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by SmallWaveSteve
Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: U-Stick Replacement LE Bladder Valve?
Replies: 7
Views: 2337

I'd give Ocean Rodeo a shout, they had mentioned getting odds and ends/repair bits in to their storefront (see the Ocean Rodeo Outlet Store Inventory Preferences thread)
Good Luck!
by SmallWaveSteve
Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:09 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Windfest 2012 anything happening at Nitinat?
Replies: 2
Views: 1278

Windfest is Aug 11th and 12th it looks like: http://www.bigwavedave.ca/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5867
by SmallWaveSteve
Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: BWD Wear 2012
Replies: 33
Views: 9363

The econcious hoodies are pretty nice! Been wearing mine for over a year a couple times a week, still looks new!
You can put me down for a blue large :)
by SmallWaveSteve
Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Ocean Rodeo Outlet Store - Inventory Preferences?
Replies: 18
Views: 5595

Any word on the hook knives? I'll come get a couple this week if youve got em!
by SmallWaveSteve
Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Our first Nitnaht session of 2012...
Replies: 13
Views: 4216

^agreeed. Where do you put your board?!
by SmallWaveSteve
Sat Jun 16, 2012 11:46 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Kite Specific Surfboard Build Thread / Info
Replies: 17
Views: 3932

All Done! 14oz bottom, and 18oz top for glass, she should be sturdy! (Knock on wood). The board in the pics for comparison is a 148x43 http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ygxjrlOLSds/T913TG6dZaI/AAAAAAAAAJg/ldZLAFoGIJc/s320/Photo0045.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l8rdqZdAdME/T913RZz2-cI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/dX8Ixr-Bj7...
by SmallWaveSteve
Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Noobs & Kooks Unite! (Island View?)
Replies: 43
Views: 11226

I may be down, I want to kite & snowboard in the same day! (and surf, paddleboard, and wakerboard, but dont know if that'll happen) Mt Washington is open this weekend!
by SmallWaveSteve
Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:16 pm
Forum: Directions to Island Sailing Spots
Topic: Westerly sailing spots for begineers
Replies: 17
Views: 12297

I think the fisherman would lose their mind if someone else wanted to share the water with them, they hate the swimmers and rowers enough as is!
by SmallWaveSteve
Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Kite Specific Surfboard Build Thread / Info
Replies: 17
Views: 3932

Just a little finish sanding left! Final weight is a touch shy of 9lbs, that is deck pad, and fins included. That is with 18oz of deck glass, and 14oz on the bottom (yeah I glassed it heavy) as a reference my 135 OR Zen is ~8.5lbs http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hhy6B9_YVVQ/T9ak0thRwCI/AAAAAAAAAIc/MmQiily...
by SmallWaveSteve
Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Directions to Island Sailing Spots
Topic: Westerly sailing spots for begineers
Replies: 17
Views: 12297

I haven't paid too much attention to the actual beaches at Elk Lake (though I did spend 6 days a week for 4 years there rowing), but couldnt you do downwinders from Eagle Beach to Hamsterly Beach or vice-versa (if N or S winds? But really I dont think that would be a good spot in a Westerly, if thin...
by SmallWaveSteve
Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Skimboard + Trainer Kite = ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1251

The verdict is it works, kind of. Tried it in the 35kts at Long Beach on Sat. Shallow water you get going really really fast straight downwind, and you can't really edge hard enough or you touch the bottom and the board stops. In deeper water it works great until there's a lull or big gust since you...
by SmallWaveSteve
Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Vancouver Island SUP series
Replies: 12
Views: 3445

is there a category for converted windsurf boards? :p
by SmallWaveSteve
Fri Jun 08, 2012 9:34 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Skimboard + Trainer Kite = ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1251

There will be decent surf Sat aside from it probably being a bit sloppy due to the wind. We already booked the campsite when the forecast was looking awesome, and Tofino is always good times so we'll make something happen. I wanna try to hit San P or PA next weekend followed by Mt Washington (they'r...
by SmallWaveSteve
Thu Jun 07, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Skimboard + Trainer Kite = ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1251

Skimboard + Trainer Kite = ?

I'm going to Tofino to surf this weekend, Sunday the surf looks abysmal (1.5ft @ 17 seconds) but they're calling for 15kt winds. Anyone know how much oomph you need to get going on a skimboard in shallow water? (or if this is asking for a broken something) My trainer is a 3M I might take up my full ...
by SmallWaveSteve
Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Thursday Dawn Forecast?
Replies: 3
Views: 1081

Island View?