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villin
Since 17 Nov 2007
17 Posts
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 Fri Sep 12, 08 5:19 pm best place to ride next few days? 13th and on. |
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experienced kiter, looking for best bet tomorrow and on with easterlies forecast? I was thinking RR or stevenson, any better ideas? Willing to drive if anyone wants to downwinder.Lemme know.
Steve. |
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GorgeKite.com
Since 17 Mar 2008
226 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Fri Sep 12, 08 8:10 pm |
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| Dude the Coast! |
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$ociopath
Since 28 Nov 2007
523 Posts
Twilight Zone
Addicted
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| Fri Sep 12, 08 8:16 pm ride |
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Manzo is the plan yo   1 1/2 mile downwinder  |
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GorgeKite.com
Since 17 Mar 2008
226 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Fri Sep 12, 08 8:34 pm coasties |
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I was Thinking about Fort Stevens. I think The down winder there is 3 miles.
I have Never Kited Manzo, is it better? |
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$ociopath
Since 28 Nov 2007
523 Posts
Twilight Zone
Addicted
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| Fri Sep 12, 08 8:46 pm better? |
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I have never kited the coast, so I would have to say yes if you haven't done Manzo you should then you'll know  Tomorrow is gonna be sick |
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pingo
Since 15 Apr 2008
12 Posts
New Member
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| Fri Sep 12, 08 11:07 pm |
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Manzo was sick today. Very gusty and windy (8s and 10s out) with big swell. Hard to ride. Fort Stevens had no wind (it was cloudy until Cannon Beach)
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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| Sat Sep 13, 08 11:01 am not gusty |
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| pingo wrote: | | Manzo was sick today. Very gusty and windy (8s and 10s out) with big swell. Hard to ride. Fort Stevens had no wind (it was cloudy until Cannon Beach) |
AHHHHHH, I'm going to have to disgree with you on the gusty part of your statement. Yes, it was pretty strong wind (perfect 8m C kite) on Friday, but it was not gusty, especially for Manzo.
Counted 12 kites out at the peak, around 3pm. . . Some very nice slabs to be had for sure.
Now send it.  |
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jeremy
Since 18 Aug 2006
276 Posts
Manzo & HR
Obsessed
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| Sat Sep 13, 08 7:55 pm |
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Friday Manz was 15-35mph (check out ikitesurf graphs) twice the average spread. Lots of lulls between gusts, but when on, wind was great. Definately not as steady as normal, but any wind here in Sept is just gravy as it usually shutsdown after labor day. I was on a 9m 'C' and pretty comfortable most of afternoon until it picked up a notch around 5pm.
Sat was comfortable 10m from noon to 3:30, then it shutdown in front of town. About 10 kiters did a downwinder (Promotion van ??), they had the best wind versus those of use (about 10) who stayed in front of town. A few kiters managed to get out to the windline and kite south to the wind (into the FOG), but most failed. It was still blowing great downwind of town, and later (around 5pm) wind came back full strength, but was very gusty. |
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jeremy
Since 18 Aug 2006
276 Posts
Manzo & HR
Obsessed
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| Sat Sep 13, 08 7:56 pm |
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Friday Manz was 15-35mph (check out ikitesurf graphs) twice the average spread. Lots of lulls between gusts, but when on, wind was great. Definately not as steady as normal, but any wind here in Sept is just gravy as it usually shutsdown after labor day. I was on a 9m 'C' and pretty comfortable most of afternoon until it picked up a notch around 5pm.
Sat was comfortable 10m from noon to 3:30, then it shutdown in front of town. About 10 kiters did a downwinder (Promotion van ??), they had the best wind versus those of use (about 10) who stayed in front of town. A few kiters managed to get out to the windline and kite south to the wind (into the FOG), but most failed. It was still blowing great downwind of town, and later (around 5pm) wind came back full strength, but was very gusty. |
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TravisBickleRex
Since 30 Jun 2005
340 Posts
Taxi Driver
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| Sat Sep 13, 08 9:08 pm Clatsop Spit |
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| Clatsop spit downwinder today was high quality; steady 18 mph with 3-4 foot waves. |
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Sun Sep 14, 08 10:38 am |
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| The question Mr. BickleRex is how will the wind Gods treat you on your birthday today????? Turn that metal up loud and enjoy! |
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