I want a 5m kite! Pics from Rufus on Saturday...

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

Well, once again Rufus was a little psycho (rippin' current & gusty wind). JP and I met up with Tucker, his fam, Amery, Jeanette, Nate, Dave, and a few other a little after noon... Being the little pussy I am (scared to go out on my Fuel 7), I sat on the beach and snapped pics for a bit while Amery went out on his 9m Crossbow. Unfortunately at the time, the only two people I recognized on the water were him and Phil (Nate, Tucker, and JP were chillin'). And sorry I didn't get more pics, would have, but I'm retarded and forgot to charge the battery before we left.

P.S. - We're still looking for JP's '05 SS Misfit 123 that got away from him in the current. There's already another thread on here for a lost board a Rufus, so I added to it too, but we just heard that someone might (not sure if it's JP's) have picked it up in the HR area. If so, and you happen to know any contact phone numbers, etc. that would be great! Thanks!!!

Slidingby · Since 29 Mar 2006 125 Posts Portland, OR Stoked

Yay for pictures...boooo for runaway boards!! Crying or Very sad

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 983 Posts Attractive

Nice pics Adam! Cool

mikes · Since 13 Mar 2005 90 Posts B'Ham

Roosevelt ...Wow my head is still spining...yesterday was off the hook AND the sun finally made it out. Huge glassy swell, demo'd a couple North Coast Surfboards 5'3" strapped boards. The boards simply rocked, reasonably priced and custom to boot, check em out, nice guys too. High wind kiting has changed forever for me and windsurfing for that matter has been cut by 2/3 yet again, I want a 5m is all I can say. The place was Waroo-ville, seemed like 2/3's of the kites were Waroo's. I was having a blast on my Waroo 7m riding swell, next thing you know the guy that runs New Wind was on a Waroo 5m boosting huge...my next kite is a 5m

FYI Roosevelt was cloudy most of the weekend, rained a little, but was 12m in the AM and 7m in afternoon every day. I definately was skeptical of the being suckered by the iWindsurf forecast but they nailed it

Mike S

Mark · Mon May 29, 06 7:07 am

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

Kind of off topic, but whatever...

Though I've never flown, and still don't completely like the look of bows, for days like the last couple, one would really be nice. I'm still keeping my Fuels 7 and 11, so I'm just trying to figure what would work best for these high wind (which I like), but super gusty on top of that conditions.

And though I'm all for Slingy, for the price, I'm just going to go with a Waroo. A 5m should be fine (for ~40kts+), right? I didn't even realize they made a 3m, but that just seems too small. I'm ~140lbs.

EDIT: Just read on Best's site that the 5m may work in winds above 35kts, but it is NOT recommend, regardless of experience, etc. It's designed for people 60kg and under for winds up to 35kts. What do you think of that?

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 562 Posts white salmon Addicted

It means Best isn't going to go on record recommending or encouraging anyone kite above 35kts !!!! The Best pimps throw that into their messages every now and again

mikes · Since 13 Mar 2005 90 Posts B'Ham

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

Nice pics Adam!

After spending Saturday at Rufus on my 7m Yarga (merely surviving I'd say) and watching Amery tear it up on his 9m Crossbow, I went to New Wind and got a 7m Waroo. It fit the bill perfect for a nukey Sunday. I think I was more at the low end of it than the high end and the wind was probably mid twenties on the water at SS.

I think that flat/bridled kites have some great characteristics that make them perfect for days like Saturday/Sunday in the Gorge. They make crazy conditions into a mellow session. Pretty cool.

5m and 7m C kites are a blast too, and I always loved my 7m Yarga. Its just having a 7m flat kite is like having a 5m-7m-9m all in one, and I really like that.

Rico · Since 13 Mar 2005 1219 Posts Vancouver Photographer

Sunday at Rufus

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1735 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

WOW~! YOWWWWW! YEAHOO!

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

Tak and Amery rippin' it up!!! Jeff isn't still wearing his drysuit, is he? Cool

importracer9 99 · Since 27 Oct 2005 296 Posts Obsessed

looks pretty slim fit to me

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1804 Posts XTreme Poster

Hi Mike S. I PM'd you.

Eric

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 983 Posts Attractive

Awesome!

I can't believe how high Amery is in that one shot.

Jeff rippin' it!!

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

That shot of Amery is sick.

Totally jealous - spent three days at the beach - pretty deperate on Saturday got two 30 min sessions at Netarts when driving rain storms came through - dropped to zero when they passed.
Sunday and Monday dead.

importracer9 99 · Since 27 Oct 2005 296 Posts Obsessed