V-day winds

TampaBay Noob · #1 02-14-2007, 08:42 AM

Where's everybody riding today? Looks like a solid W-NW.

sgrundy · #2 02-14-2007, 08:55 AM

Bruce and I are trying to get out.
Just picked up in Tampa (15-19kts OPT)
Skyway meter still low (11kts)

Will make a decision in next half hour
Either Cypress, picnic or BS Skyway
813-927-6652
Shane

toby wilson · #3 02-14-2007, 09:07 AM

I'll either be hittin' up the Gulf with Bayflite for a Mako Sesh or will be at the BS SW around 1PM.

TampaBay Noob · #4 02-14-2007, 09:09 AM

i live in north pinellas (palm harbor), was thinking about sunset beach, honeymoon, or clearwater. I like riding down at EB but I've never ridden SW and, to be honest, I'm kind of intimidated from all the stories I've heard. Then again....I'd much rather ride with a couple other kiters. sean

bryanleighty · #5 02-14-2007, 09:59 AM

BS SW is not a place for new riders.. many-a-kites have been eaten by the trees (2 of mine btw).. its just a crappy launch area and tons of stuff in the muck below the waters surface to ruin a great day.

if you are riding upwind and looking to go out there.. just be very cautious and dont kite there alone until you are comfortable with the surrounding hazards..

TampaBay Noob · #6 02-14-2007, 10:00 AM

Well it seems like most of you guys are indecisive at this point. I'm heading out to sunset beach now, give me a call when you guys figure out where you're gonna be heading so I can meet up with you.
sean
727-433-6252

edit
Yeah, bryan....that's why I'm looking for other spots. Just too many hazards there from what I hear.

bryanleighty · #7 02-14-2007, 10:11 AM

check the "whats happening" section.. looks like alex is bringing out his manmade hazard.. hahaha..

BS Skyway is just so sketchy..

but i tell ya.. on a Clean NW or SW wind.. you get out past the channel and you have what seems like MILES of waist deep water. the best flat water riding area by far. so much room and simply perfect to practice all the tricks you want.

get inside the channel and you've got oyster shells, trees, people and naked men in the bushes to deal with.

toby wilson · #8 02-14-2007, 10:16 AM

Is he bringing the slider today or on Sunday?

sgrundy · #9 02-14-2007, 10:19 AM

bruce,brooke,inferno and myself at cypress
15-17mph on site

Wolfie is at picnic

skempthepimp · #10 02-14-2007, 11:02 AM

Wolfie says picnic 14 knts steady with a little gust. Riding his 14 sonic no prob. I going in a bit and I think Big G is a little later.