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honda1
Since 11 Sep 2013
183 Posts
Stoked
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 Sun Oct 06, 13 4:08 pm south padre island |
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| The season is over...for the most. I know there will be some good days in the next few weeks but at least that summer feel is gone. I have to have that kite fix. Less than a month and ill be in south padre, texas, kiting for a whole week. It will be eat, drink, and sleep kiting. Looking forward to making some real gains. The weather should be nice and the wind blowing. Anyone else been there or any advice.
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
545 Posts
Vancouver, WA
Addicted
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| Sun Oct 06, 13 5:22 pm |
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| Eating Peel-n-eats every day will increase your kite skills by 150%.
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beech
Since 21 Aug 2010
485 Posts
Longview, WA
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| Sun Oct 06, 13 5:27 pm |
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woo hoo! see u down there first week Nov!!
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
702 Posts
El Sargento, B.C.S. Mexico
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| Sun Oct 06, 13 5:38 pm |
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I'm here now... It's been fairly good this past week, no doubt it only gets better from here. I'm sure when you get here (and I am gone) it will be epic. I did get to kite the north winds from Tropical Storm Karen today though 
Don’t count out Corpus if you have the time... So many spots. Every Friday there is a round trip ride from Wildcat to Fajitaville for a beer and then back. A fun 12 mile roundtrip with the locals and crew from kiteboarding.com
I'm already planning my return since I get to fly home and go to work in ice and snow already 
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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| Mon Oct 07, 13 6:33 am |
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We got in to SPI late Friday night, unpacked and relaxed on Saturday then got in two 12 mile down winders yesterday. First northerly of the season! Decent size waves as well. So nice to break out the surf boards again.
Looking forward to a long winter in SPI!
Tony
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Gorgegezzer
Since 14 Jan 2007
67 Posts
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| Mon Oct 07, 13 6:47 am SPI is great |
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I was there several years ago and had a great time. Since you just want to kite, that is great, since there is not much else to do. Plan on buying a beach pass, for the bay side, at the local kite shop, a few dollars. Very friendly kiters and helpful instructors. One thing, bring an empty kite weight bag to hold down your kite on the beach. The sand on the bay side is hard pack and has ground down shells. So you can not scoop sand on your kite to hold it down. I used a kayak dry bag I had. It is easy to sail out and find your own area to practice. It was great because the water was shallow, even way out, so you can always walk back in on the mucky bottom.
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
471 Posts
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| Mon Oct 07, 13 8:13 am |
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Don't forget to shuffle your feet as you do the walk of shame. There are a lot sting rays down there and you DO NOT want to get hit by one of them. You also want to be careful of where you step as there are sharp shells and broken glass sometimes. DO NOT do the hot launch and drag your feet through the sand.
Anyway, enough negative stuff. It is still one of the safest and friendliest places to kite on the planet. Get a cooler and fill it up with some Lone Star and a ton of water and have a great time!
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novocaine
Since 23 Sep 2010
79 Posts
Kennewick, wa
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| Mon Oct 07, 13 4:16 pm honda 1, what? |
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You ride a Honda? Why not ride the best? Drink the orange kool-aid and ride a KTM! Looking forward to the trip with you, Honda!
Novocaine 
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tonyb
Since 09 Oct 2006
973 Posts
Stevenson in the summer & SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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| Mon Oct 07, 13 6:29 pm |
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Honda,
Do a search in here for SPI topics. Lots and lots of info from the last few years. We're here from now through May. Send me a PM when you get in to town.
Tony
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beech
Since 21 Aug 2010
485 Posts
Longview, WA
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| Mon Oct 07, 13 7:08 pm |
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is it rare for the wind to get into the 30s mph at spi? tryin to decide whether to bring my 8m.
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melokitegirl
Since 28 Oct 2008
396 Posts
Where the wind blows
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| Mon Oct 07, 13 10:01 pm |
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Beech, bring them all. You don't need many clothes. I've seens so many guys sitting on the side wishing they had their 6 or 14. If you get lucky, a Northerly will blow thru and it is AMAZING. Bring your surfboard. You can rent a twin tip all day long. People are pretty friendly about swapping boards for sessions.
Looks for a Stripes Gas station with a Green Star. Best fresh tacos and cheap.
Enjoy!
PS. The Bolstads know about everything. Stick with them. Super fun folks. Just look for their colorful kite bus and that is where the wind is.
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beech
Since 21 Aug 2010
485 Posts
Longview, WA
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| Tue Oct 08, 13 7:50 am |
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muchas gracias. gettin stoked for the trip!
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DownStream
Since 18 Apr 2007
381 Posts
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DownStream
Since 18 Apr 2007
381 Posts
Obsessed
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senorparker
Since 06 Aug 2009
20 Posts
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| Wed Oct 09, 13 11:33 am |
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| Gonna be down for the month of November camped @ site #1 at Andie Bowie Park. Stop by for a cold one!
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SpaceRacer
Since 04 Nov 2007
434 Posts
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| Thu Oct 10, 13 10:48 am |
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SPI is great for a week or two...especially if you are learning but that's it. Once you get there. You'll see why.
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1320 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Thu Oct 10, 13 10:55 am |
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| SpaceRacer wrote: | | SPI is great for a week or two...especially if you are learning but that's it. |
Yeah, come back to the northwest where it's windy, warm, dry, and cheap.
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