photodad2001 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 We just got 3 inches of snow and we are expecting another with winds blowing into tomorrow!!! Am I hitting the slopes? No friggin' way!!! Me and my bro are going to hit the lake of ice crystals with about a 7 meter sail and save about 95 dollars worth of lift tickets. Holiday season sucks. We are going to be sailing the wind on an altered 171 Sims with about a 10 acre peice of land of untracked canvass. Wind rider till the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodad2001 Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 It's quarter till 12 and my car is loaded and I'll be sailing tomorrow. I stopped drinking at 10 tonight so I can be up early to ride the crystal flakes on the wind. I think my passion has changed from gravity to wind. Sorry to say, but I will be spending more money on sailing equipment than a new board this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 photodad2001, I've got a (like new) 'Snowfer, KC-3' that has only been used 1 time that I'd give someone a good deal on . Talk about a 'hoot', used once on Ice (lake) with a 3.7 and was :eek: scary fast :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Let's see a photo of your setup! I want to do this. I am already an avid sailor, with a quiver of sails ranging from 4.6-10.5, and boards from 8'9-12'6. Years ago I tried to build a contraption out of an old pair of skis and a mast base. Didn't work...maybe an old snowboard is the answer??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 fishrising, now you're pushing the limits of my computer illiteracy (trying to post a picture) but I'll 'try'. Meanwhile go to Snowfer.com (if you are not familiar with the Snowfer) and check it out . Waay too much FUN :eek:, specially if you already have the rigs. This thing is SWEET, P-Tex base for snow & bolt on Blades for Ice. Load up on Safety Gear & Scare the crap out of yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodad2001 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 photodad2001, I've got a (like new) 'Snowfer, KC-3' that has only been used 1 time that I'd give someone a good deal on . Talk about a 'hoot', used once on Ice (lake) with a 3.7 and was :eek: scary fast :D. That sounds cool! Do you have any pics of it? My set up "works", but in heavy conditions it tends to bog down a bit. Also ice sailing would be very difficult. Post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodad2001 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Let's see a photo of your setup! I want to do this. I am already an avid sailor, with a quiver of sails ranging from 4.6-10.5, and boards from 8'9-12'6.Years ago I tried to build a contraption out of an old pair of skis and a mast base. Didn't work...maybe an old snowboard is the answer??? Here's what I rigged up as a prototype. It works but you need the right conditions. I used toe staps off of a pair of Ride bindings I had laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Your signature says it all..... If this works well, we may be calling you "The next Jake Burton" SUBSCRIBED for updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Here's what I rigged up as a prototype. It works but you need the right conditions. I used toe staps off of a pair of Ride bindings I had laying around. Thank you! I have a delaminating old Burton floater I may try this on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggerwrangler Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 yeah but do you ride barefoot? REAL men Ride it bare. Rofl, Thats a great setup, I made a old ice board when I lived by lake michigan Extra long skateboard, moded the trucks to accept old ice skate blades. Worked great till I hit the shore at half speed, wrecked everything! busted toe, broken finger 8 stitches on the inside of my lip, chipped tooth, sale shredded board split and mast riped out and broke 3/4 up the mast. My mom was less then pleased as she had to take me to the hospital. Good times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photodad2001 Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 yeah but do you ride barefoot? REAL men Ride it bare. Rofl, Thats a great setup, I made a old ice board when I lived by lake michigan Extra long skateboard, moded the trucks to accept old ice skate blades. Worked great till I hit the shore at half speed, wrecked everything! busted toe, broken finger 8 stitches on the inside of my lip, chipped tooth, sale shredded board split and mast riped out and broke 3/4 up the mast. My mom was less then pleased as she had to take me to the hospital. Good times! Not barefoot, but no boots either. I've got a pair of low cut Vans "snowskate" shoes with neoprene cuffs around the ankle to keep out the wet. I've also got a 47 inch Sector 9 modified with a mast foot just behind the front truck. That thing is wicked fast and I'm not about to try any tricks, all cruizin' no bruizin'. Here's a mid-top version. http://www.evogear.com/shoes/vans-ico-iv-snowskate.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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