is really clean and clear when kiting. I would check with Bill and Anna at Kite Zombies to read the wind forecast but definitely a great place to teach someone to kite (better, wider, and warmer than Floras - no wet suits).

Click the link below to see where I am located.
http://fms.ws/8HtwA/40.70539N/120.67342W

If the above link does not work, try this link:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=40.70539,-120.67342&ll=40.70539,-120.67342&ie=UTF8&z=12&om=1


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Justsmile

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PostMon Jun 18, 12 8:30 am     Reply with quote

EAGLE LAKE

how predictable is the wind down there. Is it an afternoon thermal or just high enough its breezy??

thanks

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kitezombie

Since 22 Oct 2008
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NorCal
 



PostMon Jun 18, 12 9:24 am    Eagle Lake Info Reply with quote

This is our favorite fresh water spot in the State of Jefferson. Winds tend to be frontal with a thermal component which I think is caused be the Black Rock Desert to the east. South winds tend to be more steady than North, at least at the N end of the lake. For a wind forecast use the link on our Eagle Lake page:
http://www.kitezombies.com/airwaves/kite_EagleLake.htm

about half way down that page:
NOAA Point Forecast and then click the hourly weather graph.

It would be awesome to see more kites on the water here! A BLM campground is available at the N end of the lake if you want to escape roadside noise, need water/toilets ($8/night). Mariners Resort is a commercial campground in Stones Landing and offers full amenities including bar/restaurant. Hope this helps...

Check our Facebook page. We try to post when it's good and when we rally: https://www.facebook.com/kitezombies

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Lia

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PostMon Jun 18, 12 9:29 am    link to BEST RV Tour Reply with quote

Here is a link to see where the RV will be on tour and to hear about some of the fun travels across the US!

http://www.bestkiteboarding.com/The_RV_Tour_Returns

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shred_da_gorge

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PostMon Jun 18, 12 1:34 pm     Reply with quote

Geez, we just drove through there yesterday and wish I knew about Eagle Lake! Is it really a decent place for an absolute beginner? I'm planning to take my girl to SPI this fall for lessons as opposed to the Gorge or Bay Area. She says she wants to learn, started getting the hang of the trainer kite in La Ventana, but I want the first on-water experience to be absolutely problem-free (I learned at SPI but had lots of stunt kite and wakeboard and windsurf experience - she has none).

Thanks and safe travels!

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cosmodog

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PostMon Jun 18, 12 1:59 pm     Reply with quote

When my wife was a beginner ('04) we stopped by on our way to the gorge. Only got one day of wind but she really liked Eagle lake. Have not been back since (head to the Gorge via the coast these days).

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carolb

Since 04 Nov 2006
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PostMon Jun 25, 12 3:37 pm    Eagle Lake vs. SPI Reply with quote

SPI wins if you go in April, May, Nov., etc. If you want something cheap and close to drive to, catch Eagle Lake. Its a little muddy at Eagle Lake for falling down in if she is doesn't want to train for mud wrestlihng at the same time. Guys would think nothing of it, but girls might not like it as much.

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carolb

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PostMon Jun 25, 12 3:44 pm    Pismo Video Reply with quote

Here's a link to the Pismo Beach, CA video we did. Typical on shore wind but a nice place to hang out and kite.

"The BEST RV crew heads to Pismo Beach, CA to meet up with the XtremeBigAir team and Kinsley Thomas Wong"

http://vimeo.com/44693548

http://www.bestkiteboarding.com/The_RV_Tour_Returns

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