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North Coast downwinder. 2/5

 
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macgruber

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PostThu Feb 04, 16 1:52 pm    North Coast downwinder. 2/5 Reply with quote

Looks like another 7m day. Shipwreck to B or Sunset to Shipwreck. Anyone going?

Friday
S wind 30 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt. Combined seas 20 to 22 ft dominant period 15 seconds. Rain.
Friday Night
W wind 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves W 4 ft at 7 seconds. W swell 17 ft at 13 seconds...subsiding to 14 ft at 13 seconds after midnight. Rain.
Saturday
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves SW 3 ft at 4 seconds. W swell 13 ft at 12 seconds...subsiding to 11 ft at 12 seconds in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves SE 3 ft at 4 seconds. W swell 10 ft at 12 seconds.
Sunday
E wind 10 to 15 kt. Wind waves 3 ft. W swell 8 ft.

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Shef

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PostThu Feb 04, 16 4:17 pm     Reply with quote

That's such a great DW'er, would def be up for it if I wasn't injured. 35-45 knots? Damn!

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macgruber

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PostThu Feb 04, 16 4:49 pm     Reply with quote

Snowboarding injury? I'd bet it's about the same as last weeks 7m trip

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Shef

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PostThu Feb 04, 16 6:21 pm     Reply with quote

No, kiting actually. Sprained ankle. Had the bottom laces (boots) really tight and the top loose for maneuverability/grabs. Took a hard crash and foot came half out but was still locked down from bottom laces, so foot was in a real awkward position. I think ya gotta either have them all loose so foot comes out easy, or not loose at all. Was a stupid decision. Hopefully forecast sticks for tomorrow, sounds like fun!

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Freeride Kiter

Since 08 Jul 2011
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PostThu Feb 04, 16 7:22 pm     Reply with quote

I'll be there.
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macgruber

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PostFri Feb 05, 16 7:04 am     Reply with quote

Cool. I was shooting for Shipwreck at noon. High tide at 11am, low at 6pm. In case anyone ends up at Lot D. Sunday Monday look warm and excellent for surfing. 70 on Monday at Manzanita

Today
S wind 10 to 20 kt rising to 25 to 30 kt with gusts to 35 kt in the afternoon. Combined seas 14 ft this morning building to 18 ft this afternoon with a dominant period 15 seconds. Rain.
Tonight
W wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt...becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt after midnight. Wind waves SW 5 ft at 6 seconds. W swell 18 ft at 13 seconds subsiding to 16 ft. Showers likely.
Saturday
SW wind 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt... Backing to S in the afternoon. Wind waves S 2 ft at 4 seconds. W swell 14 ft at 12 seconds...subsiding to 12 ft at 12 seconds in the afternoon. Chance of showers in the morning.
Saturday Night
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves E 2 ft at 4 seconds. W swell 9 ft at 12 seconds.
Sunday
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves E 2 ft at 4 seconds. W swell 7 ft at 12 seconds.
Sunday Night
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Wind waves E 2 ft at 4 seconds. W swell 7 ft at 12 seconds.

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caps

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PostFri Feb 05, 16 2:07 pm     Reply with quote

I'd be interested on how it went. I was about to pump up at Cannon Beach, but there was too much wind. Seemed like an average of mid30's+ with some major gusts. Hope everyone stays safe out there.

Cheers!

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beech

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PostFri Feb 05, 16 4:20 pm     Reply with quote

I'm pumpin up right now. Where's everyone at?

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Freeride Kiter

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PostSat Feb 06, 16 7:17 am    It would of been great.... Reply with quote

Had I gotten there a few hours earlier before it bumped up. Around 1345 or so I had the 7m in the air for about two minutes. It was too punchy to have any fun.

An earlier kiter had a great session on an 11m and came in when it started to bump up around 1300.

Maybe next time.

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macgruber

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PostSat Feb 06, 16 8:53 am     Reply with quote

AK and I agreed it was too gnarly at Shipwreck. Too close to high tide and blowing 6m. Went to lot D to see Nate finish but it was still gaining. Blowing 50 at 2 when I left. Looks like NOAAs first forecast on Thursday was better than their updated one.

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