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mikethemate
Since 16 Jan 2007
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White Salmon
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I should be there between 1 and 2. I only have a 4/3 with thermal layers underneath, hood, boots, gloves. Anyone wanna try for a downwinder, or just ride Stevie?? Not sure how long I can last in 42 degree water  |
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kiteboard117
Since 02 Mar 2005
450 Posts
PDX
McLovin
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 11:52 am |
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| ehh i rode there yesterday for about an hour and a half and it was not bad but if the poop hit the fan i wouldnt have been stoked. a downwinder might be kinda scetchy the good news is the current is pretty darn strong so staying upwind isnt hard. i gota do a few errands but im going to try to be out there around 230. im actualy not sure the model of drysuit it is but it was designed for waterskiing. OS systems is a great company for sure and i was really happy when it needed new seals that they were just down the road. |
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 11:58 am |
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| EdG wrote: | | Tony wrote: | From an early post, Bam Bam wrote something that makes a lot of sense.
He said air temp and wind speed should add up to 100...I guess anything lower than that, you better bundle up.... |
I thought it was water temp + air temp, but then again I'm usually off .
Tucker... You always did go local  OS Systems is a local co. I was thinking of one of those suits. What suit was it? They have many different ones. |
Yeah, your right....It's water temp and air temp....
As Bam Bam said, "Ever since I started windsurfing in 1990 I have used the 100 rule. Air and water temps need to at least add up to 100, or I go do something else." |
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Tony
Since 28 Aug 2006
940 Posts
Portland
Opinionated
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 12:01 pm |
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| kiteboard117 wrote: | | ehh i rode there yesterday for about an hour and a half and it was not bad but if the poop hit the fan i wouldnt have been stoked. a downwinder might be kinda scetchy the good news is the current is pretty darn strong so staying upwind isnt hard. i gota do a few errands but im going to try to be out there around 230. im actualy not sure the model of drysuit it is but it was designed for waterskiing. OS systems is a great company for sure and i was really happy when it needed new seals that they were just down the road. |
Hey Tucker, if Jeff T. once used it, I can't believe the seams are still holding... 
You must have a hell of a suit.... |
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mikethemate
Since 16 Jan 2007
55 Posts
White Salmon
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 12:01 pm |
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| OK, I will shoot for 2 o'clock then. Shall I try and procure more rubber before I go? |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
2622 Posts
The 503
METAL
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 12:01 pm |
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| kiteboard117 wrote: | | but if the poop hit the fan i wouldn't have been stoked. |
Same for me yesterday sailing up to the bridge. After a couple scary lulls, I decided to stay right up wind of the huge sand bar. Around 4 it died fast leaving a couple guys swimming. |
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dangler
Since 26 Feb 2006
1780 Posts
WINDY SPOTS
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 12:15 pm |
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| 1:15 and steveson getting there. sun breaks ,12 meter shud work. hope someone shows for a launch See ya here.Marc |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 2:07 pm |
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| i see kites at stvnsn... lucky... |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 2:32 pm |
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| pretty interesting LINK self-launch ...who-ever it is needs to tell me how at stvnson. |
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mikethemate
Since 16 Jan 2007
55 Posts
White Salmon
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 5:41 pm |
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That LINK self launch was Tucker....
Many thanks to him, he gained some good kite Karma today.
1. He was there waiting when I showed up
2. He waits till I am done rigging and suiting up
3. Just so he can launch me
4. Waits to see if I am powered before he launches
5. Self launches and rides two reaches
6. Goes back in as the wind fades and self lands said link in the brush
7. Waits for me to finish riding, which consisted of a major slog down to the graveyard in a fading wind
8. Is there at the graveyard to pick me up and subsequently shuttles me back to my rig
So thanks tucker, glad you were there.
Hope we can make it happen tomorrow.... |
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
614 Posts
pdx
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 5:53 pm |
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wow, missed you guys at stevenson. showed up at 1:45 and waited for about 15 minutes. thought you guys had come and went.......... so headed for Hood River.
Sounds like Hood River wasn't much better, except didn't have to downwind it to the graveyard!! Lasted about 45 minutes on 11m before fingers started going numb and wind started fading fast (also about 4pm). There were 4 kites. Was able to stay up wind but not much else. Still, got some kiting in, can't complain at that.
Was a good teaser. glad the winter is finally OVER.................. |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
2004 Posts
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 7:43 pm |
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| mikethemate wrote: | That LINK self launch was Tucker....
Many thanks to him, he gained some good kite Karma today.
1. He was there waiting when I showed up
2. He waits till I am done rigging and suiting up
3. Just so he can launch me
4. Waits to see if I am powered before he launches
5. Self launches and rides two reaches
6. Goes back in as the wind fades and self lands said link in the brush
7. Waits for me to finish riding, which consisted of a major slog down to the graveyard in a fading wind
8. Is there at the graveyard to pick me up and subsequently shuttles me back to my rig
So thanks tucker, glad you were there.
Hope we can make it happen tomorrow.... |
kite-bro of the year nomination right there. |
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lance_k
Since 04 May 2005
565 Posts
Hood River
Photographer
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 7:58 pm |
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| kss wrote: | | Sounds like Hood River wasn't much better, except didn't have to downwind it to the graveyard!! Lasted about 45 minutes on 11m before fingers started going numb and wind started fading fast (also about 4pm). There were 4 kites. |
i was the guy on the beach in full armor yelling at my half inflated kite. maybe you checked me out on the web cam... all stoked for the first sess of the year- running around like a chicken. until i noticed the 4 inch tear in my 13 yarga.
better to have found it here then down in mexico i guess...
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kss
Since 24 Apr 2006
614 Posts
pdx
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| Wed Mar 14, 07 8:08 pm |
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| bummer dude. guess we all gotta work out some early season jitters. |
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