Hood River Huck Fest - 2 RESULTS

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

2nd Annual Big air event at Rufus. This is a 1-day event on the forecasted windiest day for the holding period, June 25-29th.

For intermediate, expert, and pro level kiters. Xensr device will record the biggest airs. Go for your personal best, whether it is 10', 50', or more.

Last year was super FUN and everyone went big.

Facebook: Hood River Huck Fest for info and up-to-date details.

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

Registration is now open! Please sign-up at our Eventbrite page.

The WIND is ON.

It has blown over 30mph everyday at Rufus in the past 30 days, except 5 days. Lots of people have been going HUGE!

It is going to be a blast.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-hood-river-huckfest-tickets-7505544285?aff=es2&rank=0

Keep informed by liking and checking in at the Hood River Huck Fest facebook page.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-hood-river-huckfest-tickets-7505544285?aff=es2&rank=0

https://www.facebook.com/HoodRiverHuckFest

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

The Huck Fest is this coming week.
It is a rider-driven event with a grassroots vibe.
It's takes a few extra hands to make sure the Huckfest runs smooth. Please PM me if you are available to volunteer and help us out. It is a 1 day only event.
Thanks,
Ken, Mike, Tekko, and Casey

photo: Jen Jones / Moxy Int.

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

Here's your 48-hour Rally Call.

The forecast looks great for Thursday. WooHoo!

Today we are calling it a 75% chance that the event will be on Thursday.

Please check back here on Wednesday at noon for the final call.

Be ready to get your Huck on!

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

It's ON!
HuckFest 2.
Thursday, June 26th.
Registration is open until 11pm, Wednesday, June 25th.
Spots are limited, so don't wait to sign up.
Riders meeting at 12 noon on Thursday at Rufus.
Plan on staying late in the day as the winds tend to get stronger late at Rufus.
Please bring food and water as there are no food concessions on site.
and, we are looking for a couple more volunteers to help things run smoothly. Please message me if you could volunteer during the event.

Register at:

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hood-river-huck-fest-tickets-7247069179

http://thegorgeismygym.com/forecast/

Occupied Columbia · Since 12 Nov 2011 376 Posts Columbia City Obsessed

FYI the eventbrite link is for last years event and says event is closed. Edit... saw the link at top of page to go to 2014 event. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-hood-river-huckfest-tickets-7505544285

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

7:30 AM and gusting to 29 at Rufus! Smile

SalmonSlayer · Since 27 Nov 2005 648 Posts Addicted **CGKA Member**

Pics and results?

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

Official Results will be posted later today or tomorrow.

Really big.

hilton · Since 15 Aug 2008 803 Posts Opinionated

Grant has photos loading now

http://meadowsactionphotos.smugmug.com/Other-2

JeffT · Since 07 Jul 2012 238 Posts Deep Southern Portland Stoked

Awesome! Thanks for being there Grant! You Rock

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 983 Posts Attractive

It'd be cool to see the detailed results of the heights and placings posted from last Thursdays event.
Some people hucked it over 50' this year!

Fairly sure placing were...

Mens
1- Reed Brady
2- Jim Bison
3- Mike Haase

Womens
1- Laura Maher
2- Colleen Carroll
3- Tonia Farman

Groms
???

luke · Since 06 Jul 2005 399 Posts Obsessed

Huck Fest 2 - RESULTS

Rufus, Oregon June26, 2014. Winds: 18 - 34

Please note that the wind varied greatly during all of the heats with the early heats having the most wind.

Special Recognition:

Reed Brady had one of the longest jumps ever during the semi-finals. A solid 40 foot high and an estimated 10 seconds long. Go ahead and count that out. Hopefully someone got it on film.

The finals was decided by just 1 inch. Reed just barely out jumped second place finisher Jim Bison who is twice his age!

Wally’s Gator won the sportsmanship award for loaning his kite to Matt Elsasser. Matt, by the way had the biggest jump of the day at 53 feet.

The total sum of Reed’s 4 biggest jumps was only 1 foot bigger than the total sum of Jim’s biggest jumps. Super close competition and only made possible by Xensr. So, hit up Reed and Jim for great tips on how to go big. Get an Xensr to track your progress.

The intention of the event is working. Handlepasses or other difficult tricks are NOT judged, and only height is what matters. This allows passionate weekend warriors to compete toe-to-toe with big name professionals. Go Big. Huck it!

Results:
Juniors: (name; jump height in feet)

Austin Keillor; 39.62

Chase Hasch; 40.72

Marcus Catlett; 34.32

Tom last?name; 25.00

Vetea Boersma; 30.64

Women: (name heat(s); respective jump(s) height(s) in feet)

Carol Bolstad 1; 25.39

Colleen Carroll 1,3; 33.32, 27.19

Laura Maher 2,3; 29.13, 31.18

Lindsay McClure 2,3; 19.32, 18.99

Savannah Boersma 2; 17.48

Sensi Graves 1; 23.12

Tonia Farman 1,3; 28.01, 25.32

Men: (name heat(s); respective jump(s) height(s) in feet)

Alan Joaquin 7; 29.91

Alex Fox 8; 36.56

Allen Beeler 5; 38.39

Austin Keillor 8; 36.40

Blaine Baker 8,11,13,15; 42.52, 36.20, 33.06, 28.15

Brandon Scheid 4,9,14; 47.84, 39.51, 35.48

Cal Johnson 5; 13.71

Chase Hasch 7,11; 34.25, 34.90

Craig Cunningham 1,9; 35.50, 29.99

Darren Lee 3; 19.36

Dave Smith 7; 28.39

Doug Adams 1; 28.97

Jake Cook 6,12; 36.17, 31.70

James Friesen 6; 20.80

James Ropner 8,12; 38.40, 32.79

Jim Bison 2,9,13,15; 38.18, 48.02, 38.31, 37.17

Ken Lucas 8; 27.36

Matt Ellsasser 2,10,14; 53.21, 43.60, 33.52

Matt Thames 4,10; 37.35, 29.13

Mike Duhaime 8; 30.50

Mike Haase 5,12,14,15; 50.15, 34.08, 45.02, 30.57

Mike Vandame 6,11; 21.95, 23.90

Pat Freeman 4; 23.90

Reed Brady 5,11,14,15; 43.41, 40.35, 41.21, 37.29

Rich Sabo 3,9; 39.87, 26.15

Richard Hallman 1; 32.27

Ryan Schenk 1,10; 41.95, 33.61

Sam Light 6; DNS

Serge Romano 2; 19.38

Spruce Baugher 3; 29.45

Tom Gallegos 2; 28.84

Victor Hays 7,12,13; 43.69, 33.45, 29.33
Walter Young 3,10,13; 44.45, 37.43, 30.55

Awards:
Juniors:
1st Chase Hasch
2nd Austin Keillor
3rd Marcus Catlett

Women:
1st Laura Meyer
2nd Colleen Carroll
3rd Tonia Farman

Men:
1st Reed Brady
2nd Jim Bison
3rd Mike Haase

K4L · Since 19 Jan 2009 483 Posts Obsessed

What kites were these hucksters riding ?