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Sol-flyer
Since 21 Mar 2006
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Dude, where's my Bus?
Otto Mann
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Lit on the 6m today in barriles
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moondog
Since 15 Aug 2007
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white salmon
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| Mon Dec 26, 11 11:34 am |
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El norte has come and gone yesterday. That is when people pull out their sevens. In 6 years I have only used my 7 twice. During el norte this week I used my 9 with short lines. Winds were 10-35 not much fun but the waves were epic. If you bring 2 kites, I vote for 9 and 12. I weigh 160. El norte shows up once every 3 or 4 weeks. You will get many more sessions on a 12 compared to a 7.
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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'da Gorge/LaV
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| Mon Dec 26, 11 3:17 pm |
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Today was typical - a range of kite sizes I observed from 7 to 13.5m - very wide range. The 7m was an anomaly - riding a hydrofoil surfboard. Mostly 9-12m range. Wind range 13-19mph avg 16.
So, one guys calls it a 12m day while another calls it a 9m day - take your pick! |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1530 Posts
Not Portland
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| Mon Dec 26, 11 4:30 pm |
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| Thanks for all the good intel. I call that a 14 day:-). Happy kiting to all!!! |
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Lurk
Since 04 Apr 2009
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| Mon Dec 26, 11 6:11 pm |
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How are the waves down there? waist to shoulder high or head high? How many days?
I was there once for a week and it was bad lake chop 3 on 4 off. No waves. |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
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'da Gorge/LaV
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| Mon Dec 26, 11 7:42 pm |
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| Lurk wrote: | How are the waves down there? waist to shoulder high or head high? How many days?
I was there once for a week and it was bad lake chop 3 on 4 off. No waves. |
I'd say maybe waist high to shoulder high. LV is not known for it's wave sailing. But like Moondog said when we get the El Norte usually every 3-4 weeks then we do get some decent wave action for 2-3 days. Otherwise, we're riding ocean swell and chop. The general consensus is that LB has better swell and LV has better wind. |
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knotwindy
Since 25 Sep 2011
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| Tue Dec 27, 11 7:20 am |
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yea, LV has better wind, waves, swell, beaches, food, people, everything.....
bring a 14 and 17 and go there  |
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