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GorgeKite.com
Since 17 Mar 2008
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Hood River
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 Wed Aug 20, 08 10:12 am Riding the Coast |
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| has any body ever done a down winder at the coast with south wind? Like from the ship wreck to the south jetty/ lot c or b
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
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Bigfoot
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 10:27 am Re: Riding the Coast |
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| funktron wrote: | | has any body ever done a down winder at the coast with south wind? |
Yes, south dwer's can and have been done. I would just be careful of getting too close to the jetty as those rocks are hard and south/SW winds TEND to be gustier and less consistent than the N/NW winds. That is not saying there can't be silky and consistent S/SW wind, but it is less prevalent. I also believe that with S/SW winds, that the currents change, making the water warmer. . .but this also can create some nasty currents right at the south Jetty (that applies to all the jetties on the OR coast). My point is don't get too close to those jetties.
Have fun and be safe!  
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GorgeKite.com
Since 17 Mar 2008
226 Posts
Hood River
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 10:40 am the coast |
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| so go to lot B not the jetty and I am good?
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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Bigfoot
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 11:45 am Re: the coast |
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quote="funktron"]so go to lot B not the jetty and I am good?[/quote]
Come on dude. . .
look at the sensors, there appears to be ample south/sw winds up and down the coast. I heard of S/SW sailing down at Newport (never done it), Cannon Beach (never done it), Seaside, Seaside to Del Ray and or Sunset beach (done it all). Have never had to travel that far North for South wind. . .the world is your oyster. . .now shuck it, throw some lemon juice and Tabasco sauce on it and hit the lip!
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2626 Posts
The 503
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 11:48 am Re: the coast |
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| funktron wrote: | | so go to lot B not the jetty and I am good? |
I think in the S, SW your just as good starting at Seaside or Gearhart...no reason to go up to Ft. Stevens unless that's closer for you.
It's cranking right now in Seaside with periodic rain squalls. The hope is that the squalls pass and the wind stays strong but steadies out...then it's time to pounce!
I heard Cannon could be pretty good out of the south.
Yesterday, Seaside was good, not great...still alot of south in it and the swell hadn't arrived yet...today could be great if it calms down a little...
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GorgeKite.com
Since 17 Mar 2008
226 Posts
Hood River
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 12:38 pm the coast |
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| dude i mean end at lot b not lot c because of the Jetty ie the big rocks
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Mocean
Since 21 Sep 2005
343 Posts
Newport
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 12:41 pm |
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| Beware that southerlies can die or pick up suddenly, and the swell's more likely to pick up as the storm front moves in. There will be strong currents out of the south, so like Sasquatch said, be sure to stay away from any downwind obstacles.
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2626 Posts
The 503
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 12:48 pm |
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Pretty sloppy out there but I think Gman and I are going to give it a shot....Can pretty much say that I'll be rigging my 5.
Look for our clip on the Today Show!
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stringer
Since 31 Jul 2007
694 Posts
Chucktown
Flying Tomato
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 1:11 pm |
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Make sure you go through your pre-flight checklist first!
| Quote: | 1. check my leash and release it and reload.
2. check my chicken loop and release it and reload.
3. feel my knife and know where it is.
4. check my harness release(mission waist release)
5. Walk my lines
6. Double check my kite selection. I ask Eric if he's around, or somebody I know who know's the wind.
7. I always pray before I go out. "God please watch me and make sure I don't get hurt." |
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 1:17 pm |
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Ya Brotha Slither....check that pre-flight list so no more kiting vids hit the Today Show.
Seriously.....if you and Gman get some.....get some pics and post por favor.
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
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Bigfoot
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| Wed Aug 20, 08 2:09 pm Re: the coast |
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| funktron wrote: | | dude i mean end at lot b not lot c because of the Jetty ie the big rocks |
If you look at any nautical chart worth 2 cents, it will have a disclaimer stating that they believe that the readings are true and accurate, however, it is not a guarantee, and conditions/readings may change without warning. That being said, I cannot tell how close to get to the jetty before it becomes dangerous as conditions are changing all the time. But try to think/visualize this: S/SW winds, creating south current and movement of water from South to North. As the water gets closer to an obstacle, such the south jetty at the mouth of the Columbia aka Fort Stevens, the current will hit the jetty and the water will have to go somewhere; back eddies and rip currents are formed, draining ocean water out to sea, where there are no impediments. . .
I believe this is the affect. . .So that is not to say one can't sail in these areas, but basically your playing with fire and you might get burned or in this case, if something goes wrong while sailing and your kite goes down, you'll probably be headed out towards the open ocean. (another instance BLUAE99 where your sh*t isn't coming back, no matter how much faith you have). And of course there is always the upwind of a dangerous/hard obstacle with gusty winds factor to think about. . .
I'm sure Mocean knows way more about this then I, as do many others. Anyone want to chime in?
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DROCK999
Since 31 May 2007
852 Posts
Left Coast
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| Thu Aug 21, 08 11:22 am Re: Riding the Coast |
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| funktron wrote: | | has any body ever done a down winder at the coast with south wind? |
nope, it's physically impossible to do a south wind downwinder
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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Alameda
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| Thu Aug 21, 08 11:47 am Re: Riding the Coast |
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| DROCK999 wrote: | | funktron wrote: | | has any body ever done a down winder at the coast with south wind? |
nope, it's physically impossible to do a south wind downwinder |
Aaron and I did it one last November or December in Newport. 3 miles from the lighthouse to Otter rock on the Pre-hurricane buildup the afternoon before the 100mph+ winds ripped through the coast. It was fun
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scottnorby
Since 23 Sep 2005
550 Posts
Cascadia - Seattle - Encinitas
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| Thu Aug 21, 08 8:08 pm |
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Slither and Gman hitching to those October like southerlies!
Right on.
I was surfing offshores at the cove and wondering if anyone was snatching that wind.
We usually do the Gearhart flag entrance to the shipwreck.
Can be gusty. No biggie.
Surf was too good to go kiting.
Good swell this week!
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
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| Thu Aug 21, 08 9:28 pm |
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Sun, waves, missing an ingredient today at the North Strip.
Should still be pumping friday.
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Thu Aug 21, 08 10:44 pm |
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| Check out that Thurs pic. Nice Gman.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
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| Fri Aug 22, 08 6:21 am |
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| No wind Gman? time to paddle out on the SRT!
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