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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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Sweet! What's the plan for tomorrow before Super Bowl? 
And does the ocean really feel that much warmer? Went over to Newport a few weeks ago just to check out the water and it still felt pretty cold. Can't really compare to the ponds though. |
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1873 Posts
WISCONSIN
Chimey
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| Sat Feb 03, 07 6:21 pm |
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Ha, nothing but pre-game-n'
got my bears on, so I had to get out today, but for the record, Tolovana is real nice on S-wind days. |
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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| Sat Feb 03, 07 9:19 pm |
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| Quote: | | And does the ocean really feel that much warmer? Went over to Newport a few weeks ago just to check out the water and it still felt pretty cold. |
It's supposedly warmer during the winter...
Speaking of Newport, anyone notice both NOAA Newport sensors broke down. Makes checking conditions kind of tough there! |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Sat Feb 03, 07 10:22 pm |
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Yea, JP and I played over there last winter, and the water's definately warmer than summer, but it still felt colder than normal the other week.
And I use my iKite for satellite and radar, then http://weather.hmsc.orst.edu/ for wind now... |
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registered
Since 12 Jul 2005
1319 Posts
tsunami
Sandbagger
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| Sun Feb 04, 07 7:41 am |
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| Check with i kite and see if one of you locals can help get the sensor up and running. I have worked on a few over the years and got years of free service for doing so as well as having it up and running for beta. The water usually isn't any colder in the winter thats for sure . |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Sun Feb 04, 07 8:39 am |
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chanson - a good way to add videos is to upload them using google video: video.google.com
then just link to them when they are up. |
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kitesurf_girl1
Since 05 Feb 2007
24 Posts
Ireland
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| Mon Feb 05, 07 10:39 am moving to salem |
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Moving to Salem in March. What is the closest beach to salem that you can kitesurf on? What kitesize should I bring and how cold is the water really? Will I use a 5mm wetsuit all year round?
thanks
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pacifichigh
Since 11 May 2005
1004 Posts
ATX
Texan
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| Mon Feb 05, 07 10:50 am |
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| Newport would be your closest shot. 5 mil would work out just fine. I'm usually in a 4:3. |
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dcrowe
Since 11 Oct 2005
265 Posts
hard to say, I was inverted
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| Mon Feb 05, 07 11:12 am |
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| For Summer/Spring/Fall, bring your wee little kites. It nukes at the coast. |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
KGB
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| Mon Feb 05, 07 11:58 am |
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| You can also kite at Lincoln City, but from what I remember (from a few years ago) the conditions aren't superb. Mostly shorebreak and what not... |
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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| Mon Feb 05, 07 12:04 pm |
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| Quote: | | What is the closest beach to salem that you can kitesurf on? What kitesize should I bring and how cold is the water really? Will I use a 5mm wetsuit all year round? |
Newport / Lincoln City (siletz) is the spot to go for the solid wind. 'Bout an hour and a half. If you get up really early go for the gorge or southern coast. I have a 5/4 weatsuit - which does a good job. Coast isn't very good in winter except the bays if you get the timing right. Coastal guys can probably weigh in on this better than I.
Salem-Wise,
I'd like to try the Willamette some day. It was really blowing down here the other day & I drove through independence... the river's big and flat there... I was getting some ideas. Grand Island is another possiblity. |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Mon Feb 05, 07 1:24 pm |
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Definately just my opinion, and there may be other closer spots from Salem, but if you're looking for flat water riding on the coast, Siletz is the spot! Haven't been out there since last summer, but it's a sweet place! Otherwise we play at South Beach/Jetty, Newport.
Low, incoming tide, 35-40 day!
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Reaper356
Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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| Mon Feb 05, 07 2:34 pm |
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Another possibility:
If you're down in the Lebanon / Sweet Home area you might give Green Peter or Foster reservoirs a swing. Anyone ever kited there? I've heard it's good windsurfing. Also about an hour away. |
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kitesurf_girl1
Since 05 Feb 2007
24 Posts
Ireland
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| Mon Feb 05, 07 3:45 pm thanks |
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sounds good thanks guys. i am a little bit of a fair weather girl so hopefully hit the water early spring - i'm hoping it will be above the 10degree celcius mark which is my cut-off 
seeya on the water
mel |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3753 Posts
Los Angeles, CA
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| Mon Feb 05, 07 7:15 pm |
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| I was talking to one of my friends from Sweet Home about kiting over there, but he didn't know much. Said the water's cold most of the year, except for the summer, so that didn't sound too appealing. |
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