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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
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 Thu May 19, 11 9:40 pm |
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Current is SUPER GNAR!
Only three tacks from the Marina to above the bridge.
I actually had a hard time going down wind as the current was really moving. It was hardly white capping today and I was on an 8M.
Not much wind and such a strong current really made for increadably choppy conditions.
The water is still cold so if you have any issues that you cant recover from then you better have your warm suite on cus your going to need it.
Oh ya keep your eye peeled for large chucks of wood, they could really ruin your day.
If I were you I would just stay home and post on NWkite.com and ponder how the conditions were today.....If you ask me, "I KILLED IT AND I WAS THE BEST KITTER ON THE BEACH!!!!!!" thats my story and Im sticking by it. |
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hilton
Since 15 Aug 2008
801 Posts
Opinionated
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| Fri May 20, 11 6:25 am Rowena |
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There is still lots of dry land at Rowena and no crowds.
I think the high water makes launching there easier since there is more of the nice gravel underwater and it's a shorter walk to the water's edge.
It could be a good option this weekend, especially if the clouds and showers make it gusty in Hood River.
The current at Rufus looks ridiculous. |
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MarkWorth
Since 02 May 2011
149 Posts
Hood River
Stoked
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| Fri May 20, 11 6:38 am |
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where did you find that water flow forecast?
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apctjb
Since 19 Aug 2007
438 Posts
Obsessed
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| Fri May 20, 11 7:12 am |
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Hard to imagine a 4th of July weekend with people from all over coming to Hood River to kite with no sand spit and limited other access points. That can't be good for business. Perhaps the bright side is it may show the contention between kiting and local economy and the need for more river access.
Hood River; world class kiting venue (if you can get to it...) |
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taycar
Since 11 Jan 2010
111 Posts
HR
Stoked
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| Fri May 20, 11 7:43 am Re: Yes you can |
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| HRnico wrote: | | this evening, I passed an instructor standing in the middle of the sand bar giving a lesson. |
Thanks for the info! |
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Pepi
Since 16 Jun 2006
1831 Posts
Pure Stoke Sports
Shop Owner
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| Fri May 20, 11 8:51 am |
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| apctjb wrote: | Hard to imagine a 4th of July weekend with people from all over coming to Hood River to kite with no sand spit and limited other access points. That can't be good for business. Perhaps the bright side is it may show the contention between kiting and local economy and the need for more river access.
Hood River; world class kiting venue (if you can get to it...) |
Considering that the Columbia is at record high levels and some of the Eastern Oregon towns have flooding emergencies, I think the issue is more in the hands of Mother Nature.
Water levels are high, they will stay high, there are severely strong currents in the river right now, but there is launchable land and people are kiting despite challenges we face.
The basic reality is we are all facing water and weather conditions that are going to continue to be challenging (and also rewarding!) but, should really only be considered to be for those kiteboarders with strong intermediate to advanced kiting skills and damn solid/confident launching/landing skills.
This definitely 'kite with a wingman/buddy' conditions.
Lastly, my apologies to 'chicken little'. The sky isn't falling, but the water is high and we're stuck with it, so let's all just learn to deal with it safely.
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Fri May 20, 11 9:22 am |
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| apctjb wrote: | Hard to imagine a 4th of July weekend with people from all over coming to Hood River to kite with no sand spit and limited other access points. That can't be good for business. Perhaps the bright side is it may show the contention between kiting and local economy and the need for more river access.
Hood River; world class kiting venue (if you can get to it...) |
There is is no contention between kiting and the local economy. The local economy loves you and wishes you'd book a room, eat some dinner, and stay longer. The Lions Club has always had a fireworks show on the sandbar parking lot. The Port provides them with the permit. There are major attempts to remedy this happening now but leveraging access to the Sandbar from the Event Site. |
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
4329 Posts
Hood River
Hick
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| Fri May 20, 11 9:30 am |
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Stan, you and your wife can walk your pre-rigged kite out on to the Sandbar. Just be careful near the area between the end of the rip-rap (eastern side of boat basin) and the old channel marker. The current is swift and it's about 5 feet deep, and about 30 feet wide. If you follow the eastern edge of the sand (low water west bank of the Hood River) out, it remains only 1 foot deep. Once you're more north of the channel marker, feel free to explorer to find the most shallow water. It's about waist deep above the Sandbar. This will be perfect for a trade off situation, just make sure you guys have booties on.
| stan205 wrote: | Do you know if you can touch the bottom over the top of the sandbar?
I'm still a beginner. I can mow the lawn but I do fall most likely more than most. Also, my wife and I swap riding back and forth. Being able to stand out there is helpful but not needed. |
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taycar
Since 11 Jan 2010
111 Posts
HR
Stoked
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| Fri May 20, 11 11:19 am |
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Thanks. I'm stoked to get out on the river. Should be fun tomorrow especially with the party that night.
| Forrest wrote: | Stan, you and your wife can walk your pre-rigged kite out on to the Sandbar. Just be careful near the area between the end of the rip-rap (eastern side of boat basin) and the old channel marker. The current is swift and it's about 5 feet deep, and about 30 feet wide. If you follow the eastern edge of the sand (low water west bank of the Hood River) out, it remains only 1 foot deep. Once you're more north of the channel marker, feel free to explorer to find the most shallow water. It's about waist deep above the Sandbar. This will be perfect for a trade off situation, just make sure you guys have booties on.
| stan205 wrote: | Do you know if you can touch the bottom over the top of the sandbar?
I'm still a beginner. I can mow the lawn but I do fall most likely more than most. Also, my wife and I swap riding back and forth. Being able to stand out there is helpful but not needed. |
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apctjb
Since 19 Aug 2007
438 Posts
Obsessed
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| Fri May 20, 11 4:37 pm |
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| Quote: | | Perhaps the bright side is it may show the contention between kiting and local economy and the need for more river access |
Sorry ...Typo.... Perhaps the bright side is it may show the CONNECTION (not contention) between kiting and the local economy.... |
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wemolly
Since 02 Aug 2008
9 Posts
Kook
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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