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corey4x4man
Since 13 Jun 2011
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Beaverton, OR
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 Wed Jul 25, 12 1:59 pm Jones .08 and 18 degree difference!!! |
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| THe signs are all there for a good night at the Jones beac!!! Leaving Beaverton now |
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beej
Since 16 Jul 2010
180 Posts
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| Wed Jul 25, 12 2:00 pm |
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| Get it. I can't! |
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
347 Posts
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| Wed Jul 25, 12 3:50 pm forecast criteria |
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Never been to Jones yet and will be nearby Friday. What temp and pressure gradients do the Jones locals look for to get some wind?
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1530 Posts
Not Portland
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| Wed Jul 25, 12 4:24 pm |
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Jones Beach Observations
Current Observations Wed Jul 25, 6:23 pm local time
Pressure Gradients Inches Dir Trend
AST - PDX 0.099999999999998 W Increasing
Temperature Gradients Degrees F Trend
AST - PDX -23 Decreasing
Site pressure Wind Sky Temp
AST 29.99 W at 12 mph (19 km/h) overcast 61F (16C)
KLS 29.91 W at 8 mph (13 km/h) clear skies 81F (27C)
PDX 29.89 NW at 6 mph (9 km/h) partly cloudy 84F (29C)
Advice from the Jones Beach Gurus
Time of day - The 5:00pm rule seems to always be a part of what makes Jones work. In the summer wind starts at 3:30 even though the gradient has been there for awhile. The wind still doesn't really fill in to around five-ish!
Pressure: Look for .04 and increasing west gradient by early afternoon, sometimes even .03 if it has turned around fast.
Wind Directions - If Astoria goes SW and pressure gradient is in the right direction, then it is looking good. When this happens it often blows earlier at Jones
Maybe this should be posted on the site as everyone always asks. Can someone cut and paste this in the spots section for Jones!! |
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
483 Posts
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| Wed Jul 25, 12 4:29 pm |
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| KMG-365 wrote: | Jones Beach Observations
Current Observations Wed Jul 25, 6:23 pm local time
Pressure Gradients Inches Dir Trend
AST - PDX 0.099999999999998 W Increasing
Temperature Gradients Degrees F Trend
AST - PDX -23 Decreasing
Site pressure Wind Sky Temp
AST 29.99 W at 12 mph (19 km/h) overcast 61F (16C)
KLS 29.91 W at 8 mph (13 km/h) clear skies 81F (27C)
PDX 29.89 NW at 6 mph (9 km/h) partly cloudy 84F (29C)
Advice from the Jones Beach Gurus
Time of day - The 5:00pm rule seems to always be a part of what makes Jones work. In the summer wind starts at 3:30 even though the gradient has been there for awhile. The wind still doesn't really fill in to around five-ish!
Pressure: Look for .04 and increasing west gradient by early afternoon, sometimes even .03 if it has turned around fast.
Wind Directions - If Astoria goes SW and pressure gradient is in the right direction, then it is looking good. When this happens it often blows earlier at Jones
Maybe this should be posted on the site as everyone always asks. Can someone cut and paste this in the spots section for Jones!! |
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
Mosier
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| Wed Jul 25, 12 7:06 pm |
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I really wanted to make it. I thought I was going to get off from work early at 2:30, but didn't get off until 4  That is just too late to make it to Jones from Salem .........
How was it? Gradient was huge! |
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quenyaistar
Since 21 Oct 2011
416 Posts
Cougar, WA
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| Wed Jul 25, 12 10:10 pm |
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10 meter a bit gusty but still lots o fun. About 8 kiters out
A low fog cloud started creeping over the mountain on the Washington side and the sun was going down right next to it in the clear, sweet end to a sweet day.
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corey4x4man
Since 13 Jun 2011
134 Posts
Beaverton, OR
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| Thu Jul 26, 12 5:09 am |
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| gusty... but wish i would have flown the 8m but it was another nice day |
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
417 Posts
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| Thu Jul 26, 12 7:35 am |
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| Yeah, good day! Fun to watch friends break through the learning barrier... nice, mellow vibe, plenty of space, wind, & water... what more could you ask for? |
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Weaz
Since 23 May 2012
360 Posts
Beaverton
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| Thu Jul 26, 12 7:37 am |
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| More time off of work to go kiteing. |
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
545 Posts
Vancouver, WA
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| Thu Jul 26, 12 9:15 am |
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| Quote: | | More time off of work to go kiteing. |
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