Winter can take it's sweet time. We know it's coming, so why not stay summer until the last minute, then switch to winter on a dime. Why?

Just got my hands on some kite gear and finally got a chance to get out on the water at The Spit in Squamish. Damn, what a sport. Not many other sports where you can chuck 100ft airs on a whim, where you actually have to try to stay on the earth (or water), and can go absolutely silly speeds with the flick of a wrist (ok, not including crotch rockets).

If you haven't tried it yet, do. Head to the spit, take a lesson, or follow suit and get a crazy french canadian to insult you until you get good. Either way, it's good fun. More dirt on kite boarding at www.skypilotkiteboarding.com.

Jamie Bond trying out a new off-season way to abuse himself.

Goofy photo of Mathieu Miller, but rest assured, he rips on his home-made kite board, and yes, he will whip us up into shape whether we like it or not.

Oh... found a better one to add.