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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
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ATX
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| I'm going central coast. Forcast looks tasty
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2624 Posts
The 503
METAL
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Rico
Since 13 Mar 2005
1219 Posts
Vancouver
Photographer
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| Sat Oct 21, 06 6:13 pm Rooster Action |
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Rico
Since 13 Mar 2005
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Vancouver
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| Sat Oct 21, 06 6:15 pm ROOSTER |
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Rooster Action
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Rico
Since 13 Mar 2005
1219 Posts
Vancouver
Photographer
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| Sat Oct 21, 06 6:24 pm After the nukage @ Rooster went to Camas |
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After the nukage @ Rooster went to Camas for a session 
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Sat Oct 21, 06 7:09 pm |
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Cool vid, Slither and nice pics as always, Henry! 
Haven't been out to Camas since last year, but it looks a lot different out there now... Just the low water level, I guess.
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colby
Since 23 Apr 2005
613 Posts
Celebrity
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| Sat Oct 21, 06 7:39 pm |
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| nice shots Henry!
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jonah
Since 20 Jul 2006
169 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Sat Oct 21, 06 10:04 pm |
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| Rico, i was at the airport Sat afternoon. Wind was pretty steady and a lot more sane than RR. How do you get to the Camas spot? Looks nice.
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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| Sat Oct 21, 06 10:18 pm Sometimes U got to have some faith and conviction |
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So I show up at the Ponds, Parking lot D around 12:45 today and the winds are light and all I see are a couple of kites on the beach/lagoon side. One local from just is packing it up and says to me its been "good all morning" but got lighter as the morning and flood tide progressed. I say, why don't you stay till the tide changes around 1:30, "its going to get better" and he says every kiter he knows is an optimist. . . He leaves and I get rigged; as soon as the tide turned, the winds increased and the pond was $$$$$$$$$$$. SO consistent, about 12 kites on the water. 19m C kites, 16 C's, 15 C's, and about 4 12m bows.
Like most things in life, you got to have a little faith and conviction. Thank you wind gods. What a f*ing awesome late season Oct. day. Good winds to all and make sure to get some tomorrow; east or west, looks like there are options. . .
 
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
Videographer
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| Sat Oct 21, 06 10:22 pm |
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I don't know exact direction (as in crossroads, etc.) to the Camas spot, but you really don't need them. From I205N get onto SR14E and head out towards Camas. It's 10-15 mins east of 205 right off 14, and you can just park on the side of the road (I think there's more room to park on the westbound side though). After Henry found it last year (and posted pics), I just drove out and recognized it. You must also hike down a 20-30 ft rocky, semi-steep 'cliff' to get to the launch, so keep that in mind when you're driving.
I forgot Henry Google Earth'd it last yea too. So here's the link.
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-852-0-asc-60.html
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Sat Oct 21, 06 11:51 pm |
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Killer shots & video dudes!
If my flight wasn't delayed I'd be hitting that easterly action on Sunday for sure, might still have time but I'm not sure. Looks like another nuker...
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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| Sun Oct 22, 06 7:14 am Re: Sometimes U got to have some faith and conviction |
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| Sasquatch wrote: | So I show up at the Ponds, Parking lot D around 12:45 today and the winds are light and all I see are a couple of kites on the beach/lagoon side. One local from just is packing it up and says to me its been "good all morning" but got lighter as the morning and flood tide progressed. I say, why don't you stay till the tide changes around 1:30, "its going to get better" and he says every kiter he knows is an optimist. . . He leaves and I get rigged; as soon as the tide turned, the winds increased and the pond was $$$$$$$$$$$. SO consistent, about 12 kites on the water. 19m C kites, 16 C's, 15 C's, and about 4 12m bows.
Like most things in life, you got to have a little faith and conviction. Thank you wind gods. What a f*ing awesome late season Oct. day. Good winds to all and make sure to get some tomorrow; east or west, looks like there are options. . .
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Amen!
That was the sweetest butter.
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
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| Sun Oct 22, 06 9:14 pm Re: Sometimes U got to have some faith and conviction |
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| Gman wrote: | | Sasquatch wrote: | So I show up at the Ponds, Parking lot D around 12:45 today and the winds are light and all I see are a couple of kites on the beach/lagoon side. One local from just is packing it up and says to me its been "good all morning" but got lighter as the morning and flood tide progressed. I say, why don't you stay till the tide changes around 1:30, "its going to get better" and he says every kiter he knows is an optimist. . . He leaves and I get rigged; as soon as the tide turned, the winds increased and the pond was $$$$$$$$$$$. SO consistent, about 12 kites on the water. 19m C kites, 16 C's, 15 C's, and about 4 12m bows.
Like most things in life, you got to have a little faith and conviction. Thank you wind gods. What a f*ing awesome late season Oct. day. Good winds to all and make sure to get some tomorrow; east or west, looks like there are options. . .
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I agree....That was my first time at the ponds...Not sure what to expect so I brought along all my kites. I got there about 2:30 'ish...Looked like everyone w/ big kites...Place looked small but still pretty sweet. The wind did look like it was fading a little. So some dude "mr. know it all..."...did tell me I might need to go get my bigger board..."To run and get it...before it's too late" Yeah right...What ever...I knew with tide going out at 2 'ish (wind and tide direction offsetting) I should have no problem staying powered up on my 18...Come to think of it, I could have been on my 15 with my 132 and still have plunty of juice...You never now unless you try it...
Well, all I could say is..."aaahhhhh....mmmmm...butterrrr..."....Nice...!
What a slick and sick session...Kinda shallow but that place is preety sweet...
Thanks Gman...I might have passed it up if it weren't for your call on Saturday morning...
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gabe
Since 16 May 2005
491 Posts
Obsessed
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| Sun Oct 22, 06 9:20 pm |
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| seems like there aren't any sensors that work for the ponds, based on this weekend at least. maybe clatsop+10 is closest, but still, nothing is really well in sync. today 9-11:30 was good, fading slowly the whole time. wish i got on the water at 8. you need to treat it like snowboarding on the powder days.
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scottnorby
Since 23 Sep 2005
550 Posts
Cascadia - Seattle - Encinitas
Addicted
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| Mon Oct 23, 06 7:18 am |
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Good session for sure!
It was great to see new faces out there enjoying it.
Gabe on the skim shuving it! Sweet.
Girlfriend counted 15 kites total. I have some video footage I can post later when I render it.
But to comment on Tony's comment, I would say that a big board later in the day is generally a good call because east winds generally die mid afternoon.
Saturday was a rare occasion. So whoever the 'mr know it all' was probably was looking out for you and actually made a good suggestion.
No fun = being on the other side of the pond with the tide going out and the wind just suddenly fades to almost nothing....and you are on a 132 with a 12 meter.
I experienced that on a day when the ground is frozen in January. Wind faded after 2 reaches to the other side.... and I ended up at the downwind end of the pond walking in with a failed drysuit full of water......no fun.
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
Opinionated
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| Mon Oct 23, 06 8:51 am |
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| scottnorby wrote: | Good session for sure!
It was great to see new faces out there enjoying it.
Gabe on the skim shuving it! Sweet.
Girlfriend counted 15 kites total. I have some video footage I can post later when I render it.
But to comment on Tony's comment, I would say that a big board later in the day is generally a good call because east winds generally die mid afternoon.
Saturday was a rare occasion. So whoever the 'mr know it all' was probably was looking out for you and actually made a good suggestion.
No fun = being on the other side of the pond with the tide going out and the wind just suddenly fades to almost nothing....and you are on a 132 with a 12 meter.
I experienced that on a day when the ground is frozen in January. Wind faded after 2 reaches to the other side.... and I ended up at the downwind end of the pond walking in with a failed drysuit full of water......no fun. |
Good call Scottnorby...Your right, It's always good to have a larger board.... Especially being it was my first tme out there. Nonetheless, I took the guys advise and ran back to my truck to get a larger board. I didn't need the 157 but you never know. I rather have it and not use it than need it and not have it...It would suck to make a 2 hour drive and find out your spending your time on the beach watching everyone else have fun....Thus, my 132 did the trick and I had lots of fun...It was great...
Oh, and for the most part...I give props to everyone riding out there...Looked like everyone was having a blast while keeping it safe...Awesome spot...
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magicmaker
Since 29 Oct 2006
895 Posts
da Hood
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| Sun Oct 29, 06 5:42 pm thank you whoever took the video of rooster rock on 10/21/06 |
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I would just like to extend my greatest thanks to the person who took the video @ rooster rock on saturday the 21st. This is the first time i've ever gotten to see myself kiteboarding!
That was a wicked day ou there.
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