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corey4x4man
Since 13 Jun 2011
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 Wed Jun 22, 11 5:02 am Headed to Sauvie after work |
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So I got my trainer kite and have been trying to get in as much practice as I can but the wind around town is not doin it. I'm headed out to sauvies this afternoon hopefully I can get a little flyin time in.
If anyone is out there today feel free to drop by and introduce yourself.
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
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Portland
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 5:25 am |
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| There is usually almost enough wind at airport beach to fly trainer kite.
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FlyDunes
Since 09 Oct 2007
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 5:58 am Re: Headed to Sauvie after work |
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| corey4x4man wrote: | So I got my trainer kite and have been trying to get in as much practice as I can but the wind around town is not doin it. I'm headed out to sauvies this afternoon hopefully I can get a little flyin time in.
If anyone is out there today feel free to drop by and introduce yourself. |
If you are in beaverton, a good local place to practice with a trainer kite is the park at OGI.
SI has a pretty narrow beach right now, and its a little crowded for learning how to fly a trainer. You might have to hike around a bit to find enough empty beach that you won't clobber people.
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corey4x4man
Since 13 Jun 2011
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Beaverton, OR
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 7:21 am |
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Where is the OGI park?
I know how Sauvie can get with people, Im out there all the time as my dog trainer is out there, i hunt out there, and occasionally fish there.
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Youkai
Since 08 Feb 2010
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Beaverton
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corey4x4man
Since 13 Jun 2011
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Beaverton, OR
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 7:38 am |
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| oh yes i know the spot. Good option if there is enough wind thanks for the pointer!
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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 12:26 pm |
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SI looks promising today. Yes even with the clouds. Will probably be gusty, but i'm going to give it a shot if readings continue to pick up....
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Youkai
Since 08 Feb 2010
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Beaverton
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 1:49 pm |
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Looks tempting. If I get Off at a decent time I'll be there.
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arkay
Since 06 Jun 2008
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 2:10 pm |
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If you are on the west site, pm me, there's lots of good flying space for a trainer.
I've been considering heading to SI this week, been there a few times but haven't flown there yet. Looks like a light forecast on seaweed/noaa/ikitesurf, not sure the 12m/150 would cut it. How are the currents there?
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Youkai
Since 08 Feb 2010
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Beaverton
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 2:40 pm |
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Probably strong like everywhere. The river is pretty wide there though so I would guess that it's a little lighter. I haven't been in it yet this season though so I can't say for sure.
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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 2:46 pm |
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Abort! Abort SI! Guess I was overly optimistic on the NOAA forecast.. Never fails when I "pre-book" a kiting work meeting on my work calendar... 
Going to the gym with the lil dude instead!
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Youkai
Since 08 Feb 2010
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 2:49 pm |
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Haha. Yeah. I just called the airport weather line and it read "Calm" wind. No kiting is going to get done today.
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FlyDunes
Since 09 Oct 2007
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 8:37 pm |
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SI was blowing ~15 side on-shore by about 5:30pm tonight  There's enough beach now. The current, of course, is ripping.
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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| Wed Jun 22, 11 8:47 pm |
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Pictures dude, pictures. 
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Onad
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Thu Jun 23, 11 5:06 am |
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| Arrg! I had a feeling it would come up! Scappoose 12g22NW 18:53
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specialk
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| Thu Jun 23, 11 6:35 am |
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Had all my stuff packed - thinking I could get wet for maybe 30" after work (8pm)...unfortunately my Sauvie's voice said otherwise :-( !!!
So Steve was it still blowing late into the evening?
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
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| Thu Jun 23, 11 9:29 am |
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| jones was great from 1pm onward. steady, not gusty, no kitemares, sunshine. great for teaching a buddy of mine.
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