CGKA BLOWOUT - CANCELLED this weekend

Mark · Thu Jul 08, 10 11:09 am

The Blowout by definition is a "run what u brung" event. It's all about trying to find out what the best combo will be for no wind, gusty wind, strong wind, flat water, big swells.

That being said, This year there will be a Strapless division. Maybe more divisions by race time.... Stay tuned.

Remember half of the battle is making it. The other half is beating your friends!

Pepi · Thu Jul 08, 10 2:00 pm

Bettyboarder · Thu Jul 08, 10 3:01 pm

Wally we are always looking for people to run the Blowout....it would be fun to have to help next year.

forrest · Thu Jul 08, 10 5:33 pm

Bitch, Moan, Complain

The blowout almost didn't happen because of how much work it is, as a single race. To hell with different classes.

bustingbladder · Since 12 Jul 2006 387 Posts Seattle Obsessed

Forrest, since your in the know on how these are organized and all the work it takes to put them together, then you obviously with all your wisdom should know this is easy to accomodate. I'll bite my tongue on your response and just give ya the benefit of the doubt! All it takes is a check in the correct class box on the registration form! The competitors are still calling their number out as they cross the finish line! Nothing changes! The results are put together and posted up the next day. But hey, what the hell! On just about every past Blowout, the results weren't posted for three or four days after the event. Forrest, that would constitute a possible display of an upchuck icon IMHO thank you!

Bettyboarder, I'd love to be involved with this very cool event next year! When the separate classes are finally in place, the competition, stoke and gratification on placement will be at a higher level. Mark my words! I would love to eventually see prizes given out to the top finisher's in their respective class.. We do have local sponsors that are more than willing to help out with these types of things if the event is well promoted..

Lastly, all hail the Godfather! But hey, lets keep it REAL!

WG

forrest · Thu Jul 08, 10 8:44 pm

Please excuse my drunkenness... It leads to harshness... It's not how I am in person, and I should be so on here either, sorry.

You have to ask yourself the questions "What's the Point?", "Why do people even run this event in the first place?" and "What's in it for anyone involved?". Answers are nothing, no reason, and nothing again. Criticizing it is a low blow.

Enjoy the races, it's a cool aspect of the sport, but the Blowout is just that, a blowout. Based on an original concept: doing something incredibly dumb with a kite.

Spencer · Since 24 Jun 2005 29 Posts Portland

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

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skydiveblake · Since 28 Jun 2006 63 Posts San Diego

Haha! I can't believe people are whining about Corey. He freakin' invented this shit. It's the Blowout for effs sake! The whole point of it is ostentatious speed and balls - next thing you know people are gonna be whining that Tony shouldn't be allowed to compete 'cause he's too old and badass to let some punk in baggy pants win...

Pepi · Sun Jul 18, 10 3:29 pm

endoshred · Since 22 May 2006 232 Posts HR Stoked

seems like the point of the blowout is to test the our limits. just finishing is a victory. having fun getting our asses kicked by the river and the unpredicable wind conditions. does it really matter having classifications? the best part of the race is just doing it and enjoying riding side by side with other crazy kiters whether strapped, strapless or on skiis. racing, riding for fun or just trying to finish. all of us experience the common torture of the narrows, miles of such light wind where you can barely keep the kite in the sky, hanging on for dear life as the wind nukes out between viento and hood river.
but being around all our friends at the finish, landing all the kites, high fives on the beach, then beers and stories of each riders individual struggles......dude thats the best. what more do we need. the tee shirt is a great prize. i have done it the past two years and i can remember every bit of each race and all the kiters around me sharing that ride. i will never forget the experiences. such great energy. this is what separates this event from all others.....going all out and surviving the blowout!!!!!

ps: there should be a bodydragging category. cory i dare you to do it.

Hurricane Mike · Since 19 Jun 2006 128 Posts Stoked

I agree: Original concept: doing something incredibly dumb with a kite.

Is there an advanced registration?

I would like to see another division: longest 17 mile Blowout. Last kite in the air winds!

Oh yea and maybe: best heckler!

Or ... Smallest board or ... finless or ... boardless(beginner body dragger)

Or ... most outrageous costume- animal themed

Or ... fastest naked kiter- sponsored by Naked Winery, The Full Monty Merlot

Did I miss any?

Thanks for putting this event on!

Sella · Mon Jul 19, 10 8:29 am

Mark · Mon Jul 19, 10 3:51 pm

There is no advance registration this year. Show up early the day of and register. Please bring exact cash. No checks, IOU's, cases of empty bottles for return Wink

First 50 riders are guaranteed t-shirts... Totally new design by the team at OSI.

This goes without saying but..... This is a ADVANCED race. You will likely find some wind, no wind and too much wind mixed with death gusts and giant swell. You must be a competent rider to enter. If not, you are encouraged to help out. Come and be part of the fun. We always need helpers.

This year we will have two classes. Strapless and everybody else.

The end of the race will be at the sandbar in Hood river. There will be a BBQ and good times for all.

See ya Saturday AM.

More details to follow.

specialk · Guest

Soooo Mark!

I here u say for Advanced riders only. What defines advanced? I'm interested in partaking; however, i'm unsure if i am even able to ride 17miles?! Does there happen to be any support to transport potentially pickled people out of the water? ...just in case I go for being the last one out???

Kirstan