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rolla_rage
Since 05 Aug 2015
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 Fri May 06, 16 7:39 am Proper Launch Edicate at Rufus - Hazards, General Beta |
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I did some searching and ended up finding several articles criticizing those that have caused trouble at Rufus - losing kites into swimming area etc.
Is there a place on the forum to get an overall description of what best practice is (this spot, and all spots frankly)? Underwater hazards, pump up and launch areas, wind shadows, parking, theft issues, etc.
Would be great to have some frequent users' detailed write ups of such stickied.
BTW, Sunday forcast (5/8/16) is looking good, I'm planning to go out. I'm down for a buddy system, being that it will be my first time there, if you know you're going to be there.
Thanks,
Justin
Last edited by rolla_rage on Fri May 06, 16 8:13 am; edited 1 time in total |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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| Fri May 06, 16 7:53 am |
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The launches are subject to change via erosion and water level.
It would be a huge liability for NWKITE to post defacto launch instructions and have somebody get hurt.....
You're on the right track - use the search and post up when you have questions.
I was about to rain on your Rufus parade as the current has been way to swift for good conditions there. Typically if the Columbia flow is over 300,000 cfs it is a challenge to kite there and the famous swell from the Wall to Rufus does not form properly.
But I notice the current is down to ~260,000 today.
http://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/station/flowplot/textPlot.cgi?id=JDAO3&pe=QR
Have a great time at Rufus. Watch, observe, network, land and launch some other people's kites....be safe. |
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voy-tech
Since 08 Apr 2014
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rolla_rage
Since 05 Aug 2015
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SF Bay Area
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| Fri May 06, 16 8:22 am |
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| ldhr wrote: | The launches are subject to change via erosion and water level.
It would be a huge liability for NWKITE to post defacto launch instructions and have somebody get hurt.....
You're on the right track - use the search and post up when you have questions.
I was about to rain on your Rufus parade as the current has been way to swift for good conditions there. Typically if the Columbia flow is over 300,000 cfs it is a challenge to kite there and the famous swell from the Wall to Rufus does not form properly.
But I notice the current is down to ~260,000 today.
http://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/station/flowplot/textPlot.cgi?id=JDAO3&pe=QR
Have a great time at Rufus. Watch, observe, network, land and launch some other people's kites....be safe. |
Wow, that's a quick response. Thanks!
I understand, it's too bad we have a litigation-frenzied society. Here is an example of what I have found to be very informative - and likely reduces the number of incidents that could end in a lawsuit.
http://www.bayareakiteboarding.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=23&sid=d50be2dfa86026643eef1a82054fafb9
Anyway, thanks for a water flow headsup, I would have never even considered that.
Can you describe where/how you would launch? Not a recommendation of course, just a description of what you do 
-J |
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rolla_rage
Since 05 Aug 2015
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| Fri May 06, 16 8:41 am |
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Thanks for the link, that helps. |
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ldhr
Since 21 Jul 2009
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Hood River
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| Fri May 06, 16 9:13 am |
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rufus launch.
if you can find the the small building with the 2 bathrooms - the launch is due north of the bathrooms.
at the waters edge there is a small cove on your right (east). the cove is 50 yards wide.
people pump up and launch on the ne point of the cove.
it can get hectic and crowded on a weekend.
it will be obvious when you get there. |
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
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| Fri May 06, 16 10:17 am |
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| Sunday is predicted to be a boomer day. You'll have plenty of options up and down the Gorge and there is always a good Rufus kite crowd to help you. Enjoy! |
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
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Pacific Northwest
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| Fri May 06, 16 11:00 am Sunday ? |
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Don't forget to bring the Mothers along 
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