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KCM
Since 30 Jun 2013
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 Sun Jun 30, 13 8:03 am Another Newbie |
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| Brand new to Kite boarding. I live in Woodland WA (Vancouverish) and wonder if there is anyone closer than Sauvie or Jones that could meet up after work and try flying from Martin's bar (Woodland). I have a Jet Ski that can be use to save my novice arse.
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quenyaistar
Since 21 Oct 2011
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| Sun Jun 30, 13 8:22 am |
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Martins Bar has enough wind sometimes, but it is very popular with fisherman so it gets pretty crowded along the shore with fishing poles. I started kiting last year but would like to try the bar sometime because i live close to Woodland.
That said it is tough to beat Jones for a beginner. Plus their is usually other kiters their and kite instructors.
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KCM
Since 30 Jun 2013
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Woodland WA.
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| Sun Jun 30, 13 10:15 am |
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| Good points. I have actually been launching a few minutes north of Martins Bar at a very secluded island.....it takes a few minutes by jet ski. The wind is spotty, but this time of year is pretty good between 4PM to sunset. I've never been to Jones or Sauvies because I don't have a good support group ( usually my wife who doesn't really like the sport) in case I crash hard. I'd love to try Jones.
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Occupied Columbia
Since 12 Nov 2011
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Columbia City
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| Sun Jun 30, 13 10:22 am |
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Occupied Columbia
Since 12 Nov 2011
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Columbia City
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| Sun Jun 30, 13 3:53 pm |
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| KCM If you head to the little beach just south of lions day park/ caples rd... I'll be there around 5:15
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KCM
Since 30 Jun 2013
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Woodland WA.
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| Sun Jun 30, 13 4:37 pm |
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| Sorry I missed you. I was there. Were you driving the Toyota?
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Occupied Columbia
Since 12 Nov 2011
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Columbia City
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| Sun Jun 30, 13 9:41 pm |
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| KCM wrote: | | Sorry I missed you. I was there. Were you driving the Toyota? |
No. I was the one with the brown kite. came from the oregon side. I sent you a pm with my number. I'll be out there again tomorrow and tuesday.
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sirmichaelo
Since 26 Mar 2010
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Maui
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| Mon Jul 01, 13 1:20 am |
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Start at Kalama bro.
Woodland has too many pylons.
Especially if you're 'brand new".
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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| Mon Jul 01, 13 6:37 am Prediction ? |
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Question for you Woodland / Kalama kiters. How do you forecast wind there. Martins bar is an awesome beach to kite from but after too much skunkage I gave up.
What size kites do you typically use ?
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Occupied Columbia
Since 12 Nov 2011
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Columbia City
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| Mon Jul 01, 13 7:36 am |
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| sirmichaelo wrote: | Start at Kalama bro.
Woodland has too many pylons.
Especially if you're 'brand new".
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Probably right. I think KCM rides he's just not confident being out alone??
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
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Vancouver, WA
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| Mon Jul 01, 13 7:39 am |
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Look for North wind in the Kelso weather forecast. NW wind can work too, but you really want North. A nice Kelso-Portland pressure gradient also helps, or Olympia-PDX.
Example from weather underground: Tuesday 7/2/13 Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 88F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Also, look for an outgoing tide. Incoming tides make for troublesome riding.
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
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Vancouver, WA
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| Tue Jul 02, 13 11:27 am |
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| By the way, woodland and kalama are going right now B-).
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