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carolb
Since 04 Nov 2006
590 Posts
Stevenson, WA in the summer, SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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It was an awesome event with the fishing boats taking everyone to the island in the morning. On the island was a huge bonfire which was stoked by some found old bails of pot. Viva BAJA! Lunch was burittos and then the race kicked off at 1:15 or so. The start of 80 kites was insane with several tangled kites crashing almost on me. The skill level of competitors was really good as you can see in the results. It was a huge leg burner. The fastest guy made it in 24 minutes. Kite size was 10 for girls and 12 for guys. After the crossing, the sponsors had demos plus food, beer tent and swag. Tomorrow the top 10 girls and top 20 guys advance to the course event plus more demos, beer, and burritos.
Atta girl to Becca!
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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Alameda
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| Fri Jan 25, 08 9:30 pm |
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wow, definitely making us jealous up here.
can you post the high res of DSC_8178?
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
4911 Posts
Portland
Unstrapped
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| Fri Jan 25, 08 9:48 pm |
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| Jammin! Looks superfun
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mystrygrl
Since 07 Sep 2006
95 Posts
PDX/HR - What day is it?
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| Sat Jan 26, 08 2:01 am |
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| Wow. Looks like a great event! Never seen a beach so crowded with kites. Gotta love L.V. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
1414 Posts
Alameda
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| Sat Jan 26, 08 2:50 am |
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come on mystrygrl, you weren't at the 2007 blowout? there was tons of kites there! I think about 60-70 at Stevenson. yay, I'm severely buzzed, watching "the office" with roommates, HA. (listening to Zucchero - Baila Morena)
AAAHH, I wanna kite again!!!
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carolb
Since 04 Nov 2006
590 Posts
Stevenson, WA in the summer, SPI in the winter
Bolstad Clan
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| Sat Jan 26, 08 4:34 am Hi-d of the pic with the island in the background |
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Here's the hi-d of the pic with the island in the background. It was an amazing sea of kites. Directionals and surf boards are getting through the waves and chop better than the twin tips. Swell was only a 2-4 feet yesterday. It was much higher earlier in the week.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6549 Posts
Couve / Hood
Honored Founder
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| Sat Jan 26, 08 8:19 am |
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| were those hydro foils used in the event? they look sweet, first ones I have seen that just use straps instead of snowboard boots.
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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| Sat Jan 26, 08 8:49 am |
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Viva BAJA 
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Rollo Tomasi
Since 17 Mar 2005
983 Posts
Attractive
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| Sat Jan 26, 08 8:56 am |
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| sweet. thanks for the updates carol
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chanson
Since 31 Jan 2006
1874 Posts
WISCONSIN
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| Sat Jan 26, 08 2:07 pm |
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looks great.
Where's Kraemer on that list? 
I would like one of those LF shade-tent-thingys..!!!!
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