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Oh the Horror of Turnagain Arm

 
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runaway

Since 31 Aug 2010
72 Posts
Anchorage
 



PostSat Dec 18, 10 9:05 am    Oh the Horror of Turnagain Arm Reply with quote

I don't want this to happen to my new kites? any suggestions... the wind is blowing 35k and the area will be under 10' of silty water in a couple hours.

I can't move away from here either?


   infamous Turnagain mud launch.jpg 

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kitemare

Since 23 Mar 2010
265 Posts
Seattle, wa
Obsessed



PostSat Dec 18, 10 9:26 am     Reply with quote

drive to turnagain pass and hit up the snow Very Happy
kite stays clean, you stay dry. It's a win win

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lks

Since 06 Nov 2007
117 Posts
Anchorage, Alaska
Stoked



PostSat Dec 18, 10 10:29 am    Ahhh....Slime Beach! Reply with quote

Head a couple miles north to Reef Drive and the coastal flats....Or try Homer. In Anchorage there's also Westchester Lagoon or Jewel Lake. Watch for pedestrians. Eklutna Lake just froze over, but no one is walking on it yet. Portage is getting there. Besides, no wind and minus 3 degrees right now...time to chop more wood.

Turnagain Coastal Flats
 Turnagain Coastal Flats  photo [640x480].JPG 
Homer, Alaska.  Clam shells will rip your kite to shreds.
 Homer, Alaska. Clam shells will rip your kite to shreds.  Grabbed Frame 5 [640x480].jpg 

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Windian

Since 28 Apr 2008
901 Posts
Newport, OR
NEWPORT OG



PostSun Dec 19, 10 8:20 pm     Reply with quote

That doesn't look fun!!

I would recommend sticking to what Alaska is best known for with activities:

*Winter skiing and snowboarding

*Summer flyfishing

Or travel to some place that offers good kiteboarding in warm water and surf!!

Idea Idea Idea

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Reaper356

Since 10 Dec 2006
781 Posts
Salem / LC Oregon
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PostSun Dec 19, 10 9:55 pm     Reply with quote

Pick a kite that doesn't show dirt! Laughing

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cosmodog

Since 06 Oct 2005
204 Posts

Stoked



PostMon Dec 20, 10 10:43 am     Reply with quote

I knew all my adventures in the 3rd Ave mud was training me for something bigger and better - the Turnagain Arm Very Happy

Link

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shred_da_gorge

Since 12 Nov 2008
1342 Posts
Da Hood & Da Wood
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PostMon Dec 20, 10 11:51 pm     Reply with quote

Gotta love Turd Ave at low tide! Wash that shite off immediately or it ain't coming off...

Or just do what Ramsey does and ride across it.

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K2

Since 30 Apr 2009
274 Posts
Hood River, OR
Obsessed



PostTue Dec 21, 10 10:39 am    lol! Reply with quote

cosmodog wrote:
I knew all my adventures in the 3rd Ave mud was training me for something bigger and better - the Turnagain Arm Very Happy

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LOL! That video is so funny!

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