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02-13-2008, 06:31 PM
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Wow. It really filled in out there... actually too much for a while.
Had to self land and grab Raul's kite at one point to play it safe. We both basically got blown off in 30 plus. Good to see you guys make it back. Raul and I were a little worried about ya' all for a minute there. Good to see you taking care of one another. Thanks for letting me try your directional, Raul. :mrgreen: 
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02-13-2008, 07:23 PM
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it's hard to kite in 15 kts rain going to 25+ on a 12m, but what the heck, hadda' get my fix in.
I'm pretty sure the footstraps aren't even needed at this point on that directional, and they may even hinder. I think that may be the way to go. at least in chop and waves
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02-13-2008, 07:23 PM
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They don't have the BALLS to ban kiteboarding on our beaches.
They tried to ban skateboarding in down town St. Pete and Tampa and look where it got them...
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02-13-2008, 07:32 PM
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#1 I think they don't have the complaints here like they have from siver hairs in SE FL and #2 I don't think they have the resources to cover our numerous launch sites, but do have the resources to cover the limited launch sites in SE FL
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02-13-2008, 07:36 PM
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Craig, to clear things up;
I don't think Scott was talking at all about Honeymoon island at all or its riders. BTW, I would have gone up there today but opted for TI instead B/C the haul from Tampa woulda' been longer ( then back to ruskin even longer) . How were the waves?
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02-13-2008, 08:56 PM
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In light of recent events, I was being sarcastic to make a point. It sounds like lots of bad stuff is going on right now all over the State with riders arrogantly riding in swim zones and just flat out being disrespectful of others. It's leading to bans and other problems. This behavior is far from new and is not coming out of left field, or all of a sudden, from "outsiders" or "kooks". As far as I am concerned, it's always been a core struggle among us kiters to balance our desire to be free, tear it up, and flat out show off..... with the need to be respectful of others enjoying the same water and beaches/launches in efforts to insure future access. Different kiters set the balance point of self-limiting their personal freedoms for this assurance of future access at different points along a spectrum; with some apparently unwilling to compromise any of their personal freedoms while others practice some self restraint. In this particular instance, I am talking about attitudes towards swim zones and was making a mockery of certain mindsets and behaviors.
I have zero doubts about you guys doing an awesome job up North. It's clear from your posts that you take it seriously. In addition, I can't imagine Steve- O knowingly condoning anything short of respectful riding behaviors at spots he frequents. Oh, last I checked being respectful of beach goers and having fun and going balls out can easily occur at the same time.  Still unclear as to some people's confusion over that one.
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02-14-2008, 08:36 AM
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Yesterday was one of those days where ya kept getting blown off the water. Rig smaller, wind picks up, rig smaller, wind picks up. Whitey, I don't know how you held down the 12M. I was at the end of my rope on the 10M. That was some of the strongest wind I have felt all winter.
As far as swim zones and access, common sense goes along way. Sounds like somebody might get a good FF here shortly.
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