Hey Terry, As usual you've timed it right. You'll return to 70/80 degree weather and Spring winds ramping up. Great you checked out Punta Cana. Next Winter...
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Apr 1, 2003 11:53 am
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Hey Tim, Meigs field for us kiteboarders sounds awsome...if we are able to kite there...with Meigs closed and with a possible park being developed by Mayor...
hi Ben and Gerrard, Looks like S winds right now. That will probably change. It supposed to swing to NE in the evening. I really want to go take advantage of ...
Hey V, I heard in the weather band that tommorow is NE winds in the AM 10- 20 knots and staying at NE in the PM but increasing to 20-25 knots. Water temp. in...
Hey everybody Went to M. today wind was about 15. The water wasnt bad i use 4/3 with shorts sleeves. lasr year went few times and only staye for 5-10 min today...
Kobi, Congrats. Think you win this year's Blue Balls First In award. Checked out Meigs. Despite getting a healthy cut in the face from an errant piece of...
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Timothy.O.Grossnickle...
Apr 2, 2003 6:26 am
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Hey Tim, Based on your Meigs report. We should try it when the water gets warmer and when we have brushed off the winter rust from our kiteing skills....after...
Gerard, I agree. I'd like to wait for a good warm day after we've ridden the big lake a few time before we try Meigs. Although with a steady south wind on a ...
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Timothy.O.Grossnickle...
Apr 2, 2003 3:32 pm
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Sounds like we have a winner!!!...
Brandon Cruz
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Apr 2, 2003 3:48 pm
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METAR and Skilling both predicting E winds tomorrow. Definitely taking the whole day off to catch E winds at Montrose and 76 degree highs. Going to skip this...
Hey Went to M. again today the wind was about 20mph NE. Air temp about 42. Had a great time even though it was colder. Kited for 75min. Anyway you guys should...
Final report on Punta Cana. 1) kited 5 of 8 days. Could have kited a 6th, but had some rain and then had to catch a plane. 2) had some boat traffice between...
Terry Kurzynski
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Apr 3, 2003 2:34 am
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Kobi, You ARE the MAN of the new season. Glad you are getting out. I thought if might work, but went to daughter's soccer game. Hope to see you soon. Tim...
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Timothy.O.Grossnickle...
Apr 3, 2003 8:02 am
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This morning's NWS forecast calls for 5 days of solid N/NE winds. As we turn the clocks back this weekend, it sure feels like the season opener to me. Have...
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Timothy.O.Grossnickle...
Apr 4, 2003 12:15 pm
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Tim, I'm there with you tomorrow, buddy. V www.chicagokitesurfing.com ... As we ... opener to ... the Bird...
Buck, Looks like you've organized a great event. By copy of this I'm sending your info on to our local kiting group for Southern Lake Michigan. For future ...
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Timothy.O.Grossnickle...
Apr 4, 2003 7:32 pm
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Hey all, I'm looking to purchase a warm wetsuit (4/3) for some Chicago kiteboarding and was just wondering if anyone had any opinions on what brand to...
Andy, Although they pretty much all work, I've had best luck with O'Neil. Always have problems with zippers on Neil Pryde suites. Rip Curl suites the zipper...
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Timothy.O.Grossnickle...
Apr 5, 2003 10:22 am
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Hope to be out there by noon. NW winds right now so will probably park and rig at the dogbeach...come on! Someone has to go today with me...847-489-5079 V ...
While I don't yet have my badge,I am now PASA Certified to give Kiteboarding Instruction. I need to complete a CPR/FIrst Aid course first and also submit my...
Mike, Congrats on PASA certification. I'd like to get a level II/III card and hear about your trip. Tim Tim Grossnickle Please note New Address and Phone...
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Timothy.O.Grossnickle...
Apr 6, 2003 11:43 am
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FYI, NWS Nearshore Marine Forecast back on the WEB today for sailing/kiting season. It calls for sweet East winds at M 10/20 building to 15/25 NE. Similar...
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Timothy.O.Grossnickle...
Apr 6, 2003 12:08 pm
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Only three of us out today, Jay,Terry and myself. Terry was out on his Mountain board cruising back and forth , Jay and I got in the water. We both used 12m...
Missed today's wind due to tax season. 6 hours later, I get $610 back, so I guess it was worth it... Tomorrow looks like I'm taking the snowboard to work with...