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Hatchetthrower
Since 20 Mar 2013
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Mon May 23, 22 2:22 pm self launch at stevenson? |
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Hey, I was just wondering if self launching at Stevenson is an option now that they have made the waterfront improvements that I saw in another post. I often kite early so I am solo launching much of the time and I haven't been to Stevenson in a while because it was a tricky launch that needed a helper. _________________ Wind is good |
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GRBrownski
Since 07 Feb 2022
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Lake Oswego
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Tue May 24, 22 1:33 am |
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I have drift launched there successfully prior to the 'remodel' on West wind. I haven't been to see the new setup yet. |
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McLovin
Since 11 Sep 2017
280 Posts
Corbett
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Tue May 24, 22 8:17 am Stevie |
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Hey Hatch,
As of yesterday hard to see much if anything different, I think they did some work to increase other than kiting access on those banks to the west but with the HIGH WATER they pretty much look the same. Maybe there is more to be revealed?
Stevie is still best with a launcher... and for anybody who might NOT know, not a good place unless you can VERY confidently land your kite on a 3ft BullsEYE.
Mc
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1726 Posts
vancouver
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Tue May 24, 22 8:42 am |
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theres a few of us who have self launched at stevenson. I have done it many times. If you would like to see how its done, hit me or tak up at the beach. not going to promote it online but would be happy to share with you in person how we have done it there as well as the issues that you need to be aware of and obviously the consequences.
Keep in mind that stevenson is already considered an advanced kite launch. self launching can be performed here but it is a very advanced manuever. _________________ www.jimstringfellow.com |
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
1526 Posts
Not Portland
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Tue May 24, 22 8:53 am |
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Note tak and stringy use kites the size your kids fly at the beach. Not a normal human sized kite. Their stellar foiling skills let them use 3 and 4 meter kites.
Not a great place for self launching. Landing can be tricky. _________________ Take a breath; inhale |
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
1746 Posts
WINDY SPOTS
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Tue May 24, 22 9:29 am kite |
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If you are going to self launch at Stevie, drift launch! Land the same way. Go to the beach, land your kite in the water, go to safety and reel it in. Both run the risk of tangled lines and shitshow. I've done it dozens of times with a sucess rate of 70%. If its good, worthwhile, someone else will be there shortly. _________________ Kite Repair? AND LABRADORS Call me.(509) six 37-four five 29 Last edited by dangler on Fri May 27, 22 12:34 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
1746 Posts
WINDY SPOTS
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Tue May 24, 22 9:31 am kite |
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As a side note, I only flew adult sized kites as I never learned to foil. If you foil and fly baby kites you are in a different category _________________ Kite Repair? AND LABRADORS Call me.(509) six 37-four five 29 |
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
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Portland
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Tue May 24, 22 9:56 am |
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drift launch, I've been successful and feel its the safest way if your not a God like others !
With the boat ramp side providing a shadow, this allows for a drift launch that goes bad.
ALSO if your up to it, you can easily beach launch, easy easy beach launch down by the bridge, you'll need to part at bobs beach and walk down to the bridge, there is a small walking path right at the bridge, last time I was there. Now I'm not sure of the water level at the moment and the beach access, but this area has a large shallow area and beach most of the time. |
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macgruber
Since 06 Dec 2011
490 Posts
SE PDX volcano
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Tue May 24, 22 11:20 am Modified drift launch |
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You can do a couple safer modified drift launches too on stronger west winds. If light wind then the current can sometimes be stronger than the wind pushing your kite.
Attach and roll up your bar above then set the kite on the north end of the beach and pile some smooth river gravel on it, unwind your lines while walking south and then pull kite into water.
Second method is to use a fishing line release on the pump loop or bridle and then yank the kite free. This also works well at Rooster from a bush when it’s flooded
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