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luke
Since 06 Jul 2005
399 Posts
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 Thu Jan 28, 16 7:06 am Indian Rock SnowKite |
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Some photos from last weekend's PowWow in the Simcoe Mountains. Really good conditions with a few inches of powder on a deep, soft base.
GMan, Toby, Brad, Jim, Bernardo, and myself. It will be a great spring season up there.
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| Jim and GMan |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1523 Posts
Not Portland
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| Thu Jan 28, 16 7:34 am |
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Do I see teli gear in a pic. Been wondering how that would work? Looks like a great spot!!
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Ryan
Since 14 Jul 2005
536 Posts
Oregon
Addicted
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| Thu Jan 28, 16 8:19 am Tele |
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| I have been wondering the same. All I have is Tele gear, never snow kited but ready to give it a shot. Anybody (Toby) want to comment on the pleasantries of snow kiting on Telemark gear?
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Chipotle
Since 26 Mar 2011
70 Posts
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| Thu Jan 28, 16 8:26 am AT setup |
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| they look like dynafit (touring) bindings. I can't imagine snow kiting in a tele setup, but always worth trying new things! I think you need a fixed heal to react the load of the kite in gusts and terrain.
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luke
Since 06 Jul 2005
399 Posts
Obsessed
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| Thu Jan 28, 16 9:01 am Telemark skis |
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| Yes, that is Toby on the tele gear. Telemark skis are one of the best ways to snowkite. Keep in mind that a lot of the time the snow is wind affected - Duh, and you loose a little control at high speeds with tele in the wind crust. Otherwise they make a really sweet turn and lots of respect to those that ride em.
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Chipotle
Since 26 Mar 2011
70 Posts
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| Thu Jan 28, 16 9:18 am nice |
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| wow I missed, that photo, is that Ken on Dynafits? Must be so hard riding tele snow kiting, impressive!
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4907 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
1153 Posts
Oregon
Phishy
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| Thu Jan 28, 16 8:30 pm |
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I only own telemark skis and that's all I have kited with. So my limited and very ignorant opinion is that telemarks are awesome with a kite.
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Stagecoach
Since 07 May 2009
79 Posts
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| Sat Jan 30, 16 8:02 am |
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| Where is the access to this spot? We've got sleds so can and shuttle and tow riders. I'd love to try it!
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
698 Posts
Alaska / PNW / Baja
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| Sat Jan 30, 16 1:32 pm |
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Looks like there is a group of adventurers up here now. Blue skies around but the mountains are socked.
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toesinthesand
Since 08 Sep 2009
167 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Sun Jan 31, 16 1:34 pm Simcoe mountatin? |
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| Just above Goldendale?
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
698 Posts
Alaska / PNW / Baja
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| Sun Jan 31, 16 2:32 pm |
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Roads a little rough and with highway tires I didn't get far today. I turned around just as John and Pete were making thier run up. Looked good though.
Looks like I have to hike it or get a sled.. sigh...
Forrest is your sled still available??
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1523 Posts
Not Portland
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| Sun Jan 31, 16 6:00 pm |
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| ErraticAKn wrote: | Roads a little rough and with highway tires I didn't get far today. I turned around just as Jeff and Pete were making thier run up. Looked good though.
Looks like I have to hike it or get a sled.. sigh...
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lets take my suby. it has never been stopped and will never be stopped, just slowed a bit.. We can take a shovel and dig when we get slowed!!!
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
698 Posts
Alaska / PNW / Baja
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| Sun Jan 31, 16 7:22 pm |
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Copy that. RIT team engaged!!!
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Tue Feb 02, 16 8:19 am |
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It's sold. The cheapest option is to get some skins, so long as the snow level isn't super low, you can make it pretty far by the vehicle. Keep in mind, you get your car stuck up there, it's a longer way out to civilization, than in for the snow kiting. Be careful!
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Freeride Kiter
Since 08 Jul 2011
698 Posts
Alaska / PNW / Baja
Instructor
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| Tue Feb 02, 16 7:32 pm |
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Thanks. It looks like a Goldendale local kiter is saving the day!!!
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