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Ryan
Since 14 Jul 2005
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 Tue Apr 30, 13 8:51 am cold hands |
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As a follow up to Marks comments, I learned years ago when windsurfing that dishwashing gloves work great to keep the hands warm. They block all the wind and keep some heat in. But most importantly they are thin so you dont get the pumped up forearms like you do with neoprene gloves. They look goofy but it works.
I like kiteing with a surfboard in the early season/cold water. Its added security if and when things go wrong.
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chrissmack
Since 08 Jun 2005
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| Tue Apr 30, 13 9:41 am |
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yeah, so when this happens in a few days, don't go out in your 3/2 shorty because it's hot on the beach....
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Weaz
Since 23 May 2012
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| Tue Apr 30, 13 10:20 am Re: cold hands |
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| Ryan wrote: | | But most importantly they are thin so you dont get the pumped up forearms like you do with neoprene gloves. |
What you got against Popeye?
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SpaceRacer
Since 04 Nov 2007
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| Tue Apr 30, 13 10:31 am |
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Hey Ryan,
I guess that is what I get for ditching my surfboard for a twintip:-). Maybe it was my surfboard's mojo that put the spell on me. I am pretty much a dedicated directional rider but I do like to boost and the landings can fatigue the knees and ankles so I thought I would find a buttery twintip to give my body a break...and there you go. I could have paddled right out of there. Along these lines, I don't know if this happens to other people but it is a bad habit that I have gotten into: when my kite comes down in light wind, I naturally go towards it on my stomach to try to roll it over and relaunch it and in doing so, I leave my board behind with plans of retrieving it after I relaunch the kite. Not again. I think someone told me about the ABC of self rescue: Abort (i.e. quick release), Board (secure your board first with your leash), Cite (Kite spelled with a C.)
Paul
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shred_da_gorge
Since 12 Nov 2008
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Da Hood & Da Wood
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| Tue Apr 30, 13 2:42 pm |
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| MikeZ wrote: | | Between the wind and the current, which was "winning?" Were you being blown upriver by the wind, or being pulled downriver by the current? |
To help try to answer your question, the spring current can be pretty fast, and sometimes even with enough wind the kite can race towards you creating just enough slack between you as you both truck towards Cascade Locks. It's worse there on the Washington side as the bluffs block the wind in some places (creating shadows) while the White Salmon outflow and venturi effect help give the current some speed. 20m vs 25m lines can help some, as can avoiding known wind shadows in early season (regardless of how 'butter' the swell can get there).
Nice post, btw!
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SpaceRacer
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