tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23348411959357407082024-03-05T21:07:29.987-05:00OliB.LogA brief insight into my life...unedited and raw! EnjoyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-62071535487616192392012-11-15T12:19:00.001-05:002012-11-15T12:19:06.908-05:00Hurricane Sandy SessionMy latest edit hope you enjoy! <br />
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<a href="http://stanceplanet.com/en/headlines/info-hurricane-sandy-session-15506.html#.UKUjxcOzFyF.blogger">Hurricane Sandy Session</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-50302362005389703072012-08-10T12:01:00.003-04:002012-08-10T12:08:20.934-04:00My Rides<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Ridez 5'6 Totora, Arcade 136 SS Shredtown kicks, Skate 115 and the infamous 94 Dodge Ram Shaggin' wagon.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-20345208875208373962012-05-10T21:52:00.001-04:002012-05-11T09:35:55.146-04:00Here's What We Do<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/41954567?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffe800" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/41954567">Here's What We Do</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/oliberlic">Oli Berlic</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-59598068110854334962012-02-11T08:59:00.001-05:002012-02-11T09:00:06.683-05:00At it again...With Billy Parker and Alex Fox in town we decided it would be a good idea to bring out all the toys for some serious shredding. This is the latest edit I did. Using Final Cut Pro X and Motion 5 Still learning but making some headway!<br />
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Definitely some one to watch out for in the future. Hes got the cahones and the drive to get him to the top of the podium in the coming years.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/35886911">Shwap Attack</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/oliberlic">Oli Berlic</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-4999171322033067132012-01-17T10:16:00.000-05:002012-01-17T10:16:42.978-05:00Hyperflex InterviewWhile I was home I was home for the holidays I got to do a small interview with my sponsor, Hyperflex Wetsuits. They are at the forefront of quality wetsuits and are pushing the limits of comfort!<br />
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I hope you enjoy!<br />
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Two floating kickers and two 16 foot Konnect Parks<a href="http://konnectparks.com/"></a> sections.<br />
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So if you are in the area give me a shout and we'll bring 'em out!<br />
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<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/32577648?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/32577648">FLA BRA</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/parkersart">Parker Detchon</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-33865400653869212772011-10-03T09:49:00.000-04:002011-10-03T09:49:24.050-04:00I just made a profile on www.ikitebecause.com<a href="http://www.ikitebecause.com/user/olib#.Tom9BBlQDpw.blogger">OliB's profile | www.ikitebecause.com</a><br /><br />Check it out and leave a comment!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-77626918467143334652011-09-18T12:43:00.002-04:002011-09-18T12:46:13.526-04:00Hurricane Irene passes Cocoa BeachThis Hurricane season has certainly been one to remember. With the first near strike in Cocoa Beach being Hurricane Irene.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71fGM3RhoEFz7UVwAGnppPGQriXIKHumYaKu4OoprewZHTJGkvlAXI_GqP1HtaPzf4k1jVVxR7DwCdC0MiHTxTnXrmRFDhasWbuplS60rWhGF0BfcAFImMCMLid4R3x8drkOhiyvpizBi/s1600/hurricane-irene-8-26-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="287" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj71fGM3RhoEFz7UVwAGnppPGQriXIKHumYaKu4OoprewZHTJGkvlAXI_GqP1HtaPzf4k1jVVxR7DwCdC0MiHTxTnXrmRFDhasWbuplS60rWhGF0BfcAFImMCMLid4R3x8drkOhiyvpizBi/s320/hurricane-irene-8-26-11.jpg" /></a></div><br />
The week prior I was at home in Connecticut with my family and lovely girlfriend Chelsey Pletts watching the hurricane skirt the east coast of our fine state, anticipating the epic conditions I would be returning to.<br />
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I flew home to Cocoa Beach Wednesday night and thursday was going to be the big day. With seas double to triple overhead I knew I was in for a wild ride. Billy Bosch(my roomate) had class that morning so I woke up at 7 and hit the beach solo. the smallest kite I have is a 2008 9m Naish Torch. <br />
I pumped her up and launched with winds around the 20-30 knot range. Now This isn't a kite that i normally ride since the winds here on the East coast of Florida normally dont exceed the 20mph mark but today was a very special day. <br />
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The Ocean looked mean with an ominous gray sky and a great deal of movement in the sea I jumped in to play in one of my favorite conditions; strong wind and big waves.<br />
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I knew that Mikey Walsh from the Otherside Boardshop in the Keys, and Matt Sexton would be coming through to ride with us, so I decided to stay in front of the crib kiting just south of the pier while I waited for them to arrive.<br />
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I was approached by a photographer for the Orlando Sentinel and he got a few good shots of me while I was out on my twin tip. you can see more of thouse photos here: <a href="http://www.edmontonjournal.com/story_print.html?id=5308081&tab=PHOT&sponsor=">OliB</a> I also did a short interview with News Channel 3 Cocoa Beaches local news channel, but I have yet to see it. <br />
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at around 10:30 I put my kite down and went home to grab some water and a bite to eat. I couldn't stomach the food I had bought in the morning due to the sheer adrenalin pumping through my veins. Now was a different story I was hungry and needed my battery to be recharged. <br />
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As i was eating thinking of the amazing rest of the day to come billy walked in the house stoked on the fact that it was Nuking outside and the waves were massive. We called Sexton and he assured us that he would be there within half an hour and Mikey was ahead of him. We knew we would do a few downwinders but had no idea what would be in store. with their arrival we walked down to the beach and everyone rigged up.<br />
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I was now on a 8m since my torch would not hold air for more than 20 mins at a time. I had my Totora 5'4 placebo surfboard and we all charged the downwinder strapless. I have been in some big waves in Brazil but these certainly topped them with what looked like buildings and medium houses chasing me down an endless line. <br />
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We would go on to do another downwinder after this one but after riding all day I was so beat on the second my muscles were cramping the whole way.<br />
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This was one of the most memorable days of the summer spent with some of my best friends, why cant more hurricanes just skirt our coast. <br />
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This was a short recap I am going to retouch on this subject in the coming days. Again thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-37224497827548592262011-06-19T11:07:00.000-04:002011-06-19T11:07:33.979-04:00Kiteboarding on CNN!A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to shed some light on kiting through a mass media source CNN. this segment ran the entire memorial day weekend and we have gotten a great deal of feedback from it. <br />
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Big thanks to Mike Prazmark for making it happen and the wind for being there when we needed her most!!<br />
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So since I left the Meercat. I have moved my operation to the East Coast of the Sunshine State, Cocoa Beach. Otherwise known as the Space Coast. Since i have been here working for Good Breeze Kiteboarding and The Ron Jon Surf school I have gotten to experience what it is like to work and live in a perfect kitesurf paradise.<br />
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My Room mate Billy Bosch is the sole proprietor of Good Breeze Kiteboarding a shop and school located here in Cocoa Beach. I have been diligently teaching surfing and kiting to locals and tourists. <br />
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Our Kite spots are top notch. With endless coastlines for downwinders and a flat water heaven known as the 520 slick for teaching and freestyle are a kiters dream.<br />
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the town has a trolly system so when you do your downwinders you don't need to leave a car behind for the ride home just plan accordingly and you can catch a trolly right back to your starting location. It isn't unheard of on a windy day for someone (most of the time Steve a local shredder who is always doing downwinders) to do more than 4 downwinders of more than 10 miles a day!!!<br />
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Not to mention the fact that one of the best cable parks Orlando Watersports Complex is just a 30 min drive from our front porch!<br />
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So if your looking for a place to chill, Surf, Skate, Kite and shred cable holla at your boy!!!<br />
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Check us out at: www.goodbreezekiteboarding.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-47571334809054762932011-01-20T13:21:00.001-05:002011-01-20T13:26:18.363-05:00A little surf vid rough edit.<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="youtube-player" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iawOh0rtXA8" title="YouTube video player" type="text/html" width="440"></iframe><br />
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Enjoy I know the waves are small...I make funny faces<br />
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But they were still fun!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-27452936644873756942011-01-19T15:38:00.000-05:002011-01-19T15:38:56.373-05:00Aruba Bound with some good BeatsIm stoked to be working with a good group of individuals. Next week Sexton and I will be doing a private course in Aruba the Wind looks consistent and strong so im sure we will have great sessions and I'm Really stoked to be able to help some great guys progress in this amazing sport.<br />
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</div><div>As I was looking into spots in Aruba Matt sent me some of these beats and I thought this would be a perfect time to share it with all of you. </div><div><br />
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And with that here you go! Two of my favorite MC's over some Dub beats mixed by, Max Tannone.</div><div><br />
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Cheers and Enjoy!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-35929018758982730112010-12-28T10:22:00.000-05:002010-12-28T10:22:59.822-05:00New opps in New EnglandSince I am no longer traveling with zenith I will not be posting much here. Although I will bring it back once I make my way back down to Brazil. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and read a story. <br />
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OliAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-89117430443279670612010-12-15T12:47:00.002-05:002010-12-16T19:19:08.246-05:00The Gwada Waddle, biddies and some good ol' surfin'!!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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After a long set up and prep for the trip, it was on!<br />
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</tbody></table></div><div>Yellling out "der go matty boy" he smiled and the shinanigans began. Although he arrived at 11 pm we both knew we wouldn't call it a night and pass out we would have to go out and check out the scene in town.</div><div></div><div>After a quick stroll around the marina we found a bar rightfully called the Zoo Rock Cafe & Bar, and decided to grab a few pints. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Kicking back a few brews we got to catching up and telling stories from the past few months we have been both away doing our things. We got to talking to the bartender who ended up being a kiter himself and he gave us some insight on where the best spots to ride would be here on the island and he stressed the fact that we should get up early tomorrow and catch the wind at a spot not too far from where we were. The bartenders name was Dume and he was in fact the owner of this fine establishment. So we kicked back a few more took a few shots and called it a night. Heading back to the boat I was stoked to have a good forecast for wind for the next two days.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I awoke to the sound of wind passing through the mast...dope! <br />
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</div><div>Grabbing a bite to eat Matt and I loaded up the dingy for the day to come filled with the camera gear, kites, boards, and our fat selfs we were ready to jam out in style.</div><div><br />
</div><div>As we left Meercat, we saw that Dume was getting some fuel at the fuel dock and stopped over to see what was good.</div><div><br />
</div><div>He told us to throw our gear in his boat since it was much more sea worthy than our dingy and we did. I drove the dingy up to the island about 2 miles from where we were docked. As I got closer to the island I could see that the spot and the conditions were just right for a good photo sesh. </div><div><br />
</div><div>We pumped up and got out for a warm up ride. Matt was on his 11m Slingshot Fuel and I was on my 12m Naish Torch. The power in the Torch is exactly what I needed. After having a great warm up sesh I grabbed the camera and started shooting, producing some great shots, with a sick background. Matt was throwing down reppin our St. Pete and Fl. Crew!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Since we are here in St. Francis right now I will be back a little later with to fill you all in with the rest of the trip this was just the beginning and first day, as well as post some pics.</div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div>Cheers!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-15497735322397242332010-12-07T13:22:00.000-05:002010-12-07T13:22:08.632-05:00Arrival at GuadeloupeAight so less than an hour ago we arrived here in Guadeloupe. After a long 24 hour trek up the Caribbean island chain I am happy to be on land.<br />
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Taking watch shifts between Susy, Ged and myself we managed to make relatively good time. We took off from St. Lucia around 11 am... as planned, and headed north luckily for us the wind was at a perfect direction giving us a strong beam reach to the leeward side of Martinique. During this time sailing we made our best time at a rate of 9+ knots we were cruising. After reaching the Martinique we put the sails away and in turn motored the rest of the way here.<br />
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In between Martinique and Dominica we had some rough seas and sure enough this was my chance to sleep... Dank.<br />
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As we reached the middle of Dominica Susi woke my up and I took her place at the helm, with the 3-6am shift. Which in all honesty is one of my favorite times of the evenings...SUNRISE.<br />
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The stars out in the ocean with only a few little islands there to create light pollution are magnificent. I saw a few shooting stars and one that went from the southern tip of the sky all the way to the northern, encompassing the entire night sky. The sea at night is a dark reflecting pool that glistens with insight from the lights ahead.<br />
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As I approached the northern tip of Dominica the sea began to come alive with rolling waves and the sun began to rise from its daily kip. I sat in contemplation of the trip thus far.<br />
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Ged awoke giving me the go ahead to chill out and go back to my bed. Werd, much needed since I barely slept before with some lucid ass dreams.<br />
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Laying down the boat began to slap harder and harder on the surface of the ocean i knew we were in some big surf. It was some of the biggest seas I've seen since I started voyage back in sept. big oll rollers with us getting clobbered from our stern. but in the end we made it with some good footage ill nput up in our next flick.<br />
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Since Matt Sexton and Will Bennet are comin here to join us for some wave shinnanigans it is certainly going to be a great week here in Guadeloupe, the land of Merci!!!<br />
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Jah Bless!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-18493687929614853752010-12-06T09:16:00.000-05:002010-12-06T09:16:41.285-05:00Off to GuadeloupAfter a long and arduous stay in the boat yard Meercat is back in the water!<br />
We are setting sail at 11am today bound for the French Island of Guadeloup. I'll be trollin' some new lures that some locals and I believe will be a great success.. we'll see.<br />
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We have been on St. Lucia for over a month now and it is going to be a great journey to our next destination. The forecast looks good with some steady trades and a small ground swell approaching. With Meercat back in her element.<br />
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I cant wait to be back in Mine!<br />
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and shall the Epic Journey truly begin.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-49751053295803056502010-12-02T15:32:00.000-05:002010-12-02T15:32:25.136-05:00Meercat gets a faceliftSo we are / have been on the hard(boat out of the water in the marina) for over a week and a half and it is honestly...<br />
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Not cool.<br />
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We are out of our element and we haven't been able to explore the endless swells and wind that have been coming our way during this time. Although we are slowly upgrading Meercat it is never an easy task getting things done in the Islands. The new teak deck had some setbacks and is now in the process of being re caulked due to the inefficient manner it was caulked the first time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our glorious surf rack</td></tr>
</tbody></table>All in all she is looking pretty tight though, we have completely fitted this boat for kiting with board racks in places you would never guess. Currently housing 11 complete kites, 2 surfboards, 1 skim and 5 twin tips. Yeah you heard me right we gots da gear!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the pit</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Were lookin' at setting sail early monday morning and sailing through the night to reach Guadeloupe to pick up the boys and shred the nar. Right now a decent swell of 2.8m is hitting Guadeloupe so I'm hoping it builds for our arrival. I would love to get barreled in some of the Caribbeans finest!<br />
The 2011 Naish Torch 12m I've been flying has been keeping me pretty stoked throughout our stay here and I'm really lookin forward to seeing her true potential in Guadeloupe, along with the 6'0" custom fish we got!!!<br />
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In the end as long as Meercat is ready to bounce out of St. Lucia for monday I will be a happy bro.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On another note heres a little jam my boy Evol threw up in S<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 12px;"><em style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">ão Paulo Brazil reppin our crew DVES!</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 12px;"><em style="font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;">DVES(De Vagar E Sempre) (slow and steady always)</em></span></div><br />
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Cheers and stay tuned for more to come!<br />
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I'll be posting pics notes and videos of the Guadeloupe extraviganzah!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-53872983186455360872010-11-24T18:34:00.001-05:002010-11-24T23:59:19.382-05:0009 Trip to Jeri Revisited...Gaff Krew What What! Yesterday I got the opportunity to to fly the new 2011 Naish Torch 12 m2 and the new 134 Momentum.<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Honestly I was caught by surprise. I had been flying a 08 Torch in NE Brazil for two years while living there and I was all about my kite C kites.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">After I returned stat side, I decided to give the Helix a try in the waves and was impressed. They as well are wonderful kites but don't have the sheer grunt the Torch has. So in this revelation I figure the best way to show what I mean is to post some photos of the glorious trip we, the Gaff Crew took to Jericuacuara Brazil. This was certainly a trip for the books!</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Day one at Jeri Kirk getting ready for a Shweet cutback</td></tr>
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Dave, Lev, Josephine, James, Kirk, Leo, Kelly, Astrid, Joe, Dudu, Alex and Myself certainly all enjoyed this trip and the many more times we shared together.<br />
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If your thinking of planning a trip to Brazil make sure you do it in style with the Gaff Krew!!!!!<br />
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Check them at <a href="http://www.endless-wind.com/">http://www.endless-wind.com/</a><br />
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Let the good times Roll!<br />
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Cheers,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-14913268619889126292010-11-19T14:01:00.000-05:002010-11-19T14:01:52.412-05:00Whats next for Meercat...We are finishing up work here in St. Lucia and will hopefully be setting sail by mid next week. Our destination, Guadalupe. I've spoken to some local surfers and it seems we will be in for a treat, if we get some swell and wind. I've got my fingers crossed and always, feel like the wind will be in our favor.<br />
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This is going to be a special trip since Billy Parker, Matt Sexton and Alex Fox are all going to be coming on board to take part in this maiden Pro rider trip. Since we all came from the same area kiteboarding in St. Petersburg Florida there's no doubt about the good times that lie ahead of us. <br />
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One of the reasons I even got into this sport was watching Bill go bigger, faster and passing the bar higher than anyone I have, still to this day seen kiting. Matt and I were roommates our first year at Eckerd College and we got into the sport at relatively the same time. Matt was a Freshman and I, a transfer sophmore from Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. Fox on the other hand was killing it when we got into the sport. At that time he was a young grom, throwin' down on the water & chillin' out at the beach with the crew.<br />
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One thing that must be said about St. Pete is that it certainly is a Kiteboarders paradise. Although the season is mostly during the winter months as long as you have a 4.3 or 5.3 wetsuit your good to go. You can kite in any wind direction due to the nature of the St. Pete peninsula and its surrounding barrier islands. From waves to flat water whatever your vice in the sport you can thoroughly enjoy in St. Pete. <br />
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So my natural inclination when I was thinking of who to bring on this trip was simple.<br />
St. Petes Finest...<br />
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We have got a lot of enthusiasm for this trip and some pretty wild ideas to play with kites and the boat. I'll be posting updates less frequently since we will not always have internet connections while sailing. <br />
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One things for sure I'm sure no one has ever tried the sort of things we will be doing meshing kiting and sailing to another level.<br />
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Be stoked for the footage to come. <br />
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We will also have Will Bennet on-board representing Kite Surf Magazine UK. He was just Champion in the BKSA Wave Masters Sessions, Ireland. I'm pumped to see what he'll be bringing to the table style-wise and hopefully learn a trick or two from a master. <br />
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Here's a video of Bill and Matt doing their thing out in Hood River<br />
<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/13433164" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/13433164">the fantastic NA blend crew</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/debilepictures">Benoit Paillard</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
Here's a oldie but goodie from Fox tearin up the St. Pete scene<br />
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Stay tuned for more!!<br />
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Cheers,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-45810100207415618242010-11-16T11:52:00.000-05:002010-11-16T11:52:51.507-05:00Help me help you and in turn help my sisters art project!Aight so heres the dilly.<br />
My sister is currently in France doing a simester/term studying the french language and art. So shes doing a term project and whould love a bit of the help you all and I can provide.<br />
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In a not too distant past, legendary novelist Ernest Hemingway once wrote a full story in six words: "For Sale: baby shoes, never worn." and I would like to ask all of you: what is your six-word memoir?<br />
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Mine would be: "Seek truth, never lie, love life."<br />
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Thouse of you who know me understand the importance of art and culture in life. Lets help Stephi make this a very succesful project with a great deal of feed back. <br />
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If you were not aware, the flicker stream on the side bar is some work I did while I was living in São Paulo Brazil. I was privlaged to paint with some of the most influencial artists in the Brazilian graffiti scene, this has greatly influenced my artistic style and appreciation. Stay tuned for some up and coming works I will be putting up as time progresses. <br />
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For me graffiti and street art show that the concreat jungles we inhabit are "alive" with colors and personalities who wouod not have been there otherwise. Whether you like it or not this is the largest world wide art movement of all time!<br />
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So help my sister and I make her project one to remember.<br />
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Cheers, and I look forward to hearing your 6 word memoir.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-69225970933402116052010-11-14T17:23:00.008-05:002010-11-14T19:36:11.050-05:00A great day in St. lucia...So today I got to catch a bit of the swell thats comin through these parts. Although I have a small board its still great fun just getting out in the water and play in the waves. <br />
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Here are my good friends Big Gigantic. If you've never heard of them you chould check it and get wi it. They kill live shows and are often crushin the scene with STS9 or Lotus. <br />
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This is one of my favorite tracks to get me pumped up for a sesh I hope you enjoy!<br />
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<div><embed style='display:inline;' quality='high' wmode='transparent' id='FlashDiv' FlashVars='songId=37377876&pid=-7991606300934849991' AllowScriptAccess='always' src='http://lads.myspace.com/Embeds/SongEmbed/SongEmbed.swf' width='400' height='77'/><p>Find more artists like <a target='_blank' href='http://www.myspace.com/biggigantic/music/albums/big-gigantic-2757095?ap=1&songid=37377876'>Big Gigantic</a> at <a target='_blank' href='http://www.myspace.com/music'> Myspace Music </a></p></div><br />
Here are another two bangerz...<br />
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<a href="http://www.myspace.com/music/big-gigantic-11880603/songs/i-need-a-dollar-big-gigantic-remix-68135312?sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4ce07f0e710ca50a,0">I Need A Dollar (Big Gigantic Remix) by Big Gigantic</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.myspace.com/music/11880603/songs/57751978/?ap=1&sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4ce07facff6d51e8,0">Wide Awake by Big Gigantic</a><br />
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Make sure you check their mayspace page where you can get all their albums for free or you can be a G and make a greatly appriciated donation to the band. <br />
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www.myspace.com/biggigantic/music<br />
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Cheers,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-39504890163477537932010-11-12T13:07:00.005-05:002010-11-12T13:36:28.642-05:00Fresh Cuts by my boy Jay-OBringin back the good ol' sounds of my boy Jay-O. Hes been mixing up a fresh new batch of goodies and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share it with the crew. <br />
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This be that L.R.M album, L Ride Music.<br />
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Keep a lookout cuz Jay-O's on the rise!!!<br />
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Hope you enjoy...<br />
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http://jayopro.bandcamp.com/Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08334254904030777395noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334841195935740708.post-88445607928310326212010-11-09T17:35:00.001-05:002010-11-09T17:35:27.834-05:00An Epic swell hits St. LuciaToday I got to see just how epic St. Lucia could get. We work up at dawn to get out of the marina and make some water. Since the hurricane the entire island has been without tap water and since we were under the impression we were going to be hauled out after the storm we finished up our water supply...bad move.<br />
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Thus we have been like wooks at a music festival since the storm hit a week and a half ago, minus the good tunes. We were in desperate need of water so we grabbed the bull by the horns and made our way out about a mile offshore to make some good ol' fresh water.<br />
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While we were going out I figured it was a perfect time to do a little fishing. Having been marina locked for the past few weeks it was certainly nice to be out at sea again and in Meercats element. <br />
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Although it was prime time, the sun was rising, the water was clear the fish were not biting... <br />
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Figures.<br />
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I was stoked to try out the hammock my sister ever so kindly lent to me on the bow of the boat. I attached the ENO hammock to the genoa and mast. A perfect location since if you flip around cacoon style your looking through the trampoline and into the crystalline waters below. <br />
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As the boat rocked back and forth so did I in my hammock. At times I though I was going to do a complete 360 with the momentum the hammock was generating, or break the slap strap and come face down on either the deck or the trampoline both would not be of ideal preference. <br />
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Good thing nit her of the possibilities actually occurred and I was left enjoying the rocking of the boat. <br />
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We knew we would be in the dock for a while having work done so we filled up the water tank until she overflowed and made our way back to the dock. Coming in I knew it would be a good day to surf even though I wouldn't be able to kite, since we were in the leeward side of the island.<br />
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Jammin' out to some 90's underground hip-hop, Mos Def, Common, Kweli and Gang Starr I got pumped up for the surf session that was to follow our arrival. While reading "A Long Strange Trip" by Dennis Mcanally...conflicting styles No Way!<br />
The Dead are the shiznit and reading about them to hip-hop really worked. Don't believe me give it a try.<br />
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Hopping into the dinghy I made my way out of rodent bay and scoped out the conditions. <br />
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It was going to be a special session.<br />
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Prepping the dingy I got my Vibram Fivefinger shoes, 5'8" Naish fish and hit the channel. So stoked I was practically shaking with yammage. I made my way over to Sandals an all inclusive resort where I should have gotten a cocktail but decided to hit the waves first.<br />
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Sitting on the rocks puttin' on my Vibrams I realized this was a legit swell with over head+ waves and a serious riptide, not to mention the fact that I was jumpin' in on jagged rocks... I was solo. <br />
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Dope!<br />
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Swimming out I instantly came to terms that I need to do more surfing without the kite. It is not an easy task just making it out past the break and this took me a good ten minutes having not surfed in quite a long time and especially in good waves. The waves that I had caught thus far were chest high with the occasional head high.<br />
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Alright, so here she comes, nothing but mother nature, my board and me. Let's do this! As the wave approached I began paddling my ass off with each stroke I could feel myself gaining momentum for the drop. And as I looked back to see if I was in the right place, nope I was in too deep. The feeling of having your feet come up behind you and become the wave is priceless. I became the wave and entered the washing machine.<br />
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Gaining my breath I began the arduous paddle back into the line up. The feeling of being alone in the epic force of mother nature is a glorious feeling. Aight, so now that I'm in the right spot... I guess. I knew this was show time and I had better bring my A game cuz as of now the score was:<br />
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mother nature 1 Oli 0<br />
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I had to change this game. And with the next wave I scored it was clear I was gonna have a good day. Paddling in I catch the drop zone and plant my feet in for a ride. The rush from the initial drop in makes me look around my shoulder and realize yeah this is over my head. With a smooth bottom turn I approach the face a bit off balance I didn't manage to pull off the cutback but I knew it could be done. Making the score:<br />
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Mother nature 1 Oli 1/2<br />
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Not too legit and to make it worse I was beat. I decided to come in and get some grub, n a brew. I paddled back to the rocks I had jumped in from and tried to think of the best way to approach the mess that was before me. <br />
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After a few attempts and a few cuts and scrapes I managed to get myself onto the jagged edges and up to a safe place. I sat there admiring the sheer beauty of the rough sea and headed back to the meercat.<br />
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Sitting on her stern Susy asked how the waves were and I told her "Epic" with that Ged came out of his slumber and asked the same question and I replied the same and when he asked if I would want to take the dingy straight to the break, my reply was simple...<br />
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"Hell yeah!!"<br />
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And off I went on round two. This session would prove to be much more beneficial to my game. And a bit bigger. <br />
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Susy decided to join me in the water and get a close up view of the breaking waves. It's funny I was literally there maybe an hour before alone and now the break was packed with local surfers. <br />
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Killin' it!<br />
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I got into the line up and prepped myself mentally for a win. Watching the swell approach I decided I would go for the second one in the set. Good choice, I paddled again with all my might and looking down the face stood up on my board and rode out, bottom turn, Bam! Cutback steez into the next bottom turn where the wave lost it's force and mushed out. <br />
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Making my way back I found Susy and she was all good so I proceeded to wait for the next opportunity to crush. That I did, this next wave was big I paddled in and hopped up on zi board flying down a perfect Caribbean wave this time it closed out but I got a sweet ride nonetheless. At this point I could feel my arms turning into green eggs and yams and decided to make my way back to the dinghy where Ged was waiting patiently. I was so stoked I'm pretty sure the stoke was seeping out of my ears. <br />
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Looking at Susy and Ged I asked them if they were down for a happy hour celebration at Sandals, damb right they were. But being a all inclusive resort we were quickly spotted by the forces that be and the man came down asking us to please leave their precious establishment. <br />
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Oh well. I'm here now at IGY marina at The Boardwalk enjoying my happy hour pre paid Pitons.<br />
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Hope you all enjoyed this epic session and this will certainly not be the last.<br />
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Cheers!<br />
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