Lake Winnipesauke on Sunday 2/26/12
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 09:06
There is snow in the forecast, with a sunny day in store with moderate winds on Sunday. Bob and I might give it a shot at Melvin Village.
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 09:12
#1
is there even any ice left
is there even any ice left after this crazy warm week?? If there is and you're heading that way i'll be there!
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 09:15
#2
Looks like maybe 6" by Sun:)
Looks like maybe 6" by Sun:)
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 09:18
#3
Moultonborough Bay cam on the
Moultonborough Bay cam on the winni web cams still looks good!
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 09:38
#4
sounds good. what time were
sounds good. what time were you guys planning on heading out?
will a 5M foil work ok on sunday?
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 10:27
#6
no i just have a 5M foil. i
no i just have a 5M foil. i just recently got into kiting so i got it to play around with and mainly wanted to snowkite. have yet to actually try snowkiting yet though but i got the hang of flying the kite.
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 09:49
#7
Keep me in the loop!
I've got new ski boots I haven't tried this year, got to get out there at least once!
I need to sharpen my skis, given the recent conditions, I'm thinking this might be a priority before getting out there on sunday.
Should I try to sharpen saturday night locally (only time available for me), or do you think there is a ski shop in that area I can get a quick sharpening sunday morning?
Do you guys have an ice screw?
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 09:56
#8
Bob and I have ice screws.
Bob and I have ice screws. Ideally, you grab a moment to buy yourself one at REI this weekend. They are super handy to have. The other piece of equipment I find extremely useful is a weight bag. Any old tote bag or a kite bag with a gallon of water inside or dive weights of something. That's the biggest challenge in using inflatable kites on snow is that they fly away. We will also bring a grill, get there early, stay late, and have a cook out. Bring meat, beers, chips and we can do it Masskiting style!
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 14:10
#9
hellz yeah
I'll be flying foils, I'd rather loop an 8m to get power than park a 12m inflatable (on snow). Just my preference.
but yeah, still want to have an ice screw. I have sandbags, and will bring them stock full @ 20 lbs, should hold the kite enough for a sexy back stall landing.
roger that on beer & junk food.....
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 10:13
#10
If I can get off baby duty, I
If I can get off baby duty, I might try and make this 
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 10:30
#11
will i be the only one on a
will i be the only one on a board?? everyone else skis?
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 14:11
#12
skiis
but I'd be riding a board probably if I owned one.
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 10:42
#13
Should head out tomorrow in
Should head out tomorrow in the high winds after the snow
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 13:27
#14
I'm in
I'll be there...renting ski's at Piches on the way up or somewhere closer.
Joe
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 07:48
#15
Just looked at the Winni web
Just looked at the Winni web cams and they got snow HOOT HOOT!! And now with a wicked West wind all day the lake will be swept clean BOO BOO:( But all the snow will end up in Moultonboro Bay YEA YEA:) Lets keep our fingurs crossed
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 11:10
#18
It'll be real rough on my
It'll be real rough on my board to get an edge on the ice, but I'll give it a shot!
Do we have a time and exact place yet? I've never been up to Melvin village so I'm not sure where to go exactly.
Wind bumped up to be in to low 20's now
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 11:28
#19
are you local
and have confirmed that area is sheer ice? I'm okay with ski slope type ice (def wear a helmet), but ice-rink type ice would suck......
Wait.... I could bring my ice skates !!! haha
I'm thinking beer as a 2nd backup
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 11:57
#20
Just looked at the web cams
Just looked at the web cams and they got snow and there are fisherman on the lake, so ice is safe, though there will be open water but they are compleatly avoidable. We park on Lake Rd off of rt 109 right by a church, hopfuly there will be room not sure how many fisherman will be there.
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 12:28
#21
Skis are a better option over
Skis are a better option over a snowboard. Chris and I should get there by 9:30-10 AM. We need to be prepared for gusty conditions. Rig small!
Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind between 13 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 13:11
#22
rig small?
How small? I'll be stopping by Piches in Gilford to rent skis (I don't trust myself on a snowboard) at 8:30 and will then drive around the lake to Melvin Village. I should just kite across the lake
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 13:47
#23
If it is gusting to 30, I
If it is gusting to 30, I will rig a 7.
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 13:59
#24
If gusty, I'll be choosing between between
my 4 and 8 m. My 4m is designed for high wind gusty conditions, it self stabilizes and has auto-relaunch (!!!). Make sure you have a kite that has lots of depower, so if it is gusty you can work "with" the wind instead of fighting it constantly.
You could potentially ride my 4m if I am on my 8 tomorrow.
If its not gusty, I'm riding a big big kite 
my recommendation is to just bring all your gear, and we'll figure it out when we get there, because you never know!
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 15:06
#29
The webcams were looking good
The webcams were looking good this morning. There was a few people out there and it looked to be covered in snow. Hopefully it stays that way for tomorrow.
Sounds like my 5 meter should be set for tomorrow. now i just have to worry about how good my board will do. If i knew how to ski i'd grab a pair, but learning to ski and snowkiting for the first time, at the same time, probably wouldn't be the best idea!
I'll probably get there between 930-1000 as well, house is only about 30 minutes away.
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 15:19
#30
9m
Something tells me I'll be in for a world of hurt tomorrow with my 9m C kite which probably has #%$@ for depower. See you guys tomorrow morning.
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 15:27
#31
no pain no gain. Which year
no pain no gain. Which year ,make and model?
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 15:33
#32
2006
Dunoyer wrote:
no pain no gain. Which year ,make and model?
2006 Slingshot Fuel with a 5th line. I'll start her off depowered as much as possible and will see if it's junk. Flew it on the beach in 15 with some gusts and was able to handle it without ever trying to depower.
Well at least I'll be wearing a GoPro so if it's out of control you guys will be able to laugh about it later while watching the video.
Decent webcam here with time lapse view http://www.mingecovecam.com/
And one here showing tracks which look more like skis than snowmobile: http://www.lakesregionwireless.net/bay/netcam.jpg
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 15:47
#33
Very interesting the flags in
Very interesting the flags in this pic are slack, no wind there today? Snow looks great and with cold temps should be firm and adheard(sp?) to the ice:) See you in the AM
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 16:00
#34
cool
if you didn't have the 5th line you would need to bring a handgun to shoot out the leading edge in an emergency. it is new hampshire after all
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 16:11
#35
Good one Chriz! lol!!!!!
Good one Chriz! lol!!!!!
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 16:13
#36
Surface looks pretty delish
Surface looks pretty delish
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 15:21
#37
There's snowmobile tracks out
There's snowmobile tracks out there if you check out the webcams now so it should for sure be good to go!
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 15:30
#38
A big shout out to the New
A big shout out to the New Hampshire crew for scouting the spot for us!
Lets make another Winni movie! Bring your cameraz!
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 16:42
#39
tracks
definitely snowmobile track on the moutlonboro cam and the flag has been wind whipped to shreds.
Wunderground says it's blowing 22 from the west in Gilford right now. Ski shop said they got 5 inches of wet stuff in Gilford so I doubt it's been blown around despite the high winds.
See you guys in the am.
Joe
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 19:15
#40
Still planning on bringing
Still planning on bringing the grill?? I can bring a pack of dogs if you are.
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 19:42
#41
one grill is in the car
atrane21 wrote:
Still planning on bringing the grill?? I can bring a pack of dogs if you are.
We'll have at least one grill - mine is packed but we'll have to do some engineering to stabilize it. Made for the boat (rod holder) but I've used a 3' piece of PVC buried in snow when hiking. If we can make a mound of snow we'll be all set. Bring the dogs and whatever else you got.
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 21:39
#42
I was going to bring a grill
I was going to bring a grill but it is packed away in the camper. This is shaping up to be a great seeing 19mph all morning and tapering off for the afternoon with bright sun all day:) Ron is coming with me
Sun, 02/26/2012 - 21:24
#45
What a great day
Hats off to everyone that made it out today
Sun, 02/26/2012 - 21:40
#46
Nice meeting you and everyone
Nice meeting you and everyone else! Thanks for all the pointers.
Sun, 02/26/2012 - 21:43
#47
10yrs of snowkiting and I
10yrs of snowkiting and I have to put today as the #1 of all time:) great to meet everyone, Jean you done with the video yet!!
Sun, 02/26/2012 - 21:46
#48
I had an awesome time today!
I had an awesome time today! Wish i didn't have work this week i'd be out there all week!
can't wait to see the video Jean puts together!
Sun, 02/26/2012 - 23:19
#49
Wow! Bob!! That is quite a
Wow! Bob!! That is quite a statement!!! I'm going to try my 200cm giant slalom skis from 1985 next time. but I think I need you to wax and sharpen them.
Mon, 02/27/2012 - 10:01
#50
so......
BobDoe wrote:
10yrs of snowkiting and I have to put today as the #1 of all time:) great to meet everyone, Jean you done with the video yet!!
I don't want to be presumtious, but are we using "epic?"
Sure felt it to me. I know because I feel the pain in my windburnt face from smiling.
5M foil will work great if the breeze is strong enough. Do you have inflatables?
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