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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
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Kiteboarding Stoke at Bridalveil! 
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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Pacific Northwest
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| Sun Dec 08, 13 1:49 pm Be Safe |
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I hope you survive to share the story.
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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Not Portland
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| Sun Dec 08, 13 5:03 pm |
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looks like he was layered up nicely over the dry suit:-) cold as shit!!!!
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Mon Dec 09, 13 9:54 am |
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Airon the Animal! 
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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| Tue Dec 10, 13 9:34 am |
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| Sella wrote: | | Airon the Animal! |
Ha Ha-- that's a good one-- I was pretty freaked out when I rolled up in my subaru. My hands were sofa king cold, and I was just taking pictures. Good thing "someone" didn't have their pump, because I hate calling 911--especially regarding a kiter... 
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Tue Dec 10, 13 11:07 am |
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| Kraemer wrote: | | Sella wrote: | | Airon the Animal! |
Ha Ha-- that's a good one-- I was pretty freaked out when I rolled up in my subaru. My hands were sofa king cold, and I was just taking pictures. Good thing "someone" didn't have their pump, because I hate calling 911--especially regarding a kiter... |
Animal...aka...Honey Badger....just doesn't care about something like hypothermia when it comes to getting his session. One side of the highway has climbers scaling ice walls and on the other side Airon is tearing apart his car looking for his pump. Bruddah, that's a sign it's best to stay in the car but ya gotta respect the commitment. 
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
1735 Posts
vancouver
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| Tue Dec 10, 13 2:51 pm |
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last week ron and I hit dalton for an early december session.
it had just hit 32 degrees according to the rooster rock sensor.
I wanted to try out some new pata lobster mitts I got earlier in the week from cleanline. they're awesome btw!
anyhow what I experienced was a little bit more extreme than any other cold water session. when its at freezing, or colder, water turns to ice very quick. even though I was in control of my kite and kept things conservative, I watched the ice form on my control bar. I can see where cold water kiting can cause ice to form on the depower rope and also your release mechanism. with that in mind, I stayed on the oregon side of the river and limited my session to 30 minutes. afterwards I waded out and tested my drysuit for warmth while floating on my back. not bad for 5 minutes, but having to perform a self rescue in the middle of the columbia would def be a different story.
Knowing how it feels to ride in that cold of a condition, I'll hold off now until temps return to above 40.
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airon^
Since 07 Aug 2013
290 Posts
Durango
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| Tue Dec 10, 13 4:36 pm 'preciate the concern... |
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it's nice to know the community cares
Tomorrow looks like it has potential...lol
I'll stay close to Oregon side and keep it short. No death wish here.
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
614 Posts
pdx
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| Tue Dec 10, 13 5:44 pm |
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is that ron or sasquatch in that drysuit  
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
411 Posts
Portland
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| Tue Dec 10, 13 6:09 pm |
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I think it’s the time of the year to migrate south, don’t you think?
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Windian
Since 28 Apr 2008
901 Posts
Newport, OR
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| Tue Dec 10, 13 9:34 pm |
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Doesn't look like fun to me
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rePete
Since 18 Dec 2007
215 Posts
Mosier, Oregon
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| Wed Dec 11, 13 8:35 am |
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| Good observations Jim. I kite all winter but upper 30's air temp and above is what I consider safe and somewhat enjoyable. When ice starts forming on your gear it's time to get off the water for a number of reasons. Safety being number one. Water temp is not the issue so much with proper attire. I swam for 30 minutes at Rufus in 37 degree water in my Drysuit and was still warm but exhausted. Didn't do it for fun, was trying to retrieve my board, long story. So I agree that above 40 is a good temp to watch for. Where's our snow? Time to get that awesome "Brad" sled out and go Snowkiting!
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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| Wed Dec 11, 13 3:47 pm |
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A Whole lotta love at RR today! Thanks A-Dog for the beta~
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airon^
Since 07 Aug 2013
290 Posts
Durango
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| Wed Dec 11, 13 5:20 pm YEAH KTOWN |
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boom to all the frozen bros
stringy, ronald and probably others
that was actually sick
but my toes did get real cold
lols
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
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vancouver
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| Wed Dec 11, 13 7:06 pm |
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drysuits ruled the beach today. still a little bit intense for some, however for those diehards that need to get their fix, today worked great. just picked up a new 5m so finally got the opportunity to ride it today. when's the thaw take place around here because I burned some serious calories just walking out there today
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