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08-01-2008, 11:51 AM
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Still mainly kiting Palm Beach County (when theres wind) I've got a lil more time under my belt I SOLD that crazy landboard :shocked: Ocean/Surf almost exclusively All BEST equipment 14m Nemesis HP 10m 08 Bularoo 9m Nemesis HP 127 X 41 Float 6'1" "Ratboy" Surftech 6' "Nomoi" Surftech It's been a purdy darn sad summer here in SFL this year. It puffed a little in early June and we actually had 3 kite-able days in the end of July. That's been about it ~Blah~ Well only a couple more months now (unless a storm or two pops up) and we'll be back into the windy season ~n~ I for one am having a hard time waiting. I know there has to be loads of new kiters out there, Hopefully they'll see this post/thread and share some of there stories and experiences. 
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08-01-2008, 08:15 PM
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It was a remarkable June, one of the windier ones that I can recall. After self-torment for way too many years I am at peace, more or less, through the summer doldrums. In my case I just reprogrammed to have low to no expectations of useable wind and to look forward to other activities that complement zippo blow stuff. It is working pretty well. Once the wind comes back I expect the wind lust will come right along with it. Keep the faith and your sanity out there.
What do other folks do to cope? Any good wind trips out there?
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08-01-2008, 11:21 PM
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No wind PMS
I was watching a documentary about Laird Hamilton and other big wave surfers and I think it was Jerry Lopez who described the irritability and loss of focus for other activities when there were no big swells. Laird's wife Gabby Reese, related that Laird became depressed and moody. I couldn't relate at the time, but I can see where that comes from. I wouldn't have thought that kiteboarding would affect my psyche that much. It absolutely takes over your thought processes, and I don't have nearly the experience as most on this forum. I have played a lot of sports in my life, and have been obsessed with other activities, but this is somehow different. It's hard to describe. I could state all the cliches that are quoted in the kite mag interviews, but somehow they don't do the feeling justice. From a pharmacological point of view, kiteboarding must have one hellava stimulatory effect on endorphins. Wind lust is a great term.
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03-22-2009, 05:20 AM
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More work then kiting these days, But it's been good the last 2 weekends here in Palm Beach. Looks like it's going B-L-O-W again today
 TODAY NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET NEAR SHORE AND UP TO 7 TO 9 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. NORTHEAST SWELL 2 TO 3 FEET. UPDATED GEAR All BEST equipment 14m 08 Nemesis HP 10m 09 Nemesis HP 127 X 41 Float 6'1" "Ratboy" Surftech 5'10 "UFO" Surftech
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03-22-2009, 07:36 AM
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It is 18 to 25 kts. already in central Palm Beach County. Looks like a good day for now. Yesterday there was quite a bit of rain and some squalls. For now looks pretty clear in the county. Have fun!
http://fksa.org/showthread.php?t=6734
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