Jetty Island 7-23-11

I took some pics of the local homies killing it during a sunset session.  I was already packed up so I decided to get some pics and vids.



pUmPDATE (pump update)

The pump was fully tested this weekend at Jetty Island. And.... dat da-da daaaa....it worked GREAT. Yes few people remarked that I am just "plain lazy" but I think they were just jealous ;)

Ok, so here is the deal. Pumping up takes twice as long as with the traditional hand pump. However, while it pumped my kite to 8psi, where it then stopped on its own, I was getting my wetsuit, impact vest, and harness on, and I had time to lay out my lines.

Then I grabbed my kite, hooked the lines, and I was off riding. I easily got on the water before my buddy who started setting up at the same time. In fact, I rode for 10 minutes or more before he got on the water.

Further, I pumped my 13m twice...and I am pretty sure it still has 2-3 pumps of my 13m left on just this one charge.

Not bad for $50!!!!

a better way to pump up a kite!!!???

 Hello again. 

 So I am excited. 

 Why?

 Well hopefully my days busting my back while pumping up my kite are over. 

 Check out this pump (click on the image to the left), which by the way is on sale at Amazon.com

 What do you think?

 Pretty interesting, huh?  Great price too!

It looks like it will do the trick.  It is about the size of a soccer ball, weighs 5 lbs, and you can set the desired PSI and the pump will auto stop then it reaches that pressure. 
It also appears it will have enough battery strength to pump several kites each charge.

Here is a promo video:




I will report back in about one week and tell you how it fares...but I am hopeful!

I picture myself plugging the pump in, turning it on, then walking away and getting my wetsuit and harness on (and if course board shorts too), then walking back to my kite, where it waits for me fully pumped up to 7-8 psi..... I just cap the valves, hook up the lines, and launch.  Sounds too easy doesn't it???!!!

IKO level 1 instructor

Not that is wasn't official several weeks ago.  And I have been giving lessons through Urban Surf....but IKO just officially updated their website with my new level 1 status.



Oh, and if you are reading this....I am heading to Puerto Rico, with my wife Becky, in a few weeks to look at land and check out the riding conditions.  More to come on this.....