anyone going to jones today?

wiseguy2 · Since 22 Feb 2009 89 Posts

Never been to Jones and thinking about giving it a try. Anybody going today?

dan79 · Since 22 Aug 2009 20 Posts Longview, WA

I am looking at it. I may go over around 3 if the wind picks up.

Dern · Since 11 Jul 2010 545 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

Was thinking the same thing. It is supposedly sunny in Kelso, so the clouds are burning off up there.

Youkai · Since 08 Feb 2010 553 Posts Beaverton Addicted

I wish I could but I might have plans later so I can't go that far. But If the wind and pressure keep going up it might be a decent day out there. Pressure reads .03 right now and someone said in another post that that was about the minimum for a decent day. Wind is reading 7 which is light but if it goes up a little now that it's sunny out it could work out.

wiseguy2 · Since 22 Feb 2009 89 Posts

or am i wrong..

Youkai · Since 08 Feb 2010 553 Posts Beaverton Addicted

Tough to tell man. I haven't ever been there. Pressure is up to .05 but the wind from 10 minutes ago is 2 which is pathetic. Steve said it picked up there last night fairly late so I don't see why that won't happen again especially since it's pretty nice out right now. I would bring some beer if you go though.

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster

It was blowing 19-23 at 6:30pm Sunday. I stopped by on my way back from the coast. Nobody out!

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

Myself, my son and a buddy are heading out a about 3pm. My son want to go there instead of the sand bar and the little one can build big sand castles. Hope we catch someone else there to share with.

kuips · Since 19 Mar 2009 91 Posts white salmon

I have never ridden at Jones, and I have the aftenoon off... I may be interested in heading out there. does the wind look good?

FlyDunes · Since 09 Oct 2007 1034 Posts Aloha XTreme Poster

rich · Since 30 Nov 2005 306 Posts portland Obsessed

ya, the sensor and forecast have been off this year. Maybe they always have. We've been up there quite a few days on 5's and 7's with the recorded wind only hitting the high teens.

Chooch · Mon Aug 02, 10 3:05 pm

The ikitesurf sensor reads light. Don't forget that Jones is below the Bonneville Dam so it is still tidal. If the sensor is averaging 10 mph then it should be solid 12m on an outgoing tide, look for an average of 13-14mph if the tide is flooding.

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

we showed up around 4 after getting stuck on the bridge for a half hour due to bumper cars. when we arrived a few were on 9's who were underpowered and they came in. I put up the 12 and it faded quite quick. The wind was really intermittent as the kite would die and then back stall and then it was off again. It appeared as if the wind just never filled in with the energy we wanted. I will be back again after I spend some very important time with the family that is needed.

kuips · Since 19 Mar 2009 91 Posts white salmon

It was pretty good for a about an 1.5 hrs upwind on the Washington side, up the alley by the pools. But once I came back down to ride on the OR side it just was not good anymore.