Singapore Cable Park

Nak · Thu Nov 20, 08 2:08 am **Singapore Cable Park**

I hit this place on a 30 hour layover. First thing I gotta say is that I have a whole new apreciation for all you guys throwing down uhhooked moves. Shocked

I'm like, Gee, one hour isn't very much, I better buy a 2 hour pass. Hah! After 20 minutes, I realized I wasn't even going to make it an hour if I didn't start taking some breaks. The breaks got longer after each run... My hands finally completely gave out at 15 minutes shy of 2 hours. (LOTS of breaks thrown in there! Very Happy

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What a kick in the ass! I really enjoyed it, and got a lot better riding toeside. I didn't hit any of the sliders, maybe after a couple of more sessions. I really have to lose more weight and hit the Gym this Winter! Very Happy

The locals were really throwing down. These guys rode away from each shot I've posted here. Thumb's Up

The Pic with all of the ships is the East coast of Singapore. There's literally hundreds of ships anchored not far off shore. You can't tell from the pic, but they're closer than Oregon is to the Stevenson launch by quite a bit. Kiteboarding is banned, but I was told they really don't enforce the rule. I'm not sure it would be worth dragging gear there anyway...

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Nice! I'd kill to have one of those around here!

forrest · Thu Nov 20, 08 7:03 am

Cable riding is the shit. It's not fair to compare the two in term of endurance. I never really ride unhooked unless I'm coming back from the White Salmon bridge and I'm just goofing around. Usually, I just unhook, pop, and then hook back in.

It'll take you a lot longer to learn a raley at the cable though, cause its' way more punishing at first. Learn it first on the kite, then take it to the cable! It's the most fun thing ever!

Mark · Thu Nov 20, 08 7:59 am

Nice pics Mike. That looks like FUN.

jblum · Since 13 Jul 2008 307 Posts The Gorge Obsessed

How much for a few hours riding in Singapore. Way to spend your layover... <clap><clap>

NorthStar · Since 02 Sep 2008 55 Posts Â

Nice ! I have seen some footage of that place thats on youtube....

heres what ya need to start your Raleys http://www.thewakeplace.com/videos/sstech_Feature.html

30 G'z and it could be yours !! why not just start a donation for that , seems like thats the thing todo around here... put that baby in the pond between spit and event site or some pond around the gorge!

Nak , how the heck did that guy ride out of that second shot !!?!!
sounded like a fun time man good stuff

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1874 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

Nak · Thu Nov 20, 08 5:55 pm

wjb · Since 14 Aug 2007 223 Posts Nor Cal Stoked

http://www.thewakeparkproject.com/systems/system2.php

Does any body know how the rope carrier slows then reverses direction? Must be some sort of system that reverses the motor at a pre determined point. Two towers, some cable and an electric motor. It does not seem like a lot of stuff for 30 grand.

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

HoodRat · Since 30 Mar 2008 199 Posts Stoked

www.texasskiranch.com

pacifichigh · Since 11 May 2005 1004 Posts ATX Texan

forrest · Fri Nov 21, 08 1:05 pm

You know, I was thinking we could build one ourselves too.

pdxmonkeyboy · Fri Nov 21, 08 2:04 pm

forrest · Fri Nov 21, 08 3:17 pm

haha! Yea, locations is the hardest part. Where can you put this thing where it's deeper than 3 feet.

carolb · Sat Nov 22, 08 7:27 am **location**

The fairgrounds park/pond in Stevenson would make an excellent spot except it wouldn't get enough traffic to pay off. It has to be in Portland to get enough biz. It also needs lots of sunny days and I don't think P-town has enough.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Who needs sun?