Digging for Content

In the world of the internet, content is king. So, another no wind day, does not mean you don't get a report. Look to New Years day for a chance at wind...hopefully you won't be too hungover.

My MOJO

"The Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) has re-surged back into the Active Phase providing enhanced support for storm development over the West and Central Pacific pushing east through the end of the month." These are words that Maui kiteboarders really don't want to hear. So the trade winds are pretty much obsolete, gear tuned, body healed. I guess after a big year, it's time to get back to training, set some goals and see what the new year brings. Wind?

The Learning Process

You have seen many changes to the blog over the past month. Slowly, I am starting to figure it all out and give you information, stories and video you want. There are going to be even more changes some good some bad, so hang loose. Eventually, we will get a sick site. If you have any suggestion post them....and if they don't post, well, i am trying to figure that out too.....Aloha

Another man's trash....Rules of Old Kites

One man's trash is another man's treasure. So, with the El Nino in full effect there is a lot of time to get prepared; getting my gear in order for the next year is a number one priority. For about the last six months, my biggest kite is 7.5. You laugh, but I can go with winds in the mid to high teens. Albeit, a miserable downwind "run", still, getting the gills wet is very important. I made a pact with Maui when I first got here, and we respect each other. So, with the El Nino in full force, I asked Maui for a bigger kite. I waited with patience. Within a week or two, a neighbor instructor was throwing away two kites that had problems...an 11m Takoon and a 12m Naish. Both kites older and beat up. I took it to Karen (she fixes all the kites), we fixed the bladder, and she repaired all the rips. So, for a little fee, and a little time I am back in business...at least until it blows less than 10....
Rules for Old Kites:
1. If you don't have to sell, don't.
2. Keep the old ones as spares...Lanes is a great place to eject an old kite
3. Part out all pieces, including lines.
4. Recycle out kites..you can figure it out
5. Don't sell really old kites to beginners....scary
6. If you move to a windy spot, keep your big kites (vice-versa)
7. Lastly, find, fix, test and sell...get a new one!!!

New Logo?

What do you think? I am trying to spruce up the blog. Comment if you like...

Maui Powder Day

Jaws 2. My wife and I went to Jaws late in the afternoon. It was beautiful. There was little traffic and the surf was pumping. At the end, we watched one guy go in circles for about 20 minutes or more, on a treadmill: Catch a wave, ride, get picked up and do it again. For this day, I know who the luckiest guy in the world was! Merry Mele Kalikimaka!!!

Merry Christmas Eve

Trade winds and a Jaws swell to boot...Hopefully a Merry X-Mas!!! A little video from last year...to keep you going.