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Kitesequences 2011
Hope everyone has been having a good fall. Here a few photo sequences from the summertime as well as even winter 2009. Riders include Liam Warner, Dan Muller, Sean Ladouceur. I have alot of great photographs from throughout the year of most of our local riders and a few out of town riders as well. [...]
First Gales of Fall
With the winds N/Ne, 33to 41 knots I rigged up my brothers 6m Ocean Rodeo Razor, my first time on this model kite and my first time ever in conditions this intense. Waves were closing out really quick which made riding them difficult not to mention I was slightly overpowered on the 6m, could have [...]
Be Safe: A Friendly Reminder.
I thought it might be a good time to remind everyone about the importance of kiting safely, not only for personal reasons but also to ensure the continued use of our favourite locations. Use the following safety guidelines when kiteboarding: 1. Do not kitesurf without a safety release system that allows you to disable the [...]
Light Wind Finless Ride
Quick little clip, hope to get more shots like this to put together a longer vid this year.
Wind Alert!
Larry (potential kiter of the year for 2011) found a new website for current and predicted winds: www.windalert.com You can sign up for free and even download a free app to notify you of predetermined wind speed an various locations – very cool. The site also includes a newly discovered wind tower reporting from the [...]
End of May and Early June Kiting
The spring has been slow to warm up but it appears warmth is right around the corner and we have still been receiving plenty of windy days – plenty of gusty, shifty wind days and a few very steady wind days. However, the crew here in Thunder Bay has been making the most of it. [...]
Spring Kiting Well Underway in Thunder Bay
It has been quite an eventful spring kiting season here in Thunder Bay. Most of our “core” group of riders have been out on the water at least 5 or 6 times with some lucky riders having had over 12 sessions already – – some of us with rides in exotic and warm locales [...]
On Location in Barbados
A few pics from local Sean LaDouceur who is lapping it up in Barbados….
April 15th, First Session on Water of 2011
Hopefully we are looking at a water season like last year; first time out last year was April 3rd or 4th. The ice in not fully out yet, which was quite a challenge walking the 175ft or so of ice. But the winds were good enough for my 9m. Wind was from due east, so [...]
