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Good time to Kite the Gorge?

 
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Stpetesal

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PostTue Apr 21, 09 7:47 pm    Good time to Kite the Gorge? Reply with quote

I was wondering what is a good time of year would be to kite the Gorge.. Also a good place to stay for a few days. Thanks for any input. I am in Florida.

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Chooch

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PostTue Apr 21, 09 7:50 pm     Reply with quote

Not sure on a good place to stay, but the primetime for wind is June through August/Sept.

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genek

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PostTue Apr 21, 09 9:57 pm     Reply with quote

Yeah, June-Sep is pretty good, but July-Aug is the most consistent. Usually blows somewhere on the river during that time, but there's still an occasional few days or even a week without much wind.
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gorge geezer

Since 11 Jan 2008
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PostWed Apr 22, 09 6:18 am     Reply with quote

If you happen to be so unlucky as to be here during a no wind period, you can go to the beach. No wind in the Gorge, then it is windy at the beach.

Don't worry about it, 4th of July thru Labor day, nice weather, nice water. Rent a vehicle so you can drive to where it is windy.

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Bettyboarder

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PostWed Apr 22, 09 7:50 am     Reply with quote

If you want to rent a house check

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/oregon/mt-hood-the-gorge#a5175

There are plenty of hotels in the area.

If you want to save $ there is a hostel in White Salmon (across the river from Hood River, 5 min to kiting)

http://www.bingenschool.com/rates.htm#Bunk

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KidCorporate

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PostWed Apr 22, 09 2:11 pm     Reply with quote

(Looks out office window)

Now would be great Crying or Very sad

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arehn

Since 24 Mar 2008
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PostWed Apr 22, 09 2:26 pm     Reply with quote

we have found that the best place to stay is the comfort suites its like 3 min out of downtown Hood River. Just make sure you book up at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead of time cuz they do book up.

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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostWed Apr 22, 09 2:34 pm     Reply with quote

I'm going to have to go with kidcorporate's suggestion. Your going to have the best chances at kiteboarding when its windy. Very Happy 27 west at stvensburg right now Sad

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Stpetesal

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PostWed Apr 22, 09 5:17 pm     Reply with quote

Thanks for the info, sorry I resent this. If anyone needs info on the Tampa Bay area let me know. I live 1.5 miles from Treasure Island Beach in St.Petersburg Florida..I can kite in any wind direction I have water all around...Thanks again Scott L.

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pdxmonkeyboy

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PostWed Apr 22, 09 5:42 pm     Reply with quote

Cool. I may be down in Naples this winter. Bring small kites when you come up here!

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The minnow

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PostWed Apr 22, 09 6:54 pm     Reply with quote

Stpetesal wrote:
Thanks for the info, sorry I resent this. If anyone needs info on the Tampa Bay area let me know. I live 1.5 miles from Treasure Island Beach in St.Petersburg Florida..I can kite in any wind direction I have water all around...Thanks again Scott L.
hello,am in buenos aries,and I am calling it good in november in argentina two days a week worst case!!!!, T.B. has got to be a dreeam!!! here you love that dirty water!!! hopeing to go to the sand bar end of july!!! will see you thier,ha ha, the secret agent
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Stpetesal

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PostWed Apr 22, 09 8:52 pm    Florida Reply with quote

If anyone has in questions about kiting in Florida just go here

http://www.fksa.org/

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