Rooster?

Nick · Sat Feb 13, 10 9:51 am **Rooster?**

Anybody know what rooster is going to do today? Looks like its kicking in....

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

it on - Jake, Tony and I will be there around noon

Bigbeezer · Since 31 Aug 2008 33 Posts Portland, OR

I'm headed there solo in afternoon barring a downpour

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 763 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

water temp is 41 so, Almost the magic 100 mark. i will watch and might try monday when we are suppose to have a little sun.

end of the week is looking good though!

http://or.water.usgs.gov/projs_dir/pn307.tdg/tables/JHAW.html

kt

Nak · Sat Feb 13, 10 10:57 am

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

some folks closing it down

Nak · Sat Feb 13, 10 5:50 pm

Windy day out there. My 9m was way to big... Fun though!

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

13 Feb 2010

mikeinhoodriver · Since 23 Apr 2009 440 Posts down wind somewhere Obsessed

Looks Fun!! Hasta get a drysuit. BTY, how do you "layer" under the dry suits?

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Nice pics Kraemer-dog

Yeah mike - dress just like you would hitting the mountain - capellene or nylon base layer and various layers of fleece - if you dont put on enough - a 20 minute swim feels like someone put you in a ziplock and tossed you in the freezer...

mikeinhoodriver · Since 23 Apr 2009 440 Posts down wind somewhere Obsessed

...what I thought.

krazedkiter · Since 08 Jun 2009 183 Posts Florida Stoked

Do those dry suits really keep you dry? I would think after hitting the water on a few bad boosts would let water leak in.

Nak · Sun Feb 14, 10 11:57 pm

Short answer: A good suit will keep you dry. Some suits are more prone to let water in, some suits breath better than others.

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

I personally swear against drysuits, one leak out in the channel during a body drag and you might as well be wearing a speedo, hypothermia will set in before you even get your kite relaunched. Plus, try swimming while trapped in a bag full of 50 gallons of 40 degree water...

I just wear a wetsuit, stays plenty warm for me.

Justsmile · Since 20 Jul 2009 1530 Posts Not Portland XTreme Poster

I would not swear against a dry suit. I have worn them for many sports without failure or filling with 50 gallons of water. I have paddled for 15 years and have yet had one fill with water. I also use them for water rescue and we have not had one fill with water. Take care of the seals and you are on your way and a warm way at that. I layer with fleece and poly pro and stay cozy even if I jump in a creek that makes the columbia feel like a sauna. Try paddling the little white, upper upper cispus etc this time of year with a wet suit. not going to suffice. I just paddled the other day and took many brakes and almost had to get into the water to cool off in the winter. After 5 hours of paddling still super warm, would never have made it in just a wetsuit. Dont become an anchor, wear a PFD so when you get knocked out some way we can float you back to the beach instead of dragging you under the water. You will freeze!!!!!!!!!!! Dry suits are very nice and non limiting. Most people hate them because a good one costs an arm and a leg. IF you have to swim, blow some air in the wrist seal or neck seal and you will float like a big PFD>

4Stringer/KipWinger · Since 27 Apr 2005 541 Posts Hood River Addicted

...Was driving back to HR from Portland on Sunday afternoon in the rain. Looked-up at Crown Point and saw 2 basejumpers in the air. Last time saw that was 1998. Jolting!

Joshiebaby · Since 14 Oct 2007 569 Posts Vancouver, WA Addicted

No kidding! that's sweet! Anyone going today?