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beej
Since 16 Jul 2010
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 Thu Jun 21, 12 7:47 am Jones 6/21 - Anyone going? |
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Just wondering if I'll be joined by any kiters this afternoon, since I don't belong self launching/landing yet.
If anyone is interested in carpooling, I'm leaving PDX around 2:30-3:00pm. |
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
Mosier
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 8:10 am |
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| I know my friend JIm is heading out at 1-2 pm. Nate mentioned in the other thread that he would be out there today. Considering the forecast for Jones - there should be several kiters out there. You will not be the only kiter. |
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quenyaistar
Since 21 Oct 2011
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Cougar, WA
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 8:12 am |
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I should be their this afternoon
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 8:13 am |
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| I know a couple of friends of mine will be there today, unless the wind really goes off, then they might go over to Willow Grove, but I'm sure they will go to Jones first to see what the wind is like. You should be able to meet up with them. If not, I'm sure someone will be there. Its wise to wait until you feel really confident in your kite control before you attempt self-launching. Remember though, if you need to "self-land", you can always just use your primary release, and walk up the safety line, secure your kite, then wrap up your lines. Good practice too! Have a great session! |
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
417 Posts
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 8:15 am |
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| quenyaistar wrote: | | I should be their this afternoon |
Mike, you beat me to it! There ya go beej! |
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westbeach40
Since 11 Sep 2006
56 Posts
PNW
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 8:51 am |
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| be there around 3 |
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
545 Posts
Vancouver, WA
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 9:12 am |
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| I'll be there late afternoon |
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CarrotHead
Since 05 Jul 2007
35 Posts
Once Seattle, now Portland
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 9:18 am |
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| planning on being there. leaving at 4pm, so I'll be later... |
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kochease
Since 03 Jul 2008
760 Posts
In Ft. Stevens, OR
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 9:29 am |
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It's shaping up and looking like it will blow till dark. Night kiting anyone hehe!!!
I'll be there at 3 myself yeah!!!!
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
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Vancouver, WA
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 9:32 am |
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| Bringing any of your demo boards, Nate? |
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OG
Since 07 Jun 2011
599 Posts
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 9:32 am |
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| 3'ish for me. |
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Weaz
Since 23 May 2012
360 Posts
Beaverton
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 9:58 am |
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no baby sitters available  *WHINE* |
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beej
Since 16 Jul 2010
180 Posts
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 10:23 am At my desk... |
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Sitting here at my desk about to pee myself like an excited dog... 
I hope it's as good as it sounds like it will be! |
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FlyDunes
Since 09 Oct 2007
1034 Posts
Aloha
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 11:14 am |
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| D-Krep It Kiter wrote: | | I know a couple of friends of mine will be there today, unless the wind really goes off, then they might go over to Willow Grove, but I'm sure they will go to Jones first to see what the wind is like. You should be able to meet up with them. If not, I'm sure someone will be there. Its wise to wait until you feel really confident in your kite control before you attempt self-launching. Remember though, if you need to "self-land", you can always just use your primary release, and walk up the safety line, secure your kite, then wrap up your lines. Good practice too! Have a great session! |
Willow Grove? Where's that? What's it work on? What's the launch like?
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
545 Posts
Vancouver, WA
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 11:21 am |
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Never been there personally, but things I hear about Willow Grove (Just west of Longview)...
Watch out for needles (free diseases with the added bonus of kite punctures)
Watch out for crazies.
Don't get knocked off your board (strong current).
Blows mellower then Jones when Jones is going off really strong. |
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Weaz
Since 23 May 2012
360 Posts
Beaverton
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 11:24 am |
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| just outside of Longview Washington. look up Willow Grove, Cowlitz, WA on google maps. on the south side you'll see a boat launch. it pretty much goes to the last oval paved area (a little passed). You'll probably have fishermen lined up, but typically lighter winds than Jones. Decent sand beach, but typically a bunch of driftwood. Nate might be able to give you a better view of it. |
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quenyaistar
Since 21 Oct 2011
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Cougar, WA
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| Thu Jun 21, 12 11:27 am |
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Willow Grove is a park in Longview. I kited their about 3-4 weeks ago when Jones was blowing to hard for my beginner skills, nice sandy beach you can drive on. I was told by Leon that it is usually about 7-10 mph lighter than what Jones is blowing.
Basically you take that right turn before getting on the Longview bridge and follow the signs
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