Monday, January 26, 2009

Finaly tested my new blades

The last time I followed Scott, Kevin, and Jeff, I ended up getting pounded in the shore break at RM5.

I was dying to try the new blades I had cut for my ice board. In fact I had already pulled into the parking lot at Lake Ronkonkoma when I read Scott's post that he was headed to Bellport with Kevin and Jeff. Bill was the only one out on the lake, and he was kiting. The surface didn't look that great.

After talking with Scott and Kev, I decided to drive the extra 25 minutes. And it was worth it. Best ice I've sailed in years. Ton's of people out. Skaters, South Bay Scooters, Skeeters, DN's, Freeskates, homebuilts, you name it. This was the place. Clean ice to Fire island and back. There were a few pressure ridges, and holes, but for the most part it was smooth sailing.

I've only seen those type of conditions maybe once every 5 years. So the aches and pains from all my wipeouts on the ice yesterday, are well worth it.

1 comment:

PeconicPuffin said...

speaking of which you should do a full post about your ice board. It was distinctive! Also I have no idea how your trucks work (maybe it's my skateboard illiteracy, or perhaps you're using some unusual technology).

In any event, share the wisdom!