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Since 08 Aug 2006
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Floras Lake
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 Thu Jul 21, 16 12:40 pm Poll: Catered downwinders |
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Hey guys, just wanted to send out some feelers to see what people think about this.
I know other areas around the world do this, but what are some thoughts on having a downwinder fully catered on the coast? i.e, transportation, safety, the whole 9 yards - You just show up and the experience is taken care of, all you do is have a blast and shred the waves - legit waves at that, big or small. A big part of it would be helping out people who are nervous about going into the ocean / it's there first time. And how much would you be realistically willing to pay for something like this?
Any thoughts would be helpful!
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~ Floras Lake crew |
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skideeppow
Since 26 Aug 2011
523 Posts
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| Thu Jul 21, 16 1:30 pm |
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| im in, couple hundred bucks. |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1530 Posts
Not Portland
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| Thu Jul 21, 16 2:14 pm |
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| skideeppow wrote: | | im in, couple hundred bucks. |
Well since you set a price point I would say 129.00-149.99 depending on lengthy and other factors with an extra lap surcharge  !
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
1327 Posts
Pacific Northwest
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| Thu Jul 21, 16 3:08 pm Salty |
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If Reed is cooking the food, I'm interested . $200
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A.K.
Since 01 Jul 2006
190 Posts
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| Thu Jul 21, 16 4:50 pm |
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| Where is the location that you think would work for this epic downwinder? |
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wylieflyote
Since 30 Jun 2006
1648 Posts
Puget Sound & Wa. Coast
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| Thu Jul 21, 16 5:58 pm |
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$200. IN.
Met some folks on a 350 mile dw'er in Iterema, Northest Brazil. Catered, expert on the water guides, 2 each 4X4 top end Suburbans following on the beach. Nice.
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
PNW
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| Thu Jul 21, 16 7:02 pm |
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| Speculation here, but South of Bandon (face rock or thereabouts) to Floras Lake. 20 miles. |
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markamcclure
Since 20 May 2011
172 Posts
Portland, OR
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| Fri Jul 22, 16 10:00 am |
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| I might be interested. Probably $100/day if camping was included. |
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Ho-Toe
Since 30 Apr 2014
233 Posts
pissed-off science guy like Bill Nye
CO2 quantifier & upwelling specialist
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| Fri Jul 22, 16 10:09 am |
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Hi Liz,
I'd be interested for $150-200-ish.
What do you guys have in mind as far as "safety"? The lads/dad doing sweeps with the ski? Or keeping a lookout on the beach? Just curious...
And can we do this in the winter, with S winds, and big lefts? |
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honda1
Since 11 Sep 2013
183 Posts
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| Fri Jul 22, 16 11:03 am Downwinder |
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| I'm in for 200....small price to pay for an epic down winder and experience. When were you thinking of starting this? |
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unbob
Since 31 Aug 2008
260 Posts
'da Gorge/LaV
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| Fri Jul 22, 16 11:23 am |
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Need more info. Where from-to? How many miles? How many days? How many meals? etc etc
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user124
Since 02 Aug 2012
391 Posts
Portland
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| Fri Jul 22, 16 11:28 am Downwinder |
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Take my money, please!
Price point would depend on what is offered but $200 seems doable. |
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JeffT
Since 07 Jul 2012
238 Posts
Deep Southern Portland
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| Sat Jul 23, 16 6:55 am |
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yes yes yes!!! Count me in!
Thanks, Liz.
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TheKerrKid
Since 02 Jul 2009
226 Posts
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| Sat Jul 23, 16 10:35 am |
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I would probably think somewhere between $69 and $420 would be reasonable. I would pay $69 for a simple drop off and pick up with a guide or $420 for a guided downwinder where my kite was rigged for me, meals, beers, and a sharkbanz where all provided as well as possible GoPro or drone footage was a part of the package as well.
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west
Since 09 Oct 2008
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Lake Michigan
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| Tue Jul 26, 16 4:56 am |
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| Catered downwinder....heck hard to put a price on that kind of thing; kind of priceless I'd say. But I'm waiting for the virtual experience, where I don't even have to leave my couch and I can eat my twinkies as I do an almost "lifelike" back roll with a twist, I'd pay double for that!! |
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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PNW
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| Tue Jul 26, 16 8:28 am |
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| TheKerrKid wrote: | | I would probably think somewhere between $69 and $420 would be reasonable. I would pay $69 for a simple drop off and pick up with a guide or $420 for a guided downwinder where my kite was rigged for me, meals, beers, and a sharkbanz where all provided as well as possible GoPro or drone footage was a part of the package as well. |
Drone footage with a edited video and comments on my kiting. I'd pay more than $420. |
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AC
Since 04 Jul 2012
66 Posts
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| Tue Jul 26, 16 10:37 am Floras Lake Crew |
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| Worth a hundy just to hang with Liz and Will for an hour. |
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