December 1st Rooster pics

Mark · Tue Dec 01, 09 5:06 pm **December 1st Rooster pics**

Way to charge it Mike and John.
Got a day furlow from the recovery prison.. Man it felt good to see the sun.

Windian · Since 28 Apr 2008 902 Posts Newport, OR NEWPORT OG

I just got back from 2 weeks of surfing perfect waves in Mainland Mexico in 82 degree water.

Shit, that looks so COLD!!!

Shocked

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

nice phots mark. Looks cold. Yoo Guys Cwazy!

Tony · Since 28 Aug 2006 940 Posts Portland Opinionated

Nice job guys...

Nak · Tue Dec 01, 09 9:29 pm

Nice shots Mark! #5 is my vote for best kite-scape this year. Thumb's Up

#2 is absolutely gorgeous. Very, very nice! Thanks for coming out. Glad to see you up and about again! Smile

Not even a little bit cold today. Very Happy

Think about it, it's a lot warmer out than hitting the mountain... If you're dressed right anyways. WAY overpowered on my 9m today. RR always looks less windy than it really is. Shocked

Self landed the 9m REV by putting the kite on it's edge on the ground then releasing to the safety. Always works great. This time the kite de-powered, slid downwind, popped up in the air a little bit, then gently, yes gently, touched down. POW! Sad

The LE split in two. Not a longitudinal tear along the seam, but one section separating from the adjacent section. A circular seam failure. Sad

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

nice pictures Mark!

that 2nd landscape shot is mindbending

like Nak said not cold at all - as long as you have hoodie, gloves, fleece, long underwear and a drysuit Laughing

good to have a buddy with you this time of year (or anytime its crankin windy) - was carving a hard turn, slipped, the board took flight and caught me square in the face - took most of the impact on my cheek bone (made a cool clunking sound) - not too bad but could easily been knocked out a few inches difference...

Raj · Since 13 Oct 2009 113 Posts Stoked

Anybody going out to RR today? More wind than yesterday, maybe even nuked out later?

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

I think this guy will be there

Raj · Since 13 Oct 2009 113 Posts Stoked

Seriously! Just saw the frost outside. Not stoked. What's the best website for checking water and wind temps?

Sasquatch · Since 09 Mar 2005 2103 Posts PNW Bigfoot

Mark · Wed Dec 02, 09 1:12 pm

Water temp as of today at Bonneville:
7.9C
46.22F

(F as in is F'n cold)

Raj · Since 13 Oct 2009 113 Posts Stoked

Thanks for the info!
ya. Yesterday was okay Temp for about 30min. but I hadn't noticed till I got out that my hands went numb because I wore seal skin gloves like a dumbass. I'll stick to land for the time being.
Thx again!