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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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 Fri Apr 21, 06 8:19 am beginner kiters, the river troll, and windy weekend |
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ok, so the spots page pretty much tells me to stay out of hood river until i get better and go to sunset. I'm wondering about sauvies island. If I stay plenty downwind of you guys, is it ok to go drag around down there?
also... who is this river troll, and what sort of offerings should I be leaving if I make it out to sunset tomorrow? |
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Kataku2k3
Since 14 Aug 2005
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Los Angeles, CA
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| Fri Apr 21, 06 8:33 am |
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| We won't be at Sauvies, but normally no one has a problem with body dragging there unless you start going out super far into the channel. Typically, at least during the summer, everyone keeps there distance from shore when riding (except for launching and landing) mainly because of all the people playing in the water. And just as a sidenote, if you do want to stay away from everyone, go upwind instead of down. The wind's generally a lot more stable up there. |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Fri Apr 21, 06 8:48 am dragging |
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actually, i'd probably be on a board, just falling here and there. i'm tired of body dragging.  |
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broadbandito
Since 26 Apr 2005
342 Posts
CSO headwaters
WheatHead
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| Fri Apr 21, 06 8:58 am |
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| The list of potential offerings to the River Troll is pretty much endless, but I've heard beer is a good place to start. |
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jahmbi
Since 28 Jul 2005
622 Posts
MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN
River Troll
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| Fri Apr 21, 06 9:03 am |
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| broadbandito wrote: | | The list of potential offerings to the River Troll is pretty much endless, but I've heard beer is a good place to start. |
no beers......... |
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boardrider
Since 05 Apr 2006
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Ventura, CA
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| Fri Apr 21, 06 6:17 pm |
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| Maybe the river troll is a 'smoke & ride' type - try some a that. |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3677 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
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| Fri Apr 21, 06 6:59 pm |
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Dont be afraid of the sand bar in hood river. Its alittle crowded and can be gusty but there is something to be said for being able to stand up half way out in the river! It can be comforting to have your feet on the ground when things are going wrong.
~M
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Fri Apr 21, 06 8:43 pm |
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| Mark wrote: | It can be comforting to have your feet on the ground when things are going wrong.
~M |
Amen! |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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| Sat Apr 22, 06 7:39 am |
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| Tons of peeps learn at the sandbar, I just wonder how long it is before it comes back from under the water. Right now you pretty much have to launch in the parking lot. |
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