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by bricktop
Wed Jun 08, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: Weather Talk
Topic: "Feels Like" and Humidity
Replies: 2
Views: 1828

Humidex (how hot we feel)

What is humidex?

Humidex is a measure of how hot we feel. It is an equivalent scale intended for the general public to express the combined effects of warm temperatures and humidity. It provides a number that describes how hot people feel, much in the same way the equivalent chill temperature, or ...
by bricktop
Sat May 10, 2008 7:29 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Self launching your RISE
Replies: 10
Views: 3065

how to relaunch from the water?

Nice one Jimmy,
now how do you relaunch from the water?????

Ger
by bricktop
Mon Apr 21, 2008 1:05 pm
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Johnny Read's last blast - The Big Bang
Replies: 72
Views: 25208

What a perfect send off for John!!
Count us in for $20

Tam n' Ger
by bricktop
Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: Special Events
Topic: Johnny Read
Replies: 97
Views: 53332

Wow, we are shocked and deeply saddened by the news of your passing. Your enthusiasm, love of the water and energy was, and will always be inspriring. Thank you for years of wisedom, kindness and laughter.

May you be soaring with the wind on the sea's John, we will miss you but never forget you ...
by bricktop
Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Calling all Ocean Rodeo Crew to Baja!!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4226

We will be there.. *wooooot* Heading down in a couple of weeks and staying until we get bored. Looking forward to test flying a couple of Rise Kites!

Hey Rob S. whats your email address?.. will we need a tow truck to get us to the front row :twisted:


We anticipate we will arrive at the ...
by bricktop
Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:57 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Travel Insurance for Baja
Replies: 2
Views: 1206

Travel Insurance for Baja

Hi
can anyone of you seasoned travellers recommend a travel insurance company that will cover our family for the trip to Baja and Back this winter?

Thanks

Brickie
by bricktop
Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:21 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Dumb Questions about Baja
Replies: 16
Views: 3619

Baja

ehh heh ehhh heh....Ac said Cock.....heh ehhhh hhh hh hhh heh
by bricktop
Mon Apr 02, 2007 8:06 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Best wishes to Vic...latest news
Replies: 13
Views: 5584

Farewell

Vic told us of his Cancer some time ago, and I was truly amazed that he continued to stay up at Nitnaht. I took the moment and considered that he could not have picked a better spot to hang out in his final months.

Our first meeting with Vic was in Sept of 2000 when we made our way up to the lake ...
by bricktop
Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:16 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Insurance Help/Advice needed
Replies: 8
Views: 2445

insurance

That story is very upsetting. Insurance companies are ruining a great many things in our lives. Just wait till next year, after all these claims that ACTUALLY get paid out....the result, higher insurance costs. We saw a huge jump in premiums after the Kelowna fires. Time for the government to step ...
by bricktop
Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Brazil locations
Replies: 8
Views: 2830

http://www.pipa.com.br/conteudo/esporte ... esurf.html
Here's a place thats loads of fun, and has kiting, surfing, you name it.
by bricktop
Thu Oct 26, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Brazil locations
Replies: 8
Views: 2830

Take along a 4m kite for those 50+ knot days in Praia (NE brasil). The beer is super cold and cheap, well worth going to. Just to note the ENTIRE coast of NE brasil is kiteable. That's a few thousand miles of sandy totally deserted beaches.
Good luck
by bricktop
Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Is GMAC the newest youtube star?
Replies: 6
Views: 2432

I heard that they paid for the plastic surgery too!! GMAC you found your calling!
by bricktop
Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:12 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Dog owners responsibilities...
Replies: 15
Views: 3747

Does loud snoring count too?
by bricktop
Fri May 05, 2006 9:13 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Ideal surf vehicle???
Replies: 167
Views: 37192

Nitnat vehicle

We have been using an Astro cargo van for a few years, recently upgraded to the passenger model (built like a tank). Pull out the seats, throw in a futon, add a roof coffin and you have a very nice ride. The astro van has been cheap to maintain, air filter is $4.99, compair that to an import.
The ...
by bricktop
Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:49 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Kitesurfing Accident at Columbia Beach, Oct 24, 2005
Replies: 28
Views: 7771

Bricktop

Would it be possible to post a hand sketch of where to launch?


Thnks

G