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Flojo wrote: »

Yeah I would imagine so, it would suit me more anyways. Plus it looks like more fun in my opinion! I noticed the extra expense alright.. I was hoping to be able to do it with something like this....
http://www.powerkiteshop.com/hq-symphony-beach-2-line-power-kite.htm

But as mentioned you need a C shape kite for surfing. I would give my left arm for this board though.....

Yep that kite wouldn't be any good for surfing - just for having fun on a beach. This would have very little power really....even the 2.1 meter. You would need serious enough wind to get any useful power.

Flojo wrote: »

http://www.powerkiteshop.com/crazyfly-crazy-fly-mutant-kiteboard.htm
Looks awesome but my god is it pricey! Is there an Irish website selling similar stuff at all? I reckon delivery prices wouldn't be much fun either.

Not aware of any website in Ireland but it's ages since I bought a kite online so you should take a look. (on google)

Flojo wrote: »

You mention the danger but don't they come with an emergency type cord, that would make it drop out of the sky? But obviously you would still need some sort of training for a more enjoyable safe experiance.

They have handles. If you let go of the handles the kite will instantly deflate and power will dissapear. You will have straps to keep the kite attached to your wrists so they kite doesn't blow a million miles down the road or out into the sea when you let go of the handles.

Flojo wrote: »

Haha that Ofna buggy looks badass! Holy cow.. do you rob banks for a living lol? The price of that hobby dude! :eek: I think I'll just stick to kite surfing and cliff jumping for now hehe!

No but I'm good at looking after my personal finances and don't blow my money on things like cars and car loans like most other people seem to. I'm an INTJ/INTP type personality on the Myer Briggs personality scale also so that might explain why I am into so much different kind of stuff to alot of people and also approach things in a certain way.

You seem to be into different kind of stuff yourself? There isn't that many of us around is there? Or maybe I'm just not in the right places - need to join these clubs.

Flojo wrote: »

So you reckon I could just bring my kite and board to Salthill and enjoy hours of fun? I'd be delighted with that like.

Nope. You would need to get lessons and join a club - start off going out with experienced folk more than likely even after you've had your lessons.

Join this site and get some advice from people there I'd say. There will be some Galway people on there aswell. http://www.kitesurfing.ie/

Flojo wrote: »

Only moved down last friday, so trying to get a good feel for the place and what I can do here. Definitely want to broaden my extreme spots horizans anyways! Taking a bit of a career break at the moment aswell, just for the summer. Just want to enjoy life a little for a while.

What about yourself?

Welcome. Good idea to enjoy life. Need to start learning how to do that myself a little better. One of the goals of my recent hobbies.

I'm male, 25 and working in Galway in IT.

Eman Resu

I'm male,40 and working in Galway in IT, my extreme sports include, drinking, smoking and having to stand up when I don't expect it!

Mrs OBumble

Build a website about something useful.


Cheap as chips if you have a PC + internet already: host it in a blogging site, and our only cost is $US10 (+tax of about $2.50 sometimes) per year. Add a bit more if you need to make hard-copy marketing materials, but not all sites need these.

irlforum

Eman Resu wrote: »

I'm male,40 and working in Galway in IT, my extreme sports include, drinking, smoking and having to stand up when I don't expect it!

Hi there!

galwayfellaBETA

Kitesurfing is so addictive it should be illegal :-), 25-30 knots today - was epic.

Generally you start on land using a buggy or landboard, once you've done that most move to water.

Galway is only really good for kitesurfing. You have to do a bit of driving for kite buggying or landboarding.

Head down to Silverstrand/Rusheen bay tomorrow, there will be a crowd of us out from 3pm onwards. We're a friendly crew so if interested, just ask questions.

It's good to see that this is off to a good start now! Hopefully the Movie Club could go somewhere too </shameless plug>

einshteen

You could get involved with 091 labs if you're technically or artistically minded (or interested in learning)

jamesie_boy

One word...Pornography

Flojo

Pffft I'm drunk so I will take sugestions seriously 2moro.... but I am totally intrested in proper kite sufring 2moro. 2 of my ffriends got married to each othher so as you cAN imagine,, its messy business. i met a mate at the wedding tha does this kinda thing so we'll be good for this kinda of thing,

Flojo

Flojo wrote: »

Pffft I'm drunk so I will take sugestions seriously 2moro.... but I am totally intrested in proper kite sufring 2moro. 2 of my ffriends got married to each othher so as you cAN imagine,, its messy business. i met a mate at the wedding tha does this kinda thing so we'll be good for this kinda of thing,

What the fcuk was I on about lol! Irlforum.. sorry was a bit too fecked to reply properly last night.

Oh lord didn't mean go out on my own first or anything.. I ment after a few lessons etc would I be able to keep at it in Salthill.
Cheers for the link will check it out.

Thanks for the welcome hun! Might spot you at the beach sometime.. I'll be the crazy looking gal tangled up in a kite :pac:

Tony Almeida

I'd be extremely interested in KiteSurfing as well.... And i would pay for lessons too, if someone could give more information? From what i've seen there are quite a few people intersted maybe it would be in someones interest to charge €30 for a couple hours tutorial for a few weeks?

Cheers

Flojo

Just found a bunch of Irish websites!

http://www.kitesurfing.ie/

http://www.kitesurf.ie/

http://www.puremagic.ie/

http://kitesurfingireland.com/

http://www.orbitalwinds.com/

http://kiteboardingireland.com/

http://www.nikiteforum.com/news.php

http://www.kitingireland.com/forum/index.php


:cool:

Tony Almeida

Yeah i saw em all but i find its always best to get into things through someone just going "Yeah meet me here", and then going and doing it that way...

Im a bit funny like that :rolleyes:

Flojo

Tony Almeida wrote: »

Yeah i saw em all but i find its always best to get into things through someone just going "Yeah meet me here", and then going and doing it that way...

Im a bit funny like that :rolleyes:

Well yeah, more people of that sort on those websites.

teepee

walk the shore line from salthill to spiddal and get the bus back in .
Get on your bike and cylce to kinvara and on to clare coast line , clime the hill to the bronze age forth on the top of the hill cant miss it .:)
Or sit at home wachting live at 3 :rolleyes:

Tony Almeida

Flojo wrote: »

Well yeah, more people of that sort on those websites.

Fair point....

Well, hows about you learn how to do it, then come get me and teach me? :P

Flojo

Tony Almeida wrote: »

Fair point....

Well, hows about you learn how to do it, then come get me and teach me? :P

Deal.. I will be charging more than 30quid though

Have you seen the price of the full kit? It's enough to make baby jesus want to cry

Tony Almeida

I'd imagine as much....

But if you think about it, it's a. a social outlet, and b. a get fit outlet, as well as a hobby.. so total a night out + a gym fee, and its definitely worth it!

Plus i need something new to do or ill go insane

But seriously, if you decide to act on it, gimme a shout and ill do whatever your doing

Flojo

Tony Almeida wrote: »

I'd imagine as much....

But if you think about it, it's a. a social outlet, and b. a get fit outlet, as well as a hobby.. so total a night out + a gym fee, and its definitely worth it!

Plus i need something new to do or ill go insane

But seriously, if you decide to act on it, gimme a shout and ill do whatever your doing

Yeah you're dead right actually. Awesome.. well it's probably going to take me a few weeks - a month to be able to afford it at the moment. Just gotta keep my eyes peeled for a few bargains!

Tony Almeida

I think i've found the kit.. second hand.. for about 600 spuds.

Adverts.ie is your friend.

I went out to silver strand today to watch the windsurfers, that looks awesome too! Still think i'd prefer the old kitesurfing

Flojo

Kite, bars, lines and board?? Jesus I checked adverts yesterday and nothing to be found. I would probably nerd rage with windsurfing.. looks a bit too awkward for me. :pac:

irlforum

Hi Tony - Just to let you know that I'm not into kite surfing myself incase your wondering why I am not offering to train. If I was into it I'd be more than happy to help you.

Tony Almeida

Thats cool your dead on.. I wasnt aiming it at anyone anyways, was just chatting with Flojo.

hyperbaby

running, cycling, volunteering...

even though the first two are kinda solitary activities.

Redhairedguy

Hey boneyarsebo...broken laptop!

Beginner's Tae Kwon Do classes, for both Adults and Teenagers, start tonight (Monday) in Renmore Community Centre from 7pm til 8pm. All welcome. No experience necessary. Great fun for all ages whether you be 13 or 63. Great instructor, and nice friendly atmosphere.

Just bring a pair of comfortable loose clothes and 7 yoyos for the class.

Come once, see if ya like it, if not... scuttle off into the night and no one is none the wiser.

I would recommend it to everyone even remotely interested... It's a great work out, and savage good fun. Ya won't regret it.

If you want more info you could check out http://www.galwaytkd.com/index.htm

Flojo

Redhairedguy wrote: »

Hey boneyarsebo...broken laptop!

Beginner's Tae Kwon Do classes, for both Adults and Teenagers, start tonight (Monday) in Renmore Community Centre from 7pm til 8pm. All welcome. No experience necessary. Great fun for all ages whether you be 13 or 63. Great instructor, and nice friendly atmosphere.

Just bring a pair of comfortable loose clothes and 7 yoyos for the class.

Come once, see if ya like it, if not... scuttle off into the night and no one is none the wiser.

I would recommend it to everyone even remotely interested... It's a great work out, and savage good fun. Ya won't regret it.

If you want more info you could check out http://www.galwaytkd.com/index.htm

Noway!! I was looking for classes.. but all I could get were ones in Ballybrit, which is too far away. Would it be ok for me to start next Monday? I'm not in Galway tonight

Redhairedguy

Redhairedguy wrote: »

Hey boneyarsebo...broken laptop!

Beginner's Tae Kwon Do classes, for both Adults and Teenagers, start tonight (Monday) in Renmore Community Centre from 7pm til 8pm. All welcome. No experience necessary. Great fun for all ages whether you be 13 or 63. Great instructor, and nice friendly atmosphere.

Just bring a pair of comfortable loose clothes and 7 yoyos for the class.

Come once, see if ya like it, if not... scuttle off into the night and no one is none the wiser.

I would recommend it to everyone even remotely interested... It's a great work out, and savage good fun. Ya won't regret it.

If you want more info you could check out http://www.galwaytkd.com/index.htm

Sup RHG! Will you be there? Would be quite awesome to know someone else there - won't feel as weird. Especially since it's in Renmore, so it's like a 2 min walk from me.

Redhairedguy

Flojo wrote: »

Would it be ok for me to start next Monday? I'm not in Galway tonight

For sure m'dear! I have peoples coming next week who couldn't make it yesterday.

Deleted User wrote:

Sup RHG! Will you be there?

First off, you will always be boneyarsebogman to me. (Always forever and ever and ever...*tear*)

Also, since I got moved up to the Advanced class last week, I'm afraid I will not be there until after your class. Though I will be there warming up at the back of the hall for a whileen before you finish.

No weirdness there, it's awfully cool. Instructor is a dead on.

Please consider it (everyone). Take it from a former cynic... this shít rocks!