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typhoon
Since 02 Sep 2009
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Portland
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 Thu Sep 10, 09 10:49 am board leashes in the gorge? |
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Any advice on whether or not to invest in a reel leash for riding in the gorge? I don't like the thought of being tied to the board. If the current is strong enough that I'll likely loose the board if it comes off I might reconsider.
Thanks for the help. |
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 11:35 am |
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You should get one, it will definitly pay for itself. But I only use it for emergencys. If I crash my kite hard, I'll hook it up to my board so I can focus on getting my kite back up without my board going way down river. Can be a major board saver, especially when your lines get jacked up or a strut pops, wind shuts down or something. It will happen! Has saved my board a few times.
Don't use it when riding, just get really good at body dragging. If your good at that u can catch your board, unless your at fucking willow grove  That place is Satan! If your board had wings it would fly away the current is so quick  |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 11:45 am |
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| kochease wrote: | You should get one, it will definitly pay for itself. But I only use it for emergencys. If I crash my kite hard, I'll hook it up to my board so I can focus on getting my kite back up without my board going way down river. Can be a major board saver, especially when your lines get jacked up or a strut pops, wind shuts down or something. It will happen! Has saved my board a few times.
Don't use it when riding, just get really good at body dragging. If your good at that u can catch your board, unless your at fucking willow grove That place is Satan! If your board had wings it would fly away the current is so quick |
Seems unnessary - if you still have your board leave it on your feet - if it blew off and isn't attached -how does the real leash help?
practice body dragging less likely to get whacked
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
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PDX/ White Salmon
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 11:52 am |
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Ditto Gman's response....dont get one...they are heavy and why chance having the board hit you.
Just get good at body dragging. It's not that hard to get your board back... the current isn't that strong right now.
Best thing you can do is put your name and number on the board good chance you will get it back then. |
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 11:56 am |
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| Quote: | | Seems unnessary - if you still have your board leave it on your feet |
Its convenient. Its True 99% of the time putting the board on your feet works fine, but its handy in those oh shit circumstances. Also Surf boards are alittle harder to keep on your feet, or riding strapless. And if you have to self rescue then u don't have to mess with your board. Done that a few times this year.
I'm not saying use it when riding cause you might get wacked. I wouldn't have it hooked to your board when riding. It just can be helpful to keep your hands free and not lose your board when needed. |
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 12:30 pm |
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Get one of them balloon Go-Go things....
You don't need a leash in the gorge...
Learn to body drag - it's the cheapest and safest way to go.... |
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
1692 Posts
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 12:57 pm I'm not touching this |
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bfar
Since 03 Oct 2006
25 Posts
HR
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 1:24 pm |
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| Some guys clip their safety line to their board when they need to self rescue so as not to lose the board, I've wrapped a bungee style leash to the back of my harness and used that when I can't relaunch ( wind died, blown strut whatever) and that seems to work fine and stays out of the way. Saved my board from floating away several times. Seems a retractable leash would be bulky and uncomfortable flapping around while your cruising. |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 1:48 pm |
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Dude, just go with a gojoe 
Will a gojo spring back and hit you in the head? Nope.
Will a gojo get tangled around your board? Nope.
Will a gojo get tangled up while its recoiling back? Nope.
Gojo fer ser!!
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mschulz
Since 29 May 2007
530 Posts
Reno, NV
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 2:09 pm |
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Motto, I am in full support of the gojo over leash, but I think they are more concerned when the shit hits the fan and they are self rescuing. What do you do in that case with the gojo?
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 2:40 pm |
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| mschulz wrote: | | Motto, I am in full support of the gojo over leash, but I think they are more concerned when the shit hits the fan and they are self rescuing. What do you do in that case with the gojo? |
The gojoe helps when you are self rescuing if you get disconected from your board because you can see it from way far away. Whenever I have seen a gojo board floating down the river someone has assisted and brought it back to shore.
Two. I actually keep a second kite leash. I have one that I connect to the kite. And one that just hangs out on the side of me. When I have to self rescue I connect my second leash to the board. I do not ride with that leash - just for self-rescuing. I do keep an attachment point for easy access. If you try and connect your board by grabbing the grab handle or foot strap with a leash the board will auger (spelling) - basically sink and pull you down and then slowly work its way back up.
So I have an attachment point for my extra leash on all my boards. Super easy/cheap to make. Just get some teather (you can pick up some at home depot or ace hard ware). Then shove your screws through the teather. I use washers to help them from coming out.
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mschulz
Since 29 May 2007
530 Posts
Reno, NV
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 3:00 pm |
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| Moto wrote: | | I actually keep a second kite leash. I have one that I connect to the kite. And one that just hangs out on the side of me. When I have to self rescue I connect my second leash to the board. I do not ride with that leash - just for self-rescuing. I do keep an attachment point for easy access. |
Nice, that was the answer I was looking for.
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
1365 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 3:25 pm |
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Will a gojo get you laid? Nope.
I do what Moto does - second kite leash. Comes in handy sometimes.
It doesn't work for that either, though... |
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mschulz
Since 29 May 2007
530 Posts
Reno, NV
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 3:49 pm |
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| shred_da_gorge wrote: | | Will a gojo get you laid? Nope. |
I think it is safe to say that most things that have to do with kiteboarding are not going to get you laid. It could fill the void for a while. 
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Inept_Fun
Since 14 Apr 2005
1417 Posts
Hood River
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 3:57 pm |
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No leashes are allowed in the gorge, so I wouldnt bother to get one.
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 6:27 pm |
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| shred_da_gorge wrote: | | Will a gojo get you laid? Nope. |
Does leaving the gojo in the store get you laid? Nope.
If you're looking to get laid perhaps don't spend so much time on the water with a bunch of other dudes  |
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The minnow
Since 26 Jan 2009
395 Posts
argentina
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 9:36 pm |
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| bfar wrote: | | Some guys clip their safety line to their board when they need to self rescue so as not to lose the board, I've wrapped a bungee style leash to the back of my harness and used that when I can't relaunch ( wind died, blown strut whatever) and that seems to work fine and stays out of the way. Saved my board from floating away several times. Seems a retractable leash would be bulky and uncomfortable flapping around while your cruising. |
o.K. this i like! in a hard crash i usally just first swim to my board first f- the kite. myboard is what worries me that board is really harder to replace kites thiers lots but good boards few? that go joe ive got one but never got around to put it on, dont line up? what ever and seem to find even in the hardest crash when you get to your board the kite is ready to go? asecond leash is perfect for an emergycy just clip one on your grab handle.
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