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18/19th whos out at borth?
mNeil - 15-10-2008 at 14:40

looks like we will have wind at last this weekend. i will be up with Craig friday evening.

darren byrne - 15-10-2008 at 16:32

I'll be there Neil, might even come up friday night

jon d hat - 15-10-2008 at 17:31

quote:
Originally posted by mNeil
looks like we will have wind at last this weekend. .


You don't usually have a problem Neil...It's all that real ale me thinks

Most probably be up this weekend to give it a go as my hand seems to be on the mend. Was going to bring the MTB but not sure I can handle the rough stuff yet

What you up to for half term..Cornwall????

dunk - 15-10-2008 at 17:55

I'm here!

Today was ok .

I was out on the 2009 helix this afternoon, it rocks!

I may even get to try the 9 tomorrow.

Dunkster

mNeil - 15-10-2008 at 18:49

Jon good to hear from you! will be in spain over hols.
Dunk : Lucan was up at the weekend he has a 12m helix and like it, especially its relaunch from the water. it had unfortunately just come back from Richard having been repaired!

Fart Boy - 15-10-2008 at 19:25

I may take a trip to the dark side! I'm dog sitting this weekend so may have a mut with me and Luke. Prob come down Saturday night or just do the Sunday

col123 - 15-10-2008 at 20:31

blackrock for me sat as the wind looks stronger and ive got some kit testing to do..might do sunday at borth..but its only showing 35mph, so might not be enough

Spooker - 15-10-2008 at 22:03

I'll be around somewhere.....
If the wind stays Southerly It'll either be Dovey or maybe venture up to Blackrock on sat for some stronger wind.
7m Ocean Rodeo anyone? Skittish little devil!!

airfix - 15-10-2008 at 22:21

we will be there friday evening.

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bucski - 16-10-2008 at 07:45

Hmm Southerly sunday, Rhosneigr me thinks for some proper waves

Loxley - 16-10-2008 at 08:26

Can only do sunday this weekend. Nothing for weeks then the one decent weekend and have a social engagement to attend ! Typical.
Still, will be there early sunday morning. But where's going to be best ? Borth or Dovey or Blackrock ?

dunk - 16-10-2008 at 08:30

quote:
Originally posted by mNeil
Jon good to hear from you! will be in spain over hols.
Dunk : Lucan was up at the weekend he has a 12m helix and like it, especially its relaunch from the water. it had unfortunately just come back from Richard having been repaired!


lol, I suppose you could break any kite if you crash it enough.

Speaking to Jonnie ( partner/brother of Richard, who used to be Cygnus), one of the most repaired kite brands is North. That does supprise me though, as my windsurfing wave kit has always been North and its tough as old boots. Repair, normally = rider error.

I don't know of any Helix that has failed because of their shape. The build quality from Naish is always top draw.

The 2009 Helix is different from last years. There are only 5 struts the 2008 had 7. They are also more direct, more of a "c" feel. I have flown both the 2009 and the 2008 and think that they have been improved.

They may not be everyone's cup of tea and they do look different, but they work. I got to boost yesterday a few times. The lift and glide was awesome. The only negative was they bar pressure is so light, the feed back from the kite while you were in the air was different. Then for waveriding though, they give de-power on demand.

They are different to my Ravens, and having ridden them for 3 years, its time to change. I think it'll take a while to get totally "dialed in" but I think there's massive potential........

Dunks


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Spooker - 17-10-2008 at 13:54

Decided to do Blackrock saturday, tho not looking desperately windy anywhere that day. Sunday looking much more promising, but as its pretty much bang on Southerly I'll sail from Dovey I think, can choose between estuary or waves

mNeil - 17-10-2008 at 14:01

can't think where you look Spooks; everything showing WSW to W at borth for saturday, down the bottom of one of your wine bottles?.

Spooker - 17-10-2008 at 15:06

is that why everything looks kinda red and blurry...

Encee - 17-10-2008 at 16:14

Staying in Tremadog for the weekend for a romp round Snowdonia on Saturday & a kite sess' at Blackrock Sunday..............

Fart Boy - 17-10-2008 at 17:45

As long as it stays SW then I will be at Borth from 7pm ish saturday

Spooker - 17-10-2008 at 20:12

might c u Sunday Encee, may stay in blackrock with Graeme (seperate vans mind) for stiff onshore breeze Sunday :0)

Spooker - 17-10-2008 at 20:13

quote:
Originally posted by Encee
Staying in Tremadog for the weekend for a romp round Snowdonia on Saturday & a kite sess' at Blackrock Sunday..............

Spooker - 17-10-2008 at 20:20

dunno how I did that! Must be them wine bottles Neil was talkin bout...

nick-r - 22-10-2008 at 21:10

a few pictures from BRS last saturday..

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Spooker - 23-10-2008 at 07:18

mmmmm some stylish dudes in BRS that day!!

jon d hat - 23-10-2008 at 17:12

Hey Nick, that waterproof camera takes a fairly decent flick. Any chance you could mail me the masters?

nick-r - 23-10-2008 at 19:09

will do.