Tim,

Thanks so much for the offer to join you in Corpus. Thing is, I run a
small business here in Chicago and April/May are my busiest months.
My only free time is mornings between 7AM and 10AM, and parts of the
weekend. A vacation in April is out of the question. Damn!

Also, I have no gear besides this lame trainer kite. I need to buy
everything. Can you give me some tips on this? Where can I get what
I need around Chicago? Most importantly, who can I get some lessons
from in the Chicago/Michigan area on a weekend? Is there such a
person?

Thanks for your help. I'll be seeing you soon on a trip or Lake Michigan.

David


On 4/2/06, tim grossnickle <tog0713@...> wrote:
>
> David,
>
> First, be careful with the rollerblades and the kite. Hope you were
> wearing a helmet as people have died with rollerblades and kites...
>
> As for learning, you appear to have what it takes to become a first rate
> kiter...assuming you live... Best bet to learn is coming to Corpus with us
> and taking a course from Pro Kitesurf in Portland. We could help you as
> well assuming you have some gear. Suggest you buy some used stuff before
> you go....or in Corpus from Cline Street Sailboards. If you need a board,
> I can sell you a TOG for a good price.
>
> Regards,
> Tim
>
> londomondostore <david.mcbride@...> wrote:
> tim,
>
> i just joined this msg board today & can hardly stay in my seat
> reading the posts about trips! i just learned about this sport, and
> have already purchased a trainer kite. i want to get into the
> action this season and not miss a thing. i'm sure you think i'm
> ridiculously funny, but and have already strapped my self to
> rollerblades and zipped up & down the lakeshore path the whole time
> dreaming about getting a real kite & jumping in the lake!
>
> i'm sure i'll eventually find the answer i'm looking for in these
> posts, but i would really appreciate any helpful advice or direction
> you could give me to fast track my way into the sport.
>
> thanks!
> david
>
>
>
>
> --- In kitesurf-chicago@yahoogroups.com, tim grossnickle
> <tog0713@...> wrote:
> >
> > After our fun Corpus trip last year over Easter am planning to go
> down again this year leaving on April 11 and coming back on April
> 18.... Staying at Motel 6 again even though they have dropped the
> weekly $200 rate. Phone 361.991.0120
> >
> > Think it makes sense to go to Corpus over Easter in April.
> While 30 NOAA wind averages show an fractional increase in wind
> power in May over April, my kiting/poleboarding logs over 15 years
> show May to be pehaps our best kiting month in Chicago. In this
> regard, I believe in the old poleboarding adage...."never leave
> wind to find wind".... In the years of going to Corpus in April I
> can't say I remember missing a day on the water with lots of day I
> prayed it would stop blowing so we could get some rest from the
> nuclear winds in April that on average blow harder than the North
> shore of Maui during that period.
> >
> > If you want to hook up in Corpus over Easter, call my cell
> 312.919.7566.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Tim
> >
> >
> >
> >
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David McBride
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