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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
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Jones just spiked - but it could just be a blip  it may pick up - but right now thats the only thing I see around.
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kyle.vh
Since 11 Jul 2007
713 Posts
city of angels
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| Sat Aug 23, 08 10:36 pm |
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did anyone get any at jones today (sat)?
I was there for a bit, but it was glassy so I rolled out... |
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$ociopath
Since 28 Nov 2007
523 Posts
Twilight Zone
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| Sat Aug 23, 08 10:48 pm got some |
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It kicked on all at once 4:30 or so. Pretty good
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GorgeKite.com
Since 17 Mar 2008
226 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 8:46 am jones |
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That sucks, I cant believe you left. I took a nap and woke up to wind. I would say it blew 25 mph from five to nine. Its pretty standard for it to go at night. Next time it is worth the wait.
P.S. Some one who got there at 6 with Gene got Kite slammed in to his car, dented the door and broke the window. He walked away with minor cuts. |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4316 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 8:47 am Re: jones |
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| funktron wrote: | | Some one who got there at 6 with Gene got Kite slammed in to his car, dented the door and broke the window. He walked away with minor cuts. |
How did it happen? Glad to hear they're OK. |
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GorgeKite.com
Since 17 Mar 2008
226 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 8:59 am jones |
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| I think he was in a hurry and his lines were crossed. gene launched him. The kite flew across the window fast. While he tried to correct, It drug him in to genes car fast. |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
KGB
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 9:25 am |
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I think one of the bridal attachment points was somehow going through the bridal. Unfortunately, it caused the kite to turn in opposite direction from the ground when we launched it.
Two lessons learned here. I know they're obvious, but it's easy for experienced people to overlook simple precautions because generally we have things under control. Gonna reiterate them here for your viewing pleasure.
1) Don't take unnecessary risks 'cause you never know when shit might go wrong. If a big open area is available use it. A big buffer zone never hurts to have.
2) Don't rush too much even when jonesing hard. Remember to double check the lines and bridal. Check 'em visually while rigging and again with the kite being held before giving a thumbs up for launch.
On a separate note, anyone know a good auto body shop in the Beaverton area?
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FlyDunes
Since 09 Oct 2007
1034 Posts
Aloha
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 9:42 am |
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| genek wrote: | ...
On a separate note, anyone know a good auto body shop in the Beaverton area? |
I was happy with Aloha Auto Body (on Shaw and about 197th I think). They were pretty fast and did a good job. Plus the owner is pretty cool and interested in kiting. He owns a bunch of houses around 18th in Seaside and he rents to a good kiter friend of mine, Eli Anderson.
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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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| Sun Aug 24, 08 11:50 am |
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Looks like Stevie just lit up.
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 12:30 pm |
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| I broke my wrist screwing around on the skimboard in the ship wakes. still managed to get towed behdin the truck and have good time though. of course when the wind picked up I had to leave. |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 12:36 pm |
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No shit? that sucks man. My arm is in a sling right now as I try to nurse my shoulder back to health for the Floras Lake Trip. Sorry to hear that dude, what a way to end the season...
| pdxmonkeyboy wrote: | | I broke my wrist screwing around on the skimboard in the ship wakes. still managed to get towed behdin the truck and have good time though. of course when the wind picked up I had to leave. |
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stringer
Since 31 Jul 2007
694 Posts
Chucktown
Flying Tomato
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 12:42 pm |
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Sorry to hear it Brian.
Shit always happens when you're doing something gay.
Just be glad its not the beginning of July! |
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$ociopath
Since 28 Nov 2007
523 Posts
Twilight Zone
Addicted
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 5:03 pm broke wrist |
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Sorry to hear about that as well. Tony said they've got you in cast. When I broke mine start of the season I only had to wear a brace, so I was back on the water in a month. Hopefully you can catch some end of season wind  How bad is it? Good Luck  |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 5:26 pm |
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| not too bad, just a hairline in the very end of the ulna. I'm in a fiberglass splint but have to see a bone specialist. suuuuucks but still hopoing to kill it at rooster in late sept. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 5:41 pm |
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sorry to hear about the pdxmb 
gene & carl - sucks about the nasty launch / car crunch - how do you file that anyway ? 
forrest - hope your wing heals up, shoulders are the worst. if you are unlucky you'll end up with a few holes in your skin like me |
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4316 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
CGKA Member
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 6:44 pm |
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Geez, a lot of general suckage this weekend. 1 car damaged, 1 kite impaled, 1 set of minor injuries, 2 sets of more serious injuries...
Sorry about the wrist PDX. not good. Hopefully we'll see you riding RR easterlies.
Forest, what the hell happened to your shoulder?
Gene & Carl, really glad it wasn't worse. Sorry to hear about it.
Adam, I don't think I said this earlier, but really sorry about your kite.
No more incidents for a while, OK? |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
3754 Posts
PDX-LA
Videographer
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| Sun Aug 24, 08 6:51 pm |
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| Get well everyone! And thanks, Mike. The 11m should be back and good to go on Tuesday! |
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