Rochester Windsports | FLX Kiter Brad | Activity https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/members/genevan/activity/ Activity feed for FLX Kiter Brad. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:21:22 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b881423424afda1727b2cc7dfc3610f9 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Windsurfer vs. Wingfoiler in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/windsurfer-vs-wingfoiler/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 14:49:45 -0500 tsk tsk tsk….

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]]> ff01ce5acb99f2d0b500bcc0fd3404d1 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Dummies on Parade in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/dummies-on-parade/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 11:53:53 -0400 https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/07/upstate-ny-county-blames-partying-for-coronavirus-surge-among-young-adults.html

]]> 0dae720dc0afc9f3a554b5f6e001fe70 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Saving Cloudbreak from the Chinese.... in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/saving-cloudbreak-from-the-chinese/ Mon, 20 May 2019 22:50:03 -0400

 

]]> 4c1535fa0659762d97c2eb3e514171ea FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Wondering whos in Control of the great lakes water levels? in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/wondering-whos-in-control-of-the-great-lakes-water-levels/ Sun, 19 May 2019 11:07:50 -0400 It not the wildlife…the birds or the marshes…or the IJC or the politicians…..its the Moses-Saunders hydropower dam on the St. Lawrence…follow the money…..

]]> bc833a3a76fa59137e40b846bf06efcf FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Aging pipe lines beneath the great lakes in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/aging-pipe-lines-beneath-the-great-lakes/ Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:41:08 -0400 Already past their expected life spans…..

 

 

]]> 4e28f24931b785b30e9379eb62f80722 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Winter Sesh 11-24 in the forum General Windsports Discussion https://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/winter-sesh-11-24/ Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:54:09 -0500 Fun day with some sun today on Seneca. What was fantastic for me was trying a new drysuit that I am gaga over. Highly recommended for folks like us getting some water time this winter. Cheers.

 

 

 

]]> 7977fa5cf6a1f01962191059748c6c8b FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Seneca Lake 9.22.18 in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/seneca-lake-9-22-18/#post-6930 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:11:51 -0400 Probably the most windsurfers spotted at one time on Seneca in a LONG time. Going rather fast as well. Being on a foil I can certainly beat up wind of them but flat out speed runs in very rough water it seems I was neck and neck at times with many of them. Say hi on the water, we dont bite sharks :o)

]]> 36fa409d2cb14ae7cdadf7c92188706f FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Poor OBX in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/poor-obx/ Wed, 12 Sep 2018 04:29:40 -0400 Apparently the local lawmakers barred new climate change data from being incorporated into their master plans in favor of tourism….looks like they about to pay the piper…..

“In 2012, North Carolina legislators passed a bill that barred policymakers and developers from using up-to-date climate science to plan for rising sea levels on the…[Read more]

]]> a921ee5c12eabef5540751e39ba85080 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Seneca Rises in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/seneca-rises/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:53:32 -0400 6 inches in 5 hours after the rains today…

]]> ea3b1af1704dc1d704cb7816195c4f34 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Ground Control to Major Tom in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/ground-control-to-major-tom/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:41:14 -0400

]]> 57815f976433c15bd3cc5bd1ae67639e FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Three Great Days and Seneca Sunday in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/three-great-days-and-seneca-sunday/#post-6348 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:47:47 -0400 Should continue as the jetstream is holding in a vertical north to south ….thank you climate change!

]]> fff9a74bbd9e722f0c6f369e7f95884f FLX Kiter Brad started the topic DEC tanks Seneca Propane in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/dec-tanks-seneca-propane/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:49:51 -0400 Kooks lose….explosive gas storage under seneca nixed…thank  god….

 

]]> b26a31d4154b1e40960919654a921350 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Efoil is here....ditch the sails and kites! in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/efoil-is-here-ditch-the-sails-and-kites/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:43:01 -0400

 

 

]]> f287866ad0861c778cb9551fa7d76eaa FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Seneca Lake Stewardship Opportunity in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/seneca-lake-stewardship-opportunity/#post-5924 Thu, 03 May 2018 00:33:21 -0400 Will be there – thanks bob

]]> 559a580688b4f27211e9dab0410eedf6 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Foils for the Windsurfers... in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/foils-for-the-windsurfers/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:04:52 -0500

]]> 64e0b1d039e12d06f0a56a1b68878a7f FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic More Dumb Ideas Around Seneca in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/more-dumb-ideas-around-seneca/#post-5740 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:54:32 -0500

]]> 3981d862bb441634df077c6f613a0292 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic More Dumb Ideas Around Seneca in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/more-dumb-ideas-around-seneca/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 14:59:24 -0500 First it was a direct leachate line from the dump into the lake, then it was a deep injection well of heavy metals slurry in between Seneca and Cayuga, then it was explosive gas storage under Watkins glen and now more bone heads want to put a trash burning facility  next to Seneca…what will these clowns come up with next to ruin our water…[Read more]

]]> c8aefa0f1211127ef25342052c348fc8 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Seneca Daylight Savings Time Nuker 11.5.17 in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/seneca-daylight-savings-time-nuker-11-5-17/#post-5733 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 04:41:30 -0500 Probably the greatest shot of a kiter taken at seneca….pretty stunning.

]]> 64bbb87a119b40643617acb36543e864 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic why monatana sucks in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/why-monatana-sucks/ Sat, 04 Nov 2017 16:47:15 -0400

]]> 871960826dc35abb11f2ef57d5120090 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Long distance windsurfing in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/long-distance-windsurfing/#post-5328 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 12:00:08 -0400 Nice! Might be good to update Geneva’s State Park side to include language that tells folks to stay south of the swim area in the summer time….weve had ass clowns ride through the swim area before upsetting life guards….

]]> 2de51479987a8245018038fad28c3575 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Big Wednesday in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/big-wednesday/ Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:06:32 -0400 Anyone got any stories? I did a double dip – sodus in the morning and Charlotte in the afternoon. Im going to say that may go down as the biggest day of the year…solid 8 footers with some 10s on the outside. I only caught 2 or 3 mackers, the rest was working my way outside. And that was only 3/4 of the way out. There appeared to be a shoal out…[Read more]

]]> 033aa0a1c05185b1704a96efbabdce83 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Seneca Lake Kiteboarders from the air in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/seneca-lake-kiteboarders-from-the-air/#post-5162 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:01:06 -0400 Green kite is mad dog Gary from Roch. Nice footage! Love Seneca Lake.

]]> 37daa969d143f337a888b8518f486c95 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic NFW in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/nfw/#post-5138 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 18:27:01 -0400 Combo la nina and excess CO2 warming causing the cold arctic and warm boundaries to fracture  resulting in  a vertical jet stream running straight south to north over California….climate change in our back yard….extreme weather is now the norm….

]]> 37daa969d143f337a888b8518f486c95 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic NFW in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/nfw/#post-5138 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 18:27:01 -0400 Combo la nina and excess CO2 warming causing the cold arctic and warm boundaries to fracture  resulting in  a vertical jet stream running straight south to north over California….climate change in our back yard….extreme weather is now the norm….

]]> d1b4b9c8cf007b43859d2065136b3f44 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic NFW in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/nfw/#post-5138 Sun, 24 Sep 2017 18:27:01 -0400 Combo la nina and excess CO2 warming causing the cold arctic and warm boundaries to fracture  resulting in  a vertical jet stream running straight south to north over California….climate change in our back yard….

]]> 65a68a867c0361db5df4474a4d0eb858 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic BRM in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/brm/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:52:58 -0400

 

]]> d1d3a3ea3c04050dbc7f136d713e142b FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Looking for kiteboarding lessons! in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/looking-for-kiteboarding-lessons/#post-4877 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:55:00 -0400 Sarahfina: I’m guessing it was your father I interacted with that day.  I would be happy to put your dad in touch with another instructor to get help. There is a woman in Buffalo who gives great lessons. Another excellent kiter is now offering lessons in Oneida. His name is Mark Chatwin. Have your dad give him a call 315-559-4663. In the mean…[Read more]

]]> 2c2b9e6e5c873ffa505a95ca6a88cf34 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Looking for kiteboarding lessons! in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/looking-for-kiteboarding-lessons/#post-4877 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:55:00 -0400 Sarahfina: I’m guessing it was your father I interacted with that day.  I would be happy to put your dad in touch with another instructor to get help. There is a woman in Buffalo who gives great lessons. Another excellent kiter is now offering lessons in Oneida. His name is Mark Chatwin. Have you dad give him a call 315-559-4663. In the mean time…[Read more]

]]> a4ac4b5640bfb35e9fbe53c50c7cf42c FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Looking for kiteboarding lessons! in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/looking-for-kiteboarding-lessons/#post-4877 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:55:00 -0400 Sarahfina: I’m guessing it was your father I interacted with that day.  I would be happy to put your dad in touch with another instructor to get help. There is a woman in Buffalo who gives great lessons. In the mean time your dad is welcome to get with our group and start off on the right foot. Best regards Brad

]]> be54b9e64b44de6951ad0584e5d5206f FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Looking for kiteboarding lessons! in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/looking-for-kiteboarding-lessons/#post-4877 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:55:00 -0400 Sarahfina: I’m guessing it was your father I interacted with that day. My apologies for being harsh with him – I could have handled things better. At the same time, we need to keep bystanders on a crowded beach safe. I would be happy to put your dad in touch with another instructor to get help. There is a woman in Buffalo who gives great lessons.…[Read more]

]]> e4ad8587db98e5eb8b50e83e88192814 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Kite point in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/palmyra-newbie/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:48:13 -0400 We were attempting to use the tree at kite point at seneca state park recently but the boulders in the water make it difficult. Better to lash off to the dog poop post during high traffic on the beach.

]]> 77816a321b9769f3bc61c845a091edc4 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Kite point in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/palmyra-newbie/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:48:13 -0400 We had a beginner from Palmyra attempting drift launches at Seneca today. It seems has no idea what hes doing and is setting up his kite near the parking lot and goes into the water when no one is looking on his own … I chased him down and helped him out a little – only to find out he has no apparent interest in taking lessons. His mantra was…[Read more]

]]> 64a851452edb7ede2c5786c69caf19db FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Kite point in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/palmyra-newbie/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:48:13 -0400 We had a white haired, stubborn newbie from Palmyra attempting drift launches at Seneca today. He has no idea what hes doing and is setting up his kite near the parking lot and apparently goes into the water when no one is looking on his own … I chased him down and helped him out a little – only to find out he has no apparent interest…[Read more]

]]> cba2b250187e75770e038e747cc5fa7a FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Kite point in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/palmyra-newbie/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:48:13 -0400 We had a white haired stubborn ole coot from Palmyra attempting drift launches at Seneca today. He has no idea what hes doing and is setting up his kite near the parking lot and apparently goes into the water when no one is looking on his own … I chased him down and helped him out a little – only to find he refuses to take lessons. His mantra…[Read more]

]]> 540949d09afdcaf9ffb12e4e0a90bf13 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Kite point in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/palmyra-newbie/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:48:13 -0400 We had a white haired stubborn ole coot from Palmyra attempting drift launches at Seneca today. He has no idea what hes doing and is setting up his kite near the parking lot and apparently goes into the water when no one is looking on his own … I chased him down and helped him out a little – only to find he refuses to take lessons. Hes got a…[Read more]

]]> bedc699b4cca027554236aeb39a5b414 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Kite point in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/palmyra-newbie/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:48:13 -0400 We had a white haired stubborn ole coot from Palmyra attempting drift launches at Seneca today. He has no idea what hes doing and is setting up his kite near the parking lot and secretly running into the water when no one is looking … I helped him out a little only to find he refuses to take lessons. Hes got a brand new Blue North kite. If you…[Read more]

]]> eedfe50abbbfe196e0371e1a08c64b01 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Kite point in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/palmyra-newbie/ Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:48:13 -0400 We had a white haired stubborn ole coot from Palmyra attempting drift launches at Seneca today. He has no idea what hes doing and is setting up his kite near the parking lot and secretly running into the water when no one is looking….guys a lunatic. … I helped him out a little only to find he refuses to take lessons. Hes got a brand new Blue…[Read more]

]]> b001d9edd94e1244895911439b772e75 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Riding on Seneca 5.21.17 in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/riding-on-seneca-5-21-17/#post-4840 Tue, 23 May 2017 10:39:57 -0400 Great shots doug!

]]> 2bffc368288ed3dd8a8e84623cdf0f78 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Soda Pop swells in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/soda-pop-swells/ Mon, 15 May 2017 21:59:15 -0400 got some gawkers last week….good mahem swell…

 

http://www.scoopnest.com/user/jgermano1/859862301624631298

 

 

]]> 7f4f208860ff7f39e1498ab415651acc FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Seneca Warming 2-23 in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/seneca-warming-2-23/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 23:10:59 -0500 Pharma Bob asked for a review on the day. We had balmy upper 60s with a blinding sun making the water blue and clear. Started out on 12m  at 10am and quickly moved down to the 9m.  After a big lul it switched around to west and a few of us left were on it. Rode down and gave a wave to the women on the balcony of the ventosa as I rode by. I co…[Read more]

]]> 1700a7fb2be9b196a769844db16f360c FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Lock Surfing in Roch in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/lock-surfing-in-roch/ Sat, 04 Feb 2017 13:56:55 -0500 Im hearing clandestine canal lock surfing stationary waves happens in CNY. Anyone got the scoop?

]]> 987baf7f8c1f1c59674ddca476c88dc2 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Big Mondays Coming in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/big-mondays-coming/#post-4378 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 23:05:54 -0500 Funny how the sail sizes are close to kite sizes in these conditions.

I needed a 4m that day…

]]> 30f5bb747460d071278fce3944b01047 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Big Mondays Coming in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/big-mondays-coming/#post-4373 Mon, 26 Dec 2016 23:00:38 -0500 Big monday it was. Looked like high 30s to low 40s. My 5m was choked off. Surface had that sheared action going on.

Few of us were on it. It lulled at noon and then roared back. Saw 2 sharks.

Amazed to hook into some waist-high drops in front of the spray park…lake ridonkulous….

]]> a70e1694c37064451286f2b67a439b60 FLX Kiter Brad replied to the topic Big Mondays Coming in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/big-mondays-coming/#post-4373 Mon, 26 Dec 2016 23:00:38 -0500 Big monday it was. Looked like high 30s to low 40s. My 5m was choked off.

Few of us were on it. It lulled at noon and then roared back. Saw 2 sharks.

Amazed to hook into some waist-high drops in front of the spray park…lake ridonkulous….

]]> f26496a85582dec8cdd22fd293113dbe FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Big Mondays Coming in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/big-mondays-coming/ Sat, 24 Dec 2016 02:54:12 -0500 No ice on Seneca…all die hards get ready….

Heres some stoke for kiters & windsurfers…

 

]]> b3016ee6029fa94e0521e0de4fc04251 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Buff 12-1 in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/buff-12-1/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:36:06 -0500 Note worthy sesh at Buff today. The wind was nuclear at 35+  gusting into low 40s. it was raining and sleeting. Felt like someone was shooting me in the face with a bb gun. Was expecting just a 15min. survival sesh but after making it outside there were glassy 6 footers. The rain and snow were grooming out the usual choppy hellish crap allowing fo…[Read more]

]]> 3d82cba468b8d57f1aaa8e2616459b70 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Buff 12-1 in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/buff-12-1/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:36:06 -0500 Note worthy sesh at Buff today. The wind was nuclear at 35+  gusting into low 40s. it was raining and sleeting. Felt like someone was shooting me in the face with a bb gun. Was expecting just a 15min. survival sesh but after making it outside there were glassy 6 footers. The rain and snow were grooming out the usual choppy hellish crap allowing fo…[Read more]

]]> 44def72074ded52bf28171825e4805a2 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Buff 12-1 in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/buff-12-1/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:36:06 -0500 Note worthy sesh at Buff today. The wind was nuclear at 35+  it was raining and sleeting. Felt like someone shooting me in the face with a bb gun. After making it outside there were glassy 6 footers. The rain and snow were combing out the usual choppy crap allowing for some epic smooth drops. I’m tempted to say any lake waves over 6 foot need…[Read more]

]]> 524416e25087a23c4b4fc823bb2ced3a FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Buff 11-13 in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/buff-11-13/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 02:57:23 -0500 Rather epic day on Erie today. I hooked into what I perceived to be a 10 footer. I think the deep trough made it appear this high. Nonetheless a peak at this height on a lake is pretty astounding. The drop was messy and bumpy and felt like a Makaha drop.  Very steep.  I was fortunate enough to keep the kite in the air as I raced toward it by f…[Read more]

]]> 23a6ae191374be72e8b6be1504c04356 FLX Kiter Brad started the topic Sharks on Cayuga in the forum General Windsports Discussion http://www.rochesterwindsports.com/discussion-forum/topic/sharks-on-cayuga/ Sun, 30 Oct 2016 22:00:18 -0400 Thought some of you guys might like to see this recent drone footage…

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