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John Verbakel
  • Tillsonburg, Ontario
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Who's riding on Monday?
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LP Thursday or Friday?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Verbakel Aug 21.

Twisted de-power strap
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Verbakel Jul. 12, 2008.

 

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Wally commented on John Verbakel's blog post 'Lots of LP Crew at Hatteras'
Hey John, Looks like we left Hatteras at a good time. Check this out!!! http://www.bryanelkus.com/2009/11/cape-hatteras-hwy12-road-closure-round.html
November 15
Josh replied to John Verbakel's discussion 'Who's riding on Monday?'
great day out there today!!! didnt ride long... let kerri ride all afternoon and i took pics!!! looks like we are getting the dome now... too bad!!! i guess it wont be as bad when its a bit cooler!!! great to see john and wayne out its bin a while!!
November 9
Josh replied to John Verbakel's discussion 'Who's riding on Monday?'
hey john ill shoot you a text... im in!!!
November 9
John Verbakel added a discussion
Who's riding on Monday?
.....and where....I'm free for the day.....but not cheap
November 8
John Verbakel commented on Simon's blog post 'Sat, Nov 7th - windy, warm'
I was tied up today too. How did it go?
November 7
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November 5
John Verbakel commented on Craig's blog post 'BRAZIL Update #2'
Hey Craig...hope the injuries are mending....back from Hatteras
November 3
John Verbakel updated their profile photo
November 3

Profile Information

How long have you been kiting
October 3, 2005
Where do you usually kite
Long Point, Turkey Point, Ipperwash
What's your current gear?
17m Cabrinha Contra 3, 12m and 9m CB 2's, 135cm Nobili 555, 142cm JL Model 3

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Lots of LP Crew at Hatteras

...been at Hatteras ( Avon ) for the past week and a half and keeping up with the great LP posts...way to keep us up to date Josher. So far I've run into Matt testing gear a few times ( great surf rider ) and Andrew and Tyler who, I think, might be home by now.....been riding with Wayne almost everyday. Winds have been mostly 20 knts + with a few bigger days thrown in....but the 23 degree air is nice this time of year.....us old(er) guys are working on our big air time.....back home by October 3… Continue

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 12:55pm — 3 Comments

John Verbakel

Sweeeet Afternoon at Long Point

Saturday the wind was solid but not nuking....just 15 knots or so with the the wind coming with enough northwesterly that it was a perfect side on keeping the usual LP breakers under control. There were about eight of us out there. I had my 17m Contra dialed in with my 135 Nobili and the conditions were so solid that I just couldn't stop. The sky were a mix of sun and cloud and whenever the sun popped through it lit up the the LP afternoon waters like stage....but the view, as always was best, f… Continue

Posted on July 5, 2009 at 9:11am — 3 Comments

John Verbakel

Who has a trainer kite for sale?

I'm working on a few converts. One of them would like to buy a used trainer. Does anybody in the LP/TP crew have a trainer they would like to sell?

Posted on April 22, 2009 at 8:27pm — 7 Comments

John Verbakel

Heading to Hatteras

Hello LP Crew: I'm heading to Hatteras for April 3 till April 11....to work on my skills....but stay in one piece hopefully.....looking forward to seeing you all at LP, TP, or KP real soon.

Posted on March 24, 2009 at 7:58pm — 13 Comments

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At 12:56am on November 5, 2009, Josh said…
nice photo john buddy.... hope you scored some more days in hatty!!!
At 6:58pm on April 20, 2009, Eva said…
Hey John, check out the latest video I posted. It's Andre, Ivo and Clay. Is that the same Clay from this site (Clay like the dirt)?
At 7:23pm on April 19, 2009, Eva said…
It was great meeting you, John. I hope we bump into each other again. Andre and Ivo were still having fun on the water when I left at around 5:30. Met Clay there and I saw Josh from the distance on the water. He was way down South of the beach. Good wind later on!
At 8:05pm on April 14, 2009, David Sykes said…
Hi John,
Rememeber me? We used to windsurf together at Port Dover pump house years ago.
I switched to kiting around 2002 and kite mostly at Long Beach now. Although on an E or SE I head to Turkey Point. Who knows maybe I'll run into you.
Have fun kiting in Hatteras.
At 1:53pm on January 7, 2009, Josh said…
hey John i am not sure if i added you to the list but wanted to make sure you got this!!! oh ya and i got my grade 12 math today!!!! finaly!!! and i star collage on monday!!! just in time huh!! ha ha ha!!! here is the email i sent out!!!

alright kidzzzzzzzz!!!! whats the word???? the time has come.... i have been lagging due to school on getting this email out but i am now done!!
so... Hatteras April 11th till the 18th!!! now the weekend of the 11th is a long weekend and some of us will be heading out on the thursday and crashing in a hotel room to get the extra day and a half of kiting!!! the house sleeps 14... 2 are in a loft above the main room so if people are not up late and want to sleep in longer than everyone its not the best spot but its there!!! we ask for a $100 deposit to reserve a spot non-refundable unless you find someone
to take your spot 100%!!!! they back out its still on you!!! the spot must be filled!!! we split dinners and gas... add up what they cost at the end of the trip and divide by how many people go!!! people hauling trailers full of are gear shouldnt have to pay more for gas and its way cheeper spliting the big meals then everyone buying there own stuff!!! it all works out... we always do it this way and it is the cheepest!! last year was less than $300 a person!!!
the house is right on the sound and we can launch/land and ride right out back!!!!
because of my school this is going out way late so please let us know and get the deposit in ASAP!!! thanks guys!!

PS there may be people staying for 2 weeks also... so there should be room to stay longer... let you know more about this in time!!
At 1:06am on October 31, 2008, Doug said…
Hey John, I got your text message. Looks like there will be quite a crew at LP Friday. Now I just need to get my work done so I can go too. See you there.
At 9:58am on October 30, 2008, Ted said…
Yes, Friday at Long Point might be just the thing. Let's see how it shapes up.
At 10:47pm on October 29, 2008, Ted said…
It looks like you made the right call going to Rondeau for flat water. I still wonder if there's a launch in the bay near Port Rowan, maybe at a marina at St. William...
At 10:47am on October 25, 2008, Josh said…
hey doug ill probly be in for a burwell on monday!!!! we'll see....
At 11:52pm on October 23, 2008, Doug said…
Yeah I know Monday will be pushing it a bit, temp. wise, but I am looking at it as maybe my last session of the season. Who knows, need to get out, even if for a little bit. Can't let all of this wind go by and not get out at all. If you can get out at all, Sunday is the time. 14 degrees and 35 knots of wind. Can't ask for much more than that in Ontario. The waves at LP will be huge!! Still trying to find a way to get out late in the day, even for a short one. Hopefully.

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