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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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| Sasquatch wrote: | | pdxmonkeyboy wrote: | . . .
rooster for beginers? Sure why not, that's where I learned...I have such fond memories of learning at Rooster rock in the fall with my 2002 10m Fuel.
In the late summer and fall there is a much much larger beach that makes RR better for beginners. The wind is very strong though and can be pretty gusty as well. |
Come on dudes, use some common sense. . .RR sucks for beginners right now, especially when there is no beach, and the water is still hypo., super walnut sack cold. Throw in the gusty winds, and current and wind going in the same direction and it's a newbie's recipe for a kitemare . . . IMO RR sucks for learning UNLESS it is in late summer, the water is low and as warm as it gets and you get one of those days when there are not large, if any, variances with the wind. |
Beginner doesn't mean pussy, I said its better in the fall. Not ideal but if I was able to survive it then so should some other beginer.
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kt
Since 16 Mar 2005
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Portland, Or
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 5:15 am |
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hey Kataku2k3,
where did you get this forecast? looks like a knowledgeable person.
kt
| Kataku2k3 wrote: | Columbia River forecast issued 4/21/2008 at 7:00 AM by meteorologist Kate Looney
East 18-22 Tuesday, West 20-25 Wednesday, West 22-26 Thursday.
Little change in extended model trends this morning with easterlies expected on Tuesday ahead of a deepening low pressure area at the coast. Gradients reverse back westerly as this low lifts back northward towards Washington midweek, which should open up a few days of 20 plus winds returning to the Eastern Gorge.
Tuesday:
Western Gorge sites should see east wind in the 18-22 range, strongest in the morning. Central and Eastern Gorge sites should be easterly but light. Coastal sites should see SE to southerly wind in the 22-26 range, strongest in the morning. Small SW swell with wind waves at 7-10 feet.
Wednesday:
Gorge gradients switch to westerly in the afternoon as this system moves east of the region. Central Gorge sites should see west wind 18-22 with higher gusts for a short period Wednesday afternoon. Eastern Gorge sites should be west 20-24 with higher gusts late in the day. Gusty west wind in the 16-20 range with showers in the Western Gorge. Coastal sites should be SW 18-22 in the morning, decreasing in the afternoon. SW swell 9-11 feet.
Thursday:
Coastal winds remain lighter with westerlies going a little stronger through the Gorge. Central Gorge sites west 19-23 but gusty. Eastern Gorge sites west 22-26 in the afternoon and steadier than the Central Gorge sites. Western Gorge west 15-19 and gusty. Coastal sites NW 10-14 with clouds. West swell 6 feet. |
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 5:55 am |
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| Quote: | | Beginner doesn't mean pussy, I said its better in the fall. Not ideal but if I was able to survive it then so should some other beginer. |
I have to side with Monkey on this one. Even when the water's high, the lagoon is like 2 football fields of knee deep water. I have had some extremely smooth, moderate wind days out there this Spring. |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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forrest
Since 21 Jun 2005
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Spike
Since 13 May 2007
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 8:18 am |
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not sure why low water would make it better for beginners...
Low water m,eans all the water is in the channel where the current is ripping and the wind is strongest. Right now its high water which makes for lots of shallow, low-current water (pretty awesoem for beginners if you ask me). Only riding warm water is for sissies, not necessarily beginners. As long as you have a small enough kite, strong wind really isn't that big of a deal. |
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 8:20 am |
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| Forrest wrote: | http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=218&Isection=Wind+Forecast&display=extended&summary=true
It's the iKitesurf.com extended human forecast. You're supposed to have to pay to get it.
| kt wrote: | hey Kataku2k3,
where did you get this forecast? looks like a knowledgeable person.
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said it before, say it again....you don't have to pay for it.
You do have to pay for computer modeling in certain areas, and the WAP part, but human forecast is not part of FX (yet anyway). Same with windbow.
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tinyE
Since 21 Jan 2006
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 8:22 am |
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| Spike wrote: | | Only riding warm water is for sissies, not necessarily beginners. |
Florian, when you turn 40, you'll be a sissy like me.  |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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East Po
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 8:35 am |
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| I couldn't access the human forecast without logging into my account on ikite. Brett if you know of a way to get that forecast for free then please share. Props to ya for checking it out this morning. Looks cold out. |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 9:11 am |
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| Spike wrote: | not sure why low water would make it better for beginners...
Low water m,eans all the water is in the channel where the current is ripping and the wind is strongest. . |
Low water means that there is actually some beach to launch and land when you get in trouble instead of ditching your kite into the willows. The current at rooster has never been that much of an issue, low water or high water. Fabio, you should know that by now.
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 9:12 am |
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| genek wrote: | | I couldn't access the human forecast without logging into my account on ikite. Brett if you know of a way to get that forecast for free then please share. Props to ya for checking it out this morning. Looks cold out. |
Every Spring they give out the wind readings and forecast free as a promotion to get new subscribers. You still have to setup a guest account. |
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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East Po
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 2:35 pm |
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| Thanks for the info. Those sneaky bastards... |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
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| Tue Apr 22, 08 2:38 pm |
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anybody hit it today? Would like to know - seeings how I am having a blast at my desk here  |
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