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by BigDog21
Mon Sep 04, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Minor incident at Nitinat Aug 26th – feedback?
Replies: 31
Views: 13860

IKO Summary of Kiting Rules: http://www.bigwavedave.ca/gallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=22299#top_display_media You were the upwind kiter on port tack, consequently, you should have kept your kite high or given right of way to the kiter on starboard tack, who did have the right of way ...
by BigDog21
Thu Aug 24, 2017 1:08 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: August 23
Replies: 7
Views: 3755

Hi Baisjohn, Just so you know there are two screened raw sewage outfalls around Dallas Road/ Cook Street, (Clover Point Outfall and Macauley Point Outfall), and so the water is filled with "you know what" as it is NOT treated. I never kite there anymore after someone I know got meningitis from ...
by BigDog21
Wed Jul 12, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: China Creek onsite reports and info
Replies: 49
Views: 20669

Yep a weather station at China Creek would rock!
by BigDog21
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Wetsuit recommendations?
Replies: 14
Views: 7636

Totally agree with Kus. The lake maybe warm, but if you are in the water for an extended period of time, warm to the touch soon becomes cool or cold, plus the wind can be cold even on warm sunny days. Not good for decision making or trying to get to shore. Better safe than sorry, especially if you ...
by BigDog21
Mon Jul 10, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: Directions to Island Sailing Spots
Topic: Nitinat Road Reports 2017
Replies: 22
Views: 15961

The road is pretty bad after you pass Cowichan Lake until the junction going either to Port or Nitinaht. It's better than a week and a half ago, but still bad.
by BigDog21
Mon Jul 10, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Wetsuit recommendations?
Replies: 14
Views: 7636

Mystic make nice suits specific for kiteboarding. They have drain holes in the calf area so your suit doesn't get swollen legs full of water. Legs full of water is not exactly conducive to moving efficiently or your comfort. I have a 5/3 for the ocean year round with under thermals and a 3/2 for ...
by BigDog21
Thu Sep 29, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: Windsurfing Discussion
Topic: Drone footage of SP on a NW wind
Replies: 15
Views: 6716

Thanks for posting Ray. Great to see a view of sailing SP from the air! :D
by BigDog21
Tue May 31, 2016 10:18 am
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Help us to save Clover Point from a massive sewage plant
Replies: 15
Views: 5157

So taxpayers should pay an extra approximately $300 million dollars so the sewage treatment isn't in a scenic location where all the infrastructure is already located? Ya, that makes lots of sense. The pipes are already there so lets use them. Besides the plan is to put the treatment plant ...
by BigDog21
Mon May 30, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: The Rigging Area
Topic: Help us to save Clover Point from a massive sewage plant
Replies: 15
Views: 5157

I would urge everyone to NOT sign the petition to save Clover Point. If anyone thinks sewage is not damaging the ocean off of Victoria and surrounding municipalities then watch this video and read the information below it on the Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNR1dfcJn30 Personally, I ...
by BigDog21
Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Out Of resident Hunters are given 5000 draws from the locals
Replies: 21
Views: 5802

Done x 2. Thanks for posting!
by BigDog21
Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Kiting Comox - Goose spit
Replies: 11
Views: 3362

Why do you want to know?

Bigdog21
by BigDog21
Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: KITE REPAIR IN VICTORIA - WHERE TO GET REPAIRS?
Replies: 12
Views: 3569

There is North Sails in Vancouver. They repaired my kite and did an awesome job!
by BigDog21
Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:25 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Logical Order of Skills/Tricks
Replies: 13
Views: 3323

Get some Progression DVDs or visit their site as there are tricks galore in their videos.
by BigDog21
Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: IMPACT VEST OR HARNESS
Replies: 2
Views: 1191

I always wear an impact vest and always will. If you get hucked then you will at least not be as trashed as if you didn't have an impact vest. If you get one that fits well you shouldn't even notice you are wearing it. I know it has saved my ribs in the past. If you just want to ride back and forth ...
by BigDog21
Mon Jun 27, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: Kiteboarding Discussion
Topic: Winter gloves
Replies: 21
Views: 6011

Hi All,

I have a pair of 3mm NRS Rogue Gloves and they worked great for me in all coditions this past Winter and I have very temperature sensitive hands. I was pleasantly surprised.

Richard