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MikeZ
Since 17 Jul 2012
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Beaverton / Seaside / Govy
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 Mon May 06, 13 5:19 am Keep your eye on Jones Beach today... |
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| It looks to me like it should go today. Possibly go big.
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STZZ
Since 06 May 2013
39 Posts
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| Mon May 06, 13 11:27 am first time at Jones |
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I saw the .04 gradient after your post!
I planned to hit the HR sandbar tomorrow, but your post wants me to try Jones for the first time in my life today. This is my second season. I have a 9m and 13m. 6mm wetsuit.
Should I drive out? I have always wanted to ride Jones, but haven't dialed into the right forecast yet.
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
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| Mon May 06, 13 12:11 pm |
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| wind is from the south west - not sure how well that works with Jones - that is almost offshore from the launch. Nate would be the expert on this..........
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beech
Since 21 Aug 2010
486 Posts
Longview, WA
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| Mon May 06, 13 12:55 pm |
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its looking pretty unsettled at jones right now. but I'm guessing it will clean up and go NW within a couple hours.
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jones may 6.jpg |
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
471 Posts
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| Mon May 06, 13 1:23 pm |
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| Yeah, I think I'm going to head out there. Talked to Nate and he said it's a bit gusty out of the south but still do-able. Probably best out in the middle of the river.? Not sure I would recommend it for a beginner day since it's offshore a bit.
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STZZ
Since 06 May 2013
39 Posts
N.Couve
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| Mon May 06, 13 1:37 pm |
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Thank you, I really appreciate you help.
I am on a new board this season, Slingshot twin tip, so I am hesitant to try two new things at once.
Do you think the wind speed will go over 30 today?
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
471 Posts
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| Mon May 06, 13 1:40 pm |
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| Doubt it will go over 30 but... you never know. I think/hope it will even out and come a bit more westerly/ north. If it does that, then it's good to go. Unfortunately, the only real way to find out is to drive out there.
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beech
Since 21 Aug 2010
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Longview, WA
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| Mon May 06, 13 1:43 pm |
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stzz if u ride jones today just hang with som of the other folks out there who can give u local knowledge. like Micah said today is prolly not a good day to ride alone or at all, if its offshore wind.
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Weaz
Since 23 May 2012
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Beaverton
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| Mon May 06, 13 1:46 pm |
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differences 3hr pressure trend temperature pressure gradients
Astoria - Kelso Increasing 0.05 +22 +16 +13 +11 +6 +2 W 0.08 W 0.07 W 0.05 W 0.03 0 0
Created in: 0.091992 seconds.
Now if the wind feeding it just turns more west... .08W gradient... dig out your 6-7m If it turns right...
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MikeZ
Since 17 Jul 2012
207 Posts
Beaverton / Seaside / Govy
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| Mon May 06, 13 2:09 pm |
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I don't believe the direction on the sensor. I'm on the beach, and it's from the NW. The report is saying SSW.
I'd say c'mon out!
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STZZ
Since 06 May 2013
39 Posts
N.Couve
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| Mon May 06, 13 2:17 pm |
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on My Way !
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STZZ
Since 06 May 2013
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| Mon May 06, 13 2:27 pm |
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on My Way !
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
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| Mon May 06, 13 2:37 pm |
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Sensor is reading the normal Jones direction now. Lucky people out at Jones - I am jealous of you all! Especially after getting skunked yesterday at Stevenson, Dalton and Rooster. I got to all 3 spots just as the wind was dying off. I almost kited Willamette Park in West Linn out of desperation yesterday. The wind was nuking there on the Willamette just above the falls. If there were not so many people on the dock sunbathing - I might of done it! Kiting above a big waterfall made me a bit hesitant also............... 
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Dern
Since 11 Jul 2010
545 Posts
Vancouver, WA
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| Mon May 06, 13 2:43 pm |
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| Over the falls, just sheet in, Bill! But don't hit that old Oregon City bridge! That would be an epic trip...
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
Mosier
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| Mon May 06, 13 2:54 pm |
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| LOL
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BeerKite
Since 29 Mar 2011
471 Posts
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| Mon May 06, 13 4:03 pm |
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| I'm here and it's on! 9-7 m winds
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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| Mon May 06, 13 6:27 pm |
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Been watching it the last couple of years above the falls. I drive by it daily and If i had a waverunner I would be all over it so we could launch and have the wave runner grab our kite so we could come back on the dock. N and E winds make that section look good. Maybe we could just boost the falls:-)
| Blazeheliski wrote: | | Sensor is reading the normal Jones direction now. Lucky people out at Jones - I am jealous of you all! Especially after getting skunked yesterday at Stevenson, Dalton and Rooster. I got to all 3 spots just as the wind was dying off. I almost kited Willamette Park in West Linn out of desperation yesterday. The wind was nuking there on the Willamette just above the falls. If there were not so many people on the dock sunbathing - I might of done it! Kiting above a big waterfall made me a bit hesitant also............... |
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