http://www.spikiteroundup.com/index.php ... &Itemid=82
do a mouse over on "Events and Schedule" and see the disciplines!
Now that's what I call a KITEBOARDING event!
Can't wait to see that event footage!
Finally: an Event for the Sport!
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Toby
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Finally: an Event for the Sport!
I just saw this:
http://www.spikiteroundup.com/index.php ... &Itemid=82
do a mouse over on "Events and Schedule" and see the disciplines!
Now that's what I call a KITEBOARDING event!
Can't wait to see that event footage!
http://www.spikiteroundup.com/index.php ... &Itemid=82
do a mouse over on "Events and Schedule" and see the disciplines!
Now that's what I call a KITEBOARDING event!
Can't wait to see that event footage!
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kytsrfr
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Re: Finally: an Event for the Sport!
website will be done soon for this event....right now it is 75% done
the dates are May 1st-10th, pro expression sessions, amateur comps, gear demos, clinics and parties.
hope many of you can make it down to south padre and join in the fun!
the dates are May 1st-10th, pro expression sessions, amateur comps, gear demos, clinics and parties.
hope many of you can make it down to south padre and join in the fun!
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bnthere
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Re: Finally: an Event for the Sport!
LOOKING PRETTY SICK! slider park, border-x style course racing, speed course .... has anyone been to SPI in may?
wetsuits?
what size kites?
places to stay?
wetsuits?
what size kites?
places to stay?
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Toby
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Re: Finally: an Event for the Sport!
I went mid of May 2008 to Texas (Corpus Christi) and just rode shorts. Nice and warm.
Winds can be strong (30 knots)! But also lighter...I would bring a complete quiver.
I'm sure there will be a list of places to stay on the website...or contact them via the site.
Winds can be strong (30 knots)! But also lighter...I would bring a complete quiver.
I'm sure there will be a list of places to stay on the website...or contact them via the site.
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Re: Finally: an Event for the Sport!
You don't need a wetsuit there now (mid-February)! let alone May.
The contest definitely looks sicknasty. It's nice to have a competition for amateurs to compete against each other. And South Padre is a kickass place to host it. For those of you who haven't been there, it has super consistent winds, huge beach access, and very few kiters for some unknown reason. That place has an absurd amount of untapped potential .
Anyone know the which airport is the cheapest to fly into?
The contest definitely looks sicknasty. It's nice to have a competition for amateurs to compete against each other. And South Padre is a kickass place to host it. For those of you who haven't been there, it has super consistent winds, huge beach access, and very few kiters for some unknown reason. That place has an absurd amount of untapped potential .
Anyone know the which airport is the cheapest to fly into?
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Re: Finally: an Event for the Sport!
Brownsville airport is a little closer to SPI than Harlingen. Southwest only flies into Harlingen . I think there is a cheap shuttle from Brownsville to SPI. 
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SheetzFaced
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Re: Finally: an Event for the Sport!
I found a helpful page on how to get to South Padre Island for the SPI Kite Round-Up in May.
They have listed all the close airports, which airlines fly into them, shuttle transportation, and free buses. This should help everyone with figuring out how to get to South Padre Island.
http://www.stayonsouthpadre.com/area_info.htm
They have listed all the close airports, which airlines fly into them, shuttle transportation, and free buses. This should help everyone with figuring out how to get to South Padre Island.
http://www.stayonsouthpadre.com/area_info.htm
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Pro Riders
An update on the SPI Kite Round-Up. Just posted some of the pros that will be attending that the event to judge and do exhibitions.
http://spikiteroundup.com/index.php?opt ... Itemid=112
http://spikiteroundup.com/index.php?opt ... Itemid=112
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Toby
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