First check with your airline and know their limits. This is really important. Know the rules and be able to qoute them when the agent challenges you. Be...
Hey Mike, Thanks for the major tips....I am flying AA and your info. is dead accurate. Based on your recommendations I will take: (1) Nap sack for cloths etc....
I carried myboard separately in a boardbag by itself (actually had two crammed into one). The bag was 165cm long. They never even bothered asking. Besides its...
Gerard, I flew AA to PR. In addition to the boardbag with two boards I checked, I also had a big hockey duffel. The hockey duffel had two wetsuits, two pairs...
Mike, Good tips on gear. I like the idea of the extra carry on cloths bag and a computer bag. I get three bags on United which means I'm OK. On other ...
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Mar 3, 2003 2:22 pm
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That site is funny. Terry Kurzynski, CISSP Senior Project Director Remington Associates, Ltd. terryk@... 847.221.0200 x212 Schaumburg 312.391.6075...
Terry Kurzynski
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Mar 3, 2003 3:47 pm
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I crammed my kites into a golf bag and put my board in a snowboard bag. With the new 50 lb. limit, we may all just have to start paying extra, but it is only...
Brandon Cruz
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Mar 3, 2003 4:02 pm
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Hey guys, Thanks for all your packing tips, I'll avoid the word surf and stay within restrictions and hopefully be fine. Brabdon/V I was planning on going to...
Ooops, I screwed up with the texting....I didnt use the tab key....sorry for that. Gerard - In kitesurf-chicago@yahoogroups.com, "galleje <galleje@y...>" ... ...
I'll agree, it does seem that PR is more expensive. I think the advantage is that it is much less crowded and there are good wave locations if you are...
Brandon Cruz
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Mar 3, 2003 5:19 pm
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Brandon, Take one again....4/13/03 to 4/22/03.... Kite beach: Super crowded Bozo Beach: Less crowded...walk to main kite beach Encuentro : Superior wave...
Gerard, In April I'll be on Lake Michigan. In fact, with mid-40s for later this week and high 40s to low 50s for next week, I'll be kitesurfing here very soon....
Waves in DR. I caught a 6 foot face and blasted off it so fast I started to worry about going WAY TOO FAST in Cabarette. The waves, on the outside of the reef...
Several Euro/World Kite magazines do sequence shots. Some friends in SA actually made a scrap book of the sequences so they could review them at the beach. I...
Hey Mike, I did read your and gus's report on Cabarete, very informative.....this won't be my first time there though....I actually have friends that work and...
Hey guys Is anybody in need a new kite or board 2003. I can get Cabrinha kites and boards for about 30% off. I'f anybody is interested call me at (847)980-0906...
With talk of Spring and Pyro suites, perhaps we should establish a LIFO (last in/first out) award to go with our annual KOLA contest. Last year V, Terry,...
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Mar 4, 2003 2:23 pm
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I have a big inflato, ling lines, and the LFT, we'll see how that works. If I can't get going in 8-10, I'll have to try and find another monster foil for...
Brandon Cruz
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Mar 4, 2003 4:03 pm
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Gents, I am not one to brag, but I think everyone has forgetten who was out on the water in the light winds while the rest were watching from shore? Were not...
Terry Kurzynski
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Mar 4, 2003 4:10 pm
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Terry and Brandon, Looks like were going to have an interesting Kola Summer. Terry, thought you did make a run for the KOLA title last summer late in the...
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Timothy.O.Grossnickle...
Mar 4, 2003 4:24 pm
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Shred the pounds with "Sugar Busters" book! I'm gonna work the big G18 on the LFT like never before. If I have to, I'll cut off my left arm and steer with my...
Guys Talk is cheap let's wait until we get wet. Kobi PS i think that a Cabrinha 20M and my 7' directional might do the trick. Mike are still planning to go...
Looking outside, there's SNOW!!! Taking Thursday off for the 18-20mph winds from the South and hitting busse with the G10 and snowboard. I believe Cesar will...
Im quite sure you will all be suffering "board envy" when I am cruising up and down the beach with my 6'6" directional that never saw the water last year....
I am off the last week of the month and will probably go to South Texas. There is a Naish event down there and I'd like to try something a little closer to...