kiteboarding in southern oregon??

guestdude · Guest

does anybody know of some good places to rip?(southern oregon)

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Southern Oregon coast? Or are you talking more centrally? I've never ridden down at Floras Lake (coast) before, but i looks like a pretty cool place. I'm sure there are some other people on here that can give you a much better idea.

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pacifichigh · Since 11 May 2005 1004 Posts ATX Texan

Go down and camp out at floras lake. Rip it up on the lake, then drive up to Whiskey Run Beach for an afternoon sesh.

Pistol River Also fires, as does Florence.

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 536 Posts Oregon Addicted

Face rock just south of Bandon is a good spot as well.

dcrowe · Wed Mar 22, 06 11:04 am

Here's a hlpful link to floras lake. Remember, it really only works in north winds. If it's blowing south, head up to whiskey.

http://www.floraslake.com/bcpark.htm

brikhouse4 · Since 22 Jan 2006 13 Posts HR

hey ryan (or anyone else), do you have any more info about face rock? I've seen the spot many times but it always seemed pretty sketchy (ie wind shadows from the rocks, hidden rocks, etc). Can't seem to find much about it so any more info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 536 Posts Oregon Addicted

I have only windsurfed there but dont remember there being any problems with the rock or anything else making shadows. I usually go there when camping at Floras lake. the flat water gets boring. Its often windy and sunny at Face Rock when Floras lake is fogged in (which happens alot). Face rock has a nice big beach, waves are ok not alot of pop, there are a couple of rocks that are just submerged so take a few minutes to locate them prior to heading out (they are south of the lauch) and obvious if you look for them.

I havent been to wiskey run so i cant compare but Face Rock is alot closer to Floras lake and Bandon than wiskey is.

hope this helps.

ryan

Ryan · Since 14 Jul 2005 536 Posts Oregon Addicted

I have only windsurfed there but dont remember there being any problems with the rock or anything else making shadows. I usually go there when camping at Floras lake. the flat water gets boring. Its often windy and sunny at Face Rock when Floras lake is fogged in (which happens alot). Face rock has a nice big beach, waves are ok not alot of pop, there are a couple of rocks that are just submerged so take a few minutes to locate them prior to heading out (they are south of the lauch) and obvious if you look for them.

I havent been to wiskey run so i cant compare but Face Rock is alot closer to Floras lake and Bandon than wiskey is.

hope this helps.

ryan

brikhouse4 · Since 22 Jan 2006 13 Posts HR

thanks, I'll be in bandon this summer so maybe I'll share a session with you.
brik

sentone · Since 10 Feb 2006 66 Posts

the south coast rocks........beach brakes, sand bottoms lots of hard wind and best of all ......no one around... lake floras...coos bay,,,, the whiskey run clean water,, good fishing,,,man i gotta go......

importracer9 99 · Since 27 Oct 2005 296 Posts Obsessed

i hear camping is good down there! Smile

Sol-flyer · Since 21 Mar 2006 1280 Posts Dude, where's my Bus? Otto Mann

here ya go:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=639623160&n=2(love the comentary)

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

where were you all snow kiting today(sat) , we had a rain fest snow/slushy gustin' ole time kiting at St.Helens today as well.Hard rain with mixed rain and rain,rain up to about 4000' of the Abraham plains area. Crying or Very sad

but some riding was had by all 4 on duty. It was supposed to be ozone mt blast or some bs. But only slingshots and some old naishs represented. Twisted Evil

Sol-flyer · Sat Apr 08, 06 9:05 pm

this is @ lake of the woods, el.4150
the closest mountain is brown mt.

here's another clip: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=639985826&n=2
and another one:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=640149398&n=2

importracer9 99 · Since 27 Oct 2005 296 Posts Obsessed

thanks for the info

registered · Since 12 Jul 2005 1319 Posts tsunami Sandbagger

whiskey rocks! drive out on the beach all year and its a two mile stretch. If your new the lake will be a great spot with nice showers and views of the ocean over the lake for sunset. south winds actually can be done at the lake unlike popular opinion. The lake is cold as shit though early when south wind prevail. the shore break on the beach ,next to floras will rip you if thats what you want. Twisted Evil

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

How cold is Floras this time of year? You say cold, but like Columbia cold in the mid to low 40's? I like the coast water temps waaaaay more, but flat water is nice sometimes!