SANTA Downwinder Perth 20th

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Underoath > 9 months ago, 17 Dec 2014

Underoath

QLD

2434 posts

17 Dec 2014 2:59pm

1) Leighton to Trigg

2) 2pm start.

3) Must wear Santa Suit. $12 bucks at Kmart.

4) Bring a smile.

Hey Underoath,

I'd love to provide transport back Upwind to Leighton, but my van leaves at 3:30 and I don't think all the riders will be ready by then.

Give me a hoy if you think I can help. A 4pm or 1:30pm departure might work for the van.

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Underoath

QLD

2434 posts

17 Dec 2014 6:52pm

Seeker that sounds too good.

A 4pm departure sounds good too.

Whats the $$ for a trip one way? Cheers

megsy

29 posts

17 Dec 2014 8:50pm

I'm in!!!

AJ Events

111 posts

18 Dec 2014 2:42pm

Hey best not confuse things, the time has been set for 2pm.

- SO -

Anyone who needs a ride south, meet at Trigg Point (near the cafe) at 1:30 and I can take up to 10 people to Leighton on the van. I'll have you at Leighton at 2pm for the meet up.
Cost is a donation, roughly enough for a beer, but it's anonymous and you don't have to contribute.

NOTE - I normally pick people up from South Trigg at 3:30 and that service will still run, but for this event only I'll pick up people at 1:30 from Trigg Point Cafe.

Underoath

QLD

2434 posts

18 Dec 2014 4:45pm

Seeker, im there!

1.30pm it is.

Underoath

QLD

2434 posts

18 Dec 2014 11:53pm

If you want to get a cheap costume, there are plenty left at K Mart Ocean Keys. Aparently none left at Innaloo today.

12 dollars.

Been heaps of "sharing" and "likes" on the net so its allready looking like a decent turnout.

Word on the street is even some of the River Boys aka PKR will be rocking up on foils!

Haydn24

QLD

473 posts

19 Dec 2014 12:07am

Ahem,

there is a sub forum called "The Hookup"

also a WA forum

thank you

Haydn24

QLD

473 posts

19 Dec 2014 12:20am

It's funny you know

Constructive and helpful posts get red thumbs

Witty and joking posts get green thumbs

I don't get it

Haydn24

QLD

473 posts

19 Dec 2014 12:22am

Can I come on the downwinder? I'll be in Perth this weekend

Is it very far? I can only go one direction... with my left foot forward

PaulyOS

199 posts

18 Dec 2014 10:47pm

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Haydn24 said..
Can I come on the downwinder? I'll be in Perth this weekend

Is it very far? I can only go one direction... with my left foot forward

Roughly 20km from Leighton to Trigg

tightlines

3504 posts

18 Dec 2014 11:13pm

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Haydn24 said...
It's funny you know

Constructive and helpful posts get red thumbs

Witty and joking posts get green thumbs

I don't get it

Not exactly true, you seem to do well on the red thumbs without being constructive or helpful.

Haydn24

QLD

473 posts

19 Dec 2014 1:21am

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PaulyOS said..

Haydn24 said..
Can I come on the downwinder? I'll be in Perth this weekend

Is it very far? I can only go one direction... with my left foot forward

Roughly 20km from Leighton to Trigg

thank you

is it directly across the wind going right to left by any chance??

PaulyOS

199 posts

18 Dec 2014 11:43pm

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Haydn24 said..

PaulyOS said..

Haydn24 said..
Can I come on the downwinder? I'll be in Perth this weekend

Is it very far? I can only go one direction... with my left foot forward

Roughly 20km from Leighton to Trigg

thank you

is it directly across the wind going right to left by any chance??

Wind is generally SW so it blows onshore at an angle left to right. You should be fine if you body drag towards the shore when you get too far offshore. Or else learn to ride on your bad side :S

lukekiter

96 posts

19 Dec 2014 6:26am

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Haydn24 said...
Ahem,

there is a sub forum called "The Hookup"

also a WA forum

thank you

Ahem.......shouldn't this be in the troll section ?

Haydn24

QLD

473 posts

19 Dec 2014 4:53pm

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lukekiter said..

Haydn24 said...
Ahem,

there is a sub forum called "The Hookup"

also a WA forum

thank you

Ahem.......shouldn't this be in the troll section ?

Ahem,

I don't see a troll section? I wish

But I tell you what I do see! A forum called "The hookup" and a "WA forum"

They are probably there for a reason, but you never know

puppetonastring

3619 posts

19 Dec 2014 3:19pm

28kts at 2:00.
Just saying.

Green Cherub

296 posts

19 Dec 2014 3:24pm

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puppetonastring said..
28kts at 2:00.
Just saying.

only have a 9m. hohohohoooooooowholey ff**ck

Jim621

47 posts

19 Dec 2014 3:38pm

Whats the recommended kite size for 28knots?!?
my smallest kite is 8m (85kg, 5.8foot SB), so assume ill be way overpowered tomorrow.

moon waxing

310 posts

19 Dec 2014 4:07pm

Watch out for the big fish

mattyjee

575 posts

19 Dec 2014 6:55pm

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Jim621 said...
Whats the recommended kite size for 28knots?!?
my smallest kite is 8m (85kg, 5.8foot SB), so assume ill be way overpowered tomorrow.

I'm using my 8m and I'm lighter than you. Take a twin tip and boost and loop your way there... You can borrow my 7m but only if you promise to wear a tutu.

Underoath

QLD

2434 posts

19 Dec 2014 10:14pm

Yeah the Seabreeze forcast is 28knots.... but can you kite 33knots? 10% give or take is realisatic.

Im cranking the 7m Fuel

Santas gonna be flying!

Going to be a great downwinder.

eezeegowin

175 posts

19 Dec 2014 8:28pm

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moon waxing said..
Watch out for the big fish

"Ignorance is bliss".

When I go out I fully believe that the sharkies are having the day off.
Stop proving me wrong!

cauncy

8407 posts

19 Dec 2014 8:52pm

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moon waxing said..
Watch out for the big fish

wouldn't worry, I had a navman fishfinder that showed similar emblem,s, shoals of big fish ,,i never caught one,,

Ioz

493 posts

19 Dec 2014 9:01pm

Looking like all time conditions ! (reminds me of our Lano to Wedge run)

how about a red hat ! and a Santa Claus kind of attitude !

puppetonastring

3619 posts

19 Dec 2014 11:36pm

Serious one (just for a change)
If you are unsure you would have to be a bit suss about an 8M for 28kts (possibly+a bit).There will be plenty like mattyjee who will be on 8's or bigger but hopefully they will be those who know their own limits - very well.
If the track or conditions aren't something you are used to then safest thing is play it safe.

Im about 75kgs - I'll probably be on a 7M matched to a smallish TT.

@ Joe - bags a seat for the 1:30 run.