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New Gear
2008-03-17
I needed a new control bar for kiteboarding. I really wanted to get one smaller than the one that I currently use. Unfortunately, a new control bar in the size that I wanted would run about $275. Alternatively, I could buy a longer bar at a discount and cut it down.

Full price, it would be: $275 + shipping = $290

I also need a pump. My old one has issues. The place where the hose attaches to the handle is cracked and the hose falls off way too often
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A new pump costs $35 + shipping = $40 So, if I were to buy exactly what I need, it would cost me about $330
Or, if I were to buy the longer bar and cut it down it would be $280 or so.

Option 3: I could buy them together for $275 + 30 shipping and get a free kite! A big kite at that! Mark gave me a deal on a new Slingshot Machine 20.5 and I got the kite, the bar and the pump for $330! The bar and the pump: New Gear

The new pump assembled. No cracks here! New Gear
Here's the bar: New Gear New Gear As you can see, it's a little bit longer than the bar that I currently use New Gear

And now, the kite. It's the biggest kite I've ever owned by half a square meter. Though, when I was on my 20 meter yarga and Ryan was on his 20.5 Machine (same as this one), he was able to ride in much lighter wind. So, in theory, this kite will increase my time on the water.
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"But Biz", I can hear you saying, "your new kite won't fit on that awesome kite-wall that you put together!" Relax! It has a perfect size handle for hanging on the two posts that hold up my board! See..
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Today, I also bought a new pair of running shoes and I went over to Owens CC and checked out their indoor running track. That will be a great place to run in bad weather - like tomorrow. I plan on running at lunch at least 3 days as week. Maybe more. All I need to buy now is a lock.
Betty Boop       Sat Mar 22 11:10:37 AM
Love the pics but there are not nearly enough. I would love to have a movie or Miss M talking on the phone to Bubbles. That sounded so funny. Or on the phone with me or her aunt - whoever!!
HINT - remember when 'fer was 2 you let me take him to NB so my mother could see him!! I suppose your car can't hold any more than you have planned anyhow. 'fer said they want to come down so, I'll wait somehow.

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BizB       Fri Mar 21 08:52:34 PM
I'm certainly taking the new shoes. I got in a 2 mile run yesterday, and I feel great today. No calf pain at all. Tomorrow is going to be a snowkite session, so I'll get my cardio workout that way.
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coach td       Fri Mar 21 07:46:25 PM
Looks like my spot in the bizmobile has just been filled. Rats. I hope you've got enough room for those shiny new running shoes although it looks like you've already got a full itenerary. I hope it all goes well Sunday at 7:30 for Bubbles. Tell 'er we're thinking about her. Please post a full report.
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sopops       Fri Mar 21 05:28:53 PM
no don't sacrifice gear. I have a printer and scanner that still have some life in them, also some portable power tools that you guys could share amongst yourselves. Decide how much you can take back when you get here.

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BizB       Fri Mar 21 02:25:10 PM
Does that mean I have to sacrifice kiteboarding gear? How much room are we talking about?
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sopops       Fri Mar 21 12:46:17 PM
Leave some room in the car for Bubbles and I have some stuff you can take back north with you.

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Betty Boop       Fri Mar 21 12:38:27 PM
BUBBLES - pack your swim goggles & swim suit - water is great , POPS tells me. I still have the cast so i can't go in for a while. Tuesday is movie day for a bunch of ladies in the community and if they pick a good one, I will take you if you want to go. Plus, we have to go shopping too, perhaps we can get it all done at once. Love U & see U soon.
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taz       Fri Mar 21 11:27:59 AM
I appreciate the thought but why would you wish snow on me as you go off to warm and sunny Florida thats just not right !!!!!
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BizB       Fri Mar 21 10:25:36 AM
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

They're talking about 3 to 6 inches overnight tonight, so I'm probably going to get in a snow session before my trip south.

Taz, I will do my best to remember to call you. I even put a note on my snowboard bag telling myself to call you last night when I saw the forecast.

I'm bringing as much gear as I can fit in the car when I visit the 'rents, but the forecast down there isn't looking promising.

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Betty Boop       Thu Mar 20 08:04:05 AM
Glad you had a nice visit. We are thinking about your visit with us next! Starting to get excited!
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BizB       Thu Mar 20 07:47:49 AM
Indeed!

You'll have to come over to my house and sit around the fire-pit that I built sometime.



Remember how I said that I space out when I start thinking about kiteboarding? Here's an example Click here.

It's really pathetic.

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taz       Wed Mar 19 10:13:59 PM
Biz I enjoyed our visit today We need to do it more often When you get back from Fla. we have to go geocaching again that was fun !!!!!!!
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taz       Tue Mar 18 10:39:03 PM
MA & PA Loosely translated that means all is good here!!!!!!! Love ya both !!!!!
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taz       Tue Mar 18 09:27:24 PM

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BizB       Tue Mar 18 07:13:08 PM
I'm not arguing. Your answering machine didn't come on and at the moment, I don't have your email address because my laptop died. I'm on my work laptop until Wed/Thur of this week when my new drive arrives. Then, if I'm lucky, I'll be able to recover some of the info from the old drive.

I did leave a message on Thursday - of course that was a time-sensitive message.

Any way, if you're not doing anything tomorrow (Wed), let me know and I'll stop by.

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sopops       Tue Mar 18 05:39:56 PM
OK Biz & Taz , you are making me . ( We need a smiley for get your shi* together. anyway quit your and meet halfway and give each other A big hug. Love ya both POPS
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taz       Tue Mar 18 03:43:25 PM

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taz       Tue Mar 18 03:40:58 PM
Biz I have an answering machine and email if you would have used either one of those you could get a hold of me everyone else that tried was able too. LOVE YA TAZ !!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.bizb.biz/#
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sopops       Tue Mar 18 07:56:35 AM
I found that the indoor track was hard on my knees as I was always turning corners. Thusly I chose lap swimming in an Olympic size pool, now everything hurts no matter where or how!!
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BizB       Tue Mar 18 07:49:29 AM
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Running indoors isn't my idea of perfect, either. I mean, 9.3 laps around this little track makes a mile. That'll get old fast. However, since I have but one good pair of running shoes, I don't want to miss out on running because the last time I ran it was raining.

The main reason that I joined the OCC alumni assoc was to be able to make use of their showers when I'm done. For a one time $20 fee, I get use of all of their facilities for the entire year. Can't beat that.

I ran about a mile last evening. My calves hurt today. Thankfully that's all.

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coach td       Mon Mar 17 10:47:07 PM
Run indoors? What?!!!! Next you're going to tell me your new kite is pink with little bears and flowers. And and and and you got a great deal on a new convertible and a spray-on tan. Cuuuummmmoooonnnn!

Lightning and tornados are the only two words I use to describe 'bad weather'.

Seriously though I'm glad you're getting a head start. You'll need it this year big guy. Bubbles will have your number unless you're at the top of your game. Yeah, I'm sayin' it. Run smart, run consistent, and keep the lbs. off or your gonna be racing the cat for 2nd place. Meow!

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BizB       Mon Mar 17 10:19:15 PM
Taz, if you haven't already read the comments directed your way earlier today, go read them here... http://www.bizb.biz/index.php?type=1&id=361.

We're wondering where you were this weekend. Reply here, not on that page. Nobody will see it if you reply there.

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