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stone
stone
WA
243 posts
WA, 243 posts
4 Feb 2011 3:20pm
How many times of getting skunked and how many summers do you miss before you give it up..
theWaterBoy
theWaterBoy
WA
225 posts
WA, 225 posts
4 Feb 2011 4:15pm
I am hear'n you brother...

Been thinking about going to the dark side and find myself in the kite forums when the wind doesn't blow...
spot1
spot1
WA
1588 posts
WA, 1588 posts
5 Feb 2011 8:42am
put the tape player away and get with the time and kite
hardie
hardie
WA
4133 posts
WA, 4133 posts
5 Feb 2011 8:54am
stone said...

How many times of getting skunked and how many summers do you miss before you give it up..


Feel ya Pain stoney, thats why I do slalom and speed no need for waves, sailed heaps all summer while wavesailors have had only a few sessions. There 's a million other things to do, I'm sure you'll find something, tho I have tried so many sports, and struggled to find anything that does it 4 me like w/s
hardie
hardie
WA
4133 posts
WA, 4133 posts
5 Feb 2011 9:18am
hardie said...

stone said...

How many times of getting skunked and how many summers do you miss before you give it up..


Feel ya Pain stoney, thats why I do slalom and speed no need for waves (went to beach 3 or 4 times this year with wave gear, and no fn waves), but sailed heaps all summer on slalom/speed gear while wavesailors have had only a few sessions. There 's a million other things to do, I'm sure you'll find something, tho I have tried so many sports, and struggled to find anything that does it 4 me like w/s. My big fear is WTF am I gonna do when I cant wsurf anymore

The closest I eva got to windsurfing was Mixed Martial Arts, never have to worry about the weather, and its heaps of fun, always learning, get very fit, and can be exhilarating when fighting. Pity this old fat body wont tolerate it anymore Coz thats what I'd love to do more of, thinking of going back and doing weapons training which is less demanding on body

saltiest1
saltiest1
NSW
2568 posts
NSW, 2568 posts
5 Feb 2011 12:24pm
i dont get it... why would i take up kiting -
ive had a great summer (apart from injury) out on the ocean this year. nothing like a long carve gybe on open ocean swells a couple of km out, and checking out the coastline from out there with good mates and pushing each other. plenty of breeze this season too.
ozpricey
ozpricey
WA
333 posts
WA, 333 posts
5 Feb 2011 11:34am
You gotta chase that feeling

dangles01
dangles01
WA
54 posts
WA, 54 posts
6 Feb 2011 9:05am
saltiest1 said...

i dont get it... why would i take up kiting -
ive had a great summer (apart from injury) out on the ocean this year. nothing like a long carve gybe on open ocean swells a couple of km out, and checking out the coastline from out there with good mates and pushing each other. plenty of breeze this season too.



Whilst I am in with you and enjoy the long blasts out wide I am surprised you think there has been planty of breeze this summer??? For me it just hasnt been as consistent as other seasons, particularily at Dutchies. And what about this warm ocean temps what is that all about???? Weird.

Any theories on linking ocean temps and impact on wind.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
6 Feb 2011 12:46pm
Dangles it is the La Nina pattern and it always does it. Last one about 5 yrs ago resulted in a below average season also. This one is just really strong

I am pinning my hopes on a better than average winter.......?
dangles01
dangles01
WA
54 posts
WA, 54 posts
7 Feb 2011 10:43pm
Mark _australia said...

Dangles it is the La Nina pattern and it always does it. Last one about 5 yrs ago resulted in a below average season also. This one is just really strong

I am pinning my hopes on a better than average winter.......?


Well if that is the case may I suggest young La Nina pack up all her trusty side kicks ( actually ok to leave a couple of young hot Euro chick mates) and head back were ever La Nina lives!!! . Yes bring on winter I say....
sausage
sausage
QLD
4874 posts
QLD, 4874 posts
8 Feb 2011 12:54am
hardie said...
The closest I eva got to windsurfing was Mixed Martial Arts, never have to worry about the weather, and its heaps of fun, always learning, get very fit, and can be exhilarating when fighting. Pity this old fat body wont tolerate it anymore Coz thats what I'd love to do more of, thinking of going back and doing weapons training which is less demanding on body




Mental note: Don't call Hardie any names.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
7 Feb 2011 10:57pm
You are fine to call him names - just don't do it anywhere near cylone mesh fencing in an octagon shape........
petermac33
petermac33
WA
6415 posts
WA, 6415 posts
8 Feb 2011 1:48am
there are other sports that do it for me almost as much as w/s.

just finished 2 sets of tennis,the thrill is hitting that well executed shot + winning.

tabletennis,don't laugh is a great sport, has it's share of addicts just like w/s.

i tried squash but my body was telling me gtfooh. had to reluctantly give it away.

golf,the tranquility,anybody played at magnificent Araleun in Armadale.

lawn bowls,bridge club, jigsaw puzzles?

hardie
hardie
WA
4133 posts
WA, 4133 posts
8 Feb 2011 12:04pm
sausage said...

hardie said...
The closest I eva got to windsurfing was Mixed Martial Arts, never have to worry about the weather, and its heaps of fun, always learning, get very fit, and can be exhilarating when fighting. Pity this old fat body wont tolerate it anymore Coz thats what I'd love to do more of, thinking of going back and doing weapons training which is less demanding on body




Mental note: Don't call Hardie any names.


Nuffin 2 worry abt too old too fat too slow
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