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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
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vancouver
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 Tue Dec 01, 15 6:54 pm foil army grows |
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last year ron and I spent most of the winter at the airport on the easterly days. this year the PDX foil army doubles in size. todd and tak out joining us today before the ice storm comes tonight. sun came out and winds were great for foiling. water is about 46 degrees now air temp was in lower 40's. sun makes all the difference on these easterly days
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caps
Since 23 Dec 2010
343 Posts
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| Tue Dec 01, 15 8:34 pm |
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Jim,
Nice pics. In the second one, is that a new slingshot foil board?
Cheers!
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
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vancouver
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| Wed Dec 02, 15 6:58 am |
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| caps wrote: | Jim,
Nice pics. In the second one, is that a new slingshot foil board?
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I believe this is a prototype/early production model so not sure if it will change once we see the production model.
I'm told it will be available after the first of the year. Very nice board!
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
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vancouver
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| Thu Dec 03, 15 3:55 pm |
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got a couple more shots today. weird there was supposed to be a wind advisory for PDX area but it didn't push through like they said. me ron and kss todd out, rode 9-10m kites using our foils. temps in the lower to mid 40's sun almost made an appearance!
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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WindSki
Since 14 Dec 2012
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Portland
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Lmrutledge
Since 12 Nov 2011
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| Sat Dec 05, 15 8:49 am |
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Jim,
What kind of Shoes/Boots are you wearing?
Thanks
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TAK
Since 04 Aug 2009
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| Wed Dec 30, 15 5:24 pm Fun day today |
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To bad some of the guys were MIA it was a super fun day!!!
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stringy
Since 23 Jun 2006
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vancouver
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| Thu Dec 31, 15 6:41 am |
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tak that photo looks almost like mine, just not wearing a drysuit 
back next week to sport a nice bronze tan under my drysuit 
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TAK
Since 04 Aug 2009
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| Fri Jan 01, 16 8:29 am Todd's death siral |
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Todd ate shit and his lines got caught on his foil sending his kite into full death spiral mode so TAK to the rescue hahaha.
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
613 Posts
pdx
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| Fri Jan 01, 16 8:44 am |
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| Thanks man! You rescuing my sh#@! Just like back in 2003! Great way to ring in 2016, let's get some more PDX foil soon!!!!
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TAK
Since 04 Aug 2009
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| Fri Jan 01, 16 9:35 am Sun/wind/39 degrees what more can you ask for |
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SUNNY COLD AND WINDY
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scottnorby
Since 23 Sep 2005
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Cascadia - Seattle - Encinitas
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| Sat Jan 02, 16 8:54 am |
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Looks fun.
How is that drysuit? I've thought about getting one without the hood.....seems like the hood would just get in the way.
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dwaynej
Since 09 Sep 2013
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| Sat Jan 02, 16 10:18 am |
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A number of Drysuits such as the Ocean Rodeo Soul and Patagonia have built in hoods which can either be detached or zipped away.
I had not had much luck with Drysuits - Mystic leaks around the crotch and Soul leaks around the pee zip. Planning to give the Patagonia a try next.
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C Johnson
Since 17 Apr 2009
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Seattle
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| Sat Jan 02, 16 1:47 pm |
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Glad to see you guys are getting the goods.
That photo with the plane in the background makes me wonder what is better for securing kiting near an airport?
1. keeping it hush hush so the numbers stay low
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2. letting it gain popularity so that when the FAA tries to shut it down you have strength in numbers.
in general, FAA prohibits flying kites within 5 miles of airports. My understanding is Maui has a special arrangement with a no kite area in front of the runways.
Has anyone from the airport tried to hassle you guys?
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
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Camas
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| Sat Jan 02, 16 4:01 pm |
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| The first rule of Fight Club... Or, don't ask the question if you don't want to know the answer.
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C Johnson
Since 17 Apr 2009
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Seattle
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| Sat Jan 02, 16 4:06 pm |
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| Nak wrote: | | The first rule of Fight Club... Or, don't ask the question if you don't want to know the answer. |
If you don't ask the question then everything is great until the spot gets shut down.
I'm not the one posting pictures publicly of kiting in front of a runway and taking about the doubling in popularity.
I'd just hate to see you guys loose access to your local spot. The pictures could be great proof that it's harmless to kite there. All I'm saying its an important risk to consider and plan for. Especially if this spot is going to keep doubling in popularity 👍
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