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krazedkiter
Since 08 Jun 2009
183 Posts
Florida
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In some parts of Florida we kite near channels, bridges, and thru ocean currents. Currents can get pretty heavy, enough to affect your upwind ability for sure.
Unless your talking a honking current, you should be able to ride upwind. You should notice that your upwind ability is much better in one direction then in the other. As long as your powered it shouldnt be that much of an issue. Now when the wind calms down or in lulls and you have to ride your board flat and standing straight up that could make a difference.
My motto when I kite in strong currents is when you got the power, get the upwind becuase in two munutes you may not be able to.
Of course, I have no idea how strong your currents are, but I can tell you when the tides come in and out thru bridge channels down here, look out!
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
Hot Monkey
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 7:48 pm |
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Im in.
What time you thinking about hitten it......I have to be back at 10am
Lets say meet at the parking lot at 7am????
Come on baby lets get some 
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 7:49 pm |
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| If you've never kited Viento on an Easterly, you're missing out...
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 7:57 pm |
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If I make it; I'll be there at 6 settin up. Sunrise=6:45. Gots to be there to open shop too.   
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
Opinionated
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 7:58 pm |
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| TWIN-FIN wrote: | Im in.
What time you thinking about hitten it......I have to be back at 10am
Lets say meet at the parking lot at 7am????
Come on baby lets get some |
6 and or 7am....... 
WTF man.
Kreamer, what kinda shit are you drink'n...
I'm think'n more like 10am....
Let da sun warm things up a bit fellas...
Damn - I'm call'n in sick tomorrow.....See U chimos there in da mown'n....
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$ociopath
Since 28 Nov 2007
523 Posts
Twilight Zone
Addicted
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 7:58 pm |
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7am...who  whaa I'll be there all day. I'll break away for a down winder though
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STORMRIDER
Since 17 Jul 2007
229 Posts
Stoked
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 8:11 pm |
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| looking to be riding by 10ish
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
Moto Mouth
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 8:22 pm |
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| Tony wrote: | | TWIN-FIN wrote: | Im in.
What time you thinking about hitten it......I have to be back at 10am
Lets say meet at the parking lot at 7am????
Come on baby lets get some |
6 and or 7am.......
WTF man.
Kreamer, what kinda shit are you drink'n...
I'm think'n more like 10am....
Let da sun warm things up a bit fellas...
Damn - I'm call'n in sick tomorrow.....See U chimos there in da mown'n....
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Whats this crap I'm hearing about 6am??? Since when to kiters get up before noon?
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4316 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
CGKA Member
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 9:49 pm |
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Gradient is already E @ .07 and building. It's going to be a great day Tomorrow! 
You guys on Dawn Patrol have fun & let us know how it goes. We'll see y'all out there around 10 or so...
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
KGB
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 10:08 pm |
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Yeah, i'm thinking of a later session around 11 or so once it's warmed out and the wind calms down. Early afternoon might be best call anyway for mellower wind.
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
6081 Posts
forever labled as the
retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Thu Sep 10, 09 11:25 pm |
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| genek wrote: | | Yeah, i'm thinking of a later session around 11 or so once it's warmed out and the wind calms down. Early afternoon might be best call anyway for mellower wind. |
people without jobs unite!!! I'll get there in time to set up my American flag. LOL
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
Opinionated
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| Fri Sep 11, 09 6:20 am |
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Gene and Monkey boy, I thought chooch and the rest of you, was out watch'n whales @ New Port...
See you at rooster....
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4316 Posts
Camas
Site Lackey
CGKA Member
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| Fri Sep 11, 09 6:59 am |
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Woo Hoo! Now, THAT'S what I'm talking about.
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
2103 Posts
PNW
Bigfoot
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| Fri Sep 11, 09 7:36 am Downwinder anyone? |
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| perryj wrote: | | 7am...who whaa I'll be there all day. I'll break away for a down winder though |
Anyone up for a Downwinder from SSSS to RR? That is Super Secret, Secret Spot. The journey and setup is half the fun on this one.
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4330 Posts
Hood River
Hick
CGKA Member
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| Fri Sep 11, 09 8:08 am |
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| Just drove by on the way back from the airport, looked pretty windy, one kiter out.
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