Got off work early....?

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1873 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

got off work early today...

anyone been/going to Rooster...? I am thinking about heading out in 30min,
Whats up with the sensor on NWkite..? It always reads N, when troutdale and corbett are E.

What about tomm..?

kiteboard117 · Since 02 Mar 2005 450 Posts PDX McLovin

windbow looks good for tomorow i think im going to take my new car its maiden kiteboarding voyage Very Happy

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1873 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

windbow? hook me up..?

kiteboard117 · Since 02 Mar 2005 450 Posts PDX McLovin

http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=216&Isection=Windbow&short=0 works sooo good for the gorge

magicmaker · Since 29 Oct 2006 895 Posts da Hood Opinionated

i thought about going tomorrow as well, but it looks to be cloudy and probably gusty wouldn't you say? Anybody know what the water temps are?

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Let me know, Tucker...

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1873 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

Hey, whats the beach/launch like where you guys ride in Washougal? I need to talk my girl into getting in the cold water..

MAgic-water is fine if you have at least a 5-4, hood, and thick booties and gloves....I have a 6-5-4...but yeah, it will def. be gusty at Rooster, but isn't it always. Confused

but, we could get nuked-out....then>airport or washougal..

ponds would be nice, but I think its raining out there..
could we get a wake-up post from the crew in Astoria/coast area?? Razz

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magicmaker · Since 29 Oct 2006 895 Posts da Hood Opinionated

the closest i could find is bridal veil, http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/index.php?zone=orz009&county=orc051&wfo=pqr&dgtl=1&lat=45.55917&lon=-122.17417 with a PoP @ 50% i think im going to meadows tomorrow. You guys have fun! and let the board know how it goes.

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1873 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

The boss says we can go home early(2:30)
-I leave thinking...(more drinking time before I go out)
-then my roomate says, "lets go to rooster"
-I reply, "oh yeah"
-I get home and roomate says, "I can't go gotta go to DEQ."
Well shit, now kiting is on my mind, so, screw it I'm going. So, I pack the gear ready for a gusty, shady, but get-my-fix-in, sunset session(3:30)
So, I check the sensors(looks gnarly, but do-able)
Throw the gear in the car and I'm off..
Get to Rooster to find no-one.. so, walk around for a bit with wind meter......reads 14-26mph...
okay, maybe self-launch....
As I go to the car, dude comes up..."are you going out'"?
-dude is windsurfer and says he will launch me.
Nice....
Rig-up and waiting....
Pole-boarders take longer to rig, so I am just waiting, on the beach, rigged, suited, and ready.
He finally shows up to launch me..
As I walk to my bar with board in hand I realize somethings different...
NO HARNESS!!!, jesus I am a dumb-ass..
well, long story short, I set the record for fastest de-rigging and go to the car only to watch dude have it all to himself..

So, who's got a better story than that?

Oh well, I will redeem myself tomm.

here are some pics of the launch.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

No love - you must redeem yourself - thinking of an AM session if anyone is interested.

NateDogg · Sat Feb 10, 07 12:45 am

Should I set the alarm and plan on getting some early morning footage? Phone is on loud, call me if you guys roll

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Tucker's talking to some peeps, then we're gonna head out. Ponds? Radar looks clear for rain on the central to northern coast, but overcast...