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RE: Riders Appreciation Party:

bustingbladder

Author: bustingbladder
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:41 am (GMT -8)

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention we are in Maui!

Riders Appreciation Party:

bustingbladder

Author: bustingbladder
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:35 am (GMT -8)

Major thanks to the folks at Dakine for throwing an epic riders appreciation party. This was a super cool way to cap off a completely sick week of double over surf.

Wally

PS many PNW riders over here right now! Way to kill it Jim, Ken and Jon!

RE: cozumel, the calm before the storm

Bettyboarder

Author: Bettyboarder
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:19 pm (GMT -8)

I love Cozumel...video was awesome...have a great time...post some more picts when you get a chance.

RE: A Work in Progress - Part 4, Triple S Sliders

Pepi

Author: Pepi
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 10:35 pm (GMT -8)

Niiiiccccceeeee..... Looks like the weekend break was worth it. This one's f'ng smooth.
I can't even fathom how much footage you have been editing.

Can not wait for full length dvd. Will be nice to see up on the bigscreen at the shop
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RE: be careful when traveling in mexico: attempted robbery

groundclown

Author: groundclown
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:29 pm (GMT -8)

I have never been to Baja, but understand it to be over run with corruption.

I was pulled over 4 times on my last trip in northern mainland mex. Once was my fault as I pulled down a one way street (unknowingly) to ask directions (from a cop) to mayto as I drove 3 hours the night before and ended up in chimo. He got my info, wrote a ticket with no fine, had me sign it and then crumbled it up. WTF? 2 of the other three i believe were cops looking for a bribe, but once they got to my window, they started talking to Levi and walked away without even talking to me. The other, they were looking for someone in a similar truck.

All in all, I think Mexico is great. We had a nice evening in San Marcos, about an hour south of Acapulco. We met a few people who had lived in the US before and spoke about as much English as I do espanol. We played around in the crowded plaza. ate dinner, and now Levi is sawing logs.

Even if you think you know a given area, anything can happen. almost all desert areas are generally poor, and thus more problems. further south near large cities there are more jobs and are relatively safe.

My problem arose near Culiacan, Sinaloa. As David stereotyped, they appeared to be teenage or low 20's. I was off to a late start and thought since I had been there twice before, that there wasn't much to worry about. I was pulling up to a hotel well after dark and was suddenly looking at a couple guns. I knew I was fucked if I stopped, so was gonna make them work for it. Luckily they were in a little crappy car so I had a size and speed advantage. If they had the balls to fire, things may have been much different, though I think they realized I could crush them at any moment, but I wanted to get away with minimal damage if possible. I don't think they wanted to hurt anyone, just a paycheck. Others may not care if they kill someone for a few bucks.

I'm just glad we got away. I am afraid of the dark now. I almost freaked out today around 5:30 when a Taxi was acting weard behind me. I didn't know it was a taxi until they passed me, but he was driving crazy like the banditos and semi-expected to see guns as they passed.

Just like Monkeyboy, Don't stop for anything. If you give in you're fucked. Make them work hard to fuck you.

RE: TRYED A NEW MOVE!<FACE PLANT>

david peterson

Author: david peterson
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:10 pm (GMT -8)

WHATS HOT, DOWN LOOP FRONT SIDE BOTTOM TURN! STILL WORKING ON THAT DID IT TWO TIMES REALLY WELL!!! REST FACEPLANT!!!!!!
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RE: TRYED A NEW MOVE!<FACE PLANT>

david peterson

Author: david peterson
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:07 pm (GMT -8)

MAN THIS SEASON HAS BEEN VERY POOR, SO FAR> WILL YOU TELL MOTHER NATURE SEND ME WIND , ON A TIME SCEDUAL THAT WORKS?
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TRYED A NEW MOVE!<FACE PLANT>

david peterson

Author: david peterson
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:51 pm (GMT -8)

FRONT SIDE FEAKY,< FACE PLANT> EVERY TIME I GOT FRONT SIDE FEAKY IT EXTENDS TO FACE PLANT , VERY STYLEY???????? OH SH-T!!!WHAT AM I DOIING WRONG? AM BURNT ON FACE BOOK AND AM BACK TO BE BASHED!!! FRONT SIDE BOTTOM TURN I GOT DOWN, AS LONG AS i DONT GO TO FAST, IF AM TOO HOT ITS, FACEPLANT!!!!!!!
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RE: Who wants to hit Nelscott Friday!

Nak

Author: Nak
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:36 pm (GMT -8)

Thanks guys! Slither, if you want, I can send you the full resolution copy of that pic.
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RE: cozumel, the calm before the storm

Nak

Author: Nak
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:35 pm (GMT -8)

Love pic #1. Great storm shot!
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RE: 2004 yAMAHA FX160 high output Wave Runner Reduced $5500

NARDS

Author: NARDS
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:01 pm (GMT -8)

Reduced to $5500...Great ski in New condition......

RE: cozumel, the calm before the storm

guest

Author: guest
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:53 pm (GMT -8)

looks like perfect 6m conditions

T 1000 PM EST...0300 UTC...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM IDA WAS
LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 20.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 84.6 WEST OR ABOUT 150
MILES...245 KM...EAST OF COZUMEL MEXICO AND ABOUT 110 MILES...180 KM
...SOUTH OF THE WESTERN TIP OF CUBA.

IDA IS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH-NORTHWEST NEAR 12 MPH...19 KM/HR...
AND THIS GENERAL HEADING WITH AN INCREASE IN FORWARD SPEED IS
EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 48 HOURS. ON THE FORECAST TRACK...IDA IS
EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH THE YUCATAN CHANNEL AND INTO THE
SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO ON SUNDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 70 MPH...110 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. IDA IS FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE LATER TONIGHT OR ON
SUNDAY.

RE: Lost crazyfly 132 x 44 Kiteboard

apctjb

Author: apctjb
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:53 pm (GMT -8)

Still missing....come on someone must have seen it...

RE: cozumel, the calm before the storm

Mark

Author: Mark
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:48 pm (GMT -8)

thanks for the pics and updates.
Hope you are not staying in the upstairs "honeymoon" suite. If you are, move your stuff off the floor as it leaks.

Keep safe and thanks again for the updates. Tell Lisa I said Hi.

Luckly it looks like it wont be a direct hit. Should make some GREAT surf on the other side of the island.
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RE: cozumel, the calm before the storm

stringy

Author: stringy
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:18 pm (GMT -8)

no riding today.
preparations for Ida's visit later this evening/morning.
stockpiling supplies and food, boards on windows now, nothing is left outside.

http://vimeo.com/7493474
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