gorge/central oregon next week?

five · Since 03 Mar 2007 7 Posts Hawaii New Member

I will be in Bend next week (coming from Hawaii) and am wondering whether I should bring my kite gear.

Any ideas on what the conditions in the Gorge will be like? Forecast looks kind of cold...is there anywhere I can rent a wetsuit? How about some of the lakes in Central Oregon?

Thanks...

David

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

Not sure about the weather next week. It's about a 3 hr. drive from Bend up to the gorge. Best to plan your water days "to and fro" the airport. It would be prudent if you're flying into PDX.

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

I don't know of any water kiting spots near bend. Probably the closest is the gorge.

The gorge has been delivering easterly winds and the ocasional westerly wind.

And the other day - we had a random southerly wind come in. Question

As far as renting a wetsuit - in the gorge I know that Brian's windsurfing rents wetsuits. I'm not sure about the other kiteboarding schools.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

May want to bring your skis or snowboard - still dumping out here

five · Since 03 Mar 2007 7 Posts Hawaii New Member

Yeah...sounds like the weather has been kind of rough lately. I grew up in Bend so can relate to that.

Probably bring my stuff anyways and hope for the best...

Thanks for the tips...

Ike · Since 12 Mar 2008 216 Posts Central Oregon Stoked

I don't know if you are in Bend yet but winds are supposed to be W.20-30 mph Monday and Tuesday at both Haystack and Prineville reservoir. If you go you will definitely want a wetsuit though.