SANTA Downwinder Perth 20th

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Underoath
Underoath
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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.


AJ Events
AJ Events
WA
111 posts
WA, 111 posts
17 Dec 2014 2:09pm
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
Underoath
QLD
2434 posts
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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
megsy
WA
29 posts
WA, 29 posts
17 Dec 2014 8:50pm
I'm in!!!
AJ Events
AJ Events
WA
111 posts
WA, 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
Underoath
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18 Dec 2014 4:45pm
Seeker, im there!

1.30pm it is.


Underoath
Underoath
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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
Haydn24
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473 posts
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19 Dec 2014 12:07am
Ahem,

there is a sub forum called "The Hookup"

also a WA forum

thank you
Haydn24
Haydn24
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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
Haydn24
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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
PaulyOS
199 posts
199 posts
18 Dec 2014 10:47pm
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
tightlines
WA
3509 posts
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18 Dec 2014 11:13pm
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
Haydn24
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QLD, 473 posts
19 Dec 2014 1:21am
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
PaulyOS
199 posts
199 posts
18 Dec 2014 11:43pm
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
lukekiter
WA
96 posts
WA, 96 posts
19 Dec 2014 6:26am
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
Haydn24
QLD
473 posts
QLD, 473 posts
19 Dec 2014 4:53pm
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
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
WA, 3619 posts
19 Dec 2014 3:19pm
28kts at 2:00.
Just saying.
Green Cherub
Green Cherub
WA
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WA, 296 posts
19 Dec 2014 3:24pm
puppetonastring said..
28kts at 2:00.
Just saying.


only have a 9m. hohohohoooooooowholey ff**ck
Jim621
Jim621
WA
47 posts
WA, 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
moon waxing
WA
312 posts
WA, 312 posts
19 Dec 2014 4:07pm
Watch out for the big fish


mattyjee
mattyjee
WA
575 posts
WA, 575 posts
19 Dec 2014 6:55pm
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
Underoath
QLD
2434 posts
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
eezeegowin
WA
175 posts
WA, 175 posts
19 Dec 2014 8:28pm
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
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
19 Dec 2014 8:52pm
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
Ioz
WA
495 posts
Ioz Ioz
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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
puppetonastring
WA
3619 posts
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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.
wishy
wishy
WA
1501 posts
WA, 1501 posts
20 Dec 2014 8:59am
I'm hoping to see a video tonight exactly like this, but with a santa suit on, beard and all.

Boost and loop and froth!
gruezi
gruezi
WA
3464 posts
WA, 3464 posts
20 Dec 2014 10:11am
Ok, got the Santa suit but no jumping for this old fart........going to be a challenge keeping the Santa gear on if the forecast holds up.
Green Cherub
Green Cherub
WA
296 posts
WA, 296 posts
20 Dec 2014 11:04am
Whens the 'thunderstorm' supposed to arrive?
PaulyOS
PaulyOS
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199 posts
20 Dec 2014 4:30pm


























Few Piccos
mattyjee
mattyjee
WA
575 posts
WA, 575 posts
20 Dec 2014 7:17pm







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