Help Create the HR Kite Park

wakeup · Since 11 Sep 2005 328 Posts always Obsessed

TO DONATE:
Use http://www.PayPal.com to send to: pholmstr@gmail.com
Subject = "HR Slider"

some people on this site and around the NW have shown some interest in sliders lately

to make this possible a slider has been designed

a slider constructed to safely, and stylishly, to accomadate the bumps, falls, and progession of a first time slider; or a
long, smooth backside boardslide to 270 off, of a pro

now it needs funded
phillip has agreed to help by putting a link to his paypal acct, and will keep track of the progress
projected cost is $1000, but possibly lower with discounted or donated materials
any surplus will go towards the nw kite party fund or another rail or mini ramp (whatever everybody votes on or something)

the kicker is in safe storage and will be back out this summer
we won't know of the exact placement of either feature until this spring, once mother nature is finished shaping the sand
to her liking

both are easy to move since they float
we can switch them fairly often for people who prefer to hit it goofy or reg
the slider will be built in three, self contained sections that could serve as three seperate 20 ft mini rails
here is a sketch
the size may go to 16 ft links for cost purposes, but will make the entry and exit angles a little steeper
the height is only three feet and it will be completley sheeted with plywood, so it is as safe as possible

forrest · Mon Jan 29, 07 9:03 am

Put me in for $50 at the start of February. I can also help build, such a sick idea!!

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

is HR ok with this? are they going to shoot us down as soon as we get it built?

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1873 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

sounds good to me..

I'm in. reminds me of a slider I built back in the wakeboarding days...
we had three parts as well, and we would anchor the first section a few feet back from the rail so we could gap to it.

count me in.

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

haha, I will kick in some dough for sure but that logo is worth at least a $100 from me. Not sure that's what Joby had in mind though. Wink

gives the idea, what about getting the shops to kick in? I bet they would if you could get their logos on the thing....

wakeup · Since 11 Sep 2005 328 Posts always Obsessed

hey guys

as far as ads
i was hoping for a more rider funded, rider built kinda thing

i am all about some nw kite schwag on there cause phillip is helping out and this is the forum that will pull it all together

as far as the hood goes
we have permits still on file from a year or two ago with the army corps
the city nor tha port really has a say
we have been thru the hoops a few times already

as far as cash i am putting in 50
right now

done

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

I'm in, even if i don't hit it, it will be fun to watch... do we just run this until there's enough money in there? or do we set a date and get refunds if we don't hit it? think any HR shops would kick in some?

kiteboard117 · Since 02 Mar 2005 450 Posts PDX McLovin

im totaly broke but if you need extra hands on the build i would be glad to help

borely · Since 05 Jul 2006 23 Posts MN

count me in fo sure!
Ill throw down a fifty yo!

wakeup · Since 11 Sep 2005 328 Posts always Obsessed

show your money!!!!!!!!!
work overtime--
ask mom--
steal from grandma--

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

Did the kicker survive?

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Yeah it did, read the post.

forrest · Tue Feb 06, 07 4:29 pm

Alright, just sent in my 50 bucks. What's the total collected so far?

If you need any help building it, I'd be down and I'll bring beer!

Now I just need a wake style board to hit that thing with. Any one know of a LF Mission 144 for sale? And some Union or Era bindings for a 10.5 foot?

I've never hit a slider without getting really fucked up, though I've only tried on my wake skate at the Cable Lake down in Texas. Maybe it will be easier when I'm attached to the board.

wakeup · Since 11 Sep 2005 328 Posts always Obsessed

way easier w/ bindings

me and you are the only donaters so far

will let you know about the build if you really want to help

forrest · Wed Feb 07, 07 8:54 am

Come On People!!! Donate!!!!

Cool, I'm on the look out for a used board, don't want to pay 600 bucks for a board I am probably going to mess up.

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

I threw in a couple of bones a few days ago - hope it went through.