Jones Beach reports for last few days?

Weaz · Since 23 May 2012 360 Posts Beaverton Obsessed

I've also seen a few days where astoria->kelso was good but astoria->portland was crap when it was temp/pressure differentials.

Portland can be affected by the nice hot easterlies which can drive up the temp/pressure gradients, and jones won't go unless there is enough between astoria and kelso. (been skunked twice this year by that).

I do agree though cloud cover doesn't necessarily make it not go, Bill and I have kited where everything was gray and had a blast. Dern, Bill, and my self also had fun once doing storm front kiteing in the rain there... now that was a blast... and enough time for a beer between 30 minute sessions.

MikeZ · Thu Aug 30, 12 9:42 pm

OK, so here's my Jones report for today. I arrived at about 4:30, and it was pretty light. A few people were attempting to go out on 12m kites (give or take), and they were having a tough time of it.

By the time I had my kite rigged, (12m Bandit) and was all geared, the wind was picking up nicely. After a few minutes practicing body dragging, it seemed like it was picking up a bit more. So I grabbed my board. That was about 5.

For the most part I was fully powered for the next 3 hours. I spent some time over in Nuclear Alley, and the wind was quite a bit stronger and smoother there. By 7:45, I was definitely overpowered somewhat. When I left after 8, the wind was still going strong (though the light was fading - even with the full moon).

Awesome day - hopefully tomorrow will be similar or better. . .

Sella · Thu Aug 30, 12 9:49 pm

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Weaz · Since 23 May 2012 360 Posts Beaverton Obsessed

so who's heading there today?

Jonpnw · Fri Aug 31, 12 7:22 am

what is worse leaving work early to kite and getting skunked or not going and hearing that it was 10m condition? grrrr

should of went yesterday, can't go today