Carpools this summer...

shastadogs2 · Since 28 Mar 2005 336 Posts Obsessed

to set up a kiteboard carpool section on the forum?

i was listening in on spike and nak and the guys talking about easterlies this weekend and someone mentioned their car was buggered out and that they would chip in gas, etc for a lift. i said to myself: "Self-maybe there is a need here?"

how hard would it be to create a section for coordinating ride shares? it would be cool to cruise to the coast/hr/steve/lyle/wherever with fellow kiters, tell lies, share the stoke and save gas.

sort of a"park and kite." Cool

whaddaya think, phil, can it be done? fellas, would ya come if phil built it?

jimmi

Diggy · Since 25 Nov 2006 342 Posts Gorge to Coast Obsessed

I like the idea. Whatcha think?

kt · Since 16 Mar 2005 764 Posts Portland, Or Opinionated

hey shasta,

nice idea. i would certainly sign up on a friday night to carpool with someone on saturday morning if they said 'hey, i am going to stevenson at 11am and will return at 5pm' or something like that.

maybe set it up by destination and then everyone can work out times?

kt

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

I've been trying to get something like this going too.

I feel we should have a section on here that details whos kiting that day (and where you'd like to go) and where you're leaving from. Then you can match up with others and call eachother up to arrange a ride.

I think enough people care about this that it can happen.

with that, heres my estimated kiteboarding schedule:

I live along hwy 26th at 185th ave, and will be leaving form there on weekends, otherwise I'm leaving from work in St. Johns around 3:30 or 4 pm during weekdays.
I'll mostly be going to stevenson, but would like to try jones as well.

jbruxer · Since 24 Jul 2005 398 Posts Beaverton, OR Obsessed

I am fortunate enough to live less than a mile from work, so no car needed. However, because of that, I am not fortunate enough to have a car on the weekend or weeknights to kite. COUNT ME IN!!! I would be more than happy to cover the gas seeing as I wouldn’t have to rent a car. Not to mention making some new kiter friends. Very Happy

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

I think it'd be cool, but I'm kind of shy and scared of strangers! Laughing

P.S. - Florian, you're going to be leaving for Stevenson @ ~4:00ish? That's crazy!

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

I would be up for it. Help save some cash - polute a little less - get to know some other kiteboarders.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

For sure! Probably heading to Rooster Rock area this Saturday from Beaverton.

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

Moto · Since 03 Sep 2006 2698 Posts Still a gojo pimp! Moto Mouth

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Yeah, no doubt. That's why I don't head to the Gorge after 3pm on a week day anymore. Also why Jones is a great option. It's a bit further at around 1:15-1:20 from Beaverton, but you don't hit any traffic on the way and it usually blows until dark. I'll be hitting it more this summer for sure. Anyone that's interested lemme know.

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

I work in st johns, and will be taking marine drive all the way out to troutdale or maybe 205 and get on 84 there. After 205, I-84 is pretty much clear, never had to go slower than 65 last year. I am defiately not planning on driving from downtown to 205 on I-84, that would never work.

pauls · Since 20 Jun 2005 564 Posts Northern Portugal Addicted

I like the idea of a separate section for rides i'm usually driving on my own from Vancouver to Woodland, Jones or Gorge.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

How long does Marine Drive to Troutdale take? Seems like a long ways.

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

not sure, but it should be liek 50 mph the whole way, my guess is 20 min or so

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Kind of off topic, so sorry. Obviously there are plenty of places to get off of Marine Drive and hop on 84E, but I just ran it all the way down to Troutdale. Pretty sure even 122nd is faster (eastbound isn't normally too bad once you're past 205).