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				windpower
			
			 
			
				  
				Since 27 Jul 2010 
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				 Wed Aug 26, 20 8:51 am    Beacon Rock intel | 
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				Looking for someone to show/tell me the ropes to kite Beacon Rock.  I've kited for 10yrs but haven't tried that spot yet.  Anyone who's familiar want to meet up there in the next week or so? _________________ - Laura | 
			 
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				ezryder111
			
			 
			
				 
				Since 24 Dec 2012 
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				SE Portland 
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				 Wed Aug 26, 20 9:13 am    beacon rock | 
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				I've never kited their either but I've heard that "Joe the kiter" gives lessons there.
 
 
https://joethekiter.com/
 
 
Even has a photo on the site with the rock in the background. He'd probably give you some info but I'm thinking it must be a fluky spot. I've been kiting nearly as long as you and I rarely hear about people going there. Maybe it's just easier to ride Stevenson. 
 
 
Anyway, hope that helps    | 
			 
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				treitz
			
			 
			
				 
				Since 07 Jun 2016 
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				 Wed Aug 26, 20 10:02 am     | 
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				I did a lesson there with Joe a few years ago. It's an interesting spot due to super fast current, but typically not very crowded! 
 
 
You have to try REALLY hard to stay DOWN wind, and if you lose your board there's a good chance it's a gonner.
 
 
Here's everything I know / remember from it in picture form. Hopefully I don't get reamed by any of the regulars for giving away their secret spot. | 
			 
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