Where the wind at

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Rowena - gotta love 3 to 41

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

looks like mt haggin georgetown has some good winter fun with wind and snow.... opps Crying or Very sad

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Any thoughts on the coast? Seems like some Southerlies could be possible but not too strong. Maybe grab the winch and head to Seaside-Fort Stevens area? Either we'd get kiting or some sweet winching off the jetty?

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Maybe the sensor broke - All Calm no wait Hurricane Rowena

Intrepidquest · Since 09 May 2008 31 Posts HoodRiver

Yea but the Rowena sensor is in the middle of a bunch of wind blocks and rotors. That sensor at certain directions is completely useless.

It's probably broken as well Rolling Eyes

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

i got wind at chinook, pretty light though.
nice flat water area.

magicmaker · Since 29 Oct 2006 895 Posts da Hood Opinionated

anybody else out there thinking about hitting it today (again) ? already blowing a steady 13-20 in HR

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

We'll probably cruise out if it picks up. 11avg at Swell and 17avg at Event site isn't quite enough, but it's promising.

Chooch · Sun Dec 07, 08 9:55 am

Def. gonna keep an eye on it. Would be sick to get a nice 12m day at the sandbar in december.

GorgeKite.com · Since 17 Mar 2008 226 Posts Hood River Stoked

I want to hit it today!

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Looks like yesterday was on at the Hatch and Sandbar. Anyone get it?
Points along the coast look fairly steady today.

I just snapped up some low fares on Southwest to bring my Daughter
down here next weekend for some sun before she helps me drive home.

PDX -> Austin $97 one way (stops in Denver)
Austin -> Harlingen $130 one way

Might be some seats left. The direct flight to HRL doesn't start again
until next spring. But you can still get here thru San Antonio, Houston
and now Austin. You'll need two separate itineraries but that's not
a problem. Just make sure the mark your bags HRL so you don't need
to transfer them yourself.

Cap · Since 12 Mar 2008 50 Posts Hood River

Hey Hein. I'm sorry I never made it down there but I've already had 3 good days here in December. Yesterday wasn't bad at the Event Site for those that got out quick. I was first out and got to fly my new 2009 10M Batwing. I'm totally impressed. I thought I might eek out one run just to give it a try before rigging bigger but I stayed out about an hour before my hands got cold. It lightened up a bit and Boardin' Bob took it out for and ripped and boosted for quite a while too. Lots of the usual Winter Suspects were out trying to get out before it dropped off. It felt more like September. With no snow on the Hoody this has been nice. I was just about to head down there again today but some rain just moved in. See you when you get back.
Patrik

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

Glad you and Bob got it, Patrik. I'm pretty sure it's gonna start dumping as soon as I get home. Laughing

I've been praying for snow. Gonna get some wind this week and there have been some powerful northers coming through. Maybe I'll try to hit the next one. Surf is typically pretty crazy with the north wind but I'm sure folks have been riding them. Saw someone over at Boca for the last one. Been a while since I've ridden there but I hear the way up the beach is pretty doable now. Had some pretty sweet southerly days but the wait in between has been a little long. It's been nice to hang out with the retired winter Texans. The couple across the hall had me over for coffee this AM. They farmed in the Tri-Cities area and had some interesting history to share.

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3754 Posts PDX-LA Videographer

How long is the drive back, Hein?

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

The shortest is 2400 which typically takes me 3 1/2 days but I've done it in just over 2 1/2 by myself when I had the motor home. I'm planning to visit family in Kansas and Colorado. Then it's more like 3K. Crazy thing is that I'll spend roughly half as much on go juice than when I came down here less than a month ago.

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

Don't count on that snow being here
supposed to be stormy right now but clear and sunny
with some clouds starting to move in for a big dump this weekend?
let's hope so
Yesterday I put up the wifes X-mas lights in my shorts and t-shirt
1st time for that Laughing

But you can look forward to the 25' surf on Sat. Shocked

oh and the 39 degree temp Sad

but it's got a 14 second interval) Laughing

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster