BCS

Brian (BCS) Smith is a sick rider outa NOVA.  He’s been killin it this winter hitting some cable in Florida, and is now chillin in Puerto Rico getting some nugs.  Here is a short video he put out of some of his cable riding.  You’ll be seeing plenty of coverage from us this spring!  Also check out his site… www.getsmitty.com  8260933

A waiting game

SOoOo,  The past couple of weeks have made me realize that if I can survive this winter, then the rest of the year will be easy living.  I have also infact come to realize how much I am not ment for a cell phone, (probably the 20th I have broken) so if you are trying to get in touch with me then give me a call on my house phone. 

In my last post I talked about a possible injury, and have been diagnosed with a hernia after a couple of different opinions.   This means that I will have to have undergo surgery before kiting again, and will be meeting with my surgeon, Dr. Enderson, on the 28th to figure out when this will take place.  I have read up on the surgery, and will be back on the water within 4 weeks if all goes to plan.   The only depressing part is that he probably will not able to fit me in until the first week of March at the earliest, since he is a very popular surgeon in the area.  This means no kiting, surfing, or anything that involves lifting until late March.   No worries though, since I have found other ways to keep myself active through the day. 

One thing I am still able to do is ride my bike, and have done a couple solo rides through Seashore State Park.  This is an amazing place I grew up training for cross-country, and provides amazing mountain biking for the area.  Not to mention what a scenic place this small area is.  It is probably the last 16 mile stretch of hikable land that gives visitors the real feeling of what Virginia Beach used to look like.  The interesting part about this coastal forest enviroment is the fact that most of the foundation is just rolling sand dunes.  This is what makes biking in seashore that much fun.  > http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml

 

In addition to physical activity you must always “keep your mind right” if you plan on being succesful at anything.  If you do not have a positive attitude towards life, or anything you do then achieving goals becomes extremely difficult.  If something ever gets me down, whether it be in my control or others, then I try to focus all that negative energy into something that will affect me positively.  Most of my motivation comes from my downfalls, and the want for those experiences to never happen again.  I can’t really prevent a hernia, but I have set up a workout schedule to work around it.  This ensures that I stay fit, and have improved my flexibility dramatically.

Friends are what really helps keep your mind right.  Good experiences with good friends puts anyone in an awesome mood.  I read that January 25th is the most depressing day of the year, however, mine was exact opposite of depressing.  The  weather helped a lot with 65 degree temperature and a clearing blue sky.  However,  the time that I spent with my friends just hanging out having a good time was what really made the day…  Nothing like cruising around in the blazer with the windows down, bumpin something fresh.  On the sad note, one of the members of my “crew”, Rhett, is moving for 3 months to Spain.  The nice thing about this was that we were able to throw a very going away party!  This took place out at ODU, and really brought back a lot of good memories.  Rhett was my roommate out at ODU, as well as being my good friend since grade school.   Although he is leaving for a lengthy period, the fun memories with him will continue this summer for sure though!

Anyone that is completely out of the kiteboard loop, then give this a look > http://www.realkiteboarding.com/index.cfm?page=newsitem&id=1663  .   It is an article for the 2010 Tripple S contest that occurs every year at the establishment I work at REAL WATERSPORTS.  It is the biggest contest in kiteboarding, as well as one of the best contest formats I have ever experienced.  If anyone really wants to see some amazing kiteboarding, and have insane nights of partying on an island then this is the event for you!   There are no spectator entry fees, and the action is right in front of you.  This is how Kiteboard events should be run, and this type of contest is only going to become more popular as kiteboarding moves in the right direction.

In addition to missing kiteboarding, the thing I miss more than anything is hanging out with my amazing girlfriend.  The times we share are the best, and can’t wait to see her again soon!

Sorry for the novel,

One love

Ohhh Brother

Just got back from an amazing week visiting my beautiful girlfriend in Wilmington, NC.  If you have never been to this city, than I highly recommend it.  It has everything for everyone!  The kite scene there is also very interesting.  I was even able to find a couple diehard kiters while flying a trainer with Eve (Wind chill was in the low 20′s).  Downtown Wilmington is also an interesting/exciting place!  It has a very very large selection of local restaurants with streets lined in old-Timey cobble stones for a scenic historic fell.  As you head further west you end up on the river walk which stretches about a mile, and makes a great place to check out the sunset.  As well as having the riverwalk you will also find some of the nicer restaurants adjacent to the river for those scenic dinner views!  Let me also say this city is very alive with a thriving music and arts scene. Unfortunately I was not to experience as much of this as I wished, but as Arnold would say, “I’ll be back.”  Not to mention some insane skate spots haha!

This is one of the restuarants we ate at with an awesome view of the river!

Sooo the serious note: I have avoided an injury for a month or two now.  I have now found that this is not the most sensible way to treat injuries, which is why I ended up in the ER on Friday.  I do not want to post to many details on this yet, since it hasn’t been completely diagnosed. However, it is looking like I’m not going to be unable to kite for about two months now.  This could destroy the Florida plans, but I am very focused and am looking forward to 2010 no matter what!

Happy New Year Everyone!

House searching and having fun with the feds

Was going to spend most of my day finding a place to stay near Jupiter, but instead spent a combined total of 5 hours worth of my day in federal offices.  This includes… the bank – 20 minutes, 3 hours at the DMV, and 1 1/2 at the post office to mail 2 boxes!!!   Aren’t we efficient?

-nico

Kite Roam article!!

My article on Kite Roam > http://www.kiteroam.com/community/upcoming_kiteboarder/46-Nick_Baines !! 

Look to see a new article coming late January on www.kangamarketing.com

Thanks for looking!

About Mr. Suave

About Nico….. Hi! Welcome to my Blog!   My name is Nicholas Baines.  I am an energetic 19 year old waterman from Virginia Beach,  Virginia. I created this blog to inform interested persons of my life, as I improve my kiteboarding and gain coverage.  Through out the next 3 months I will be living in Jupiter, FL with two other individuals that enjoy time in the water as much as I do.