Hurricane Kiting Sunday
Wed, 08/24/2011 - 22:09
Hey guys, so if the forecast does what it looks like it's gonna do I'm going out at Nelson beach here in Plymouth. If it is east and nuking and anyone who is confident enough and has a small kite can feel free to join. Obviously this could be a total blowout but I'll be there.
Wed, 08/24/2011 - 22:22
#1
Thanks for the invite. You
Thanks for the invite. You can count on me.
Wed, 08/24/2011 - 22:50
#2
Careful out there!
As much as I don't like the fact that my name has become a bit of a kiteboarding joke (http://bit.ly/p18ybm), I don't want to see a Jean or Travis t either.
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 06:49
#3
Hey, I didn't know that you
Hey, I didn't know that you were famous! So somebody named Kevin launched themsleves into a building? You should wear the t-shirt.
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 07:57
#4
Fri, 08/26/2011 - 10:27
#5
The News Interview
The interview where he has the speech impediment is more interesting and you can clearly see how the media painted this guy. There was some talk on FKSA when Kevin got interviewed about how the news organization edited a lot of the interview. Don't beleive everything you see on the news!
Fri, 08/26/2011 - 23:10
#6
He refused to speak to any
He refused to speak to any reporters because he had signed an exclusivity deal with Inside Edition or some shit. I think he made some money on the deal.
Wed, 08/24/2011 - 23:41
#7
Somehow I had a feeling you
Somehow I had a feeling you would be the author of this post before I even clicked on it, Travis.
Go big, be safe.
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 08:39
#8
What size kite do you use for
What size kite do you use for 70+?
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 09:39
#9
Anyone buy an Epic Tutor yet?
Anyone buy an Epic Tutor yet? Could be the perfect chance to use it. 
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 11:28
#10
whoah nelson
I show up with my camera but not my kites. Travis give me a shout. Lets grab brew.
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 12:10
#11
Thinking the same thing
Thinking the same thing. Will most definitely sit this one out, bt would love to come shoot, too! Can you PM me the location?
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 13:02
#12
Just dont wear your
Just dont wear your masskiting t-shirt. Thats all we need if something goes wrong!
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 17:02
#13
Check this
Check this out!!!!
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 20:47
#14
Storm track is now showing we
Storm track is now showing we will get tropical force winds and groundswell ~ perfect wave riding conditions. Don't let the news media scare you into believing it's an apocalypse. Kevin is a moron, please don't compare him to me. The biggest challenge will be evading the authorities who will have the knee jerk reaction to close the beach, like they did last Labor Day, when we had to play cat and mouse with the men in green riding ORV's at Horseneck. We succeeded and had the best riding conditions EVER...
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 22:05
#15
Wasn't Comparing
Jean I would never compare you to that dude. My message was simply to be careful. I've enjoyed our forum conversations and appreciate your wind advice, and hope to meet you in person someday soon.
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 23:35
#16
Me too!
Me too!
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 22:04
#17
We will see what comes of
We will see what comes of IRENE, but if it does hold inland with the eye passing around pittsfield/springfield that leaves it west of us...Just remember the eastern side of the storm is always the strongest, hoping for ridable conditions, safe harbor for my boat, and that no tree falls on my car!
Thu, 08/25/2011 - 22:32
#18
Jean/Travis please keep me
Jean/Travis please keep me posted.. I am on cape but eager to get out riding. Had one of best sessions today
Sat, 08/27/2011 - 21:28
#20
I'm a little nervous about
I'm a little nervous about Nelson St at high tide, 11:30. especially super high tide. Might do Revere early or late depending on how things look in the AM.
Sat, 08/27/2011 - 23:55
#21
Be safe man. We almost had a
Be safe man. We almost had a guy die at dog beach last fall in a gusty non hurricane day. Gusts to 60 and 70 is a lot of wind.
Sat, 08/27/2011 - 19:16
#22
nahant or revere early tomorrow?
Anyone thinking of going to nahant or revere early tomorrow morning? In the early hours (6am?) it may not be too windy? Should be decent waves and medium tide.
Other option might be late in the day depending on how fast the storm moves out.
Sun, 08/28/2011 - 07:18
#23
Looking at radar this
Looking at radar this morning... will try for afternoon at revere if not too windy.
Sat, 08/27/2011 - 21:43
#24
just a word of advice for
just a word of advice for those who don't know: if you are going to kite a tropical storm doing it after the storm is pulling away is much smarter than while it is still approaching. on approaching strong wind can ramp up really quickly going from kiteable (for some) 30-40 to dangerous 50+ in minutes as a squall line approaches.
Sat, 08/27/2011 - 21:58
#25
That's why I was thinking 4
That's why I was thinking 4 PM Revere might be a good call
Sat, 08/27/2011 - 22:22
#26
IKitesurf shows stronger wind
IKitesurf shows stronger wind late in the day. It's all a question of timing. gotta see updates in the AM.
Sun, 08/28/2011 - 09:07
#27
side off?
Aren't the winds bound to turn a bit westerly once the storm passes north of us?
Sat, 08/27/2011 - 23:02
#28
Thanks for the word of
Thanks for the word of caution.
Sun, 08/28/2011 - 07:46
#29
DCR Bans Parking Along Lynn
DCR Bans Parking Along Lynn Shore Drive, Revere Beach Boulevard,
Winthrop Parkway and Winthrop Shore Drive
Sunday, August 28, 2011, 12:00 A.M. (midnight)
Parking ban is to accommodate storm-clearing during Hurricane Irene
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has banned parking on Lynn Shore Drive, Revere Beach Boulevard, Winthrop Parkway and Winthrop Shore Drive effective at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Sunday to facilitate storm-clearing efforts during Hurricane Irene. Vehicles violating the ban will be towed.
Sun, 08/28/2011 - 09:16
#30
Thanks for the heads up
Thanks for the heads up
Mon, 08/29/2011 - 19:01
#31
Yesterday was so fun. I made
Yesterday was so fun. I made it out to Nelson around 10am and rode until about 12. It was one of those solo sessions that I'll never forget. When the 60+ gusts hit it was like being attached to a rocket. I caused a traffic jam in downtown plymouth with people trying to find a spot to park and watch. This was only the 4th time in 2 years that I've used my 7m kite and I love it. The speed of the loops that a tiny C kite does in that kind of wind is really something to experience. Anyway I hope everyone made it out safe and no trees fell on your house or car.
Mon, 08/29/2011 - 23:41
#32
visions of Reben Lenten
visions of Reben Lenten
Wed, 08/31/2011 - 14:49
#33
It was too strong and gusty
It was too strong and gusty for me. I was on the water around the same time though, in P Bay, windsurfing. Ooops, can I say that word on this site?!
It was stupid gusty but fun. They kicked us out around 12:30. Then I heard another crew got on the water right after we left.
Wed, 08/31/2011 - 20:57
#34
Solo sesh at revere from
Solo sesh at revere from 6:30-8a. No kite loops in 60+ gusts, but good 7m riding nonetheless. Couldn't believe I was the only one there.
I'm still planning on heading to Nelson around noonish. Looks pretty rideable now. I've been out in 50mph winds on my seven and still had plenty of room for gusts so I'm not really too worried about being overpowered. It's a 5th line C so I can totally depower it if necessary. Hopefully we get a few people out there. Jean, good luck in the waves, you're crazy man those swells should be pretty epic. Good luck guys. Stay safe. Know your limits.