Esperance...

I'm planning a road trip to Esperance over New-year to camp and for some buggying?

Anybody want to come?

http://www.extremekites.com.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=18335&view=unread#unread

Video - Bike Cam

Filmed by my daughter with the GoPro attached to her bike. Also using the GoPro 3 way mount.

Music: Bom Bom, Sam and the Womp (sorry, thats what happens when you involve an 11 year old in the editing process!)

Bike Cam! from Mark Crook on Vimeo.

Buggy transport...

You'd think now that I have got the ute that I wouldn't have any issues transporting the buggy - it goes in the tub, with all the kites and associated gear without any problems and room to spare.

There has been a discussion on Extreme Kites about transporting buggys, particularly leaving them fully assemble. I usually store my buggy in the garage with the rear axle off and then into the back of the car (or ute) two nuts and bolts and the axle is on and away we go.

But I have created space in the garage so I can store the buggy with the axle on and I now have a bike rack for the back of the ute...

The buggy on the bike rack is very wobbly, would need some proper tie-downs and some other way of bracing it - without spending any money!

In the mean time it will be off with the axle and everything in the tub!

New car...

It's ute-iful!

From the weekend...

Some screen shots from the video at the weekend...

Test drive...

Went to have a look at a ute this morning, we took it for a test drive. It has now come home with us for the weekend to see if it likes us and may stay!

The dog wasn't to impressed...

But the buggy and kites fit in easily.

Life can be hard...

...when your trying to do things while keeping everything crossed so the forecast doesn't change.

Evolve Electric mountainboards and skateboards...

I think I know what I want for Christmas...

I was talking to a guy at work today who has one of these, huge range, awesome top speed and maneuverability!

"Dear Santa,

I have been a good boy this year..."

Equipment checks...

The forecast is still looking good for the weekend. Got everything out this morning to check it was ready to go.

Tyre pressures, bolts tightened, both kites checked, pads, helmet, gloves and harness ready...

Then inside to make sure I have all my GoPro mounts and both GoPro cameras are fully charged...

All good just bring on the wind!

Buggying...

After a long winter break the weather is finally spring like and it is looking hopeful that I might get out with the kites, buggy and board at the weekend...

I will still need to fit a weekend run as well!

iSmoothRun...

Bought a new app today to help improve my running. I was after something which help set your pace, as I have a tendency to go out too hard and fast!

So after reading many reviews opted for iSmoothRun...

Went for a 5k run after work and got a new PB and my pace was much more consistent and ran most of it!

Not sure how much was the app and how much is my fitness level!

It's warming up, so maybe back in the buggy and board soon...!

Losing it...

I haven't been buggying or boarding for a few weeks, but I haven't been sat on my butt!

Using my fitbit and endomondo I have spent the last three weeks training and losing weight. Aiming for 15000 steps a day and burning 3000 calories. I have been running twice a week and even bought myself some decent runners...

And after three weeks I have dropped from 78 kgs to 75 kgs, I would still like to lose one more!

daily steps

running map

daily calories burned

We are now into spring so I am hoping the lake starts to dry out a bit, though we do have more rain forecast for the weekend and the beginning of next week. I am looking forwards to getting back in the buggy.

The end...

...of Ozone fixed bridal kites, I did love my Method and Flow, but now prefer my Ozone depowers -

"Hello everyone, we have taken a big decision at Ozone to stop manufacturing the fixed bridle foil kites and accessories. The reason for stopping is that we would like to concentrate our time on depower foils and water kites and to keep driving forward innovation in the kite world.

We will of course continue with our warranty on all products and you will still be able to buy Ozone products for the next few months at your local shop.

We will be keeping the Ignition Trainer kite in the range. We will be stopping the Quattro, the Octane, the Method, the Pure and the Quantum and accessories.

Everybody in the team at Ozone would like to thank all of our customers for all the dedication to our fixed bridle foils over the past 12 years.

Cheers
Team Ozone"
Ozone news

Video - Electric mountainboard

These look great fun, I would love one to tow the buggy kites and board onto the lake...

Electric Skateboard -mountainboard - Off road seesion in LA french west coast 

from Liot Benoit on Vimeo.

Check them out at Evo-Skate.

Smashed it...

New top speed on my mountainboard this morning 38.5km/h...