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1. 05:44 AM - wet suit (Dale Ensing)
2. 06:10 AM - Re: wet suit (Randy Utsey)
3. 06:10 AM - Re: wet suit (Tadsargent)
4. 06:42 AM - Re: wet suit (Greg Vouga)
5. 07:12 AM - Re: wet suit (Randy Pinkston)
6. 08:09 AM - Re: wet suit (Robin Marks)
7. 08:13 AM - Re: wet suit (paulf@ncsu.edu)
8. 09:22 AM - Re: wet suit (bburril)
9. 10:54 AM - Re: wet suit (Dale Ensing)
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Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list who
has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any input.
I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This would b
e for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes (like Lake Mi
chigan)
Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so what
should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?
Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?
Any other considerations I should be thinking about?
My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day trips a
nd maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?
Dale Ensing
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Dude, my muscles are sore just thinking about this! Might be game
though! I also have a 10' surfboard if I could just get it in my RV.
www.ronjonsurfshop.com for some serious wet suit resource advice.
Hang Ten,
Randy Utsey
D.J. Distributing Co.
1429 Bryant St.
Charlotte, NC 28208
800-585-4126
Please note new e-mail address!
randy@djdist.com
www.djdist.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Dale Ensing
To: rvsoutheast-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 8:43 AM
Subject: RVSouthEast-List: wet suit
Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this
list who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any
input.
I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This
would be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes
(like Lake Michigan)
Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so
what should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?
Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?
Any other considerations I should be thinking about?
My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day
trips and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?
Dale Ensing
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Wholly cow Dale what a hobby, I used to race sail boards but this
trumps
That by a mile. I suggest a full 1/8" suit by o'neil as you tend to get
Wet more often
Stripes
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 18, 2009, at 8:43 AM, "Dale Ensing" <densing@carolina.rr.com>
wrote:
> Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this
> list who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate
> any input.
>
> I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This
> would be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes
> (like Lake Michigan)
>
> Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if
> so what should I be considering? What weight material would I need/
> want?
>
> Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?
>
> Any other considerations I should be thinking about?
>
> My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day
> trips and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?
>
> Dale Ensing
>
>
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Dale,
I actually built the extended baggage compartment in my -7A with a kite
board in mind! Of course I haven't managed to buy the kiteboard gear yet.
I do have a trainer kite... does that count?
The Henderson Hyperstretch suits fit really well and have great
mobility. They are much better than the standard neoprene suits. These
were designed for diving, but I don't see any reason they shouldn't
work. You would probably want to make sure they have reinforced knee's and
elbow's. Other companies might also have similar technology now since it's
been out for a while.
I would go with a 3mm full suit for cool spring and fall days. You'll be
exerting yourself and be in/out of the water, so a thicker suit would
probably be too hot and more restrictive. I have a 3mm shorty and a 3mm
full that I use for diving. They work fine for days >65F air temp and
60F-80F water temp. Much colder and I would need more, but diving I'm
submerged for extended times which pulls the heat out faster.
Just my $0.02. Hope it helps some. Maybe one day I'll be out there with
you!
Greg
On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Dale Ensing <densing@carolina.rr.com>wrote:
> Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list
> who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any input.
>
> I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This would
> be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes (like Lake
> Michigan)
>
> Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so what
> should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?
>
> Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?
>
> Any other considerations I should be thinking about?
>
> My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day trips
> and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?
>
> Dale Ensing
>
> *
>
> *
>
>
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Looking for a flywheel 77579 has 149 tooth gear goes on a io360 ,,,also
a
piper heated pitot # 96392-05 blade type randy Pinkston 704-438-1222
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From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
Tadsargent
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 9:03 AM
Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: wet suit
Wholly cow Dale what a hobby, I used to race sail boards but this
trumps
That by a mile. I suggest a full 1/8" suit by o'neil as you tend to get
Wet more often
Stripes
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 18, 2009, at 8:43 AM, "Dale Ensing" <densing@carolina.rr.com>
wrote:
Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list
who
has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any input.
I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This
would be
for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes (like Lake
Michigan)
Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so
what
should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?
Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?
Any other considerations I should be thinking about?
My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day
trips
and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?
Dale Ensing
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Once upon a time I did a LOT of scuba diving and decided to spring for a
dry suit. It was the best diving investment I ever made (other than my
pony bottle). Simple to put on, comfortable to move in and no body prune
effect after hours in the water. On a deep dive I would put on a sweat
shirt under the suit. At the time they were rather expensive and I have
no idea where the technology is but maybe it's worth a look to see what
dry suits have to offer these days in terms of price and comfort.
Robin
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From: owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rvsoutheast-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Greg
Vouga
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 6:42 AM
Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: wet suit
Dale,
I actually built the extended baggage compartment in my -7A with a kite
board in mind! Of course I haven't managed to buy the kiteboard gear
yet. I do have a trainer kite... does that count?
The Henderson Hyperstretch suits fit really well and have great
mobility. They are much better than the standard neoprene suits. These
were designed for diving, but I don't see any reason they shouldn't
work. You would probably want to make sure they have reinforced knee's
and elbow's. Other companies might also have similar technology now
since it's been out for a while.
I would go with a 3mm full suit for cool spring and fall days. You'll
be exerting yourself and be in/out of the water, so a thicker suit would
probably be too hot and more restrictive. I have a 3mm shorty and a 3mm
full that I use for diving. They work fine for days >65F air temp and
60F-80F water temp. Much colder and I would need more, but diving I'm
submerged for extended times which pulls the heat out faster.
Just my $0.02. Hope it helps some. Maybe one day I'll be out there
with you!
Greg
On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Dale Ensing <densing@carolina.rr.com>
wrote:
Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list
who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any input.
I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This
would be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes
(like Lake Michigan)
Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so
what should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?
Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?
Any other considerations I should be thinking about?
My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day
trips and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?
Dale Ensing
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Dale:
I've been thinking of trying kiteboarding but have still have not gotten
around to it. Kitty Hawk kites said they would pick me up in Manteo if I
flew in there.
Though I hate to put a damper on things, I should point out that this is
Winter. Might snow skiiing might be better activity? There are a number
of fly-in resorts in W.Va. A trip might be in order? Obviously, we need
VFR conditions. Dont want to mess with ice.
Paul
> Dale,
>
> I actually built the extended baggage compartment in my -7A with a kite
> board in mind! Of course I haven't managed to buy the kiteboard gear yet.
> I do have a trainer kite... does that count?
>
> The Henderson Hyperstretch suits fit really well and have great
> mobility. They are much better than the standard neoprene suits. These
> were designed for diving, but I don't see any reason they shouldn't
> work. You would probably want to make sure they have reinforced knee's
> and
> elbow's. Other companies might also have similar technology now since
> it's
> been out for a while.
>
> I would go with a 3mm full suit for cool spring and fall days. You'll be
> exerting yourself and be in/out of the water, so a thicker suit would
> probably be too hot and more restrictive. I have a 3mm shorty and a 3mm
> full that I use for diving. They work fine for days >65F air temp and
> 60F-80F water temp. Much colder and I would need more, but diving I'm
> submerged for extended times which pulls the heat out faster.
>
> Just my $0.02. Hope it helps some. Maybe one day I'll be out there with
> you!
>
> Greg
>
> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Dale Ensing
> <densing@carolina.rr.com>wrote:
>
>> Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list
>> who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any input.
>>
>> I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This
>> would
>> be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes (like
>> Lake
>> Michigan)
>>
>> Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so
>> what
>> should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?
>>
>> Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?
>>
>> Any other considerations I should be thinking about?
>>
>> My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day
>> trips
>> and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?
>>
>> Dale Ensing
>>
>> *
>>
>> *
>>
>>
>
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You could always take up hang gliding.You probably already have a coat.
----- Original Message -----
From: <paulf@ncsu.edu>
Sent: Friday, December 18, 2009 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: RVSouthEast-List: wet suit
>
> Dale:
>
> I've been thinking of trying kiteboarding but have still have not gotten
> around to it. Kitty Hawk kites said they would pick me up in Manteo if I
> flew in there.
>
> Though I hate to put a damper on things, I should point out that this is
> Winter. Might snow skiiing might be better activity? There are a number
> of fly-in resorts in W.Va. A trip might be in order? Obviously, we need
> VFR conditions. Dont want to mess with ice.
>
> Paul
>
>> Dale,
>>
>> I actually built the extended baggage compartment in my -7A with a kite
>> board in mind! Of course I haven't managed to buy the kiteboard gear
>> yet.
>> I do have a trainer kite... does that count?
>>
>> The Henderson Hyperstretch suits fit really well and have great
>> mobility. They are much better than the standard neoprene suits. These
>> were designed for diving, but I don't see any reason they shouldn't
>> work. You would probably want to make sure they have reinforced knee's
>> and
>> elbow's. Other companies might also have similar technology now since
>> it's
>> been out for a while.
>>
>> I would go with a 3mm full suit for cool spring and fall days. You'll be
>> exerting yourself and be in/out of the water, so a thicker suit would
>> probably be too hot and more restrictive. I have a 3mm shorty and a 3mm
>> full that I use for diving. They work fine for days >65F air temp and
>> 60F-80F water temp. Much colder and I would need more, but diving I'm
>> submerged for extended times which pulls the heat out faster.
>>
>> Just my $0.02. Hope it helps some. Maybe one day I'll be out there with
>> you!
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM, Dale Ensing
>> <densing@carolina.rr.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Not exactly aviation related but....there must be somebody on this list
>>> who has experience and is knowledgeable.......will appreciate any input.
>>>
>>> I need help selecting/purchasing a wet suit for kite boarding. This
>>> would
>>> be for cool weather days on the sea coast and cold water lakes (like
>>> Lake
>>> Michigan)
>>>
>>> Are there different fabrics/materials used to make wet suits?...if so
>>> what
>>> should I be considering? What weight material would I need/want?
>>>
>>> Should I purchase a one piece suit or top and bottom?
>>>
>>> Any other considerations I should be thinking about?
>>>
>>> My plan is to fly my RV-6A to the hot spots for kite boarding...day
>>> trips
>>> and maybe some overnights. Anybody else have an interest?
>>>
>>> Dale Ensing
>>>
>>> *
>>>
>>> *
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
>
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Thanks for the responses on my wet suit questions. I surmised that you'll
would be a good resource. Gives me a much better idea where to start.
Paul said;
"Though I hate to put a damper on things, I should point out that this is
Winter. Might snow skiiing might be better activity? There are a number
of fly-in resorts in W.Va. A trip might be in order? Obviously, we need
VFR conditions."
I got into the sport last summer when I purchased the kite, board and
harness. Now, my wife wants to buy me a wet suit for Christmas to extend
the kite boarding season in spring and fall.
But, we also snow ski. I am all for an RV excursion to a ski area.
What/where are the better fly-in resorts in WV that have skiing?
Wish the Greenbriar Valley Airport in Lewisburg WV was closer to Snow Shoe.
Dale
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