Chicago Kitesurfing Forum

Like Tyler said, Gun Lake crew for area inland lake, but depending on direction, it can be a bit gusty! Several kzoo kiters go to South Haven on Lake Michigan on SW or N, NW winds. Make some kiting buddies.... Not sure about your skill level, but Spring Time kiting will require adequate rubber! Kite...

Check NWkite. I see them posted there occasionally.

Points well taken...I have not bought a bigger kite in a while, and initially thought the price high for a used kite. After asking other kiters about the Fat Lady, I realize the holding value and the demand for that kite. I'll have to take one for a spin sometime, thanks for your reply.

I've heard those are nice kites....seems a bit much tho considering it's a 3 year old kite without bar and lines. Bob's got 2017 version for $899.

Hey buddy, Lessons are highly recommended, and it's great that you are going that route! Most instructors have the student's safety as the highest priority when teaching beginning kiters; kiting can be very dangerous. It is possible that you've learned far more than you realize; everyone progresses ...

I've been doing some surfboard repair in the Brokite shop in Palatine. If you need a ding repaired, or if you're interested in learning how to do your own surfboard repairs send me a pm, or email thru Brokite website. I'd be glad to help you, or let you demo a twin-tip that will turn on a dime!! :wi...

I've got several used boards and demos to use in Brokite shop in Palatine. Do some research on Brokite vs crazy fly....IMHO there is no comparison, of course I'm biased since I hand make the boards in Palatine, but apples are apples and oranges are oranges!

Shoots, brah!!

Hey buddy, Went thru the garage looking for those Raptor heelies...bummer, only found one, brand new but only one. Found two liquid force heelies, and several homemade innertube heelies. You're welcome to any or all of it...

I believe I have a pair in garage, I will check it out. If I have em, they're yours. I prefer to make my own out of bicycle inner tubes. Double wrap ends w duct tape to keep from ripping when drilling holes....

An outstanding event Tyler, thanks to all the sponsors. Everyone had a blast, and it was great to see so many kiters gathered together! I believe there were 28 kiters doing the downwinder from keegs to zion. Some probably for the first time. Like always, downwinders should be done in safe conditions...

Aw Yeah....Springtime kiting on the Big Lake, gonna b fun, buckle up!! Always great to get together with local area kiters, thanks for getting it together Tyler, what a great idea. Downwinders on Lake Michigan are priceless, especially when you have a ride back. :wink: BROKITE is stoked to be involv...

At the beginning of each year, we offer a $50 discount, and no shipping charges to local riders for our BROKITE boards. We handcraft each board, using hi-density foam, two types of carbon fiber weaves, and premium epoxy. We have been building our twintips for over a dozen years. Our shop is in the C...

Awesome Casey....perspective is something else...keep em comin

What happened to the Lake Michigan graphical link? I have found that to be an indespensible source for forcasting not only wind speeds and direction but sky cover, temperature, and wave heights at four hour intervals? Can I just not find it, or has it been omitted?

BROKITE board is 134 Freeride in very good shape...

Hope u got out KEVIN....hit South Haven w Tyler Casey and crew. Was good time, some ice chunks floatinf

Anyone else show up ? Btw who is the lil furry friend in pic?

Way to get out there Tyler! I believe you called it, cause the bottom bout to drop out, goin teens to single digits next week....hope you got some winter kiting trips planned...peace buddy

Right on Hugh, keep on it buddy!! Here comes the strong SW winds that strongly designate that fall is in full swing, and trying desparately to hold off Old Man Winter!! We all know who wins that battle.... Looking like the classic 4 day blow thurs-sun. Catching up w the bros for breakfast in da maña...