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pauls
Since 20 Jun 2005
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 Thu Aug 14, 08 8:23 am |
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| Nak wrote: | | We were there from 2 until 7:30. What wind there was dropped off at about 6... The wind gusts were plenty strong from 2 until 6. Lots of whitecaps and wind waves. But with the west component the wind would roll over the trees on the Oregon side and create really bad lulls. I'm guessing the wind was WNW @ 5 - 18 or so? |
Frenchmans Bar was terrible as well. Which Woodland spot did you launch at? |
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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hamlindp
Since 09 Feb 2007
358 Posts
I aint no lawnmowin' pump kite parker, I'm that dadgum
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 8:41 am |
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One of the best kiters in the NW(and gracious I might add  ) once told me, for a nice, slow, high, backroll rotation, don't send the kite.
For Nikki and I, can you tell me where the kite should be? Should it be at 45 degrees at moderate speed?
Also, I feel like if I don't "huck" myself around, I won't be able to finish my rotation. Is that feeling, "just in my head"?
Thanks 
Oh, by the way, I can't make it today, so can you guys save some wind for me for Friday?  My wife's graduation ceremony is tonight. She completed Medical Billing/Coding at a locale biz college. So proud of her. She made the deans list!
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Honeybee
Since 28 Aug 2007
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 8:41 am |
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Yay! Nice job, and I like the new name too. Hopefully I'll be there to see it for myself tonight or tommorow.
Melissa |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
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PDX/ White Salmon
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 8:48 am |
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| Quote: | | Nice job, yesterday was progression day I guess... Next try the front rolls, they are even more fun, and actually much easier to land because you can spot your landing halfway through the rotation. |
Phil was talking about those a bit last night too....to do a front roll I just rotate the other way?
For the most part I would try to keep the kite high and not move it. One time I moved it and went for a superman for about 200 feet down wind...Big Thanks to Dano for getting my board for me on that one 
It's hard to do work today all I want to do is go kite... |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4316 Posts
Camas
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 8:49 am |
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OK Nicole, you've got me stoked to try one myself. Hopefully we'll see you guys there tonight.
| pauls wrote: |
Frenchmans Bar was terrible as well. Which Woodland spot did you launch at? |
The main beach there at Lyons. It was rideable with a 15m Rev, but went from barely slogging to nicely powered and back each tack. |
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mojo1time
Since 28 Jul 2005
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 8:55 am Nice job....I witnessed on the water |
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Well done....next stop....backroll kiteloop...giv'er!!!
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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Alameda
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 8:57 am |
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Front rolls take a bit to learn, but are much more rewarding. The hard part is that when you pop, you are basically setting up for a backroll by rotating upwind. To do the front roll you have to:
1. stomp you back foot down hard right before your board completely leaves the water. This stops your backroll rotation and starts your front roll.
2. Tuck your head down and toward the direction you want to turn (opposite of the backroll's looking-over-shoulder technique)
3. Tuck your back leg in to allow yourself to turn faster
It took me quite a bit longer to learn these, mostly because initializing the opposite rotation is pretty tricky, but they are fun! |
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twostates
Since 28 Aug 2007
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KidCorporate
Since 10 Jul 2007
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 9:08 am |
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| Spike wrote: | Front rolls take a bit to learn, but are much more rewarding. The hard part is that when you pop, you are basically setting up for a backroll by rotating upwind. To do the front roll you have to:
1. stomp you back foot down hard right before your board completely leaves the water. This stops your backroll rotation and starts your front roll.
2. Tuck your head down and toward the direction you want to turn (opposite of the backroll's looking-over-shoulder technique)
3. Tuck your back leg in to allow yourself to turn faster
It took me quite a bit longer to learn these, mostly because initializing the opposite rotation is pretty tricky, but they are fun! |
Every time I try one of these it seems like my back foot comes out of my binding...
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
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PDX/ White Salmon
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 9:08 am |
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You guys could totally do them
Thanks for the tips Spike I will try those out too. |
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tonski
Since 11 Jun 2005
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NW Portland
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 9:55 am |
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| Hey Nic, congrats that is a huge accomplishment and you're really inspiring all of us to just get past our mental blocks on trying new tricks. Can't wait to see your backrolls in action. |
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pauls
Since 20 Jun 2005
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Northern Portugal
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 10:38 am |
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| Nak wrote: |
The main beach there at Lyons. It was rideable with a 15m Rev, but went from barely slogging to nicely powered and back each tack. |
Try further south can make a huge difference |
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 11:06 am |
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| way to rock it nicole!!! |
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boarderchick
Since 10 Aug 2007
196 Posts
Wherever there's wind:-)
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 11:10 am |
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 SAHWEET!!!!!! So bummed we weren't there yesterday! Hopefully, we'll be riding today, gotta see the action missy nic.... Backroll Betty away.
Celebrate good times, come on....  |
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 1:13 pm |
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| Way cool Nic! Congrats!!! |
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JNETTE
Since 02 Feb 2006
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PORTLAND
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| Thu Aug 14, 08 6:26 pm |
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| Awesome Nicole. I am stoked for you and slightly jealous since I can't be out there with you!! I remember when I did my first one on a downrinder at rooster rock......such a thrill! |
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