Keegs Thursday 5/24/12

[adseguy]

Looks to be S and even a little SSE. Good stuff for Waukegan. I'll be heading over there with Mike Z. Anyone else and maybe a pizza afterwards? haha

[Bryce FLK]

I am in as long as work doesn't interfere... what time are you gentleman heading North?

[West]

looking goood on thurs....prob headn up to SHESaBLOWIN' w Greg to meet Jens and Madison Greg but Keegs shld be thumpin' as well. The SILO in Lake Forest at Green Bay Rd and 176 has a fabulous pizza menu, ck it out if you want some killer pies. It's on the way back, and well worth the effort to find, my favorite is the deep dish veggie with a creamed spinach base, but they have some really different combinations.....

[adseguy]

Nice. Thanks for the advice West!

I'm thinking of getting there right around 2:30 - 3:30. I gotta pick up Mike Z in Evanston. Wind should be there all day and peak in the afternoon some time. Can't wait! I'm bringing some beers and a cooler too. I hope it's an all day event.

[Dutchkiteboarder]

Trying to do maybe a late afternoon session would be there around 5pm

[kitekid21]

Hey, I've just graduated from college on Sunday and I'm out in Aurora. Quite frankly I have no money for lessons on water. I'm very experienced on land. Is there any way I can teach myself at the keegs while staying out of the way, but still staying safe? I know the etiquette etc, but have simply never kites on water. I can also wakeboard quite well. Any advice?

[skysurfr]

Sorry all, but I plan to attend.

Bring your biggest kites.

Eyore. (The wind hates me)

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/374/eeyorecolorkk2.jpg/
:-P

[WaWaZat]

Somebody say pizza?! If it happens early, I'm in 'till 2:30!

Maybe we could squeeze in a Memorial Weekend wood-fired pizza fest! ???

[ironben]

I am there. planning for a full day action (12 pm on)
c u all!

[adseguy]

I'm so sorry everyone. Since Mike Urban is coming I guess I'm cancelling now to avoid the skunking. Maybe next time. Alright, seriously I'm coming.

I'm making a video of this one so bring your A game as well. Watch for me in the water with the camera and get as close as you want, I'll duck if I have to

WOOOO HOOO!! I'm pumped for days like this!!

Somebody say pizza?! If it happens early, I'm in 'till 2:30!

Maybe we could squeeze in a Memorial Weekend wood-fired pizza fest! ???

That's what I'm talking about!!!

[mrgrey]

will be there.. mid afternoon hopefully

[xwindsurf]

Wow, what a magnificent crowd. Will be there too, 1 pm or so.

[Bryce FLK]

So pumped.. Hopefully it's either blowing 7m or 12m conditions cause that's all I got! Feel free to offer me a 9m demo anyone?!

See you gents at noon at North Beach right?

[4w7s]

Hey, I've just graduated from college on Sunday and I'm out in Aurora. Quite frankly I have no money for lessons on water. I'm very experienced on land. Is there any way I can teach myself at the keegs while staying out of the way, but still staying safe? I know the etiquette etc, but have simply never kites on water. I can also wakeboard quite well. Any advice?

Get a job, save some money, take some lessons?

Is it worth creating a problem if there is a solution to avoid the problem?

I think there are plenty of instructors around....

and IMO the sport is beyond the crossroads where everyone getting into the sport should take lessons.

The more well trained beginners there are the less likelihood that there will be problems with access.

[IVO]

Forecast for tmr is 30kts +,gale force winds warning.If anything, learning isnt the best idea in that for sure.Good luck!




Mike,you have true test of yours skills tmr.If you can bring that down,nothing can ever stops you

[schuss8899]

If you have land kiting in your portfolio you should be well equipped to take it to the water. You do not elaborate on how much time you have spent with the kite, but if your kite skills and knowledge of launching and landing are proficient you should be good to go. There should be plenty of room on the beach since it is a thursday, so just bring your gear and I am sure there will be people around to give you a hand if questions arise. The forecast looks to be quite windy, in excess of 25mph, so it is not the best day to make your first excursion on the water, so keep that in mind. If your looking at 30plus you maybe wise to just be a spectator unless you have the gear and skill set to handle these extremes. The water temp will still be low 50's, so the combination of winds and cold will require a high level of experience, do not be lured in by warm air temp, there will be many more beautiful days without the extremes of tomorrow. Stay safe.

[FSP]

go right.

[adseguy]

Take that lessons vs not lessons somewhere else. Make a new thread.

[Bob]

Good call Adrian,

SHESaBLOWIN'

Oh hell yea. Madison Bob is trying like hell to make it tomorrow to join the crew on the waves. Crossing my fingers and carbo loading.

[JEF]

Pizza? Try Stone Creek in Winthrop Harbor. Great local joint with a colorado cabin feel to it. Good mix of Craft beers and cheap milwaukee porducts.

Sheridan Rd and 2nd.