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Sat, Nov 7th - windy, warm

This didn't jinx the forecast last time I did it... fingers crossed. Continue

Added by Simon on November 4, 2009 at 8:30pm — 11 Comments

Been very eventful in Brazil boys. Halloween was nuts. Got out car impounded on the way to this Beach Party in Cumbuco. Was pretty gnarly... but we finally got there and it was sick. Partied til 6:30 in the morning with our crew and Aaron Hadlow!!! Was crazy to pound beers with the #1 rider in the world! Jesse Richman and Cameran Ditriech were chillin too! and I finally got back on the twin tip yesterday! Had a solid session in the Cauipe lagoon in Cumbuco! But heres a short edit of some kitesk… Continue

Added by Craig on November 3, 2009 at 10:25am — 7 Comments

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

Added by John Verbakel on October 27, 2009 at 12:55pm — 3 Comments

sat was wicked!!!

sat ended up being a sick day... wish i could have ridden longer but its all good... started on my 12 for about 10-15min then came in and pumped my 6m and rode that the rest of the day... kyle and jay said by super she was blowin 40knts!!! hope we get the big day the end of the week... i realy want some waves to play on with my new 6m!!! Continue

Added by Josh on October 26, 2009 at 11:31am — 2 Comments

Tic Toc

It wasn't supposed to be that windy today. It was just going to be another rainy, but warm day. I went out for lunch to realize it was beautiful, warm, and WINDY. I checked iwindsurf.com and it was looking on. I decided to go to Keswick. As I left the house it was 18 degrees! In the car it showed a little cooler. It was strange, around Aurora I watched the thermometer plummet from 15 to 8 degrees in two minutes. Then came the rain. By the time I got to Keswick it was 6 or 7 degrees and not 18!… Continue

Added by Andrew Trossman on October 22, 2009 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Sat Oct 24th - Windy, Warm??

It's still early.... but??? Continue

Added by Simon on October 22, 2009 at 7:12am — 6 Comments

Brazil Update#1

Well I got injured yesterday so I have some time to write an update. Screwed up my left knee on a move a was learning. Started stomping switch vulcans and went into one really powered with my kite nice and low and got worked. Think I'll be out at least a few days to a week... hope it's not serious. Other then this it's been super fun down here. Powered up on my 9m HiFi Comp everyday riding in the Taiba lagoon. We all rented Honda 125cc for getting around too so it's pretty crazy. The boys are ki… Continue

Added by Craig on October 19, 2009 at 8:00am — 9 Comments

Nice rides thurs and Fri..

had a few 2 sessions...thurs at TP was kickin pritty hard.... wish i had my 6m but me and Puddy shared his 11m... COLD!!! glad i didnt pump a kite cause it wouldnt have been worth it!!! today with Jim and Martin was better... not quite as cold lasted almost an hour i think... jim and me were calling it quits at the same time and martin came in almost the same time too... the hands just cant take it.... need to invest in some cold water gloves the ones i got make my hands colder i think!!! unless… Continue

Added by Josh on October 16, 2009 at 6:36pm — No Comments

great year for LP

it was a great year this year, it flew by and with little kookdom happening.... its always great to see the crew out and getting larger...thanx to everyone who helped keep the beach organized and safe... everyone that went out of there way to help people in need from a kiter down or run away kite to seadoo'er down and panicking... about another month and that may be all we get...its getting cold quick this year... cant wait till spring and some more warm windy days in LP!!! its always sunny in L… Continue

Added by Long Point Kiters Association on October 10, 2009 at 12:18am — 3 Comments

Another Consolation Prize

Last week I went nuts watching the huge wind on Tuesday that I couldn't enjoy because I had to work. Well, yesterday was another epic day I couldn't ride! I saw some gusts into the 50Mph range! Keswick was blown flat and guys were out on 7's while I worked.

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Added by Andrew Trossman on October 9, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

updated gear for sale!!!

12m 09 gen 3 havoc totally perfect condition, barely used, with bar/lines.......$1000 16m session perfect condition with bar lines and a new extra LE bladder.......$600 Ocean Rodeo Pyro Classic drysuit bought 2 years ago had a few uses injured last year never got used still like new im 6'2 round 185lbs cold fit bit bigger or smaller.........$300 Continue

Added by Josh on October 5, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

WTF???

Dear Mr. Trossman, Thank you for your email of May 13, 2009, providing your concerns with respect to kiteboards and sailboards in the proposed Small Vessel Regulations. I appreciate your taking the time to comment on this matter. There has been some public misunderstanding regarding the treatment of kiteboards under the Small Vessel Regulations. Currently, under the existing Small Vessel Regulations, kiteboards are required to carry the same safety equipment as any other vessel. There are no s… Continue

Added by Andrew Trossman on October 2, 2009 at 1:29pm — 2 Comments

9 Degrees, 7 Millimeters and Two Tylenol #1's

I was going crazy watching the trees blowing like stink on Tuesday while I had to work! It looked like an epic day - check it out at Keswick:

The forecasts showed that Wednesday would be nearly as good, so I did my best to clear my calendar. I managed to mostly clean it up. But then Wednesday came with a wint… Continue

Added by Andrew Trossman on October 1, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Back to Back Simcoe Sessions

What a nice surprise, calling for decent wind a day after a decent sesh. It was gorgeous out. I got to wear my shorty! I got to Keswick and Dave and another guy were on the water, but there wasn't much happening. Occasionally there'd be a puff and Dave would take a run. There were a bunch of windsurfers with big sails and mostly shlogging. As the kiters left the water, I got in. I could barely fly the damn kite. I dragged myself out to get out of the shadow. I was going way down wind too. All o… Continue

Added by Andrew Trossman on September 15, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

First Time Kiting Minet's Point

After interviewing nannies, taking the kids for a bike ride, and carting them around to their play dates, I got to head up to Minet's since it was looking better than Keswick. I got on the water by 5:00. But I forgot my helmet because I lent it to someone to make a video. Well, I figured I needed the leash and just went for it.

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Added by Andrew Trossman on September 15, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Almost completely off topic

I just had to post this photo of me riding this wave produced by FlowRider. The thing was on display at the Ex. What a rush. I guess my experience on a kiteboard and surf board came in handy because a lot of the other people trying it had real trouble getting up and riding. It would be cool to have in your… Continue

Added by Ted on September 5, 2009 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

Kiting Keswick for Kicks

For the first time in two years, my buddy Rob was able to join me for a session. About 8-9 years ago Rob and I took an in-class kiting lesson together. We were to arrange an on-water session with the instructor, but that guy was a flake and it never happened. Rob got me in to this sport. He even took on-water lessons years before me. Rob is not as selfish as me, so he has not been out even a fraction as often as me. And h… Continue

Added by Andrew Trossman on August 30, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Poppin' Cherry in the Fall

It was definitely not summer today. Everyone was wearing full wetsuits. It was overcast, cold and windy, just like fall. Today it was blowing from the east and I heard that Ashbriges was insane. Big waves and lots of small kites. Like many other pussies I went to Cherry after work for some flat water fun. By 3:15 I was on the water with my 12 and smaller board. Check the wind:

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Added by Andrew Trossman on August 28, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Poppin' Lots at Cherry

Cherry Beach, that is. After five days of vacation at Blue Mountain with the kiddies ending with tornadoes touching down the next town over and a few hours without power, we came home to a decent breeze at Cherry. I got there by about 3:30 and on the water by 3:50. Check out the wind, or lack of it - but hey it was enough and there were plenty of others out there too.

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Added by Andrew Trossman on August 21, 2009 at 11:33pm — 8 Comments

Congratulations Amy and Clay

Amy and Clay were married on the weekend - beautiful wedding. Could have been a bit warmer weather and maybe some more food - but hey, you can't have everything (it was hot - really hot and everyone was well fed) Big Congratulations - hope you get some wind on the Honeymoon, I doubt if you'll have much else to do if you can't kiteboard ;-) Continue

Added by Mark Groshens on August 18, 2009 at 1:30am — 6 Comments