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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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The 503
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 Sun Oct 31, 10 7:43 am NELSCOTT REEF GREEN LIGHT FOR MASSIVE SWELL |
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LINCOLN CITY, Oregon, October 30, 2010, Nelscott organizers have given the green light for the 2010 Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic. The event will run on Tuesday, November 2nd under what looks to be the biggest conditions for a Nelscott Event ever.
Conditions forecast for Tuesday are for light and variable winds, and very large surf. If the system continues to develop as expected, swell should be 21’+ at 16-18 seconds. That is quite a bit larger than previous years. The largest swell that the event has run in was 17’@17 seconds, which produced waves in the range of 30-40’+.
“This swell caught my eye the second it started showing up on the charts. The wind and a competing South swell were my only concerns, and now it looks as though neither will be an issue”, said John Forse, event founder.
Forse has proven his knack for calling the contests at Nelscott Reef. On top of the fact the Nelscott Reef event is the only big wave event to have been held every year since its inception, it has been called on what turned out to be the best days of each year.
Conditions this size will be a true test for the organizers and competitors, as the 2010 contest will be the first year the event is paddle in only.
The change to paddle in coupled with the event being a part of the Big Wave World Tour has ensured that some of the top names in the industry will be present on Tuesday. To top it off, Nelscott looks to be the first big wave contest to feature women. Tuesday is set for an amazing day of surfing in huge Oregon surf.
For the latest information on the event, where to stay, etc., visit the Nelscott Reef web page at www.nelscottreef.com and www.bigwaveworldtour.com
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
983 Posts
Attractive
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| Sun Oct 31, 10 8:03 am |
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awesome!
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
1871 Posts
Wicked Pissah
Boston Tea Bagger
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| Sun Oct 31, 10 9:15 am |
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| Sick! I might have to make the trip to check it out.
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3678 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
Naishaholic
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| Sun Oct 31, 10 9:42 am |
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looks good
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Sun Oct 31, 10 1:22 pm |
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| Gman entering?
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FunShui
Since 16 Jul 2006
146 Posts
Really, really
Stoked
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| Sun Oct 31, 10 9:04 pm |
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Gotta love the banner on the top of their website:
"Big wave credentials are established by paddling big waves, not by buying a jetski"
There is a paddle in component of the contest as well but you better be in good shape and have those credentials or be eaten for lunch. I think John is good to go 
If only we had a wave like that we could kite into 
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1214 Posts
Portland
BRACKISH
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| Mon Nov 01, 10 7:47 am |
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| Gman wrote: | sounded like the whole contest will be paddle-in this year - though I think they are ferried out through the detonating beach break on wave runners - was super fun to watch last year
and yes we are totally buying a jetski
from 2008: http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-11503.html |
Yeah, the first heat should be to see who can actually paddle out to the break. That would be worth watching!
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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jbruxer
Since 24 Jul 2005
398 Posts
Beaverton, OR
Obsessed
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| Mon Nov 01, 10 12:33 pm |
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Damnit...why can't the reef gods work it out for a weekend event? I would love to be able to go down and see this first hand. Pure crazy! 
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sirmichaelo
Since 26 Mar 2010
353 Posts
Maui
Obsessed
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| Mon Nov 01, 10 1:06 pm |
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We are definitely going to be there. Been watching this one for awhile.
ANY TIPS FOR VIEWING THE EVENT (other than binoculars of course)?
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DrewB
Since 16 Aug 2006
384 Posts
PDX
Obsessed
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| Mon Nov 01, 10 2:18 pm |
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| Gman wrote: | | offshore buoy - 32.5 ft at 19 sec |
I think it is gonna be too big to paddle into.
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buttersmoothcarver
Since 08 Oct 2008
246 Posts
Stoked
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| Mon Nov 01, 10 2:38 pm |
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Denise and I are heading out tonight, after watching the big dogs tmrw, were going to "try" surfing inside the jetty in Newport underneath the bridge .
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EdG
Since 19 Dec 2005
425 Posts
Just a Kook that's
Obsessed
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| Mon Nov 01, 10 7:43 pm |
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| No web cast??? Oh well. Please keep us informed.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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| Mon Nov 01, 10 8:45 pm |
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| buttersmoothcarver wrote: | | Denise and I are heading out tonight, after watching the big dogs tmrw, were going to "try" surfing inside the jetty in Newport underneath the bridge . |
that was our plan last year the tide didn't cooperate but could be epic tomorrow
some memories from last year - and yes binocs and hike to the spot on the cliff just north for some good views!
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-15738-0-asc-17.html
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
2165 Posts
East Po
KGB
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| Tue Nov 02, 10 12:19 am |
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Anyone rolling from Portland? I'm considering it. Gman, you gonna go?
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2027 Posts
Windward
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| Tue Nov 02, 10 4:19 am |
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| curtis & I leaVIN NOW ,,from the valley
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