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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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 Thu Sep 13, 07 1:47 pm Hood River is blowing. |
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| Anyone been checking the winds - looks like HR is averaging 28 and gusting up to like 38. Does anyone know what its supposed to do tomorrow. I could get off of work early - but it would only be worth it if I can kite. Thoughts? |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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| Thu Sep 13, 07 2:45 pm |
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| Gusts up to 40 now!!! |
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brass
Since 15 Jul 2006
152 Posts
Stoked
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| Thu Sep 13, 07 5:31 pm |
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| I went, it was crazy. Tested out a 5m Turbo in the kiddie pool for about 20 minutes. I felt good about telling people not to go out on my way in. The kite was pretty cool though and I'll tell you I was skeptical being a Fuel rider exclusively. |
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brokenlizard
Since 03 Aug 2005
88 Posts
Running around the pool with scissors.
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| Thu Sep 13, 07 7:51 pm |
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| That was quite an experience to say the least. Smallest kite I had was a 10m. I think I could have gotten up and planing on a trainer kite. The wind was blowing so hard my legs got a pretty painful sandblasting. Nothing a few skin grafts can't fix I suppose. Hey Spike. My phone was kind of on the fritz so sorry if I missed your call, but you didn't miss out on anything. |
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jeremy
Since 18 Aug 2006
276 Posts
Manzo & HR
Obsessed
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| Thu Sep 13, 07 9:34 pm |
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| I tried with my 6m, too much wind and too gusty. The windsurfer's were having a blast, saw lots of 3.3 to 4.2m sails. |
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skeet0230
Since 12 Jun 2007
19 Posts
Portland, OR
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| Fri Sep 14, 07 3:13 pm |
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| Was it blowing like that again today or did it die down? Anybody know? |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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| Fri Sep 14, 07 3:16 pm |
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| It had some spikes into the high 30s. It was blowing hard - but definately gusting! |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Fri Sep 14, 07 6:46 pm |
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Sweet 9m session. A few gusts near the beach but sweet big jumping wind downriver. Felt good to get out!
I am NOT ready for the season to be winding down..
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jeremy
Since 18 Aug 2006
276 Posts
Manzo & HR
Obsessed
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| Fri Sep 14, 07 9:02 pm |
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LOTs of kiters ripping on 7 and 9s, nice swell in channel, definately less wind, wishing I was out there on my small kite !!
After getting beaten by the wind yesterday I thought, maybe windsurfing's the way to go in the high wind, so I gave it another go, was pretty dialed on a 4.6, but just not into it. I'm 100% kiter now, time to move on and sell my windsurfing gear. I've got quite a collection of fine gear, PM if you know anyone in the market. |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2626 Posts
The 503
METAL
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| Sat Sep 15, 07 7:12 am |
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| jeremy wrote: | | After getting beaten by the wind yesterday I thought, maybe windsurfing's the way to go in the high wind, |
I was thinking the same thing! The graph shows we had gusts up over 35, and some of the windsurfers were looking pretty relaxed! It's been a long time for me, it would be a trip!
I want to see the pics of Jim B barefootin in the kiddie pool...what a riot. I guess he's in there enough he knows where the rocks are! 
Good stuff...looks like more through the weekend! |
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